Pilot drilling validates premium-grade bauxite at Gaoual, Guinea: Lindian Resources

Lindian secured their interest in the Gaoual project, Guinea in April after signing an agreement with KB Bauxite Guinea SARLU and its sole shareholder Guinea Bauxite Pty Ltd.

Lindian Resources initiated drilling at two locations where the land has been sanctioned for Gaoual Bauxite Project, West Africa. The presence of premium-grade conglomerate bauxite occurrence has been confirmed.

The first two holes which were drilled in alignment with the Bouba Plateaux in Guinea were strategically planned to deliver primary support for the validation of the occurrence at depth as well as grade confirmation of samples using a portable X-ray fluorescent (XRF) reader.

The digging of the holes could not be completed due to some mechanical errors with the rig. The indicative average grade for each was determined to be greater than 60% aluminium oxide.

Managing director Shannon Green said the high-grade confirmation was a “transformational milestone” for Lindian. Alumina grades are reported to be “uniformly high from top to bottom”, which is typical of conglomerate bauxite due to the nature of its formation.

He also communicated “The [high] indicative average grade results for each partially completed drill hole truly shows the world-class nature of our project. This is a very exciting time for Lindian shareholders … [but] there is still much to do as we focus on completing the drilling program.”

He added, “Drilling to date has confirmed the presence of very high-grade conglomerate bauxite as mapped within the Bouba Plateaux; however, the true depth of the occurrence has not yet been confirmed due to the equipment issues.”