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EP 51496 Manukau Block annual technical report - 2013

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This report outlines the exploration completed by Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration (RTME) Limited between October 2012 and October 2013 for the exploration permit (EP) 51496, Manukau Block, Offshore Waikato. Work has focussed on the assessment of historical exploration results and data in preparation for a drilling program. Work has also consisted of considering various marine geophysical techniques, stakeholder engagement, environmental studies. It is concluded from previous geophysical work that the Manukau Block is prospective, however, further work including a geophysical survey and a focussed drilling program are needed to confirm the resource.

Report ID mr5046
Class Mineral
Type
  • Feasibility
  • Geological
Permit 51496
Operator Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Limited
Commodity Iron Sand
Region
  • Auckland Region
  • Waikato Region
Start Date 01 October 2012
End Date 29 September 2013
Report extents in GeoJSON
Author Selliani Sam
Data Format
  • PDF