Major New Zones of Lithium Mineralisation at Red Mountain
Released
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Announcement PDF
16 December 2024
SIGNIFICANT NEW ZONES OF LITHIUM MINERALISATION
DISCOVERED AT RED MOUNTAIN PROJECT, USA
Highest lithium grades intersected to date show project’s untapped potential
Key Highlights
•
New zones of lithium mineralisation intersected in the first
diamond drill-hole completed at the Red Mountain
Lithium Project in Nevada, including:
•
25.9m @ 1,530ppm Li from 76.2m, including 13.1m of
high-grade mineralisation @ 1,820ppm Li from 76.2m
•
7.3m @ 1,350ppm Li from 50.3m
•
Both intersections are higher-grade than previously
reported drill intercepts, indicating that Red Mountain
continues to offer outstanding untapped exploration
potential.
•
Assay results for diamond drill-hole RMDD002 expected in
the coming fortnight.
Astute Metals NL (ASX: ASE) (“ASE”, “Astute” or “the Company”) is pleased to report assay results from the
first of two holes from its inaugural diamond drilling campaign at the 100%-owned Red Mountain Lithium
Project in Nevada, USA. The hole has returned strong lithium mineralisation with the highest lithium
grades seen to date at the Project, including the following drill intersections:
•
25.9m @ 1,530ppm Li / 0.82% Lithium Carbonate Equivalent1 (LCE) from 76.2m, including a
high-grade zone grading 13.1m @ 1,820ppm Li / 0.97% LCE from 76.2m; and
•
7.3m @ 1,350ppm Li / 0.72% LCE from 50.3m.
Both intersections in this hole are higher-grade than all other previously reported intersections at Red
Mountain7,9,10. Furthermore, drill-hole RMDD001 contains the highest single drill sample assay observed to
date at the Project, grading 3,070ppm Li over 1.5m from 86.9-88.4m (285-290ft). The identification of
new lithium-bearing horizons within the sedimentary package at Red Mountain highlights the
outstanding untapped exploration potential at the project, with every hole assayed to date intersecting
strong lithium mineralisation. In addition, the identification of notably higher-grade lithium mineralisation
in this hole indicates that high-grade zones remain to be tested and characterised.
The Company is awaiting assay results for diamond drill-hole RMDD002, as well as for the completion of
geological mapping work conducted at the Project. Once finalised, the Company intends to proceed with
planning and permitting the next round of drilling at the Project, to be conducted at the earliest
opportunity in the 2025 field season.
Astute Chairman, Tony Leibowitz, said:
“The results from our first diamond hole have well and truly exceeded our expectations, delivering
thick intercepts of strong lithium mineralization, including in newly identified lithium-bearing
horizons. This is a fantastic outcome that increases our confidence in the future potential of this
rapidly growing discovery. We are looking forward to receiving results from the second hole, as well
as from geological mapping that will help us to plan our next round of drilling and begin to quantify
the scale of the deposit through an Exploration Target and ultimately a Mineral Resource.”
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Background
Located in central-eastern Nevada (Figure 4), the Red Mountain Project was staked by Astute in August
2023.
The Project area has broad mapped tertiary lacustrine (lake) sedimentary rocks known locally as the
Horse Camp Formation2. Elsewhere in the state of Nevada, equivalent rocks host large lithium deposits
(see Figure 4) such as Lithium Americas’ (NYSE: LAC) 16.1Mt LCE Thacker Pass Project3, American Battery
Technology Corporation’s (OTCMKTS: ABML) 15.8Mt LCE Tonopah Flats deposit4 and American Lithium
(TSX.V: LI) 9.79Mt LCE TLC Lithium Project5.
Astute has completed substantial surface sampling campaigns at Red Mountain, which indicate
widespread lithium anomalism in soils and confirmed lithium mineralisation in bedrock with some
exceptional grades of up to 4,150ppm Li2,8 (Figure 2).
The Company’s maiden drill campaign at Red Mountain comprised 11 RC drill holes for 1,518m over a
4.6km strike length. This campaign was highly successful with strong lithium mineralisation intersected
in every hole drilled10. Two diamond drill holes have been drilled at the project, the assays for one of which
are pending.
Scoping leachability testwork on mineralised material from Red Mountain indicates high leachability of
lithium of up to 98%, varying with temperature, acid strength and leaching duration 11.
Other attractive Project characteristics include the presence of outcropping claystone host-rocks and
close proximity to infrastructure, including the Project being immediately adjacent to the Grand Army of
the Republic Highway (Route 6), which links the regional cities of Ely with Tonopah.
Results and Interpretation
Hole RMDD001 was designed to test for an additional zone of mineralised stratigraphy west of the
intersection in hole RMRC008 (25.9m @ 1,120ppm Li from 73.2m) 10. The potential for an additional zone
of mineralisation was interpreted due to the presence of surface samples with elevated lithium.
The hole intersected lacustrine (lake environment) sedimentary rocks including sandstones, limestones
and mudstones, with minor felsic tuff. With the exception of the tuff, these rocks exhibited varying richness
of clay matrix. The strongest mineralisation in RMDD001 was hosted by mudstone and sandstone, with
minor mineralisation observed in limestone (Figures 1 and 3).
Two key zones of mineralisation were intersected in the hole, in addition to a number of narrow zones of
lithium mineralisation above 500ppm Li:
•
25.9m @ 1,530ppm Li / 0.82% LCE from 76.2m, including a high-grade zone within this intercept of
13.1m @ 1,820ppm Li / 0.97% LCE from 76.2m; and
•
7.3m @ 1,350ppm Li / 0.72% LCE from 50.3m.
Figure 1. High-grade drill-core from 86.6-88.5m (285-290ft) which assayed 3,070ppm Li.
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Figure 2. Drill-hole locations and intersections, and gridded soil sample geochemistry over aerial image.
Easting
Northing
(NAD83)
(NAD83)
RMDD001
637549
4286147
RMDD002
637186
4290574
Hole ID
RL
Dip
Azimuth
Depth
(°)
(°)
(m)
1726
-50
270
243.84
1709
-50
270
182.88
Table 1. Drill-hole collar details
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Both intersections in this hole are higher-grade than all other previously reported intersections at Red
Mountain7,9,12. Furthermore, the highest single drill sample assay observed to date from the project was
returned in this hole, which graded 3,070ppm Li over 1.5m from 86.9-88.4m (285-290ft).
The identification of new lithium-bearing horizons within the sedimentary package at Red Mountain
demonstrates the project’s outstanding untapped exploration potential, with every hole assayed to date
having intersected strong lithium mineralisation.
In addition, the intersection of notably higher-grade lithium mineralisation in this hole indicates that
high-grade zones remain to be tested and characterised.
Figure 3. RMDD001-RMRC008 interpretative east-west cross section and downhole lithium geochemistry
(section at nominal mid-point between RMDD001 and RMRC008, which are 65m apart by northing)
These results have identified multiple mineralised stratigraphic horizons that are currently open in all
directions and, based on the widespread soil anomalism (Figure 1) identified in previous soil sampling,
there is excellent potential for the discovery of further mineralised horizons within the stratigraphic
package at Red Mountain.
About Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE)
Unlike spodumene concentrate, which is a feedstock, Lithium Carbonate is a downstream product that
may be used directly in battery production or converted to other battery products such as lithium
hydroxide.
The Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Lithium Carbonate China Index priced lithium carbonate product at
US$10,553/t6 as of 5 December 2024.
Lithium carbonate is the product of many of the most advanced lithium clay projects around the world,
including Lithium Americas’ (NYSE: LAC) 16.1Mt LCE Thacker Pass Project 3, which is currently under
construction. Accordingly, exploration results for Red Mountain have been reported as both the standard
parts-per-million (ppm) and as % Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) 1.
A full table of assay results is provided in Appendix 2.
Next Steps
The Company is currently awaiting assay results for diamond drill-hole RMDD002, which was designed
to extend the main zone of lithium mineralisation north of the intersections in RMRC002 and RMRC003.
The results from this hole are expected in the coming fortnight. Digitisation of geological mapping work
conducted at the Project will be finalised and integrated with surface sampling data to assist in refining
the Company’s drilling plans. The Company intends to then proceed with planning and permitting the
next round of drilling at the Project, to be conducted at the earliest opportunity in the 2025 field season.
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Figure 4. Location of Astute Lithium Projects, and Nevada lithium deposits.
1 Lithium Carbonate Equivalent wt%(LCE) has been calculated from Lithium parts-per-million (ppm) by the formula LCE = Li (ppm) x 5.323 /10,000
2 ASX: ASE 27 November 2023 ‘Outstanding Rock-Chip Assays at Red Mountain Project’
3 NYSE: LAC 2 November 2022 Feasibility Study NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Thacker Pass Project
4 OTCMKTS: ABML 26 February 2023 ‘Technical Report Summary for The Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, Esmeralda.’
5 TSX.V: LI 17 March 2023 ‘Tonopah Lithium Claims project NI 43-101 technical report – Preliminary Economic Assessment’
6 Source: Benchmark Mineral Intelligence – Lithium Carbonate China Index 12/06/2024
7 ASX: ASE 18 June 2024 ‘Significant Lithium discovery in inaugural drill campaign at Red Mountain Project’
8 ASX: ASE 8 July 2024 ‘High-grade rock chip assays extend prospective lithium horizon at Red Mountain Project, USA’
9 ASX: ASE 22 July 2024 ‘Further High Grade Lithium Intersections and Red Mountain’
10 ASX: ASE 7 August 2024 ‘Red Mountain confirmed as significant lithium discovery following receipt of final assays’
11 ASX: ASE 9 December 2024 ‘Positive initial metallurgical results from Red Mountain’
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Authorisation
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Astute.
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Competent Persons
The information in this report that relates to Sampling Techniques and Data (Section 1) is based on
information compiled by Mr. Matthew Healy, a Competent Person who is a Member of The Australasian
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM Member number 303597). Mr. Healy is a full-time employee
of Astute Metals NL and is eligible to participate in a Loan Funded Share incentive plan of the Company.
Mr. Healy has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under
consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the
2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves’. Mr. Healy consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the
form and context in which it appears.
The information in this report that relates to Reporting of Exploration Results (Section 2) is based on
information compiled by Mr. Richard Newport, principal partner of Richard Newport & Associates –
Consultant Geoscientists. Mr. Newport is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and has
sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under
consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person under the
2012 Edition of the ’Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves‘. Mr. Newport consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his
information in the form and context in which it appears.
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APPENDIX 1 - JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Section 1 - Sampling Techniques and Data
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialisedindustry standard measurement
tools appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as down hole gamma
sondes, or handheldXRF instruments, etc.).
These examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
Triple-tube HQ diamond drilling was
undertaken for drill sample collection.
Samples were collected on a nominal 5-foot
basis or sampled to geological boundaries
based on lithological logging. Samples were
photographed, half-cored, and despatched
to an external lab by an external contractor.
Include reference to measures taken to
ensuresample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation thatare Material to the Public
Report.
Claystone hosted lithium deposits are thought to
form as a result of the weathering of
lithium-bearing volcanic glass within
tertiary-aged tuffaceous lacustrine sediments of
the mapped Ts3 unit. Inputs of lithium from
geothermal sources have also been proposed.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has
been done this would be relatively simple
(e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was
pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire
assay’). In other cases, more explanation
may be required, suchas where there is
coarse gold that has inherentsampling
problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (e.g. submarine
nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed
information.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, openholehammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka,
sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. core diameter,
triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails,
face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so, by what method, etc.).
Triple tube HQ drilling methods employed. Core
was oriented where possible, although the soft
nature of the lithology precluded this for the
most part.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core
andchip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
Sample recovery established by recovery
logging and dry sample weights undertaken
by independent laboratory prior to sample
preparation and analysis
Measures taken to maximise sample
recoveryand ensure representative nature
of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample
recovery and grade and whether sample bias
may have occurred due to preferential
loss/gainof fine/coarse material.
Logging
Whether core and chip samples have been
geologically and geotechnically logged to a
level of detail to support appropriate Mineral
Resource estimation, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative
innature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.)
photography.
Poor drill core recovery at surface.
Instances of poor recovery are not expected
tomaterially impact interpretation of results
Drill core for the entire hole was logged for
lithology bycompany geologists
Logging is qualitative
Photography of drill core undertaken by
contractors in Elko prior to delivery to external
laboratory
The total length and percentage of the
relevantintersections logged.
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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Subsampling
techniques
and
sample
preparatio
n
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether
quarter, half or all core taken.
Core half cored at a third part contractor facilty
in Elko, and submitted to ALS Laboratories in
Elko for preparation and analysis.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled,
rotarysplit, etc. and whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness
of
the
sample
preparationtechnique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all
sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivityof samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling
isrepresentative of the in-situ material
collected,including for instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Quality of
assay
data and
laboratory
tests
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the
grain size of the material being sampled.
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory procedures used
and whether the technique is considered
partial ortotal.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheldXRF instruments, etc., the parameters
used in determining the analysis including
instrument make and model, reading times,
calibrations factors applied and their
derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted
(e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates, external
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precisionhave been established.
Verification
of
sampling
and
assaying
Assay quality was monitored using pulp blanks,
as well as certified reference materials (CRMs)
at a range of lithium grades. Pulp blank results
indicated no material contamination of
samples from sample preparation or during the
analytical process. CRM results were within 3
standard deviations of certified values. No
material systematic bias nor other accuracy
related issues were identified.
The verification of significant intersections by
either independent or alternative company
personnel.
Sample intervals to be assigned a unique
sample identification number prior to sample
despatch
The use of twinned holes.
Lithium-mineralised claystone Certified
Reference Materials (standards), pulp
blanks and coarse blanks to be inserted into
the sample stream at regular intervals to
monitor lab accuracy and potential
contamination during sample prep and
analytical processes
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physical
and
electronic)
protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
Location of
data points
Samples analysed by method ME-MS41 which is
an ICP-MS method employing an aqua-regia
digest. Aqua-regia is not considered a ‘total’
digest for many elements however is
considered fit for purpose for lithium and has
been used extensively by other parties
exploring for lithium claystone deposits in the
USA.
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
locatedrill holes (collar and down-hole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and other
locations used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
Drill collar locations determined using handheld GPS with location reported in NAD83 UTM
Zone 11. Expected hole location accuracy of +/10m
Downhole survey data yet to be validated.
For the purposes of drill sections, drill holes
have been plotted at the setup azimuth of
270° (Grid). This is not expected to make a
material difference to interpretation of
results.
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APPENDIX 1 - JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Data
spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
Drill spacing is appropriate for early exploration
purposes
Whether the data spacing and distribution is
sufficient to establish the degree of geological
and grade continuity appropriate for the
MineralResource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s) and classifications applied.
5-foot sample interval, or to geological
boundaries where appropriate, widely adopted
asstandard practice in air drilling in the USA.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
Orientation
of data in
relation to
geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves
unbiased sampling of possible structures and
the extent to which this is known, considering the
deposit type.
Claystone beds are regionally shallow-dipping at
~20°-45° to the east and varying locally across
the Project with some evidence of faulting and
potential folding
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.
Samples stored at secure yard and shed located
in township of Currant until delivered by staff or
contractors to the core processing contractors at
Elko, and then to ALS lab at Elko, NV
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
samplingtechniques and data.
Not applicable
If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to have
introduced a sampling bias, this should be
assessed and reported if material.
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APPENDIX 1 - JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Section 2 - Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Mineral
tenement
and land
tenure status
Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material
issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.
Red Mountain Claims held in 100% Astute
subsidiary Needles Holdings Inc.
The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
Exploration
done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
byother parties.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
Claims located on Federal (BLM) Land
Drilling conducted on claims certified by the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
No known previous lithium exploration
conducted at Red Mountain
Exploration conducted elsewhere in Nevada by
other explorers referenced in announcement
body text
The principal target deposit style is claystone
hosted lithium mineralisation. Claystone hosted
lithium deposits are thought to form as a result of
the weathering of lithium-bearing volcanic glass
within tertiary-aged tuffaceous lacustrine
sediments of the mapped Ts3 unit.
Lacustrine environments formed as a result of
extensional tectonic regime that produced ‘basin
and range’ topography observed across the
stateof Nevada. Inputs of lithium from
geothermal sources have also been proposed.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results
including a tabulation of the following
information for all Material drill holes:
◦ easting and northing of the drill hole collar
◦ elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation
above sea level in metres) of the drill hole
collar
◦ dip and azimuth of the hole
◦ down hole length and interception depth
◦ hole length.
Drillhole locations, orientations and drilled
depths are tabulated in body report
If the exclusion of this information is justified on
the basis that the information is not Material and
this exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the Competent
Person should clearly explain why this is the case.
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or
minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material
and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short
lengths of high grade results and longer lengths
of low grade results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and some
typical examples of such aggregations should
be shownin detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
Intersections, where quoted are weighted by
length. Lengths originally recorded in feet are
quoted to the nearest 10cm.
Rounding is conducted to 3 significant figures
A 500ppm Li cut-off was used to quote
headline intersections, with allowance for 5ft of
internal dilution by lower grade material.
Low grade mineralisation (300-500ppm Li) is
present outside of the quoted intersections
Intersections are quoted in both lithium ppm and
as wt% Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE). LCE is
calculated as LCE = Li (ppm) x 5.323 / 10,000, as
per industry conventions.
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly important in
the reporting of Exploration Results.
Insufficient information available due to early
exploration status, although interpretation to
date is that intersections in this hole
approximate true width.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect
to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should
be reported.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths
are reported, there should be a clear statement
to this effect (e.g. ‘down hole length, true width
notknown’).
Diagrams
Appropriate maps and sections (with scales)
andtabulations of intercepts should be included
for any significant discovery being reported
These should include, but not be limited to a plan
view of drill hole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views.
Included in ASX announcement
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration
Results is not practicable, representative
reporting of both low and high grades and/or
widths should be practiced to avoid misleading
reporting of Exploration Results.
This release describes all relevant information
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not
limited to): geological observations;
geophysicalsurvey results; geochemical survey
results; bulk samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk
density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
This release describes all relevant information
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work
(e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions orlarge-scale step-out drilling).
Drill results demonstrate further work at the Red
Mountain project is warranted.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of
possible extensions, including the main
geological interpretations and future drilling
areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.
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APPENDIX 2 – Red Mountain Drilling
Sample Assay Table
Hole ID
From
(ft)
To (ft)
Li
(ppm)
LCE (%)
Hole ID
From
(ft)
To (ft)
Li
(ppm)
LCE (%)
RMDD001
7
11.6
808
0.43
RMDD001
210
215
434
0.23
RMDD001
11.6
15
313
0.17
RMDD001
215
221
349
0.19
RMDD001
15
20
287
0.15
RMDD001
221
225
316
0.17
RMDD001
20
25
233
0.12
RMDD001
225
230
269
0.14
RMDD001
25
29
236
0.13
RMDD001
230
235
144.5
0.08
RMDD001
29
35
588
0.31
RMDD001
235
240
214
0.11
RMDD001
35
37.3
1065
0.57
RMDD001
240
245
268
0.14
RMDD001
37.3
40.7
387
0.21
RMDD001
245
250
375
0.20
RMDD001
40.7
45
155.5
0.08
RMDD001
250
255
2550
1.36
RMDD001
45
50
93.2
0.05
RMDD001
255
260
818
0.44
RMDD001
50
53.3
204
0.11
RMDD001
260
265
238
0.13
RMDD001
53.3
55
520
0.28
RMDD001
265
270
2120
1.13
RMDD001
55
60
672
0.36
RMDD001
270
275
2170
1.16
RMDD001
60
65
464
0.25
RMDD001
275
280
1890
1.01
RMDD001
65
70
293
0.16
RMDD001
280
285
1445
0.77
RMDD001
70
72.6
350
0.19
RMDD001
285
290
3070
1.63
RMDD001
72.6
75
57.4
0.03
RMDD001
290
293
2220
1.18
RMDD001
75
80
200
0.11
RMDD001
293
299
591
0.31
RMDD001
80
85
97.4
0.05
RMDD001
299
302
1025
0.55
RMDD001
85
90
144
0.08
RMDD001
302
304.3
545
0.29
RMDD001
90
95
119
0.06
RMDD001
304.3
310
841
0.45
RMDD001
95
100
130.5
0.07
RMDD001
310
315
916
0.49
RMDD001
100
105.7
160.5
0.09
RMDD001
315
320
1465
0.78
RMDD001
105.7
111
553
0.29
RMDD001
320
325
2420
1.29
RMDD001
111
115
192
0.10
RMDD001
325
330
1750
0.93
RMDD001
115
120
250
0.13
RMDD001
330
335
1355
0.72
RMDD001
120
126
296
0.16
RMDD001
335
340
257
0.14
RMDD001
126
130
167.5
0.09
RMDD001
340
346
312
0.17
RMDD001
130
135.5
232
0.12
RMDD001
346
350
39
0.02
RMDD001
135.5
141
316
0.17
RMDD001
350
355
11.3
0.01
RMDD001
141
145
234
0.12
RMDD001
355
360
8.5
0.00
RMDD001
145
150
214
0.11
RMDD001
360
365
20.3
0.01
RMDD001
150
155
381
0.20
RMDD001
365
370
29.3
0.02
RMDD001
155
160
251
0.13
RMDD001
370
375
32.3
0.02
RMDD001
160
165
309
0.16
RMDD001
375
380
22
0.01
RMDD001
165
170
1150
0.61
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