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Summary report on Tokerau Beach Prospect, PL 31144
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Silica sand reserves of 97% SiO2 were estimated at 31 500 cum of which half should be recoverable. Screening to remove organics would be necessary. Analysis of oxides gave SiO2 > 99%, in a range of 100-500 microns.

Report ID mr91
Class Mineral
Type
  • Discussion
  • Geochemical
Permit 31144
Operator Clays & Minerals NZ Ltd
Commodity Industrial/Agricultural Minerals
Region Northland Region
Start Date 01 January 1979
End Date 31 December 1979
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Author Fergusson G.K.
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