Allup (ASX:APS) welcomes high-grade silica sand assays from Sparkler C hand auger drilling

December 15, 2022 03:25 PM AEDT | By Aditi Sarkar

Allup (ASX:APS) welcomes high-grade silica sand assays from Sparkler C hand auger drilling — Image source: APS update

Assays support Allup’s low-impact exploration strategy

The latest drilling campaign is designed to define areas potentially prospective for high-purity silica sands at the company’s Sparkler Silica Sand Exploration Project.

The results received to date are part of the company’s targeting methodology and its low-impact exploration strategy.

Follow-up aircore drilling due in Q1

Backed by the latest results, Allup plans to undertake aircore drilling and full metallurgical beneficiation testwork program.

Sparkler C is located in the same area as Sparkler A, which witnessed metallurgical beneficiation testwork results at (an average of) 99.7% SiO₂ and 84ppm Fe₂O₃ - grades suitable for the glass used in the photovoltaic (solar panel) industry.

The hand auger drilling program has identified high-purity target areas for a follow-up aircore drilling campaign scheduled in Q1 2023, says Allup.

Hand auger drilling at Pink Bark Silica Sand Exploration Project

Pictures from Pink Bark

Image source: Company update

Meanwhile, Allup has finalised a similar hand auger drilling program at its Pink Bark Silica Sand Exploration Project (E63/2139). The samples have been sent to Nagrom Mineral Processing for analysis.

The company expects test results in Q1 2023.

APS shares were trading at AU$0.075 midday on 15 December 2022.

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