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# Menzies Emerald Project
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**Overview**
The Menzies Emerald Project is located in Western Australia, with mining claims MCs 30/1243 and 30/1245 first issued from 1979 to 1982.
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**Exploration Potential**
* Multiple mineralized zones, including No.1, No.2, and No.5 shoots, demonstrate significant potential based on historical drilling and costeaning.
Key findings:
* No.1 and No.2 shoots showed green beryl at depths of 20–35 meters, with abundant mineralization over narrow sections.
* No.5 shoot revealed potential drag folding, possibly impacting ore reserve estimates.
**Feasibility Plan**
* Testing has shown that soaking rocks in tetra-potassium pyrophosphate solution followed by agitation in an autogenous mill effectively reduces material for manual sorting.
* Selective mining of high-grade ore is planned to generate early cash flow and establish market recognition.
**Mineral Resources**
Historical data from bulk samples and drilling confirm the following:
* Mica schists and pegmatites host the emerald mineralization, with higher-grade emeralds predominantly occurring in soft phlogopite mica zones.
* Ore reserves are estimated at 971,250 tonnes to a depth of 40 meters, based on specific gravity calculations.
**Geological Features**
* The emerald deposits are found within quartz-potassium feldspar pegmatite surrounded by mica schist, with significant potential for further exploration.
* The surface area of many shoots has been disturbed but remains accessible for open-pit mining.
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#### 2. The Company (About the Operator)
**Company Profile**
Menzies Emeralds is a historic project supported by geological and experimental studies over several decades, focusing on resource development and value addition.
**Competitive Advantages**
* Technological Advancements: Initial radiometric sorting experiments using Antimony 124 radioisotopes showed promising results for separating green beryl from host rocks.
* Operational Expertise: Historical tests and bulk sampling demonstrated the potential for effective resource recovery and economic viability.
**Mining Roadmap**
* Stage 1: Begin production from No.7 shoot with a pilot-scale wet trommel attrition plant.
* Stage 2: Establish a large-scale attrition and recovery mill to handle 25 tonnes per hour, aiming for high-grade emerald recovery.
**Community and Environmental Commitments**
* Initial studies have been conducted to reduce environmental impact, and selective mining practices are planned to preserve the surrounding ecosystem.
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#### 3. Investment Highlights
**Investment Potential**
* Historical drilling and testing confirm the presence of high-quality emerald mineralization, making the project commercially viable.
* The global market for emeralds continues to grow, ensuring strong demand and profitability.
**Projected Returns**
* Historical recovery data suggests significant returns from high-grade emeralds, with an annual production target exceeding 7.5 million carats of facet-grade rough emeralds.
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