Exploration proposal in support of grant of ELA 8953 Highland Rocks North

Abstract

Exploration will incorporate a multi-disciplinary approach combining geological, geochemical and geophysical exploration methods. Small gravel, sand and soil samples will be collected from dry creek beds and /or selected land areas by field crews comprising a geologist and one to three field assistants. Each sample location would be recorded with plastic flagging tape and a small aluminium tag or plastic pin-marker showing the sample number. Geological mapping of rock outcrops will be undertaken in selected areas to prove upon the existing maps and to aid understanding of the rock formations. The geologists may sample rock outcrop by chipping up to 2kg of rock. Some samples may be taken for diamond evaluation and these will be approximately 20kg in weight, screened on site and taken at a sample density of approximately one per 7 to 12km2. This larger sample size is normal for diamond exploration to enable testing for indicator minerals such as chromite, ilmenite and garnet. Samples taken for base metals and precious metals will most likely comprise a 5kg sand/soil sample for testing for precious metals (gold, silver, platinum and palladium) and a 2kg finer fraction (BOU) for testing for a variety of base metal and pathfinder elements. Virtually no permanent land or vegetation disturbance will result from these programmes. All work will be undertaken and supervised by trained, experienced and responsible employees or agents of the company.