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Technical Report for the

LESHOBO LIMESTONE

Taung, North-West Province

5.2. Sampling

Two samples (L9109 & L9110) were collected during the reconnaissance visit. For
detailed geochemical sampling, two rounds were conducted. The first round was a
random grab sampling method where samples were collected at random areas for an
overview of the grade of the limestones. Ten samples (L10190-L10199) were collected
and the locations are shown in Figure 5.2.
During the second round of detailed geochemical sampling, lines of 50m spacing
trending in a NE-SW and NW-SE were designed. Where the two lines intersect on the
limestone, the area was regarded as a sampling point. A total of 15 samples were
collected and sent to the laboratory for geochemical analysis. The limestone is
generally homogeneous in appearance, so sample choice was based entirely on the
sampling grid.

Figure 5.2: A sampling grid used to collect samples. Sample points also
indicated on the map

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