Australian firl Atlantic Tin Ltd. has provided an update on its Achmmach tin project, located near Meknes, Morocco, revealing a substantial increase in its resource estimate.
The latest resource assessment, conducted by Cube Consulting in line with Australian JORC (2012) standards, now estimates 39.1 million tonnes (Mt) of ore with an average grade of 0.55% tin, representing a total of 213,000 tonnes of contained tin.
This marks a 33% increase over the 2021 estimate.
Key factors behind this growth include the expansion of drilling areas, particularly with 18 new diamond drill holes in the Sidi Addi region, as well as a reduction in the tin content cut-off threshold from 0.35% to 0.26%, based on the findings of a recent scoping study. Additionally, inferred resources were added around the initial high-grade zones, further boosting the overall estimate.
This revised resource estimate significantly strengthens Atlantic Tin’s development plans for Achmmach, as the company is now moving forward with a feasibility study that will integrate the Achmmach project with the neighboring Samine mine.
The proposed development will focus on underground mining using mechanized caving methods, which are expected to optimize ore extraction, minimize waste, and reduce surface disturbance. To align with sustainability practices, the company plans to use mining waste as cemented backfill to support underground tunnels, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
In addition, Atlantic Tin has secured a partnership with the Samine processing plant, which will provide the necessary infrastructure to process the tin ore extracted from Achmmach. The acquisition of this plant will streamline operations and ensure the long-term sustainability of the project.
Simon Milroy, CEO of Atlantic Tin Ltd., stated, “This increase in the resource estimate will provide a solid foundation for our feasibility study of the combined Achmmach-Samine project. With these new resources, Achmmach is positioned among the largest unmined tin deposits in the world and is well-placed to meet the growing demand for tin, particularly in electronics and high-tech industries.”
Tin is a versatile metal used primarily in electronics, where it forms the basis of solder for joining components on circuit boards. It is also widely used for coating other metals, such as steel, to prevent corrosion, notably in food cans.
Tin is a key ingredient in alloys like bronze and pewter, and it plays a role in manufacturing chemicals, especially in glass production and as a catalyst in industrial processes.
Tin is also used in lead-free solders, rechargeable batteries, and some solar panel technologies, making it an essential material in a variety of high-tech industries.
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