EL 23684 Western Creek Project Annual Report 17 June 2003 to 16 June 2004

Abstract

The Western Creek project (EL23684) is located 78km south west of Larrimah. The area is relatively unknown geologically and is believed to lie in the middle of the Palaeozoic Daly Basin, overlain by shallow Cretaceous sediments, and younger surficial deposits. Only surficial deposits are mapped in the area. During the initial phase of exploration of EL23684, work consisted of literature research of previous exploration, geological survey and geophysical survey over the EL and surrounding district. Data compilation, acquisition and interpretation of departmental geological and airborne geophysical data sets were undertaken. In addition, visits to other stakeholders in the area for introduction purposes were completed, and the Sacred Sites register was searched. The results of rock samples are considered to be broadly anomalous for metals generally associated with a granite skarn/ acid volcanic- associated mineralisation, and further work is warranted to further characterise the target and locate a centre to the widespread elevated values. While drainage in the area is poorly developed, it is intended to use imagery and airborne geophysics to select sites for loam or gravel sampling during the current term of the EL.