Bauxite Resources Limited - Quarterly Activities and Cashflow Report
30.04.2014 | ABN Newswire
Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) - Bauxite Resources Ltd. ("BRL" or the "Company") (ASX:BAU) has broadened its focus from pure exploration to include expansion exploration and mining development appraisal of bauxite within its extensive tenement holding in Western Australia's Darling Range, the largest bauxite and alumina-producing region in the world. Currently the Company and its Joint Venture partners hold ~8,598km2 (5,202m2 granted). Through a process of low cost targeting and exploration activities the Company has successfully identified 379.5 Million Tonnes (Mt) of refinery grade bauxite. Highlights:
- Two new bauxite deposits identified (both unbeneficiated):
Dionysus: 20.3Mt @ 42.1% Total Al2O3 (32.6 % available @ 148°C), 12% SiO2 (3.4% reactive @148°C)
Athena: 22.7Mt @ 42.3% Total Al2O3 (33.3 % available @ 148°C), 17.3% SiO2 (2.7% reactive @148°C).
- Bauxite resources held by Bauxite Resources Ltd. ("BRL") and its joint venture partners total 379.5Mt. Resources are near surface, situated close to existing road and rail and port infrastructure.
- Initial environmental constraints study at BRL's 100% owned Fortuna resource identified few constraints for mining development. Level 2 baseline studies are planned for spring 2014.
- Preliminary engagement with engineering groups to undertake engineering scoping of Fortuna as part of the Company's assessment of potential DSO shipments.
- Exploration drilling scheduled for June quarter on properties adjacent to the new Athena resource.
- Discussions underway with Yankuang on path forward of Joint Venture agreements.
- Cash at bank A$42.1 million and no debt.
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About Bauxite Resources Limited:
Bauxite Resources (ASX:BAU) is one of the largest tenement holders in the Darling Range with approximately 17,000 km2 of ground. This area in south-west Western Australia is acknowledged as the largest producing alumina region in the world supplying approximately 23% of global production.
Head Office:
Bauxite Resources Ltd.
Level 2, Building E
Garden Office Park
355 Scarborough Beach Rd
Osborne Park WA 6017
Tel: +61-8-9200-8200
Fax: +61-9-9200-8299
E-mail: admin@bauxiteresources.com.au
www.bauxiteresources.com.au