Case study
In 2024, STRYDE’s cutting-edge seismic technology played a pivotal role in a pioneering active seismic survey that supported Cobre Limited’s (ASX: CBE) copper-silver exploration efforts on the Kitlanya West (KITW) Project in Botswana.
The active seismic survey enabled by STRYDE technology identified promising subsurface features, including large-scale anticlinal trap-sites with the potential to host significant mineralisation.
Cobre has now commenced a diamond drilling programme designed to test and validate the geophysical targets defined in the 2024 seismic data (see ASX announcements dated 19 June and 22 September 2024). This work marks a key step in the recently announced earn-in and joint venture agreement with BHP (see ASX announcement 10 March 2025).
The drill campaign includes three deep (>1km) holes aimed at investigating large anticlinal structures and gaining a better understanding of the deeper basin architecture. Each hole has been strategically positioned using high-resolution seismic imagery made possible by STRYDE’s lightweight and cost-effective seismic system.
"We’re pleased to get this exciting programme underway so quickly. In addition to testing for copper-silver mineralisation in compelling trap-sites, drill results will answer a variety of key questions assessing the potential for the northern KCB margin to host large Tier 1 deposits. Results from this important phase of work will be used to further refine our seismic driven targeting strategy. ”
Adam Wooldridge, Cobre’s Chief Executive Officer
HiSeis Pty Ltd
61.5 line km
6153 receiver points deployed every 10m, using STRYDE nodes
6153 source points deployed using a Hurricane F10 weight drop source
Clear reflective imaging to approximately 7km depth
Designed to image sub-basin architecture, the basin margin contacts, controlling structures and fold geometry associated with the Tlou target which forms part of a set of compelling fold trap-sites which may host copper-silver deposits
