ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
14 October 2019 | ASX code: GED |
Extensive New Area of Tailings Containing High Levels
of Vanadium, Lead & Zinc Identified at Abenab
- Broad area of vanadium, lead and zinc bearing tailings identified at Abenab Project, providing further impetus to support project development
- Tailings covers an area of 1,250m by 250m to a depth of up to 1m
- Tailings contain up to 1.61% V2O5, 4.33% Pb and 3.23% Zn
- Further new areas of high grade tailings identified for sampling providing further upside potential
Golden Deeps Limited ("Golden Deeps" or "the Company") ASX: GED which is targeting near term, low capital and operating cost vanadium production, is pleased to announce assay results from sampling of additional areas of mine tails at the Company's flagship Abenab Vanadium, Lead and Zinc Project located in North Eastern Namibia.
A handheld powered auger drill was used to sample a broad area of unconstrained tailings within a shallow valley extending to the northeast of the existing Abenab mine site (Figure 1-2).
The tailings are 0.25m to 0.5m thick, increasing to over 1m in the immediate vicinity of the plant and have a grade of 0.2% to over 1% V2O5. The highest value is 1.61% V2O5 in a valley to the east and south of the plant site. Lead and zinc values average 1.74% and 1.51% respectively, with peak values of 4.33% Pb and 3.23% Zn. Best results include:
ABTS179 | 0.5m @ 1.61% V2O5, 4.34% Pb, 1.55% Zn from surface |
ABTS178 | 0.5m @ 1.49% V2O5, 4.16% Pb, 1.71% Zn from surface |
ABTS208 | 0.5m @ 1.34% V2O5, 3.65% Pb, 1.65% Zn from surface |
ABTS180 | 0.6m @ 1.08% V2O5, 3.54% Pb, 3.08% Zn from surface |
The tailings are interpreted to be derived from the historic processing plant located on a hill 200m to the east of the historic Abenab open pit. The auger drilling was conducted on a 100m x 100m grid over an area measuring approximately 1,250m by 250m.
GED Chairman Michael Minosora stated "The results from the auger sampling of the tailings are particularly encouraging and represent a potential new source of vanadium mineralisation that should be able to be processed at low cost as part of the planned initial operations at the Abenab Project.
These results, which are in addition to the surface stockpiles and tailings already identified, are particularly pleasing as they follow soon after the identification of vanadium mineralisation in the south wall of the historic Abenab open pit that requires further drill testing, and which represent another potential shallow source of vanadium."
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Figure 1: Abenab Tailings - Hole locations and vanadium pentoxide results
Figure 2: Abenab Tailings - Hole locations showing lead and zinc results
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Next Steps
The sampling has revealed additional areas of tailings in the surrounding valleys and low-lying areas at Abenab that will require further assessment and additional auger sampling. Of particular interest to GED is the single traverse of auger holes in a valley to the east and south of the plant where the tailings are consistently over 1% V2O5. The tailings extend for ~500m and to date have been virtually untested.
***ENDS***
For further information, please refer to the Company's website or contact:
Michael Minosora | Investor Relations |
Chairman | Victoria Humphries |
Golden Deeps Limited | P: +61 (0) 431 151 676 |
P: +61 (0) 413 056 909 | E: victoria@nwrcommunications.com.au |
- minosora@seabourncapital.com
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This document contains forward-looking statements concerning Golden Deeps. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in the forward looking statements as a result of a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking information provided by the Company, or on behalf of, the Company. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to additional funding requirements, metal prices, exploration, development and operating risks, competition, production risks, regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulation and liability and potential title disputes.
Forward looking statements in this document are based on the company's beliefs, opinions and estimates of Golden Deeps Ltd as of the dates the forward looking statements are made, and no obligation is assumed to update forward looking statements if these beliefs, opinions and estimates should change or to reflect other future developments.
Competent Person Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mr. Martin Bennett. Mr Bennett is a consultant to Golden Deeps Limited and is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Bennett has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Mr Bennett consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.
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APPENDIX 1
Tailings Auger Hole Details
Hole_ID | Grid_ID | East | North | RL | Depth |
ABTS173 | WGS84_34S | 194742 | 7864704 | 1295 | 0.5 |
ABTS174 | WGS84_34S | 194752 | 7864704 | 1264 | 1 |
ABTS175 | WGS84_34S | 194845 | 7864726 | 1284 | 1.5 |
ABTS176 | WGS84_34S | 194969 | 7864734 | 1281 | 0.5 |
ABTS177 | WGS84_34S | 195050 | 7864700 | 1280 | 0.5 |
ABTS178 | WGS84_34S | 195051 | 7864401 | 1281 | 0.5 |
ABTS179 | WGS84_34S | 195051 | 7864440 | 1284 | 0.5 |
ABTS180 | WGS84_34S | 195051 | 7864504 | 1285 | 0.6 |
ABTS181 | WGS84_34S | 195051 | 7864600 | 1282 | 0.5 |
ABTS182 | WGS84_34S | 194451 | 7864701 | 1281 | 0.3 |
ABTS183 | WGS84_34S | 194349 | 7864703 | 1284 | 0.2 |
ABTS184 | WGS84_34S | 194363 | 7864604 | 1284 | 0.5 |
ABTS185 | WGS84_34S | 194551 | 7864801 | 1279 | 0.5 |
ABTS186 | WGS84_34S | 194648 | 7864803 | 1280 | 0.6 |
ABTS187 | WGS84_34S | 194749 | 7864798 | 1280 | 1.5 |
ABTS188 | WGS84_34S | 194858 | 7864797 | 1282 | 1.6 |
ABTS189 | WGS84_34S | 194852 | 7864900 | 1276 | 0.8 |
ABTS190 | WGS84_34S | 195050 | 7864900 | 1279 | 1 |
ABTS191 | WGS84_34S | 194948 | 7864800 | 1278 | 1 |
ABTS192 | WGS84_34S | 195051 | 7864801 | 1277 | 1 |
ABTS193 | WGS84_34S | 195149 | 7864898 | 1276 | 1 |
ABTS194 | WGS84_34S | 194953 | 7864899 | 1278 | 1 |
ABTS195 | WGS84_34S | 195135 | 7865003 | 1279 | 1 |
ABTS196 | WGS84_34S | 195060 | 7865011 | 1281 | 0.5 |
ABTS197 | WGS84_34S | 195148 | 7865103 | 1275 | 0.6 |
ABTS198 | WGS84_34S | 194850 | 7865002 | 1281 | 0.6 |
ABTS199 | WGS84_34S | 195253 | 7865098 | 1277 | 0.5 |
ABTS200 | WGS84_34S | 195350 | 7865100 | 1278 | 0.6 |
ABTS201 | WGS84_34S | 195447 | 7865102 | 1277 | 0.4 |
ABTS202 | WGS84_34S | 195449 | 7865199 | 1273 | 0.5 |
ABTS203 | WGS84_34S | 195346 | 7865197 | 1271 | 0.5 |
ABTS204 | WGS84_34S | 195249 | 7865215 | 1275 | 0.6 |
ABTS205 | WGS84_34S | 195151 | 7865198 | 1274 | 0.6 |
ABTS206 | WGS84_34S | 195247 | 7865315 | 1274 | 0.7 |
ABTS207 | WGS84_34S | 195349 | 7865300 | 1272 | 0.7 |
ABTS208 | WGS84_34S | 195449 | 7865302 | 1272 | 0.6 |
ABTS209 | WGS84_34S | 195451 | 7865402 | 1273 | 0.55 |
ABTS210 | WGS84_34S | 195346 | 7865407 | 1273 | 0.6 |
ABTS211 | WGS84_34S | 195347 | 7865407 | 1272 | 0.2 |
ABTS212 | WGS84_34S | 195350 | 7865499 | 1272 | 0.4 |
ABTS213 | WGS84_34S | 195454 | 7865500 | 1272 | 0.5 |
ABTS214 | WGS84_34S | 195453 | 7865601 | 1271 | 0.2 |
ABTS215 | WGS84_34S | 195353 | 7865605 | 1271 | 0.3 |
ABTS216 | WGS84_34S | 195457 | 7865702 | 1271 | 0.2 |
ABTS217 | WGS84_34S | 195349 | 7865701 | 1272 | 0.5 |
ABTS218 | WGS84_34S | 194342 | 7865205 | 1270 | 1 |
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APPENDIX 2
Tailings Auger Sample Results
Hole_ID | From | To | Cu % | Pb % | Zn % | V2O5 % |
ABTS173 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.04 | 1.80 | 1.30 | 0.46 |
ABTS174 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.03 | 1.26 | 1.13 | 0.34 |
ABTS175 | 1 | 1.5 | 0.03 | 3.29 | 1.41 | 0.35 |
ABTS175 | 0 | 1 | 0.04 | 3.89 | 1.80 | 0.40 |
ABTS176 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.04 | 2.27 | 1.74 | 0.29 |
ABTS177 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.02 | 0.80 | 0.43 | 0.28 |
ABTS178 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.08 | 4.16 | 1.71 | 1.49 |
ABTS179 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.10 | 4.34 | 1.55 | 1.61 |
ABTS180 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.07 | 3.54 | 3.08 | 1.08 |
ABTS181 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.01 | 0.29 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
ABTS182 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
ABTS183 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
ABTS184 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.04 | 2.68 | 1.20 | 0.65 |
ABTS185 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.05 | 4.36 | 1.84 | 0.85 |
ABTS186 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.03 | 1.18 | 2.97 | 0.26 |
ABTS187 | 1 | 1.5 | 0.03 | 1.42 | 3.23 | 0.27 |
ABTS187 | 0 | 1 | 0.03 | 1.35 | 1.76 | 0.27 |
ABTS188 | 0 | 1 | 0.03 | 1.40 | 1.43 | 0.22 |
ABTS188 | 1 | 1.6 | 0.03 | 1.24 | 1.73 | 0.28 |
ABTS189 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.03 | 2.06 | 1.60 | 0.40 |
ABTS190 | 0 | 1 | 0.03 | 1.21 | 2.14 | 0.23 |
ABTS191 | 0 | 1 | 0.03 | 1.49 | 1.62 | 0.22 |
ABTS192 | 0 | 1 | 0.04 | 2.10 | 1.57 | 0.35 |
ABTS193 | 0 | 1 | 0.04 | 2.38 | 1.43 | 0.35 |
ABTS194 | 0 | 1 | 0.03 | 1.53 | 1.64 | 0.26 |
ABTS195 | 0 | 1 | 0.04 | 2.13 | 2.39 | 0.38 |
ABTS196 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 1.34 | 0.20 |
ABTS197 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.03 | 1.43 | 2.32 | 0.27 |
ABTS198 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.03 | 1.82 | 1.32 | 0.31 |
ABTS199 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.04 | 1.38 | 1.65 | 0.26 |
ABTS200 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.04 | 1.45 | 1.56 | 0.28 |
ABTS201 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.01 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.11 |
ABTS202 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.06 | 2.35 | 1.41 | 0.85 |
ABTS203 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.03 | 1.18 | 1.52 | 0.18 |
ABTS204 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.04 | 1.54 | 2.17 | 0.30 |
ABTS205 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.01 | 0.40 | 0.55 | 0.09 |
ABTS206 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.03 | 1.11 | 1.41 | 0.26 |
ABTS207 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.04 | 1.83 | 1.54 | 0.31 |
ABTS208 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.09 | 3.65 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
ABTS209 | 0 | 0.55 | 0.05 | 1.85 | 1.51 | 0.57 |
ABTS210 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.04 | 1.54 | 1.51 | 0.38 |
ABTS211 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.03 | 1.52 | 2.27 | 0.35 |
ABTS212 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.05 | 2.06 | 1.94 | 0.49 |
ABTS213 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.04 | 1.54 | 1.37 | 0.49 |
ABTS214 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.03 | 1.02 | 1.00 | 0.30 |
ABTS215 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.04 | 1.74 | 1.87 | 0.42 |
ABTS216 | 0 | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.79 | 0.71 | 0.20 |
ABTS217 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.02 | 0.82 | 0.94 | 0.21 |
ABTS218 | 0 | 1 | 0.03 | 0.76 | 1.18 | 0.24 |
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