Critical minerals focused ChemX Materials (ASX:CMX) has executed a drilling contract with JR McLeod Pty Ltd to undertake the planned drilling programmes at the Kimba Kaolin / Halloysite project and the Jamieson Tank Manganese project on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.
JR McLeod Pty Ltd is a local drilling contractor with extensive experience on the Eyre Peninsula. Importantly, JR McLeod has previously completed drilling programmes at the Kimba Kaolin / Halloysite and Jamieson Tank Manganese projects. Kimba Kaolin / Halloysite Project.
ChemX Managing Director David Leavy said the use of local contractors was important.
“As a business we endeavour to utilise local contractors where the appropriate skills exist. We are pleased to be working with JR McLeod on our maiden drilling campaign as an ASX-listed company,” Mr Leavy said.
Kimba Kaolin / Halloysite Project
The Kimba Kaolin / Halloysite Project is located 115kms west of Whyalla, SA on the 100% ChemXowned EL6634. Previous exploration has identified a number of kaolin deposits on the tenement, with the main ones being Kelly Tank, Bunora and Bunora East.
Kaolin has also been identified in several areas outside of these three deposits. These areas have yet to be followed up to determine the extent and quality of the kaolin present.
The programme is scheduled for up to 4,000m of drilling over approximately 109 holes.
Jamieson Tank Manganese Project
The Jamieson Tank Manganese Project is located 130km West of Whyalla, SA on the 100% ChemX-owned EL6634 and EL5920.
A geological review undertaken over the past several months has provided a greater understanding of the extent of mineralisation and geological modelling.
The planned Air Core and Down Hole Hammer drill programme is for a total of 2,300m down to a vertical depth of 40-50m for a planned 61 holes. The identified strike extent of the manganese mineralisation is 6km north/south with two distinct parallel structures.
The focus of the Jamieson Tank Manganese Project is on the production of manganese cathode precursor materials.
The company is monitoring the recent significant adverse weather events on the Eyre Peninsula and its potential impact on timing of the exploration programme. Presently, the company expects that the current schedule for commencement of the exploration programme remains Q1CY2022.
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