The Botswana Government has awarded Prospecting License PL260/2015, to Sunland Minerals - the 50/50 joint venture exploration company owned by Botswana Diamonds Plc and Alrosa, as announced by the directors of Botswana Diamonds.

PL260/2015, covers ground which is the highest priority for the BOD/Alrosa joint venture. It contains 3 previously-discovered kimberlite bodies, AK21, AK22 and AK23.

As the joint venture exploration team is currently active in the area, work has commenced immediately on reviewing the block with a view to defining new anomalies and drill targets. The existing kimberlites are being reviewed as part of this work to verify if they warrant further evaluation.

The new license covers 25 sq. km in the Orapa region of Botswana and is valid for three years from 1st October 2015.