Lotus Resources Limited has commissioned orelogy to undertake a multi phase program for the completion of the mining section for the Kayelekera PFS.
Kayelekera Uranium Project is a large, 157km2 tenement package with excellent exploration potential and hosts a high-grade resource with an existing open pit mine and mill which has previously demonstrated excellent metallurgical recoveries. It is located in northern Malawi, ~570 km to the north (by road) of Llongwe which is the capital of Malawi.
Phase 1 is summarised below and focuses on reviewing a series of options and selecting a suitable plan for the development of a mine schedule. This will form the inputs for a RFQ that can be sent to a range of mining contractors for pricing.
Phase 1 has kicked off during October 2021 and consists of the following:
- Project kick-off, data review
- Options analysis
- Mining contract request for budget pricing
- Reporting components
- Study management and peer review
Phase 2 commences early in 2022 and is completed over a 14 week program and includes a complete suite of planning activities:
- Project kick-off, data review
- Open pit optimisation
- Pit design & reserves
- Mine infrastructure design
- LOM production schedule
- Mining Cost estimate – contractor
- Site visit
- Risk analysis
- Reporting Components
- Study Management and peer review
Further information on the project can be found on the Lotus Resources website.