Elementos defines additional near-surface tin at flagship Oropesa Project
An updated mineral resource estimate for the Spanish project is on track for delivery in October 2021.
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Elementos Ltd (ASX:ELT) is committed to the safe and environmentally conscious exploration and production of high-grade tin resources, regardless of the location. The company is focusing primarily on the Oropesa Tin Project in Spain, which was acquired in January 2020 and is regarded as one of the world’s largest undeveloped, open-cut mineable tin deposits, with access to world-class infrastructure. It also owns the Cleveland Tin Project, which is around 80 kilometres southwest of Burnie in the mineral-rich northwest region of Tasmania, Australia.
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An updated mineral resource estimate for the Spanish project is on track for delivery in October 2021.
Results are likely to be included in an upcoming mineral resource estimate which is on track for delivery in October.
An updated mineral resource estimate at the Oropesa Project is set for delivery in October.
The strong results received to date confirm the company's decision to accelerate Oropesa's project development.
The strong results received to date confirm the company's decision to accelerate Oropesa's project development.
According to the company, drilling data confirms the existence of relatively shallow mineralisation in the centre of the resource, intersecting mineralisation thicker than previously modelled.
Following a robust and multifaceted project review, the Board endorsed the strategy of moving directly into a DFS to mature the project.
The company’s proposed drilling program, which consists of four diamond drill holes for a total of 1,000 metres will test for tin and copper mineralisation.
Data from current drilling confirms the existence of relatively shallow mineralisation in the middle of the resource and increases the confidence of previously modelled deeper mineralisation.
The company is on track to complete its drilling program at the project with 77% of drill holes completed to date.
Encouraging assay results, historically high tin prices over US$30,000/tonne, and the additional data and studies, all together enhance the last year’s economic study.
The company continues to intersect mineralisation in the drilling program, which is more than 70% complete and is on track to meet the company's objectives.
The exploration drilling program is on track to increase confidence in the mineral resource and potentially extend outside the current resource boundary.
As a part of its Oropesa exploration, the company plans to drill 48 diamond holes for around 5,000 metres and has already completed 31 holes for 3,710 metres, with assays received for 19 holes.
Funds raised will be used to bring the company’s 48-hole drilling program to a close and fund the completion of an optimisation program designed to unlock further value in the Oropesa Tin Project in Spain.
The company has recently appointed a new CEO who has experience in project delivery and specifically with bankable feasibility studies.
Newly appointed CEO Joe David will focus on finalising a drilling program and pre-feasibility study at the Oropesa Tin Project in Spain and then moving into a bankable feasibility study.
Tin metal supply disruptions and strong demand driven by global economic stimulus have pushed the LME tin prices to ten-year highs trading over US$28,000 per tonne compared to US$13,450 per tonne a year ago.
During the half-year to December 31, 2020, the company’s principal activity was continuing optimisation work and starting exploration drilling at Oropesa Tin Project in Spain as well as progressing the Cleveland Tin Project in Tasmania towa
The program has 48 diamond drill holes planned but may be modified as required based on results as they are received