Apollo Minerals Ltd (ASX:AON) is advancing the discovery and development of large-scale, near-surface resources at the Kroussou Zinc-Lead Project in Gabon.
The company’s exploration work has validated the province-scale potential at Kroussou by identifying 150 zinc-lead mineral occurrences over more than 80 kilometres of strike length of prospective geology to date.
Notably, the potential for further discovery at Kroussou is immense; of 18 identified target prospects (TP), only four have been drill tested to date.
The shallow nature of the zinc-lead mineralisation being intersected (average depth
Apollo’s initial metallurgical test work on the Kroussou zinc-lead mineralisation has demonstrated the potential for high-grade clean concentrates with strong recoveries of both zinc and lead.
Kroussou project location plan.
Apollo recently discovered a new form of mineralisation in drilling at the TP13 regional target.
Semi-massive and disseminated style zinc and lead sulphides have been visually identified from near-surface intercepts in multiple drill holes completed at TP13.
Managing director Neil Inwood said following the discovery: “The new style of mineralisation observed at Target (NYSE:TGT) Prospect 13 is a game-changing discovery.
“We interpret these new mineralised zones to represent primary feeder structures for high-grade zinc and lead.”
Apollo has planned a detailed exploration program at Kroussou, including:
- analysis of assay results (once received) from regional drilling and targeting at TP13 and TP8;
- analysis of results from the recently completed AEM survey which covered ~430 square kilometres, across the whole 80km strike length of prospective geology of the Kroussou project area. The AEM survey has the potential to highlight further shallow high-grade mineralisation as displayed at Dikaki and Niamabimbou;
- field exploration to identify new zones of mineralisation at other defined prospects/regional targets through mapping, rock sampling and soil geochemistry;
- analysis of results from the passive regional seismic program at TP13, TP9, TP8 and TP4;
- metallurgical test work to confirm positive high-recovery, high-quality sulphide concentrate production; and
- high-level analysis of regional infrastructure options for materials transport.
Kroussou Project displaying key target prospects and areas of initial drilling focus.
Metallurgical test work is ongoing utilising the 500kg of HQ diamond core from Dikaki for flow-sheet test work (flotation, variability, comminution) being undertaken by Independent Metallurgical Operations Pty Ltd (IMO) in Perth.
Apollo will undertake the work program based on results as received with a strong commitment to all aspects of sustainable development and responsible mining, with an integrated approach to economic, social, environmental, health and safety management.
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