Aruma Resources completes RC drilling at Mt Deans; reveals multiple pegmatites and visual lithium
The latest program, comprising 15 holes for 1,560 metres of reverse circulation (RC) drilling to depths of 80-120 metres, has now been completed.
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Aruma Resources Limited is a minerals exploration company focused on the exploration and development of a portfolio of strategically located exploration projects in major, active mineralised belts in Australia. The company's current project portfolio includes the Fiery Creek and Bortala Copper Projects in the Mt Isa region of northern Queensland, the Wilan IOCG-U Project in the Olympic Dam precinct of South Australia, the Saltwater Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia and the Salmon Gums Gold Project in the eastern goldfields of Western Australia.
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The latest program, comprising 15 holes for 1,560 metres of reverse circulation (RC) drilling to depths of 80-120 metres, has now been completed.
The company has completed its maiden drill program with core from the first two holes now at the lab awaiting assay.
Melrose Project’s Gossan Hill prospect could host precious metal upside like its famous neighbour — the Black Cat Syndicate-owned Paulsens Gold Mine.
The company intends to drill up to 1,800 metres across 12 holes to follow up high-grade lithium and rubidium rock chip samples from a pegmatite dyke at Mt Deans.
Glenn Grayson will play a key role in advancing the company’s portfolio of prospective lithium and gold assets in Western Australia.
The survey clears the way for the commencement of a maiden drill program targeting the priority Gossan Hill prospect.
James Moses and Brett Smith will join the board as non-executive directors following the retirement of Dr Mark Elliot.
Overall, Aruma believes the highly prospective geology and promising magnetic data of the Carter Well Gold Project will make it a solid addition to its portfolio.
The program follows high-grade results from the company’s recently completed maiden reverse circulation (RC) drilling program, which delivered grades of up to 5 metres @ 50g/t gold.
“The high-grade lithium and rubidium rock chip results from the Mt Deans pegmatite are highly encouraging, and our upcoming drilling will seek to deliver further validation of Mt Deans’ potential as a valuable multi-metal asset," says MD Pe
Drilling intersected up to 1.14% lithium oxide within a near-surface 25 metre thick, vertical body of solid pegmatite, from a depth of just 17 metres.
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