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Arran Complex

The Arran Complex is a multi-commodity carbonatite deposit rich in magnetite, niobium, phosphate, rare earths, nickel, scandium, vanadium, and copper amongst others.

Strategic Advantages at a Glance:

  • Location: South Africa – Long Established Mining Industry, 140 km NNW Pretoria (Limpopo Province).

  • Historic Drilling/Geophysics: Substantial work carried out on project/significant data available, including 3D modeling of magnetite core extending to 700m.

  • Water Source: Crocodile River runs through property. Water sources abundant.

  • Scalable Project: Entire Permit covers 68 km². Initial area of development covers 9.5 km²; central plug ~1 km² with halo extension.

  • Rail & Road: Nearby Rail capability, local Road system runs adjacent to property.

  • Electricity: Connection Nearby. Longer term solar plan.

  • Basket of Commodities: Multi-Commodity Deposit/offsetting commodity risk, validated by multi-phase carbonatite intrusions enriched in magnetite-apatite-pyrochlore.

Initial Economic Insights

Arran is a high-potential carbonatite:

  • Resource Modeling: 3D geophysical inversion delineates magnetite body (high susceptibility) extending 700m deep; ore resource calculation based on magnetic data indicates viable tonnage for open-pit (2.1–6 Bt).

  • Mineral Quality: High-purity concentrates (e.g., 92% Fe₂O₃ magnetite, Phalaborwa-grade apatite) support premium pricing; multicommodity basket (incl. Niobium, REE, scandium, vanadiaum and copper sulfides) enhances margins.

  • De-Risking Factors: Primary magmatic signatures (stable isotopes in "carbonatite box"); low alteration supports consistent grades. Hydrothermal overprint adds REE/Cu upside.

  • Economic Viability: Low exploration risk due to historic data; comparable to Phalaborwa's long-life production. NPV potential amplified by current critical minerals demand; IRR >25% post-feasibility.

This preliminary assessment, validated by modern catalysts, underscores Arran's path to multi-decade, high-margin operations.

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