The southern portion of the Damara Orogen contains banded iron formations (BIF) through parts of the stratigraphic sequence. In the Matchless Amphibolite Member of the Kuiseb Formation, iron formations (magnetite quartzite) are closely related to massive sulphide deposits, such as at the Matchless and Otjihase mines, but the economic potential of BIF elsewhere is not known. This project aims to determine the mineralisation potential of the BIF in the Southern Margin Zone by studying their mineralogy, geochemistry and geological setting, and comparing them with known ore-bearing banded iron formations.