RE:RE:re re re is s ccb following zenI agree geeraf1, but it does seem that some ZEN supporters believe that there may not be enough lump/vein graphite left in Asbury/Miller to make it economic.
I would assume a lot more drilling as the_Chief said prior to loading up, will be needed and of course then there's the issue of costs which will come later.
From my understanding lump and vein are used synonously on CCB's website, so what then is the difference, as ZEN claims their deposit is vein-like, while it does seem that CCB actually has a similar lump/vein deposit comparable to Sri-Lanka graphite, only that more exploration is needed to find out if there exists enough of this ore at Miller/Asbury today.
Please correct me if I'm wrong. JMO
From CCB's Home Page:
Lump/Vein
The rarest and most valuable form is vein graphite.. As the name suggests, this form of graphite is a true vein mineral as opposed to a seam mineral (amorphous graphite). Lump or vein graphite, as found in Sri Lanka, is usually found in high grade deposits and is highly sought after by both producers and customers. This is because purity is a key consideration. For producers, the higher the grade, the lower the milling and refining cost. For customers it offers the opportunity to offer more flexibility in product applications. It is therefore significant that the initial samples from Canada Carbon's Miller property are demonstrating the extremely high grades associated with lump or vein-like properties in Sri Lanka