Second annual report on EL 7233 St Vidgeon

Abstract

As reported in the first annual report for EL 7233, an anomalous copper-lead zone named the Mt Birch Prospect was defined by rock chip and soil sampling. This area however was found by the Aboriginal fleas Protection to be in the vicinity of a number of sacred sites and all fieldwork on the Licence ceased. Two visits were made to talk to the traditional guardians of the area to try and establish if further exploration work could be carried out. The situation became complicated by other groups In the region wanting to have influence over whatever might be done. Five rock chip samples collected earlier from two locations were sent for lead Isotope study. The results indicate that the mineralisation Is highly radiogenic and is most likely of an epigenetic style.