Red Hill Minerals Limited (ASX: $RHI) has released its March 2024 Quarterly Activities Report, detailing the completion of various exploration activities in the West Pilbara Gold and Base Metal Project. The company's cash balance as at 31 March 2024 was reported to be $23.89 million. The West Pilbara Project, covering 1,600 square kilometres, has been the focus of the company's exploration efforts, with a particular emphasis on gold and base metal mineralisation. The report also highlighted the progress at the Onslow Iron Project, where mining is operating at full capacity, with 9.4 Mt of total material moved during the quarter, and the first-ore-on-ship delivery target date of June 2024 is expected to trigger the second $200M payment and commencement of the ongoing 0.75% royalty to Red Hill Minerals Limited.
The completion of ultrafine soil sampling, heritage surveys, and gravity surveys at various gold and base metal targets in the West Pilbara Project marks a significant milestone for Red Hill Minerals. The company's strategic focus on systematically exploring the project using the latest exploration techniques has allowed for the identification and prioritization of gold and base metal targets. Additionally, the progress at the Onslow Iron Project is in line with our expectations, and we are on track to meet the first-ore-on-ship delivery target of June 2024, which will trigger the second $200M payment and the commencement of the ongoing 0.75% royalty to Red Hill Minerals Limited.
Red Hill Minerals' completion of exploration activities in the West Pilbara Project demonstrates the company's commitment to systematically explore the area for potential gold and base metal mineralisation. The focus on ultrafine soil sampling, heritage surveys, and gravity surveys reflects the company's dedication to utilizing the latest exploration techniques to identify and prioritize targets. The progress at the Onslow Iron Project is also noteworthy, with mining operating at full capacity and the first-ore-on-ship delivery target date of June 2024 expected to trigger significant payments and royalties. Looking ahead, Red Hill Minerals remains focused on its exploration efforts and is poised to capitalize on the potential mineralisation in the West Pilbara Project, while also advancing the Onslow Iron Project in line with its long-term strategic goals.