CBH Resources Limited holds mining title (CML 7) over the central 3.8 kilometres of the Broken Hill lode system containing substantial tonnages of unmined zinc, lead and silver mineralisation.

The Western Mineralisation, a zinc rich lode horizon, has been the focus of a detailed evaluation programme for a new mine development based on low cost mining methods.

This new mine, the Rasp Mine, will have the benefits of all the existing infrastructure in place as well as being a mine development without the constraints of old workings and remnant mining.

A decline from the bottom of the Kintore open cut will provide access to the orebody and provide the basis for completion of a final feasibility study. The Resource total within the upper 600 metres of the orebody is:

10.1Mt @ 4.9% Zn, 3.5% Pb and 43 g/t Ag

The plant design is to process 750,000 tonnes of ore per year to produce 32,000 tonnes of zinc, 25,000 tonnes of lead, and 500,000ounces of silver per year. Additional high grade ore is expected to be processed from remnant main lode pillars that will enhance the project output and cash flow.

Broken Hill project map

 
 
3D View of Western Mineralisation and Remnant Ore