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CENTRAL KALGOORLIE GOLD MINES LIMITED 2002-05-31 ASX-SIGNAL-G
HOMEX - Perth
+++++++++++++++++++++++++ SHERLOCK BAY NICKEL COPPER PROJECT, KARRATHA, WA
The Sherlock Bay Ni Cu Project was the subject of a detailed investigation by Texasgulf in the early 1970's. It is a significant project, with over A$4bn of in situ metal (revenue basis) estimated from reported drilled resources of 75mt at 0.3% Ni, 0.1% Cu (Texasgulf 1973). The resource was calculated from 10,000m of drilling. It is primarily a massive Ni, Cu sulphide ore body outcropping at surface, with 4 drill defined ore zones extending over 2km of strike.
It is well located, 7km off Highway 1, 50 minutes drive from Karratha. The deposit is situated close to road, rail, grid electricity, port and gas pipeline infrastructure, as well as the townships of Roebourne, Karratha and Whim Creek. Nearby infrastructure developments over the last 30 years have considerably enhanced the economic potential of this project.
Four separate ore zones have been drilled to 1000m depth along 2000m of strike, with individual ore zones up to 35m wide. Untested potential remains along strike and at depth.
The ore has not been assayed for cobalt, platinum, palladium or gold. There remains excellent (untested) potential for significant cobalt and precious metals credits in the opinion of the Directors.
Favourablc preliminary metallurgical test work was reported in 1973, with >80% nickel and copper recoveries into a marketable concentrate (10-15% Ni content).
It is the intention of the Directors to investigate all of the development possibilities presented by this deposit, and advance Sherlock Bay through the feasibility studies and into commercial production. These possibilities include;
Exploration for additional high and low grade ore along strike and at depth. Approximately 7km of strike is covered by the Project PLA's.
The possibility of producing and shipping Ni and Cu concentrates, as well as investigating recent advancements in the production of refined metal using vat and heap leaching technologies.
A small scale mining and milling project based on high grade sulphide ore, as well as a large scale, low ore grade project.
Possible cobalt and precious metal credits within the previously defined Ni-Cu mineralisation.
Exploration for any associated platinum and palladium ore zones.
CKG EXCLUSIVITY AND OPTION TO ACQUIRE 100% INTEREST
The Vendor(s) will grant CKG the exclusive First Right of Refusal to purchase 100% of the project under the terms set out below. This will enable CKG to gather data and to conduct due diligence prior to granting of the Prospecting License Applications by the Mines Department.
Within 30 days of granting of the PL's by the Mines Department, and all other necessary approvals to access the ground with a drill rig, CKG will enter into a six month option agreement to purchase a 100% interest in the project.
A cash payment of A$180,000, subject to raising sufficient capital, (for the refund of expenses) will be made. A further staged cash payment of $70,000 will be made during the Option period.
CKG will then issue a further 60m CKG shares to the vendor or nominees, plus a 2% NSR on production (after development costs are recovered), upon completion of the initial exploration and investigation phase. This investigation should be completed within 6 months of the granting of the PL's. The issue of shares will require shareholder approval.
CKG will also retain an exclusive First Right of Refusal to buy this NSR from the Vendor(s) or their nominees for a sum of A$1,000,000 cash, at any time after a preliminary feasibility study, at CKG's sole discretion, provided it is a necessary requirement for project financing.
G Clark COMPANY SECRETARY
Technical information contained in this report has been compiled by Garry Clark from published sources. Mr Clark is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy with over 30 years' experience in the Australian mining industry and a minimum of five years, in the field of activity being reported on.