Copper Range confirms iron ore potential in South Australia September 16, 2009
Posted by Fortbridge in Mining.Tags: adelaide fold belt, caltowie, copper range, gladstone, iron ore, sa
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Copper Range Limited (ASX: CRJ) reports that a review of its Caltowie (50% and earning up to 90%) and Gladstone (100%) Iron Projects in the Adelaide Fold Belt in South Australia has confirmed the strong iron ore potential as previously reported.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Iron Ore potential confirmed at Caltowie and Gladstone Iron Projects.
- Analysis of historic drilling intersects 25 metres at 46.4% Fe.
- Several large magnetic anomalies identified within five kilometres of a major railway line.
- Includes the site of BHP’s first iron ore mine which produced 70,000t at approximately 61% Fe.
- Second historic iron ore mine identified at Huddleston.
- Targets prioritised for commencement of exploration programmes.
- The region has the strong advantages of existing infrastructure and ease of access for exploration.
- Adelaide Fold Belt has the potential to be Australia’s next iron ore field.
- The Caltowie project complements the Company’s 100% owned Holowilena
For further information, please contact:
Luke Dean
Senior Consultant
Fortbridge
T: +61 9331 0655
E: luke.dean@fortbridge.com
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