Estrella Resources Limited (ASX: ESR) has commenced the extraction of a bulk high grade nickel sulphide sample in Western Australia, which will be sent to Glencore’s Murrin Murrin HPAL process facility.
The initial mining phase will see the extraction of 2,000 to 4,000 tonnes of high-grade nickel sulphide ore from the 5A nickel mine located approximately 20km west-south-west of Kambalda, WA.
The high-grade nickel sulphide ore will then be crushed/screened and trucked to Murrin Murrin.
The company has engaged a number of local contractors for the bulk sample extraction operation including highly experienced mining professionals.
A positive process outcome for the bulk metallurgical sample via the Murrin Murrin HPAL route will provide the company with a strong basis to fully develop the 5A nickel mine ore resource via simple pit cut back mining methods and further develop remaining nickel resources at Andrews, 5B and 1A nickel deposits.