Lion One Metals
Lion One Metals commenced production at the Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project in Fiji, operating its own geochemical assay laboratory and a fleet of diamond drill rigs. The company holds an exploration license for the Navilawa Caldera and has discovered copper porphyry mineralization at the Wailoaloa prospect.
Services
Lion One Metals offers a range of services that include gold production and exploration activities. The company operates its own geochemical assay laboratory, which allows for in-house analysis and rapid turnaround of geochemical samples. Additionally, Lion One manages a fleet of eight diamond drill rigs, supporting its extensive exploration operations. With these assets, the company is well-positioned to discover and exploit new mineral resources efficiently.
Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project
Lion One Metals commenced production at the Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project located in Fiji. This project includes the high-grade Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Deposit and an Underground Gold Mine. The 2018 resource estimate for Tuvatu lists 1,007,000 tonnes indicated at 8.50 g/t Au and 1,325,000 tonnes inferred at 9.0 g/t Au, both at a cut-off grade of 3.0 g/t Au. The project also features a continuous gravity concentrator and intensive leach reactor, both of which are operational.
Exploration Activities
Lion One Metals holds an exploration license covering the entire Navilawa Caldera, an area that hosts multiple mineralized zones. The company's exploration activities have led to the discovery of copper porphyry mineralization at the Wailoaloa prospect, situated 1 km northeast of Tuvatu. This exploration license allows Lion One to investigate new areas for potential resource development, enhancing its portfolio of mineral assets.
Mining Operations
Lion One Metals uses a combination of traditional and mechanized mining techniques. The company is scheduled to increase open stope mining throughout March and April with the introduction of mechanized mining. This approach aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of their underground mining operations. The fleet of eight diamond drill rigs aids in the precision and effectiveness of these mining activities.