Fellow shareholders10 Mar 2018 13:14
just spent some time reading through old RNs,and i feel that the most important one was that given in the annual report is states quite clearly that the Buonguoni mine was continuing to be explored with a view towards setting up a Lithium process mining plant.I have a differing view from that stated by the Chairman`s wording.He talks about "B" Lithium mine being the priority and I agree.I disagree in that he views the veins that are being followed as exploration demands as hubs.I feel the initial breakthrough drilling area is the hub and the veins are the spokes.May just be my lack of vocabulary but I doubt it.What I call the hub is well sited for a processing plant given access to main roads and all transportation.
When I got this sorted in my mind and the fact that 10k mtrs of drilling was completed at that time re-reading the subsequent RNs made a lot more sense.The first think I looked at was the Gold we have cracking mine/s but it sits on the back burner,but in imo the exploration done shows commercial viability twice over to date.Secondly I looked at the 5K tonne sample,and it is elusive as the Scarlet Pimpernel.Once again Imo this sample is little about quality,if at all,but about the best processing techniques where S Ruifu should excel and give our board direction.Thirdly and very importantly they do no seem to be able to find a vein that does not lead to another vein at least as good.Fourthly our best stuff is on or near the surface and continues to at least 100 mtrs deep.Fifth, the Diendio mine as drilled so far is the equal of"B".Future drilling there will be slow as BA sticks to the proirity.
My overall opinion.
Is that a processing plant will be built at Buonguoni with S.Ruifu oversight and advice.
The quality of lithium and quantity is of the highest and it would be daft to transport it to China than process on site and send such product.
If a JORC is ever done it will be to placate PI`s here,and that alone.
A processing plant could be used by others at a price meaning more money for the Company.
When fully operational Diendio and the Gold will get there turn.
To conclude the difference between forwarding mined aggregate per ton and processed lithium is substantial.
IMHO,BA will do what he wants when he wants and as I have said before so be it.
With 500 square kilometres of very high grade lithium from surface to 300/400 feet deep and with the percentages we have a processing plant is not only desirable but essential."THIS IS THE MOTHER LODE".