Quest 29 Project MLNs 338, 339 and 369-373 Exploration report for 1996-1997

Abstract

RAB drilling was initiated to test the potential for the extension of mineralisation into MLN 372 from the known gold mineralisation in the adjoining northern tenement. Significant mineralisation has been successfully delineated over a distance of 475 m and is still open. This deposit is known as Western Koolpin Area, the deposit is low grade with the significant intersections being 1.5 to 3.0g-t Au ie: QR98 26m at 3.0g-t Au QR7 23m at 3.0g-t Au QR99 25m at 2.0g-t Au QR101 26m at 1.5g-t Au. Correlation of the mineralisation is difficult as not all drill hole samples were analysed. Outstanding assays will be reported next annual report. Additional RC drilling was completed in the Zamu Dolerite Area and the orientation of the mineralisation determined. There is however major variation in grade and widths of mineralisation from section to section. It is noted that the both gold deposits have a strong association with arsenopyrite, however its association with silver is variable and not definitive. Metallurgical samples have been collected but results are still outstanding.