Annual report MLN 16 Bynoe JV

Abstract

This report describes the work carried out in 1988-1989 on the Bynoe Tantalite Project MLN 16 Cox Peninsula. The programme was carried out by Greenex the exploration division of Greenbushes Ltd on behalf of Greenbushes Ltd and Barbara Mining Corporation, a subsidiary of Bayer AG of West Germany. The work carried out during 1988-1989 comprised a number of facets, including limited ongoing exploration aimed at expanding the soft rock alluvial and pegmatite hosted Sn-Ta deposits. A feasibility study of the Bynoe Tantalite Project in the light of current market trends of the two major commodities of tantalum and tin. Site preparation for commencement of mining operations on the basis of the feasibility study and periodic reviews in the light of fluctuating market conditions. Plan preparation for mining commencement including delineation of major ore zones of significant alluvial and pegmatite deposits proposed as areas to commence mining. Plan preparation for essential vegetation clearance to enable mining to proceed, subject to rehabilitation measures in documents submitted under the heading of Project Description and Environmental Assessment and subsequent correspondence. MLN 16 is located approximately 30 km south west of Darwin, the area has a tropical monsoonal climate. The lease site consists of broad flats which may be up to 300 m wide. The pegmatites are usually found on the upland plains or the surrounding transitional areas. The alluvial deposits occur in the mature drainage systems, generally conforming with the present streams.