Geology & Location
Unlocking the Riches of the Great Dyke
The Karo Platinum Project is strategically located in one of the world’s most extraordinary geological features: the Great Dyke in central Zimbabwe. This immense layered igneous intrusion is not merely a geological marvel, it is a globally significant PGM-bearing structure, second only to South Africa’s renowned Bushveld Complex
Our project is uniquely positioned across both the eastern and western flanks of the Great Dyke, placing us directly above the Main Sulphide Zone (MSZ), the primary host for platinum group metals. Guided by detailed geological insights, we are positioned to responsibly and efficiently tap into this vast mineral potential.
Understanding the Great Dyke’s Mineral Endowment
The Great Dyke of Zimbabwe is a colossal geological formation, approximately 550 km long and 4 – 11 km wide, dating back around 2.5 billion years. It bisects the country in a north-north-east orientation and comprises layered igneous rocks ranging from ultramafic to mafic.
In the Karo project area, the MSZ lies at depths of approximately 600 m in the north, 700 m in the south, and up to 1 000 m in the central section. The mafic and ultramafic sequences here dip 20° east on the western side and 32° west on the eastern side. No outcrop is visible due to the rapid weathering of these rock types to black cotton soil.
Within the MSZ, we target platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and ruthenium — all critical for a wide range of industrial applications.
Unveiling Subsurface Riches
Our confidence in the Karo Platinum Project’s potential is built upon years of rigorous and systematic geological exploration.
We began with a high-resolution aero-geophysical survey, which identified the chromitite and pyroxenite layers , key indicators of PGM occurrence. The survey also provided detailed magnetic, radiometric, and topographic data, enhancing our understanding of lithologies, geological structures, and potential mineralisation zones.
Following this, a diamond core borehole drilling program was undertaken:
Phase 1
(Nov 2018 – Apr 2019)
238 boreholes totalling 32 483 m.
Phase 2
(Completed Dec 2020)
77 boreholes totalling 7 642 m.
Phase 3
(Completed Feb 2022)
34 diamond core holes totalling 4 415 meters.
Phase 4
(Completed Dec 2024)
expansion drilling in the north east and western sections of the leae, with 210 diamond core holds totallying 14 126 meters of drilled cores.
In total, the project has drilled 563 holes, for 58,943 meters, and assayed 33,300 samples with Intertek, an accredited independent laboratory. All exploration activities adhered to industry best practices, including rigorous QA/QC protocols.
Building on a Proven Resource Base
The meticulous geological understanding derived from these exploration activities underpins the Karo Platinum Project’s Mineral Resource and Reserve Statements. This strong, proven geological foundation secures our designation as a Tier-One, long-life asset, assuring long-term operational viability and sustainable value creation for all stakeholders.
