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RNS Number : 3747Y
Galileo Resources PLC
13 January 2022
For immediate release
13 January 2022
Galileo Resources Plc
("Galileo" or "the Company")
Commencement of Data Compilation on the
Luansobe Copper Project, Zambia
Galileo Resources plc ("Galileo "or the "Company") is pleased to
advise the establishment of a project team that has commenced work
on the compilation of historical drilling records in relation to
the newly acquired JV over the Luansobe Copper Project, Zambia (the
"Project" ) comprising Small Scale Exploration Licence No.
28340-HQ-SEL (the "Licence").
Highlights
-- An independent review of historical drilling data for the
Luansobe Copper Project is underway during the Initial JV Period
(Refer to RNS 30 December 2021) aimed at compiling all available
data into a database to be used to model the extent and tenor of
the strata-bound sedimentary copper deposit
-- Preliminary analysis suggests that the deposit has a strike
length of up to 3km and extends to a depth of at least 1,250m, with
some exceptional drill intercepts, including 18.6m @ 3.24% Cu in
the NW of the deposit - see further details in Table 1 below*
-- Independent consultants Addison Mining Services of the UK and
GeoQuest of Zambia have been engaged to compile and review
historical drill data. Once this review is complete a drill
programme will be designed to upgrade the 1974 global resource of
20Mt @ 2.51% Cu to JORC (2012) standard
-- The Company has prepared a shortlist of local drilling
contractors in preparation for drilling of confirmatory holes, as
well as resource infill and extension
-- The Company will be pursuing two concurrent development options, including;
o The potential for a shallower copper oxide mine
o The prospect for a large-scale sulphide resource at depth
-- Much of the historical drill-core sampling appears
constrained to copper analysis only and the Company intends to
re-analyse available historical samples for cobalt
* NB: These results have been compiled from a preliminary
assessment of the drilling data and are subject to review and QA/QC
assessment
Colin Bird Chairman & CEO said: "The initial review of the
project suggests that potential exists for a large stand-alone mine
since all data suggests that the body is open to depth with
considerable strike. We will move aggressively forward with
determining the tonnes and grade available for an oxide open pit
since this gives us early access to cash flow.
Reports do not mention cobalt but the area is known for cobalt
and we will be testing previous core for the presence of cobalt,
which is becoming an important metal in the battery space.
The appointment of a dedicated team demonstrates our commitment
to the project and our partners and we will keep the market updated
as the project progresses."
Summary
The Company believes that the Luansobe project has significant
potential with considerable scope to upgrade the historic resource
estimates, and aims to develop a JORC (2012) compliant resource on
the property that will allow the company to complete a Project
Feasibility Study within the JV period (Refer RNS 30 December
2021).
In order to achieve this, Galileo has engaged independent
consultants capable of reviewing the historical exploration data
and with ability to design an extensive drilling programme focussed
on confirming and upgrading the current 1974 non-JORC compliant
resource of over 20Mt @ 2.51% Cu to JORC (2012) compliant status. A
particular focus will be placed on developing the early-mining
potential of the shallower oxide copper, with advancement to the
development of a larger-scale copper sulphide mine at depth.
GeoQuest, an independent consultancy company based in Lusaka,
Zambia, which offers geological (geotechnical), environmental, GIS
and hydrogeological services has been engaged by Galileo to
complete an initial compilation and review of existing historical
drill data & records that are available for the Project. As
part of the review, GeoQuest will compile an inventory of all
available historical drill-core and its condition, and re-log
critical holes, where required.
GeoQuest will work closely with Addison Mining Services
("Addison") of the UK which will assist with the modelling of the
drill-data to identify any data gaps, and to provide
recommendations on possible twinning of historic holes for
confirmatory purposes, infill and extension drilling for an updated
JORC (2012) compliant mineral resource estimate on the property. In
the interim, Addison will generate an Exploration Target reported
to JORC (2012). Work is already underway by Galileo to source a
reputable drilling contractor able to perform the required drilling
work.
A first-pass review of drilling data already completed by
GeoQuest has provisionally delineated consistent copper
mineralisation in the NW sector of the deposit including the
drill-assay results reported in Table 1 below, which are subject to
confirmation. These drillholes are near vertical holes which have
intersected stratabound mineralised lenses dipping 20 to 30 degrees
towards the NE.
Drill Depth From Width Cu (%)
Hole (m) (m)
L0064 84.12 18.60 3.24
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L0084 204.00 13.10 4.28
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L00118 101.00 15.67 2.84
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Table 1. Preliminary hisotrical drill-hole intercepts at the
Luansobe project (subject to confirmation)
Preliminary work on the project has indicated that historical
sampling of drill-core has been primarily limited to copper
analysis and, with the increased traction surrounding the potential
for accessory cobalt mineralisation in the Zambian and DRC Copper
Belt, the company intends to re-assay historical samples and
drill-core for cobalt where the core and prepared samples are
available.
Background
The Luansobe area is situated some 15km to the northwest of
Mufulira Mine in the Zambian Copperbelt which produced well over
9Mt of copper metal during its operation. It forms part of the
northwestern limb of the northwest - southeast trending Mufulira
syncline and is essentially a strike continuation of Mufulira, with
copper mineralisation hosted in the same stratigraphic horizons. At
the Luansobe prospect mineralisation occurs over two contiguous
zones, dipping at 20-30 degrees to the northeast, over a strike
length of about 3km and to a vertical depth of at least 1,250m.
The top 30m from surface is reported to be leached, with oxide
mineralisation occurring below this depth to about 70m below
surface. Beyond this depth, copper generally occurs as sulphides.
The deposit is reported to be open and relatively untested at
depth. About 30% of the total contained copper occurs in acid
soluble form (as copper oxide) - this is expected to be higher in
the shallower parts of the deposit.
Technical Sign-Off
Technical information in this announcement has been reviewed by
Edward (Ed) Slowey, BSc, PGeo, Technical Director of Galileo. Mr
Slowey is a geologist with more than 40 years' relevant experience
in mineral exploration and mining, a founder member of the
Institute of Geologists of Ireland and is a Qualified Person under
the AIM rules. Mr Slowey has reviewed and approved this
announcement.
You can also follow Galileo on Twitter: @GalileoResource
For further information, please contact: Galileo Resources
PLC
Colin Bird, Chairman Tel +44 (0) 20 7581
4477
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Beaumont Cornish Limited - Nomad Tel +44 (0) 20 7628
Roland Cornish/James Biddle 3396
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Novum Securities Limited - Joint
Broker
Colin Rowbury /Jon Belliss +44 (0) 20 7399 9400
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Shard Capital Partners LLP - Tel +44 (0) 20 7186
J oint Broker 9952
Damon Heath
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The information contained within this announcement is deemed by
the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under
the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of
UK Domestic Law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act
2018 ("UK MAR").
Technical Glossary
"Indicated Mineral That part of a Mineral Resource for which
Resource" quantity, grade (or quality), densities, shape
and physical characteristics are estimated
with sufficient confidence to allow the application
of Modifying Factors in sufficient detail
to support mine planning and evaluation of
the economic viability of the deposit. Geological
evidence is derived from adequately detailed
and reliable exploration, sampling and testing
gathered through appropriate techniques from
locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits,
workings and drill holes, and is sufficient
to assume geological and grade (or quality)
continuity between points of observation where
data and samples are gathered. (JORC 2012)
"JORC Code" Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Joint Ore Reserves Committee code on mineral
resources and ore reserves
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