Mpama South tin project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Name of the Project
Mpama South tin project.
Location
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Project Owner/s
Alphamin Resources.
Project Description
Mpama South has indicated mineral resources of 830 000 t grading 2.58% tin for 21 520 t of tin, and inferred resources of 1.95-million tonnes grading 2.52% tin for 49 120 t of tin.
A preliminary economic assessment completed on the project in March 2022 estimates contained tin production at 7 232 t/y.
Total run-of-mine (RoM) ore processed is estimated at 2.07-million tonnes, with average annualised RoM mined and processed estimated at 468 000 t grading 2.21% tin.
Development infrastructure will be consolidated with that of the Mpama North mine.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$115.97-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project has an estimated 20-month construction timeline.
Latest Developments
Alphamin Resources Corporation has announced positive drill results from the Mpama South prospect.
Notable high-grade assay results returned on the prospect include 22.7 m, grading 3.12% tin from 391 m; 16 m, grading 2.89% tin from 297 m; and 12.5 m, grading 2.48% tin from 387 m.
Alphamin has said that mineralisation at Mpama South remains open in multiple directions and management is confident of the project’s ongoing growth prospects.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Bara Consulting (mining studies).
Contact Details for Project Information
Alphamin Resources, tel +230 269 4166 or email info@perrieriitsolutions.com.
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