Annual report MLN 16 Bynoe Joint Venture

Abstract

MLN 16 is located approximately 30kms south west of Darwin. The area has a tropical monsoonal climate. It consists of broad flat uplands which slope gently into broad alluvial flats which may be up to 300m wide. The pegmatites are usually found on the upland plains or the surrounding transitional areas. The alluvial deposits occur in the mature drainage systems, generally conforming with the present streams. This report describes the results of the 1986-87 exploration programme for cassiterite-tantalite mineralisation on MLN 16 at Bynoe Project on Cox Peninsula. The programme was implemented by Greenex a division of Greenbushes Ltd on behalf of Greenbushes Ltd and Barbara Mining Corporation, a subsidiary of Bayer (Australia) Ltd. The exploration programme was aimed at expanding the 'soft rock' both alluvial and pegmatite hosted Sn-Ta deposits. It included; 4,718.5m of backhoe trenching, 3,679m of auger drilling. 3,675m of excavator trenching of alluvial deposits. This work substantially increased the projects reserves.