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A review of work completed during 2011 at its Sintoukola Potash project in the Republic of Congo was announced by Elemental Minerals Ltd. (TSX:ELM,ASX:ELM).
A review of work completed during 2011 at its Sintoukola Potash project in the Republic of Congo was announced by Elemental Minerals Ltd. (TSX:ELM,ASX:ELM).
As quoted in the press release:
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Phase 2, 164 line kilometre high resolution seismic survey completed, in support of the planned update to the Mineral Resource statement for estimation of Mineral Reserves
- Phase 2 exploration field program continues, comprising 41 drill holes (9,600 metres) for resource infill, resource expansion, geotechnical and hydro-geological purposes
- Initial metallurgical test work has delivered excellent results, including:
- Overall KCL flotation recovery of 94.8% with good flotation kinetics
- Insoluble content of less than 1%, allowing the possibility of single stage de-sliming
- Pre-feasibility trade-off studies completed and base case revised
- LIDAR airborne topographic survey completed for mine site and infrastructure corridors
- Bathymetric survey completed and site selection for jetty shiploader facility finalised
- Onshore and offshore geophysical seismic refraction survey completed at the location of the jetty shiploader facility and process plant
- Geotechnical program on the transport corridor and plant location completed, consisting of 40 trial pits, 16 CPT test (300 metres) and 16 boreholes (308 metres)
- Two new potash domains to be drill tested; one surrounding and contiguous to the existing
- Kola deposit (Kola High), the other, at the Dougou area (Dougou Rise) to the southwest
Elemental Minerals Chief Executive Officer Iain Macpherson said:
“The past year saw Elemental Minerals successfully meet key targets and milestones, which have ensured the Company’s tight development timeline has remained on track. We have a number of key objectives for 2012, including feasibility studies that, if met, will allow us to begin the conversion from an exclusive exploration licence to a mining licence towards the end of the year. Government support and encouragement for the project is excellent and we maintain a good working relationship with both government and local stakeholders. Also late this year we expect to begin limited construction and long lead equipment ordering, so 2012 promises to be a productive and exciting period for Elemental.”
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