Over $100 million has been historically spent on the development of the mine and processing plant
In October 2017, Golder Associates visited Limeco and produced an in-situ mineral resource estimate of 73.7Mt @ 95.3% CaCO3 (Source: Golder Associates, report 1776596-002-R-Rev0, 05 October 2017).
First geological mapping and diamond drilling were completed in 2012 when 37 drill holes were drilled with an average depth of 66m for a total of 2,517m. This was followed by the development of a resource model in 2013. A further drilling programme (23 drillholes totalling 1,610m) was then completed southeast of the drilling done in 2012. This was followed in 2017 with an infill drilling programme comprising another 65 drillholes totalling 4,022m.
Limestone production from the quarry commenced in March 2016 and ceased in January 2017. Crushed limestone (-90mm +60mm) was fed to only two kilns during that Ime. The majority of the blasted limestone was stockpiled adjacent to the primary crusher and will serve as initial feedstock when the kilns are being commissioned.
Next Steps: Production Potential of 600 - 800 tons of Quicklime per day
Our focus is on starting commissioning in Q4 2024, ramping up production and becoming cash generating.
Limeco Mineral Resource Estimates
| Category | Cut-Off Grade | Tons (mt) | CaCO3 % | CaO % | MgO % |
| Measured | 92% | 18.1 | 95.78 | 53.69 | 1.13 |
| Indicated | 92% | 45.5 | 95.28 | 53.37 | 1.79 |
| Inferred | 92% | 10.1 | 94.53 | 52.95 | 2.97 |
| Total | 92% | 73.7 | 95.30 | 53.39 | 1.79 |
Source: PEC Consulting process study report, 2017
Desktop programme in place to convert the mineral resource to reserves
Drilling to date to only 80m depth
Golder Associates has reconfirmed existing resource of 73.7Mt
Potential additional 95Mt Exploration Target
License application in place and license pending
