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Thorny River diamond project, South Africa

16th March 2018

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Thorny River diamond project.

Location
The project is a consolidation of the Frischgewaagt, Hartbeesfontein and Doornrivier properties, in Limpopo, South Africa.

Client
Botswana Diamonds.

Project Description
Thorny River comprises the eastern extension of the kimberlite dyke/pipe systems on which the Klipspringer and Marsfontein mines are located, both of which have been economically mined.

The project has a modelled in situ grade range of 46 carats per hundred tonnes (cpht) to 74 cpht and a diamond value range of $120/ct to $220/ct.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Botswana Diamonds has started a six-month scoping study to determine the commercial potential of the project.

The study will further refine the volumes of diamonds on site, as well as the grade and the value per tonne of ore.

A critical aspect of the study will be to evaluate the processing and mining options.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Botswana Diamonds, tel +353 1 833 2833/+353 1 833 2833, fax +353 1 833 3505 or email info@botswanadiamonds.co.uk.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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