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17552
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The scope of the prospecting activities: The extent of the prospecting area is 87.9816 hectares.
Phase 1: Geological desktop studies and surveys in order to try and identify the gravel run. Various geological maps and instruments will be used to identify if alluvial gravel deposits might be present on the application area. 6 months needed for phase 1.
Phase 2: concentrate on Test pits which will be made on a grid of 100 x 100 meters and 50 x 50 m. It is envisages that 50 test pits will be excavated. The applicant will assess the samples taken during phase 1 and will Trenching (10) be made during Phase 3 in order to determine the grade of the Alluvial Diamonds that was found and if it is economical viable. In order to determine if the gravel does have diamonds the gravel needs to be taken out and tested, by putting it through the washing process.
Phase 1: Geological desktop studies and surveys in order to try and identify the gravel run. Various geological maps and instruments will be used to identify if alluvial gravel deposits might be present on the application area. 6 months needed for phase 1.
Phase 2: concentrate on Test pits which will be made on a grid of 100 x 100 meters and 50 x 50 m. It is envisages that 50 test pits will be excavated. The applicant will assess the samples taken during phase 1 and will Trenching (10) be made during Phase 3 in order to determine the grade of the Alluvial Diamonds that was found and if it is economical viable. In order to determine if the gravel does have diamonds the gravel needs to be taken out and tested, by putting it through the washing process.
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