The drilling was undertaken to generate cores for metallurgical test works. A total of 4 drillholes have been completed, with 1 more hole to be drilled in
Geological logging of the PQ cores resulted in the visual confirmation of expected mineralized zones providing increased confidence for the upcoming metallurgical test works.
Metallurgical test works commenced at ALS Metallurgy Perth.
In line with the Company's objective to grow the current resource, another 3,500m of RC drilling will be commencing from 2nd September. In addition to increasing the existing estimated resources of Kangaroo bore and Blue Peter, the drilling will also be used to upgrade the current resources through additional infill drilling. The planned 3500 m will be drilled over 40 holes to test potential subparallel mineralisation within 100 m of the Kangaroo Bore resource, and an extension of Blue Peter resource along the strike.
In addition, to further assist in the understanding of geotechnical parameters to assist in the pit design, HQ size core drilling work will commence around the 2nd week of September at the Blue Peter deposit. It is currently proposed to drill 300m across 6 HQ (64mm) size drillholes. SRK consulting has been appointed to undertake geotechnical studies
Next Steps
The company is focusing to increase the overall resource for the Mt Celia project and to convert the current inferred resources into an indicated category. Upon completion of the proposed drilling programs, resource modelling and pit optimization work will be undertaken. The company intends to complete metallurgical and geotechnical studies by
Consistent with the objective of moving towards feasibility, the Company continues to work through the required regulatory approvals undertaking the necessary environmental and heritage studies. The firstround of environmental survey work has been completed and it is planned to commence the second round of surveys in Mid-September. Work is also underway to convert current exploration licence to mining lease.
A total of 207 drill holes including 24 diamond holes (totaling 15,099 m of drilling) were considered for use in the Kangaroo Bore resource estimate. The majority of the data used for the resource estimation was derived from historical drilling. The Kangaroo Bore deposit is hosted by the
The Blue Peter prospect is located approximately 2-3km south of the Kangaroo Bore with in the
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