Annual Report for the period ending 12th December 2004, EL 10060, Kulgera Area, NT

Abstract

This annual report describes the work carried out in EL 10060, near Kulgera during the period ending 12 December 2004. Exploration work consisted of; a full review and evaluation of the mineral potential of EL 10060 including magnetics and radiometrics interpretation; preparation of a GIS-based project; field investigation of the geology, geophysical anomalies and features identified during the review; a drainage sampling program and a compilation of a detailed report. The work carried out was aimed at determining the prospectivity EL 10060 for various commodities. Magnetics interpretation showed that the western portion of EL 10060, under younger cover, has a linear magnetic signature, quite different from the subcropping/outcropping eastern potion of the area, which is dominated by intrusions of the Kulgera Suite. Nickel, copper and chromium occurrences are associated with major north-trending structures to the south of EL10060 in South Australia. These structures are interpreted to trend into the southwestern portion of EL10060. A field visit did not reveal widespread or even local alteration in the outcropping parts and no mineral occurrences were located. Only three drainage samples were taken, the results of which were not anomalous in any of the base or precious metals. It is concluded that little potential exists for a significant base or precious metal deposit in the eastern portion of EL 10060 and it is recommended that this portion of the area be relinquished.