Aurumin Ltd (ASX:AUN) has included iron ore in its targeted mineral exploration programs in 2022 for its 100%-owned Mt Dimer Project in Western Australia.
Mt Dimer historically produced some 600,000 tonnes at 6.4 g/t gold from open pit and underground mining and is in a region known for producing high-grade direct shipping iron ore (DSO).
The Carina deposit, located to the south-east of the Mt Dimer Mining Centre, has historically been mined for said iron ore. The company has also identified the Chameleon and Hunter Range as DSO deposits, directly along strike from Carina.
Iron ore adds new dimension to Mt Dimer
“Exploration this year at Mt Dimer will include more regional activity, as we step out from the historical mining centre,” Aurumin managing director Brad Valiukas said.
“In some locations, gold and iron ore exploration activity will be complementary and we are pleased to add this extra dimension to Mt Dimer for 2022.
“Regional exploration activity will run in parallel with near mine works and we will continue to make progress around our known, high-grade, gold deposits.
“The Sandstone acquisition remains in progress and will be a significant step for the company, with an existing 784,000-ounce gold mineral resource and substantial infrastructure.
“Our immediate priority at Sandstone will be defining the underground potential of the Shillington – Two Mile Complex.”
Aurumin has already kicked off exploration activities at Mt Dimer this year, beginning with a soil sampling program across multiple gold targets using the CSIRO Ultrafine sampling method.
The company has also begun drone reconnaissance on selected iron ore targets and for general access purposes.
About Aurumin
Aurumin has three gold projects including two historical high-grade production centres, Mt Dimer and Mt Palmer.
The Johnson Range Project is about 170 kilometres north of Southern Cross in WA and consist of 6 square kilometres of tenements.
Aurumin is actively exploring its tenements and is also seeking potential acquisitions that will complement its existing focus areas.