MCN 3464 final report to June 1995

Abstract

Previous exploration in the area assumed that the mineralisation in the Pine Creek Geosyncline is primarily syngenetic in origin and has concentrated on horizons such as the Koolpin Formation as targets. Recent work in the area suggests that rather than being syngenetic in origin, mineralisation has a heterogeneous distribution and is confined to elongate zones associated with regional folds or shear zones and that the dominant control on mineralisation is structural rather than lithological. The mineral claims were examined at a detailed scale for evidence of folding, shearing, and veining which may indicate possible mineralisation sites. Statistical Analysis of Previous Geochemistry - Stream sediment sampling data from the area was re-examined in the light of experience gained from other similar areas held by Northern Gold NL. Tenement Boundary Markings - Boundaries of the claim were re-established during the 1993 field season. In 1994, after the claim had been surrendered, the boundary markings, including all droppers were removed. Conclusion - The results of the structural analysis and the stream sediment sampling were considered sufficiently promising for an EL application to be lodged over the area. With the grant of EL 8082 the claim was surrendered for clarity of tenure.