Latin Resources Ltd (ASX:LRS) (FRA:XL5) has returned the thickest high-grade halloysite and ultra-bright-white kaolin intersection to date from its Noombenberry Project in Western Australia.
With results received from 300 of the 750 samples submitted for detailed test-work at the Noombenberry Project, the company is on track to deliver a maiden JORC resource in the second quarter of 2021.
“Global development opportunities”
Latin Resources executive director Chris Gale said: “The Noombenberry project just keeps on delivering high-quality results.
“These latest results are from an area where our geologists logged and reported a very thick zone of kaolinitic saprolite development and have confirmed we have encountered very-high quality kaolinite and strong halloysite nano-tube development.
“While we still have a number of samples working their way through analysis, we are on track to deliver a maiden JORC resource in the second quarter of 2021, while continuing our early-stage discussion with potential offtake partners.
“Global development opportunities for high purity halloysite are potentially unlimited and include battery technology, carbon capture, water purification and hydrogen storage."
Strong results
As a part of the company’s routine analytical process, selected samples are sent for scanning electron microscope (SEM) quality control analysis.
Results from this work have shown good halloysite nano-tube development with high aspect ratio (length to width ratio).
This QC analysis is extremely important in the early stage of a new project of this nature, with the company’s exploration team working closely with the laboratory and other specialised industry experts to ensure the highest standards of test work and results are achieved.
The latest results from test work from the project include results from the area where logging has shown thick bright white kaolinitic saprolite with results including:
- 26 metres at 9% halloysite, 86% kaolinite, 80 ISO-B from 5 metres including 15 metres at 15% halloysite, 80% kaolinite, 80 ISO-B from 9 metres; and
- 47 metres at 7% halloysite, 79% kaolinite, 77 ISO-B from 8 metres, including 17 metres at 12% halloysite, 73% kaolinite, 80 ISO-B from 26 metres
Other significant results include:
- 15 metres at 8% halloysite, 88% kaolinite, 79 ISO-B from 10 metres;
- 6 metres at 11% halloysite, 69% kaolinite, 77 ISO-B from 10 metres;
- 16 metre at 3% halloysite, 74% kaolinite, 73 ISO-B from 9 metres; and
- 4 metres at 14% halloysite, 60% kaolinite, 56 ISO-B from 16 metres.
Potential offtake partners
The company is continuing to engage with potential offtake partners and progress discussions throughout the resource estimation process, with more detailed information in respect to the potential scale and material characteristics of its halloysite project.