Highlights
The primary objective of the 2021 drilling program was to collect geometallurgical samples for additional metallurgical testwork.
- The drill holes were located to expand the metallurgical sampling coverage and better inform metal recoveries and comminution characteristics within the early part of the life of mine as set out in the Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) (see News Release dated September 20, 2021).
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A total of 835 metres were completed and logged for lithological, mineralogical, alteration and geotechnical data. Analytical results are pending.
- Metallurgical samples for comminution and grinding and flotation testwork will be processed in early 2022.
2022 Metallurgical Drilling Program:
The locations and drill trace of the 2021 and 2022 drill holes are shown in Figure 1. These drill holes will be sampled for metallurgical testwork purposes. Drill hole locations were selected to increase sample density in the identified geometallurgical domains in each mineralized zone to better inform prediction of throughput and metal recovery and obtain additional data on the tenor and continuity of the mineralization.
2023 Program
The 2023 program contemplates a C$17.2 M budget and will focus on safety, geoscience, engineering, environmental, communities and permitting:
- 9,000 meter (m) (geotechnical 8,000 m) (metallurgical 1,000 m) drill program
Where are the results? It doesn't take more than 2 years to do this work. There's 100M of drilling and cores at SC. Just take the samples you need from that.
Might as well close the CF lights and re-open when Teck is done playing games!
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