Centre basins Cu, EL 9334 New Year Dam, EL 9336 Mt Ooraminna, EL 9338 Eagle Bore, EL 9339 Mt Burrell combined second annual report for the period ending 4th November 1997

Abstract

Six areas were RAB drilled (301 holes totalling 4294m) as follow up to anomalous base metal values outlined in the 96 soil sampling program. The drilling at Oliffe Range showed anomalous copper at the base of the Chandler Formation, open to the east. Drilling of Ironstone outcrop in the Bitter Springs Formation returned values of 1800ppm Zn, 550ppm Co & 600ppm Ni associated with Fe/Mn. Though there is a positive correlation with Fe/Mn follow up warranted due to the tenor of the results. Elevated Zn/Co at deep well not associated with Fe/Mn & so the values warrant follow up.