Some very good hits in previous reports with the results from 6 recent drill holes due very soon. Share price has a support at 10c with a year high of 22c so with zinc prices holding up CRL must be a bargain basement buy.. I hold at a premium to current price & am just waiting for someone to take out the 14c sellers Eyes down.
Comet listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1994. The Company discovered and studied the Ravensthorpe Nickel Project which is now part of a 2.2 billion dollar project being developed by BHP Billiton. In 2001 Comet successfully sold its final equity to BHP Billiton and returned to Comet shareholders $32 million. Comet has a number of exciting projects that it is currently exploring and advancing. Comet has cash assets of approximately $2.5 million, 8.7 million Ferrowest shares 0.5 million Prosperity shares, and has approximately 68 million shares on issue.
MARCH QUARTER ACTIVITIES REPORT Highlights Drilling at Browns Reef Zinc Lead Project continues. 6 holes completed, result expected soon. Metallurgical test work underway. Environmental Oil Solutions scale up continues. New South Wales Projects Browns Reef Zinc Lead Project (100% Comet) During the quarter, 6 holes were completed for 1,578m of drilling. Diamond drilling recommenced in early March with two drill rigs. Both rigs helped increase metre rates per day during this initial period. We are current drilling with one Diamond rig and utilising an RC rig for pre-collars. The drilling to date has demonstrated that the width and style of mineralisation intercepted during this current drilling programme is consistent with late 1970’s to mid 1980’s drilling by Electrolytic Zinc Company of Australasia Ltd (EZ). The mineralised zone is still open along strike and at depth and current work supports Comet’s original concept that Browns Reef has the potential to host an extensive zone of mineralisation with a large tonnage (+50 million tonne) ore body. Core Sample from BR0007 Comet has calculated an initial inferred resource of 20.5 Million Tonnes at 2% Zinc (Zn), 1.1% Lead (Pb), 0.1% Copper (Cu), and 9g/t Silver (Ag) which covers a 1 km strike length and is open along strike and at depth (Figure1 and 2). The surface expression of mineralisation (defined by gossans, surface sampling and auger sampling) can be traced for over 10 kms in a north-north west direction. Table 1 lists drill hole mineralised intersections by EZ diamond drilling and Comet’s drilling and Table 3 lists collar location’s. Best drill hole intersection is in BR0002 from 288m with 45.3m @ 3.01% Zn, 1.71% Pb, 0.10% Cu and 8.1ppm Ag. This intersection contains 20m @ 4.95% Zn, 2.77% Pb, 0.16% Cu, and 13.5g/t Ag from 302 metres down hole. Table 1. Drill Hole Mineralised Intersections. Hole From To Width Silver Copper Lead Zinc Pb+Zn No m m m ppm % % % % BR0001 165.0 200.4 35.4 11.5 0.2 1.33 0.83 2.2 BR0002 291.0 336.3 45.3 8.1 0.1 1.71 3.01 4.7 including 302.0 322.0 20.00 13.5 0.16 2.77 4.95 7.7 BR0003 256.0 299.3 43.3 12.7 0.13 1.17 1.88 3.1 Including 256.0 260.2 4.2 34.5 0.44 1.47 3.80 5.3 268.5 273.7 5.2 18.9 0.13 1.49 1.89 3.4 279.4 285.2 5.8 5.5 0.12 2.14 3.86 6.0 289.8 293.1 3.3 11.6 0.18 1.25 2.87 4.1 BR0003A 286.8 306.0 19.2 5.8 0.08 0.99 1.94 2.9 BR004 266.3 328.8 62.5 4.7 0.08 0.81 1.72 2.5 Including 267.5 274.0 6.4 8.4 0.12 1.77 3.52 5.3 303.6 328.8 8.8 6.7 0.12 1.41 2.87 4.3 BR0005 312.8 322.8 10 10.2 0.13 0.92 2.34 3.3 Including 315.9 320.8 4.9 14.1 0.19 1.27 3.35 4.6 340.8 380.0 39.2 8.9 0.11 0.92 2.07 3.0 Including 357.6 370.4 12.8 4.8 0.04 1.13 2.51 3.6 BR0006 161.5 177.5 16 10.3 0.18 1.06 1.83 2.9 Including 161.5 165.8 4.3 8.2 0.05 1.38 2.70 4.1 BR0007 333.0 373.0 40.0 5.8 0.17 0.70 1.50 2.2 including 359.0 363.0 4.0 12.8 0.11 1.11 3.93 5.0 369.0 373.0 4.0 13.8 0.33 1.53 3.08 4.6 BS0001 184.5 194.3 9.8 8.6 0.16 0.68 1.44 2.1 BS0001 201.4 209.2 7.8 2.7 0.2 0.52 1.11 1.6 BS0002 256.7 266.0 9.3 12.4 0.18 2.67 4.28 7.0 BS0003 286.1 298.1 12 4.7 0.12 0.42 1.25 1.7 WS0001 443.5 459.3 15.8 7.5 0.14 1.17 1.45 2.6 BR0008 Drilling of BR0008 commenced in November 2006 and reached a depth of 223.2m before the drilling was discontinued due to drill rig failure. Drilling recommenced in early March 2007 and was completed at a final depth of 459.3m. A continuous zone of base metal mineralisation, predominantly galena (lead sulphide) and sphalerite (zinc sulphide) with lesser chalcopyrite (copper sulphide) was intersected in BR008 between 265 m and 302 m. This zone correlates reasonably well in thickness and depth with the mineralisation reported in BR0002. Additional narrower mineralised zones were intersected both above and below this main interval. Samples have been submitted, with final results expected in May. Core sample from BR0008 BR0009 BR0009 was commenced in late March 2007 and has just been completed at a depth of 546m. This hole is testing for the continuation of mineralisation at depth beneath BR0005. A transmitting electrode has been lowered into BR0009 to conduct a radial induced polarisation survey (RIP) designed to provide a 3D representation of the mineralisation to assist in future drill programmes. The RIP survey is planned to commence in May. BR0009 will be logged and sampled during this quater. BR0011. BR0011 commenced 20 January 2007 and was completed on 22 March 2007 at 261.2m Geological logging indicates that the hole contains chalcopyrite, galena and sphalerite mineralisation. An electrode has been placed in this drill hole for the RIP survey. This hole has been logged and sampled with results expected in May. Comets shed at the Brown Reef Zinc Lead Project at Lake Cargelligo Metallurgical Samples Two metallurgical samples were prepared for test work. The samples have been composited to represent a lower grade and higher grade ore type for extraction test work. Head grades for these composite samples, when compared to the original interval results, showed an increase in grade form 1.6% Zn to 1.8% Zn for the lower grade sample and 3.8% Zn to 4.3% Zn for the higher grade sample.
Recent Diamond Drillhole CBDD001 40m @ 1.51% Zn, 0.7% Pb, 0.17% Cu, 5.8g/t Ag Drillhole in Progress
ACN 88 060 628 202 Level 9 , 190 St Georges Tce Perth Western Australia 6000 PO Box 7761 Cloisters Square Western Australia 6850 Telephone: (08) 9322 5330 Facsimile: (08) 9322 5988 email: [email protected] 30 April 2007 The Company Announcements Office Australian Stock Exchange Limited 4th Floor 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Dear Sir/Madam MARCH QUARTER ACTIVITIES REPORT Highlights Drilling at Browns Reef Zinc Lead Project continues. 6 holes completed, result expected soon. Metallurgical test work underway. Environmental Oil Solutions scale up continues. New South Wales Projects Browns Reef Zinc Lead Project (100% Comet) During the quarter, 6 holes were completed for 1,578m of drilling. Diamond drilling recommenced in early March with two drill rigs. Both rigs helped increase metre rates per day during this initial period. We are current drilling with one Diamond rig and utilising an RC rig for pre-collars. The drilling to date has demonstrated that the width and style of mineralisation intercepted during this current drilling programme is consistent with late 1970’s to mid 1980’s drilling by Electrolytic Zinc Company of Australasia Ltd (EZ). The mineralised zone is still open along strike and at depth and current work supports Comet’s original concept that Browns Reef has the potential to host an extensive zone of mineralisation with a large tonnage (+50 million tonne) ore body. Core Sample from BR0007 Comet has calculated an initial inferred resource of 20.5 Million Tonnes at 2% Zinc (Zn), 1.1% Lead (Pb), 0.1% Copper (Cu), and 9g/t Silver (Ag) which covers a 1 km strike length and is open along strike and at depth (Figure1 and 2). The surface expression of mineralisation (defined by gossans, surface sampling and auger sampling) can be traced for over 10 kms in a north-north west direction. Table 1 lists drill hole mineralised intersections by EZ diamond drilling and Comet’s drilling and Table 3 lists collar location’s. Best drill hole intersection is in BR0002 from 288m with 45.3m @ 3.01% Zn, 1.71% Pb, 0.10% Cu and 8.1ppm Ag. This intersection contains 20m @ 4.95% Zn, 2.77% Pb, 0.16% Cu, and 13.5g/t Ag from 302 metres down hole. Table 1. Drill Hole Mineralised Intersections. Hole From To Width Silver Copper Lead Zinc Pb+Zn No m m m ppm % % % % BR0001 165.0 200.4 35.4 11.5 0.2 1.33 0.83 2.2 BR0002 291.0 336.3 45.3 8.1 0.1 1.71 3.01 4.7 including 302.0 322.0 20.00 13.5 0.16 2.77 4.95 7.7 BR0003 256.0 299.3 43.3 12.7 0.13 1.17 1.88 3.1 Including 256.0 260.2 4.2 34.5 0.44 1.47 3.80 5.3 268.5 273.7 5.2 18.9 0.13 1.49 1.89 3.4 279.4 285.2 5.8 5.5 0.12 2.14 3.86 6.0 289.8 293.1 3.3 11.6 0.18 1.25 2.87 4.1 BR0003A 286.8 306.0 19.2 5.8 0.08 0.99 1.94 2.9 BR004 266.3 328.8 62.5 4.7 0.08 0.81 1.72 2.5 Including 267.5 274.0 6.4 8.4 0.12 1.77 3.52 5.3 303.6 328.8 8.8 6.7 0.12 1.41 2.87 4.3 BR0005 312.8 322.8 10 10.2 0.13 0.92 2.34 3.3 Including 315.9 320.8 4.9 14.1 0.19 1.27 3.35 4.6 340.8 380.0 39.2 8.9 0.11 0.92 2.07 3.0 Including 357.6 370.4 12.8 4.8 0.04 1.13 2.51 3.6 BR0006 161.5 177.5 16 10.3 0.18 1.06 1.83 2.9 Including 161.5 165.8 4.3 8.2 0.05 1.38 2.70 4.1 BR0007 333.0 373.0 40.0 5.8 0.17 0.70 1.50 2.2 including 359.0 363.0 4.0 12.8 0.11 1.11 3.93 5.0 369.0 373.0 4.0 13.8 0.33 1.53 3.08 4.6 BS0001 184.5 194.3 9.8 8.6 0.16 0.68 1.44 2.1 BS0001 201.4 209.2 7.8 2.7 0.2 0.52 1.11 1.6 BS0002 256.7 266.0 9.3 12.4 0.18 2.67 4.28 7.0 BS0003 286.1 298.1 12 4.7 0.12 0.42 1.25 1.7 WS0001 443.5 459.3 15.8 7.5 0.14 1.17 1.45 2.6 BR0008 Drilling of BR0008 commenced in November 2006 and reached a depth of 223.2m before the drilling was discontinued due to drill rig failure. Drilling recommenced in early March 2007 and was completed at a final depth of 459.3m. A continuous zone of base metal mineralisation, predominantly galena (lead sulphide) and sphalerite (zinc sulphide) with lesser chalcopyrite (copper sulphide) was intersected in BR008 between 265 m and 302 m. This zone correlates reasonably well in thickness and depth with the mineralisation reported in BR0002. Additional narrower mineralised zones were intersected both above and below this main interval. Samples have been submitted, with final results expected in May. Core sample from BR0008 BR0009 BR0009 was commenced in late March 2007 and has just been completed at a depth of 546m. This hole is testing for the continuation of mineralisation at depth beneath BR0005. A transmitting electrode has been lowered into BR0009 to conduct a radial induced polarisation survey (RIP) designed to provide a 3D representation of the mineralisation to assist in future drill programmes. The RIP survey is planned to commence in May. BR0009 will be logged and sampled during this quater. BR0011. BR0011 commenced 20 January 2007 and was completed on 22 March 2007 at 261.2m Geological logging indicates that the hole contains chalcopyrite, galena and sphalerite mineralisation. An electrode has been placed in this drill hole for the RIP survey. This hole has been logged and sampled with results expected in May. Comets shed at the Brown Reef Zinc Lead Project at Lake Cargelligo Metallurgical Samples Two metallurgical samples were prepared for test work. The samples have been composited to represent a lower grade and higher grade ore type for extraction test work. Head grades for these composite samples, when compared to the original interval results, showed an increase in grade form 1.6% Zn to 1.8% Zn for the lower grade sample and 3.8% Zn to 4.3% Zn for the higher grade sample. Grade’s of the 2 metallurgical composites are listed in Table 2. Table 2. Head Grade for Metallurgical Samples. Element Symbol UNIT BR MET 01 Low Grade BR MET 02 High Grade SILVER Ag ppm 10 20 ARSENIC As ppm 20 90 COPPER Cu ppm 906 2456 IRON Fe % 8.09 10.2 LEAD Pb % 0.84 1.96 SULPHUR S % 1.81 6.25 ZINC Zn % 1.82 4.30 BR0010, BR0012, and BR0013 3 RC holes were drilled to test for supergene and transition zone mineralisation at the Browns Reef Zinc Lead Project. Two of these holes had diamond tails to confirm geology and location in the sequence. All holes intercepted mineralisation and showed that copper can be enriched in the weathered zone. Final results for this work is expected in May and further work is planned to test if these zone extend to surface and present an opencut opportunity Table 3. Collar Location Table Hole Easting Northing RL Azimuth Dip Depth No (m) (m) (m) Deg Deg (m) BR0001 437,144 6,312,667 1000 69 -55 239.72 BR0002 437,082 6,312,656 1000 71 -66 339.1 BR0003 437,148 6,312,513 1000 71 -65 336.8 BR0003A 437,148 6,312,513 1000 71 -65 313.5 BR0004 437,043 6,312,802 1000 71 -66 331.8 BR0005 437,064 6,312,654 1000 71 -75 450 BR0006 436,976 6,313,146 1000 71 -55 262 BR0007 437,087 6,312,610 1000 71 -65 405 BR0008 437,074 6,312,705 1000 71 -60 459.3 BR0009 436,984 6,312,638 1000 71 -68 546 BR0010 437,040 6,313,106 1000 71 -60 150 BR0011 437,948 6,313,093 1000 71 -60 261.2 BR0012 437,139 6,312,821 1000 71 -60 196.2 BR0013 437,247 6,312,537 1000 71 -60 188.8 BS0001 437,712 6,311,022 1000 71 -65 259 BS0002 437,569 6,311,900 1000 240 -73 454.5 BS0003 437,566 6,312,304 1000 251 -43 387.5 WS0001 436,072 6,314,907 1000 49.5 -65 516.4 Starfield Project (100% Comet) The Starfield Project is Located in the southeast portion of the Lachlan Fold Belt (approximately 350km west south west from Sydney) and contains an attractive porphyry copper gold deposit environment (large, low-grade, multi-million tonne deposits). Host rocks are chemically similar to copper-gold porphyry deposit host sequences in the Parkes district of NSW. Previous explorers in the north of the tenement have defined Cu-Au mineralisation with supergene enrichment, producing copper and gold grades over true widths of 15-20m at approximately 0.4% Cu and 0.4g/t Au. Drilling by previous explorers have intersected mineralisation at vertical depths of up to 200m, although grades are similar to that near-surface and true widths decreased (<10m). Several target have been generated. 1. Drilling for Cu-Au mineralisation in the south of the tenement area is limited and one of the most significant fresh rock, gold (0.72g/t) and % Cu equiv (0.66%) intercepts was recorded in this area. The area is covered by shallow transported cover. In addition, the area hosts a strong stream sediment BLEG anomaly and strong Induced Polarisation responses (geophysical method to detect sulphides). 2. The tenement contains minor podiform Cr deposits within a layered ultramafic body, but there is no evidence of examination for platinum group elements. 3. Magnetite/sulphide facies BIF’s containing up to 40% sulphides and described as Limonite at outcrop locations, have been noted within the tenement. The prospectivity of these units for Au mineralisation, or as an Iron oxide resource, has not been investigated. Outcrop of massive Limonite/Haematite (iron oxide) rock at the Starfield Project. Western Australia Utopia Project (100% Comet). The Utopia project has been joint ventured to Sipa Gold Ltd (Sipa) and has had it’s name change to the Woodline Gold and Basemetals Project. The main highlights are: • Data was received from a Hoistem electromagnetic survey flown in January and preliminary interpretation has identified a number of ‘conductive’ and ‘resistive’ anomalies, some associated with known outcropping alteration/mineralisation and some in areas of sand cover. • A number of new gold-in-calcrete geochemical anomalies have been identified. • A suitable Reverse Circulation drill rig is being sought to test outcropping gold-bearing lodes and gossans and Hoistem anomalies in the Greater Socrates area, and a RAB/Aircore rig is being sought to test numerous gold-in-calcrete anomalies. The information in the report to which this statement is attached relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves compiled by Mr. A Cooper, who is a Member of The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, with over 20 years experience in the mining industry. Mr. Cooper has sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity, which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 edition of the “Australian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore reserves”. Mr Cooper consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Environmental Oil Solutions (EOS) (A wholly owned subsidiary of Comet Resources Limited) Comet is researching of a cheaper and more effective ways of treating waste oil in storage tanks than presently practiced by the oil industries. The physical and chemical characteristics of waste oil are dependent on the geologic source of the oil and subsequent industrial treatment. These characteristics will vary from one storage tank to other. Consequently, the target has been to develop a robust set of treatment plans and techniques flexible enough to be applied to any stored waste oil irrespective of its characteristics. During the quarter, several tests were carried out using 3 litres vessel containing waxy waste oils. These tests confirmed that EOS’s proprietary formulation significantly improved the “pumpability” of the waste oils. Analysis of these tests confirmed that the EOS formula “Bio-Tankclean” is causing a reduction in volume of the mid-range hydrocarbons. This range of hydrocarbons is solid at room temperature so their reduction helps to significantly improve the flow of the waxy waste oils. Work has commenced on scale up with using 200l vessels. Initial results are encouraging but several technical and operational issues have been identified. Test work will continue at this scale to resolve these issues in preparation of increasing to 500l containers in the next quarter. Two patents are being prepared to be filed. These patents are to secure protection for discovery’s made during the The R and D Contract with Flinders University have been extended. Waxy Waste Oil in a 200 Litre Container before Treatment. Treated Waxy Waste Oil in a 200 Litre Container. For further information please contact. Mr. Tony Cooper/Roj Jones Comet Resources Limited Tel 08.9322 5330 Fax 08.9322 5988 Email [email protected] Web Page www.cometres.com.au Comet listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1994. The Company discovered and studied the Ravensthorpe Nickel Project which is now part of a 2.2 billion dollar project being developed by BHP Billiton. In 2001 Comet successfully sold its final equity to BHP Billiton and returned to Comet shareholders $32 million. Comet has a number of exciting projects that it is currently exploring and advancing. Comet has cash assets of approximately $2.5 million, 8.7 million Ferrowest shares 0.5 million Prosperity shares, and has approximately 68 million shares on issue. Sydney Canberra N.S.W. Parkes West Wyalong GEOCAD (WA) Pty Ltd PATH ...NSW_projects\browns_reef\br_epl_update.dgn April 07 FIGURE 1 KILOMETRES GDA Zone 55 0 1 2 N (Comet Resources 100%) Lake Cargelligo Browns Reef Project 33°30'00"S 33°20'00"S EL6321 Existing Mineralised Zone and Potential Zones To Hillston To Griffith Fault To West Wyalong 146°15'00"E 146°20'00"E 33°15'00"S 146°25'00"E 33°20'00"S (Comet Resources 100%) Lake Cargelligo Area of Resource 3 Shallow Drilling Zn, Pb Geochemical Anomaly Interpreted Zn, Pb Zone Interpreted Zn, Pb Zone EL6657 FIGURE 2 Browns Reef Project Preston Beds Longitudinal Section S N Vertical Scale Horizontal Scale 0 100m 100m BS3 BR1 BR4 BR6 BR3A BR2 BR5 BR3 10m @ 2.34% Zn, 0.92% Pb, 0.13% Cu, 10.2ppm Ag and 39m @ 2.07% Zn, 0.92% Pb, 0.11% Cu, 8.9ppm Ag 45m @ 3.01% Zn, 1.71% Pb, 0.10% Cu, 8.1ppm Ag 43m @ 1.88% Zn, 1.17% Pb, 0.13% Cu, 12.7ppm Ag 19m @ 1.94% Zn, 0.99% Pb, 0.08% Cu, 5.8ppm Ag 16m @ 1.83% Zn, 1.06% Pb, 0.18% Cu, 10.3ppm Ag 62m @ 1.72% Zn, 0.81% Pb, 0.08% Cu, 4.7ppm Ag 35m @ 0.83% Zn, 1.33% Pb, 0.20% Cu, 11.5ppm Ag 12m @ 1.25% Zn, 0.42% Pb, 0.12% Cu, 4.7ppm Ag 1 KILOMETRE Nominal Surface 1,000mRL 900mRL 800mRL 700mRL 600mRL 6,000N 6,250N 6,500N 6,750N LEGEND Previous Drillhole GEOCAD (WA) Pty Ltd PATH...nsw_projects\brown_reef\pb_lgsec-a4_zoom_mar07.dgn March 07 Recent Diamond Drillhole CBDD001 40m @ 1.51% Zn, 0.7% Pb, 0.17% Cu, 5.8g/t Ag Drillhole in Progress
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