8/3/2023 0 Comments Nevada vina copio![]() The difference in deformational behaviour of the two rock types under stress may have caused greater structural damage and fluid flow within the mineralizing structures in this area, resulting in a higher-grade zone of mineralization. The occurrence of a higher-grade zone of mineralization at depth is thought to be related to a rheological contrast between the basement granite and a later intrusion of alaskite (leucogranite). The mineralization at Oromonte is interpreted to be a continuation of the mineralized horizon(s) between the Solberry and Wedge deposits that have been offset by normal faulting. Follow-up drilling in 2014-2016 intersected significant mineralization at vertical depths ranging from near surface to 150 meters depth across the target area. A small mineral resource estimate for the deposit based on 53 RC drill holes was reported in the 2014 LOM Plan. The Oromonte target occurs over a 300 x 500 meter area situated between the Solberry and Wedge deposits. The doré bars are then delivered to the Royal Canadian Mint's refinery in Ottawa for further refining of the precious metals into separate 99.9% pure gold and silver bars. Loaded carbon is shipped to Metals Research in Kimberley, Idaho for processing into doré. Gold and silver bearing solution from the leach pad is collected in the pregnant pond and processed through carbon columns in the ADR plant for recovery of the precious metals from leachate on carbon. Mineral Ridge is a conventional open pit heap leaching operation. Pre-production mining commenced in the Drinkwater pit on and the Company achieved commercial production status effective January 1, 2012. ![]() Upon acquiring its interest, the Company commenced major site rehabilitation to bring the project to a fully operational status. Prior to Scorpio Gold's acquisition in March 2010, Mineral Ridge historically produced ~575,000 ounces of gold, including ~170,000 ounces from open pit and ~405,000 ounces from underground mining operations. Scorpio Gold holds a 100% interest in the project. The 5,617 hectare (13,879 acre) Mineral Ridge property is located ~6 km northwest of the town of Silver ePeak and 56 km southwest of Tonopah in Esmeralda County, Nevada. ![]()
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