Kasbah Resources has published a new JORC-compliant resource estimate for its Achmmach project in Morocco, with more tin now recorded in the “measured” category, the highest level of confidence. The new estimate covers a total of 14.6 million tonnes of ore in the Meknes-Gap zone, grading an average of 0.85% tin. Contained tin is estimated at 123,100 tonnes, of which 16,100 tonnes is classified as measured and 107,000 as indicated.
In a statement Kasbah Managing Director Wayne Bramwell said: “The recent 20m spaced in-fill drill programme has successfully achieved a 220% increase in the measured tonnage of the key high grade core at Achmmach. This level of detail in an area planned for early mine development is critical for mine planning purposes…………… the drilling shows that this tin system remains open at depth and, in conjunction with the parallel Sidi Addi Trend, are very prospective for potential additional resource and mine life extensions. The Definitive Feasibility Study is the next milestone in the development of Achmmach and it is on track for completion in Quarter 4, 2013.”
Kasbah has the backing of two major Japanese stakeholders, Toyota and Nittetsu, and is targeting first tin production in 2015.
