Partial relinquishment report for SEL 23671 Aileron

Abstract

Desktop studies were undertaken in 2009 to evaluate the mineralisation potential of the project area and outline exploration targets and strategies for 2009 onwards distal to the Nolans Bore P-REE-Th-U deposit. These exploration targets were largely based on GIS studies of airborne geophysical and hyperspectral datasets and the known/mapped geology of the project area. Reconnaissance activities in 2009 included both rock chip sampling of targets and HMC sampling of drainages. Unfortunately the extreme wet year and ground conditions prevented most access and follow-up on ground exploration activities in 2010. Despite these access difficulties, a number of conceptual hyperspectral REE targets were explored within the relinquished area in 2010; unfortunately all hyperspectral REE targets were negative.