Annual Report EL's 8084, 8098 and 8115 Running Creek 12 July 1995 to 11 July 1996

Abstract

Diamond Exploration: A total of 27 gravel & three loam samples were collected. On EL 8084 24 gravel samples were collected. Of these 2 were positive with sample RBR0501 having a single microdiamond and sample RBR00506 with 2 chromites. Two samples taken to follow-up RBR00506, and one taken downstream of magnetic anomaly GMRC02. These samples have not been processed. From the previous year six samples proved positive with a single microdiamond each. Two loam samples were taken on magnetic targets GMRC01 and GMRC03. These samples not processed as yet. On EL 8115 - 1 loam sample was taken over magnetic anomaly and GMRC04 not processed yet. On EL 8098 there was nil sampling, no magnetic anomalies. On EL 8115 and EL 8084 the 2 bulk (50 tonne) gravel samples taken over the previous reporting period have both proved negative. Base Metal Exploration: Two aeromagnetic/radiometric surveys, two airborne TEM surveys and geochemical sampling. EL 8115-A geotem anomaly 'RB1' has been identified as a possible Redbank style Cu pipe ground TEM, and possible drill testing may follow. EL 8098-8115-8084 Orientation Survey: 57 stream sites-3 samples per site. Regional Geology: 182 stream sites- 2 samples per site. Samples analysed using BCL and ICP techniques. BCL data identified multiple and single element geochemical anomalies. NIL ICP anomalies were detected. EL 8084-70 soil sites - 6 samples per site - results difficult to interpret. A soil grid employed to detail stream sediment anomalies. 743 samples submitted, awaiting results. 15 rock chips provided no significant results. EL's 8084 and 8115 will undergo ground TEM-grid based soil sampling with the possibility of drilling. EL 8098 will undergo geological reconnaissance and geochemical sampling. For the diamond exploration program? a total of 27 gravel and three loam samples were collected. 2 samples were positive, RBR0501 had single microdiamond while RBR00506-2 had chromite. Two samples taken to follow-up RBR00506 and one taken downstream of magnetic anomaly GMRC02. These samples have not been processed. From the previous year six samples proved positive.