Lateritic Nickel

WGM has carried out numerous technical due diligence reviews of several lateritic nickel deposits throughout the world that have ranged from longstanding producing mines (Cero Matoso, Columbia) to early stage exploration programs (Sechol, Guatemala). Major deposits have been examined in Cuba, Columbia, Brazil, Indonesia, Madagascar and Guatemala.

Our consulting engineers and geologists have hands on experience in auditing and recommending metallurgical test programs, auditing and estimating Mineral Resources and designing bulk metallurgical testing programs.

Key Projects

Canico (Hasting Resources Inc.), Brazil - WGM conducted an independent technical review of the Onca/Puma lateritic nickel project in Para State Brazil and prepared a NI 43-101 report with an audit of INCO’s Mineral Resource estimate.

Ambatovy Nickel Project, Madagascar - WGM, together with Independent Mining Consultants and Spence Resource Management Inc., carried out a technical study, developed a geological model and completed a Mineral Resource/Reserve estimate and mining plan for the Ambatovy nickel laterite project. The Proven and Probable Reserves totalled 125 million tonnes, at a cut-off grade of 0.80% Ni, with an average grade of 1.04% Ni and 0.099% Co. WGM’s technical study formed the basis for a feasibility study by SNC Lavalin Engineers & Contractors Inc. The feasibility study projected the Ambatovy project to produce annually 60 million tonnes Ni and 5,600 tonnes Co over a 27 year mine life

KWG Resources Inc., Cuba - WGM provided technical assistance to KWG on the Cupey Nickel plant and on Las Camariocas/Cupey laterite nickel deposit. WGM also carried out an audit on the Mineral Resources estimate of the deposit that had been prepared by the Cuban firm Cepronickel. WGM provided assistance to Pinares in the translation into English of geological logs of the laterite nickel deposits in the Moa Bay area from Spanish that had been translated from original Russian. The translation services required geological knowledge of laterite deposits.

Hatch, Columbia - WGM assisted Hatch in the technical review of Gencor’s Cerro Matoso lateritic nickel operation, one of the richest nickel laterite ores in Columbia. WGM also reviewed the various annual Mineral Resource/Reserve estimates by different computer programs compared to active nickel production to resolve differences.

A PDF file highlighting our lateritic nickel experience is also available for download on our Downloads page.

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In the News

WGM Celebrates 50th Golden Anniversary - (January 19th, 2012) WGM is pleased to announce that on this day, in 1962, one of Canada's most prominent geological and mining consulting firms was born. (More Information)

Finore Mining Inc. releases WGM technical report - (January 16th, 2012) Finore has released the updated NI 43-101-compliant technical report containing the mineral resource estimate for the Lantinen Koillismaa palladium-platinum-gold-copper-nickel project in north-central Finland (also known as the LK project). (More Information)

Harte Gold announces Sugar Zone resources - (January 12th, 2012) A block model Mineral Resource estimate completed by WGM incorporating 2011 Sugar Zone drilling, confirms continuity of gold mineralization. (More Information)

Augustine releases WGM technical report - (November 1st, 2011) Augustine Ventures Inc. released WGM's NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource estimate and technical report on the company's Surluga Gold Property, Wawa, Ontario. (More Information)

Black Iron releases WGM technical report - (October 4th, 2011) Black Iron reported independent validation for its now completed confirmation "twin hole" and technical report at its Shymanivske Iron Ore Project in Ukraine. (More Information)

Events

Mineral Exploration Roundup, Vancouver - (January 25 to 26, 2012) Once again, WGM will be exhibiting at the upcoming Mineral Exploration Roundup in Vancouver, BC. Visit us at booth B42 or visit www.amebc.ca for details.

PDAC 2012, Toronto - (March 4 to 7, 2012) Join us as we celebrate our 50th Golden Anniversary at the annual PDAC Conference and Convention. Details to follow on our website! Visit us at booth 901, or visit www.pdac.ca for details.

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