Annual Report for EL 2657 for 15 June 1982 to 14 June 1983

Abstract

Exploration Licence 2557 covering an area of 237.35 miles was granted on the 15th June 1981. The ground was selected primarily to explore for gemstones with further consideration to investigate the potentials for gold ar-id basemetal mineralizations. Field activities were principally oriented toward detailed prospecting for corundum mineralizations with the object of locating potential areas for gem quality stone. This work was successful in locating six(6) areas of corundum mineralizations associated with discontinued zones of the conformable metasedimentary rock sequence. Modifications to the field programme were necessary when difficulties were experienced in obtaining contract workers and machinery. This prompted both Parks and Athanasiou to independently explore other avenues to provide a continuity to the programme. An approach by Western Mining Corporation to undertake a stream sediment programme to test for kemberlitic and base metal indications on EL's 2557,2556 and 3572 has been considered. Verbal approval was given in November 1981 on the understanding that the work and results were to assist the commitments ofthe E.L's. This prompted Western Mining to compile and forward Joint Venture Agreement for joint signature and to undertake a helicopter assisted stream sediment sampling programme of the region concerned and more recently to collect bulk samples for analyses. Although the agreement has not yet been jointly signed, Western Mining has confirmed with investigation while the agreement has been examined and negotiated. A copy of the agreement is appended to this report.