Thunderstruck Resources Ltd. is developing a diverse portfolio of mineral properties in the island archipelago of Fiji. The Company two flagship properties are the Nakoro and Wainaleka zinc-copper-lead-silver-gold projects located on the main island of Fiji, Viti Levu. Thunderstruck Fijian property portfolio covers nearly 4% of the main island and also includes the prospective Liwa Creek Gold Project, and Rama Creek copper-gold porphyry.
Both the Nakoro and Wainaleka zinc-copper-lead-silver-gold projects are the site of successful historic drilling by Anglo American Corporation. Thunderstruck Resources has focused its attention on Nakoro and has identified targets for a planned drill campaign in 2015.
Thunderstruck Resources is managed by an experienced team of geology, mining and financial professionals. The Company Country Manager, Bill Brook has worked as a geologist in Fiji for more than three decades and conducted preliminary sampling on the project areas in the 1980s. Project Manager Geoff Taylor, knows the properties well, having participated in the Anglo American drill campaigns in the 1970s.
Investment Highlights
1. Mining-friendly government with reasonable tax structure.
2. Significant mineral deposits on the main island including Vatukoula Gold Mine and Namosi JV project.
3. 100% ownership option by Thunderstruck Resources.
4. 26 holes drilled by Anglo with grades up to 12.7% Zn and 2% Cu.
5. High-grade copper, zinc, silver and gold targets.
6. Mineralization remains open at depth and along strike.
7. Accomplished management and exploration team.
8. Close to Australian and Asian markets.
9. Tight share-structure.
10. Excellent infrastructure: deep water port, hydroelectric dam and paved roads.
11. Low-cost country for mineral exploration and mining.
The island archipelago is located on the Pacific Ocean Ring of Fire which contains many of the world major gold and copper deposits. Fiji is one of the most developed economies in the Pacific.