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Inferred Mineral Resources: “An Inferred Mineral Resource is that<br />
part of a Mineral Resource for which volume <strong>and</strong>/or tonnage, grade<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>mineral</strong> content can be estimated with a low level of confidence.<br />
It is inferred <strong>and</strong> assumed from geological evidence <strong>and</strong> sampling,<br />
but not verified geologically <strong>and</strong>/or through an analysis of grade<br />
continuity. Inferred Mineral Resources are based on information<br />
gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as<br />
outcrops, trenches, pits, workings <strong>and</strong> drill-holes that may be limited<br />
in scope or of uncertain quality <strong>and</strong> reliability.” (SAMREC, 2007)<br />
Indicated Mineral Resources: “An Indicated Mineral Resource is<br />
that part of a Mineral Resource for which volume <strong>and</strong>/or tonnage,<br />
densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade <strong>and</strong> <strong>mineral</strong> content<br />
can be estimated with a reasonable level of confidence. It is based on<br />
exploration, sampling <strong>and</strong> testing information gathered through<br />
appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches,<br />
pits, workings <strong>and</strong> drill-holes. The locations are too widely or<br />
inappropriately spaced to confirm geological <strong>and</strong>/or grade continuity,<br />
but are spaced closely enough for continuity to be assumed.”<br />
(SAMREC, 2007)<br />
Measured Mineral Resources: “A Measured Mineral Resource is<br />
that part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape,<br />
physical characteristics, grade <strong>and</strong> <strong>mineral</strong> content can be estimated<br />
with a high level of confidence. It is based on detailed <strong>and</strong> reliable<br />
exploration, sampling <strong>and</strong> testing information gathered through<br />
appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches,<br />
pits, workings <strong>and</strong> drill-holes. The locations are spaced closely enough<br />
to confirm geological <strong>and</strong> grade continuity.” (SAMREC, 2007)<br />
Ore Reserves are subdivided, in order of increasing confidence, into<br />
Probable Ore Reserves <strong>and</strong> Proved Ore Reserves.<br />
Probable Ore Reserves: “A Probable Ore Reserve is the economically<br />
mineable material derived from a Measured <strong>and</strong>/or Indicated Mineral<br />
Resource. It is estimated with a lower level of confidence than a Proved<br />
Mineral Reserve. It includes diluting materials <strong>and</strong> contaminating<br />
materials, <strong>and</strong> allows for losses that are expected to occur when the<br />
material is mined. Appropriate assessments to a minimum of a<br />
Pre-Feasibility Study for a project, or of a Life-of-Mine Plan for an<br />
operation, must have been carried out, including consideration of, <strong>and</strong><br />
modification by, realistically assumed mining, metallurgical, economic,<br />
marketing, legal, environmental, social <strong>and</strong> governmental factors.”<br />
(SAMREC, 2007) These assessments demonstrate, at the time of<br />
<strong>report</strong>ing, that extraction is reasonably justified.<br />
Proved Ore Reserves: “A Proved Ore Reserve is the economically<br />
mineable material derived from a Measured Mineral Resource. It is<br />
estimated with a high level of confidence. It includes diluting <strong>and</strong><br />
contaminating materials, <strong>and</strong> allows for losses that are expected to<br />
occur when the material is mined. Appropriate assessments to a<br />
minimum of a Pre-Feasibility Study for a project, or of a Life-of-Mine<br />
Plan for an operation, must have been carried out, including<br />
consideration of, <strong>and</strong> modification by, realistically assumed mining,<br />
metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social <strong>and</strong><br />
governmental factors.” (SAMREC, 2007) These assessments<br />
demonstrate, at the time of <strong>report</strong>ing, that extraction is justified.<br />
Securing<br />
our future<br />
Ore Reserves<br />
“An Ore Reserve is the economically mineable material derived<br />
from a Measured <strong>and</strong>/or an Indicated Mineral Resource. It includes<br />
diluting materials <strong>and</strong> allows for losses that are expected to occur<br />
when the material is mined. Appropriate assessments to a minimum<br />
of a pre-feasibility study for a project, or of a life-of-mine plan for an<br />
operation, must have been carried out, including consideration of, <strong>and</strong><br />
modification by, realistically assumed mining, metallurgical, economic,<br />
marketing, legal, environmental, social <strong>and</strong> governmental factors<br />
(the modifying factors).” (SAMREC, 2007) These assessments<br />
demonstrate, at the time of <strong>report</strong>ing, that extraction is justifiable.<br />
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