Partial relinquishment report exploration licence 9110 Mallapunyah West 4th July, 1995 to 3rd July, 1997

Abstract

During the period 4th July, 1995 to 3rd July, 1997, Ashton Mining Limited, on behalf of the Australian Diamond Exploration Joint Venture (ADE JV) carried out an exploration programme over Exploration Licence 9110. In May 1997, the licence was reduced from 6 blocks to 3 blocks. This report provides details of work undertaken on the relinquished portion of the licence. Ashton's work programme within the relinquished portion of EL 9110 included data review and aerial photography. Aerial photographic surveys were undertaken in the Kilgour/Mallapunyah region in the 1996 field season. A single flight run was made over the relinquished portion of the licence. No other field work was completed in this area, as exploration programmes were focused in the southern part of EL 9110. Exploration expenditure for the relinquished area amounted to $3, 731. Ashton' s exploration programmes have been focused in the southern portion of EL 9110, due to its proximity with adjoining EL 7642, where significant results have been obtained. Future programmes will continue to be undertaken in this area. As field work is not focused within the northern portion of the licence, relinquishment was recommended.