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Kimberley Rare Earths Upgrades Resource Estimate at Cummins

By Joel ScanlonFeb 13 2012

Kimberley Rare Earths has announced an 18% increase in the contained total rare earth oxides to 85,000 tonnes for its Cummins Range project located in Western Australia. The increase is the result of the reverse circulation drilling program that was completed on the project in 2011.

The Cummins Range rare earths deposit is one of merely 20 formally known rare earth deposits in the world. The reverse circulation drilling at the site was conducted by Navigator Resources. They combined all the results in to a validated database and handed it over to Hellman and Schofield for resource estimation.

The geological model was improved and used to construct a final block model that shows good continuity between sections. The overall results showed an increase in tonnage as well as an improvement in the ore grade. Cummins Range is one of only a few Australian rare earths projects with a Resource reported under the JORC Code.

The Inferred JORC Resource now stands at 4.9 million tonnes at 1.74% REO for 85,000 tonnes, compared to the 2009 Inferred Resource of 4.17 million tonnes at 1.72% REO for 72,000 tonnes. Kimberley Rare Earths is going to do some more field work and try for a reclassification of the Resources from Inferred to Indicated later in 2012.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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