Progress reports on AP 2241, 1969 to 1972

Abstract

This AP is in the Short Range area and was only current from March 1969 to January 1971. Up until 26/08/1970, air photo interpretation was undertaken in conjunction with the addition to, and interpretation of, a ground magnetic survey at Explorer 82 prospect. Gravity traverses were trialed over Explorer 60 anomaly. A drill target was selected at Explorer 59. During September 1970, a vertical hammer hole was drilled to 280 feet at Explorer 59 and 2 feet of core obtained from the bottom of the hole. This indicated that the anomaly is probably due to diorite. Cuttings showed no significant values in the hole. Late in 1970, the results of the magnetics over Explorer 82 indicated that it may be worth drilling, subject to further detailed mapping and geochemistry. This work was undertaken in the first quarter of 1971. Explorer 82 was secured under higher tenure and after the grid over it was extended, the AP was surrendered subject to conversion to an EL.