All assay results for the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) metallurgical and geotechnical test work program have now been received. On
This study formed the basis for directing the 2021 field program at the
A total of 46 new drill holes were completed during the 2021 drilling program plus an additional diamond tail to a historic drill hole. This represents a total of 8,951 metres of drilling. Geochemical analysis for 18 drill holes additional to those previously reported have now been received. Results of these are documented within this release. Results from the remaining 3 holes, which were focussed on an initial assessment of the exploration potential for resource extension along strike at Marley are to be finalised and reported in due course
Aeon Managing Director and CEO, Dr
Drilling Summary Assay results for both metallurgical sample collection and geotechnical data collection from the 2021 drilling campaign have now all been received. All results being reported are from new drill holes located within the limits of the existing deposit. 2021 drilling included 30 holes at the Vardy Deposit and 12 holes at the Marley Deposit. An additional 4 holes were drilled for exploration west of Marley, and 1 hole targeting potential mineralisation within the new target horizon of the Walford Dolomite, directly beneath the Vardy Deposit. For consistency, recovered copper equivalent assay results continue to use the previously reported commodity prices and metal recoveries. The final assay results for the metallurgical sample collection and geotechnical data drilling are reported in this release. Results for a further three exploration drill holes completed to the west of Marley are yet to be finalised and are expected to be reported in late January. The existing drill spacing at Vardy is variable. Where possible, the metallurgical drill holes were designed to tighten drill hole spacing with the objective to achieve a spacing approaching 20 metres.
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