Focus of sampling and recent multi-element analysis
The main area of focus for this soil sampling campaign was between the
A total of 1,695 samples were collected across an area of 1 Km2. Samples were sent to
The
Recent multi-element and petrographic analysis of the mineralisation at the Endeavour Prospect revealed there is a strong base metal association with the Au enriched vein. Cu, Pb and low levels of Ag were observed in the core and thin section work. The occurrence of these base metals in association with elevated Au grades have been used as a guide when ranking anomalous targets within the sampled area on M37/631 and 632.
Soil Geochemistry Results
Five areas have been identified as walk up targets for drill testing. Ranked highest to lowest are Delta, Alpha, Beta, Charlie and Echo.
Figure 1. Au (ppb) dispersion in the
Figure 2. Spatial distribution of Au and its correlation with base metals and other Au pathfinder elements. Red – known mineral deposits, Yellow – Prospective areas for Au exploration, Blue – Area of alluvial deposition of metals.
In addition, two areas are identified as prospective lithium targets. Li1 is located in the far north and is represented by the presence of elevated Li and other elements associated elements of LCT pegmatites (Rb, Cs, Be, Ta). Further sampling is planned to better define this area. The second lithium anomaly, Li2 is located to the west of the Delta prospect. Due to its close proximity to Delta, the planned AC drilling targeting the Delta Au anomalism will be extended to target the Li2 anomaly.
Figure 3. Li (ppm) dispersion in the
Figure 4. Spatial distribution of Li with respect to LCT Pegmatite pathfinders Red – Known mineral deposits, Green – Prospective areas for Li/LCT Pegmatite exploration.
SOUTH DARLOT GOLD PROJECT (
The Company’s
The British King Mine which is 100% beneficially owned by the Company and which is National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI43-101”) compliant.The British King Mine is 5km southwest of Red 5 Limited’sDarlot Mine .The British King Mine is currently in care and maintenance.- A number of tenements which are subject to a joint venture with subsidiaries of Red 5 Limited (“Red 5”), details of which are set out below, in which CIO has earned a 70% interest.
Figure 5: Locality map of the South Darlot project
RED 5
The tenements set out in the table below (“Red 5 JV Tenements”) are the subject of a joint venture between a fully owned subsidiary of the Company and subsidiaries of Red 5 Limited (“Red 5 JV”) and are situated southwest of Red 5’s Darlot gold mine and are contiguous with CIO’s current holdings in the area. The Red 5 JV Tenements are detailed below.
Table 1: List of South Darlot tenements
Project | Tenement | Status | Area (ha) | ||
Barrick JV | M37/421 | Granted | 381 | ||
Barrick JV | M37/552 | Granted | 200 | ||
Barrick JV | M37/631 | Granted | 776 | ||
Barrick JV | M37/632 | Granted | 595 | ||
Barrick JV | M37/709 | Granted | 98 | ||
Barrick JV | M37/1045 | Granted | 90 |
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Figure 1
Au (ppb) dispersion in the South Darlot Gold Project with known mineralised deposits and areas of interest highlighted from soil sampling campaign.
Figure 2
Spatial distribution of Au and its correlation with base metals and other Au pathfinder elements. Red – known mineral deposits, Yellow – Prospective areas for Au exploration, Blue – Area of alluvial deposition of metals.
Figure 3
Li (ppm) dispersion in the South Darlot Gold Project .
Figure 4
Spatial distribution of Li with respect to LCT Pegmatite pathfinders Red – Known mineral deposits, Green – Prospective areas for Li/LCT Pegmatite exploration.
Figure 5
Locality map of the South Darlot project
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