Partial relinquishment report EL 29689 Mount Riddock for the period 31 January 2017 to 23 August 2017

Abstract

EL 29689 'Copper Queen - Virginia' is located approximately 100 km northeast of Alice Springs. Vehicle access into the area is reasonable, via the Stuart Highway and Plenty Highway to Mount Riddock Station and then by station tracks. EL 29689 covers both the Proterozoic Aileron Province and the Neoproterozoic Irindina Province and there contact in the Central Arunta Region. The Aileron Province rocks mostly comprise variably metamorphosed sediments, volcanics, calc-silicates, amphibolites and granite. Core's investigation of the potential of Au and Cu mineralisation within EL 29689 has identified a number of prospects. The 52 gratiular blocks being relinquished are considered not prospective.