RE: RE: RMC Depth of Strike 7he, Thanks for the response. I do understand the different mineralisation strutures, albeit on a basic level, so excuse my poor wording.
You mentioned in an earlier post (been trawling back thru posts, was on holiday with no internet when the announcement came on 09.04) that-
'I think one of the most interesting facts is holes 1332, 1329, 1333 and 1331, these are a long way from the centre of mineralisation and if they intersect any HS mineralisation this project could truley be world class. My gut is telling me that they are chasing the porphyry there but I hope I am wrong!'
and also commented that the Porphery is only of very little value to RMC, only to Freeport.
Assuming they did strike a porphery at closer to surface depth this surely would be of value, however should we assume this is geologically unlikely in line with the depth they have struck the porphery to date?
As a relative beginner at mining processes, at this depth what would the proposed mining process be? Will this be an open pit or a shaft? I assume obviously that the Capex costs to get there will be far greater than a near surface mineralistion. Where does this RMC mineralisation lie within the average range of strike depths in feasable / operating mines?
Thanks in advance.,