Third annual report for EL 9769

Abstract

The Numery Deeps exploration program is designed to explore the Proterozoic geology in areas of geophysical interest within EL 9769 by drill sampling, and to test those rocks for economic mineralisation. During the Anniversary Year one hole (of a planned minimum three) was drilled to the bottom of the tertiary geology by percussion RAB then by reverse circulation into the basement rock. The total depth reached was 138 metres, the basement being intersected at 122 metres. Targeting was achieved via a ground based gravity variation survey conducted by Haines Surveys during Year Two and an earlier DBIRD - NTGS regional airborne geophysical survey. Unfortunately the drilling had to be terminated prematurely due to the onset of an extensive rain system from the south-west and the hasty (and perfectly reasonable) departure of the drill contractor toward the north east.