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3D Geological and Domain Modelling

PROJECT

Kurumsak Vanadium

LOCATION

Turkestan region, Kazakhstan

CLIENT

Kurumsak Minerals LLP

TIMEFRAME

2019-2020

SRK PRACTICES INVOLVED

Kazakhstan

COMMODITIES

Rare Earth Elements

MAIN SERVICE AREA

Geology and Resources

SERVICES

Mineral Resource Estimation | 3D Geological and Domain Modelling

Kurumsak Vanadium 3D Modelling | SRK Kazakhstan

On behalf of a client who was interested in sourcing high quality vanadium deposits for the production of batteries, SRK sent technical staff to the State archives in Kazakhstan to source data for the assessment of Kurumsak Vanadium Project which is situated in a historically highly prospective area for vanadium.  As a result of this research work SRK staff were able to obtain detailed historical records of drilling and channel sampling from the exploration work carried out during the Soviet era in the period 1947 to 1973.  This paper-based data was then carefully digitised by SRK staff in Almaty to compile an electronic database which was used for geological and conceptual block modelling in 3D using Leapfrog software.  The historical geological maps and sections were also incorporated into this 3D model.

Using the 3D model, SRK subsequentially identified target areas for exploration which considered the coverage of sampling data, the confidence level in the historical sampling data, interpreted geological complexity, grade-tonnage assessment and high-level pit optimisation results.  SRK used this to provide detailed recommendations for further exploration work which included drill hole planning, trenching and structural studies.  The assignment also identified the scope of technical work to develop the Project further and complete staged progression to a Feasibility Study.  SRK also advised on the metallurgical sampling and test work necessary to develop a hydrometallurgical process route for the Kurumsak project.

 

 

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Denver, USA
Erik has over 25 years’ experience in resource geology, exploration, evaluation, resource estimation, and reporting of Mineral Resources.

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