Chilling project annual report 18 September 2003 to 17 September 2004

Abstract

During the initial phase of exploration of EL 23682, work consisted of: Literature research of previous exploration, geological survey and geophysical survey over the EL and surrounding district; Data compilation; Planning for upcoming field program; Helicopter- supported geological reconnaissance and collection of stream sediment samples, and -1.2mm samples for diamond exploration; analysis by low level scans for 63 elements including precious metals and platinoids; Interpretation of results; Planning and budgeting; and Helicopter - supported follow- up stream sediment sampling on closer sample spacing. In addition, contacts were made with other stakeholders in the area for introduction purposes, and the Sacred Sites register was searched. While the area has not been intensively sampled in the past, it has not responded to the methods used in the past (BLEG) for gold exploration, and no previous encouragement from diamond exploration was received. Our reconnaissance results have indicated a substantially higher level of gold content in stream sediments, but the results of our follow up sampling to investigate this are still awaited. No encouragement was received from diamond samples.