Cosmopolitan Howley, Quarter ended 12/11/1975.

Abstract

Work continued for the full quarter. Channel sampling was completed and halco percussion drilling was carried out Channel Sampling - A further 66 channel samples, each 2 x 0.15 x 0.04 metres, were taken in trenches pevious1y excavated to bedrock, making a total of 523 samples altogether. These were crushed and split and forwarded for gold analysis. Percussion Drilling - Twenty holes Dl8 - D37 were drilled using a company owned Halco rig. Sixteen of these were drilled vertically. D27 was drilled at 45? and D28 - D30 were drilled at 50? depression. The location of the holes are shown on the attached plan. The sample from each rod length was collected in a cyclone, split and sent for gold analysis. Results Channel Sampling - As with the previous samples, the gold analyses were lower than expected. Graphs of the results (with locations) were included in the annual report. Results Percussion Drilling - Gold analyses from the drilling are also lower than expected. Logs and results from holes D18 to D27 are attached. Logs from holes 028 - 037 are attached, but the corresponding assay results have not yet been received.