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MINING LAND5 SixTION

REPORT ON

STAINES PROPERTY, SABAWI LAKE

byRaymond A. Bernatchez

Geologist

Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited

November 1980

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REPORT ON

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TABLE OF owTHNTb 0ioc

PageIntroduction l

Summary of Expenses 2

Conclusions 3

Recommendations 4^

Summary of Work Carried Out 5

Detail Explanation of Work 7Geophysical Surveys 8Magnetometer Survey 8

Results and Interpretation of theMagnetic Survey 9

Electromagnetic Survey 11

Results and Interpretation 11

Drilling Program 12

Summary of Drilled Holes . 13Drilling 14

Geological Survey 14

General Geology 15

Local Geology 15

Surface Sampling 18

APPENDICES

Diamond Drill Log Sheets SR-1-80 to SR-8-80

Independent Exploration Services Summary Report - Ground Magnetic Electromagnetic Surveys

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TABLE OF 'CONTENtS

Introduction

Summary of Expenses Conclusions

Recommendations . Summary of Work Carried Out

Detail Explanation of Work

Geophysical Surveys

Magnetometer Survey Results and Interpretation of the

Magnetic Survey Electromagnetic Survey Results and Interpretation Drilling Program Summary of Drilled Holes, Drilling Geological Survey General Geology Local Geology

Surface"' Sampling

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Diamond Drill Log Sheets SR-l-80 to SR-8-80

rrndependent Exploration Services Summary Report - Ground Magnetic & Electromagnetic Surveys

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INTRODUCTION

Steep Rock Iron Mines Ltd became interested in the Staines property in early 1979 when Dr. Bill Wolfe, senior geologist of Explor ation, East Division for Cominco,and Raymond A. Bernatchez, senior

geologist for Steep Rock Iron Mines Ltd,recommended that further explor ation should be carried out on the property.

Dr. Bill Wolfe stated in his letter report dated March 22, 1979

to Steep Rock Iron Mines that the Sabawi Lake deposit appeared to represent a volcanic exhalative type massive pyrrhotite-pyrite-chalcopyrite sulphide body with interesting zinc values.

In March of 1979 Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd took a six month option on the property and drilled three holes, No, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 near

Monteagle Minerals holes M-l and M-2, Sherritt Gordon Mines terminated

their option in September of 1979.

Steep Rock Iron Mines was approached again by Mr. Staines re

garding the Sabawi Lake property, Steep Rock was given a two month period

to study and evaluate more accurately from all available information and field investigation the potential of the area for volcanogenic exhalative

type of massive sulphideCu-Zn deposits. On December l, 1979, after

completing these studies, Steep Rock took a multi-year option on the

property to explore the property for potential massive sulphide deposits.

Steep Rock Iron Mines Ltd then carried out a very extensive exploration

program of linecutting, geophysical surveying, diamond drilling, geological

mapping, mineralogical studies and surface sampling over approximately

501 of the surface area of the property. The total expenditure of this

work amounted to Sl81,654.11.

The following is a summary of expenditures on the Staines property

for each individual survey.

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INTRODUCTION

Steep Rock Iron Mines Ltd became interested in the Staines property in early 1979 when Dr. Bill Wolfe, senior geologist of Explor­at ion , East Division for Commco, and Raymond A. Bematchez., senior geologist for Steep Rock Iron Mines Ltd,recommended that further explor­ation should be carried out on the property.

Dr. Bill Wolfe stated in his letter report dated March 22, 1979 to Steep Rock Iron Mines that the Sabawi Lake deposit appeared to represent a volcanic exhalative type massive pyrrhotite-pyrite-chalcopyr~te sulphide body with interesting zinc values.

In March of 1979 Sherri tt Gordon Mines Ltd took a six month option on the property and drilled three holes, No.5-I, 5-2, 5-3 near Monteagle Minerals holes M-l and M-2. Sherritt Gordon Mines terminated their option in September of 1979.

Steep Rock Iron Mines was approached again by Mr. Staines re­garding the Sabawi Lake property, Steep Rock was given a two month period to study and evaluate more accurately from all available information and field investigation the potential of the area for volcanogenic exhalative

type of massive sulphideCu-Zn deposits. On December 1, 1979, after completing these studies, Steep Rock took a multi-year option on the property to explore the property for potential massive sulphide deposits, Steep Rock Iron Mines Ltd then carried out a very extensive exploration program of linecutting, geophysical surveying, diamond drilling, geological mapping, mineralogical studies and surface sampling over approximately 50% of the surface area of the property. The total expenditure of this work amounted to $181,654.11.

The following is a sU~lry of expenditures on the Staines property

for each individual survey.

c CONCLUSIONS

As a result of the exploration program, the following conclusions

have been derived.

a) A volcanogenic massive sulphide environment does exist on the Staines property.

b) Base metals do occur within the massive sulphide zones.

c) Two parallel sulphide zones are present at the west end of the

property, west of line 54+OOW at 11+OON, SR-7-80 confirmed the

presence of pyrite chalcopyrite and sphalerite mineralization

within a cherty and argillaceous and graphitic environment. This

sulphide is also contained within a volcanogenic environment,

d) There is an ultramafic to mafic intrusive possibly associated with f" some of the massive sulphide zone as confirmed in drill hole SR-2-80

and SR-8-80. Some sections in SR-2-80 contain twice the average amount of nickle normally found in the sulphides. SR-8-80 hasreturned from section 269.1 - 272.2 nickel values up to twenty

s times the normal nickel level found in the sulphide zones. Both

zones are closely associated with a medium to coarse grained in trusive.

e) The mineralogical study has established the presence of one grain of the cobalt mineral carrollite. The study has confirmed the presence of some cobalt mineral but not sufficient to account for most of the cobalt reported in the assays. The cobalt may be present in the pyrite (abnormal hardness) as solid solution.

f) The mineralogical studies have confirmed the presence of platinum mineralization as a cryptocrystalline kotulskite observed in sample # 7 associated with pyrrhotite and pentlandite.

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mNCLUSIONS

As a result of the exploration program, the following conclusions have been derived.

a) A volcanogenic massive sulphide environment does exist on the Staines property.

b) Base metals do occur within the massive sulphide zones.

c) Two parallel sulphide zones are present at the west end of the property, west of line S4+00W at l}+OON. SR-7-80 confirmed the presence of pyrite chalcopyrite and sphalerite mineralization within a cherty and argillaceous and graphitic environment. This sulphide is also contained within a volcanogenic environment.

d) There is an ultramafic to mafic intrusive possibly associated with ~ some of the massive sulphide zone as confirmed in drill hole SR-2-80

and SR-8-80. Some sections in SR-2-80 contain twice the average amount of nick1e normally found in the sulphides. SR-8~80 has returned from section 269.1 - 272.2 nickel values up to twenty

/ times the normal nickel level found in the sulphide zones. Both zones are closely associated with a medium to coarse grained in­trusive.

e) The mineralogical study has established the presence of one grain of the cobalt mineral carro1lite. The study has confirmed the presence of some cobalt mineral but not sufficient to account for

i , most of the cobal t reported in the assays. The cobalt may be

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present in the pyrite (abnormal hardness) as solid solution.

f) The mineralogical studies have confirmed the presence of platinum

mineralization as a cryptocrystalline kotulskite observed in

sample # 7 associated with pyrrhotite and pentlandite.

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g) The surface sampling on the north shore has established the presence

of gold bearing zones. These zones are expressed as quartz-carbonate

veins within a sheared tuffacebus environment and in white quartz veins. Unfortunately all of the areas sampled returned low gold values.

h) We were unable to locate the old Mammoth vein near line 42+OOW at

24+OON, where previous assays, taken by Lindsay Exploration, re

ported values of up to 0.85 oz/ton Au across 6.0 feet from this vein.

i) The drilling carried but by SRIM was not able to duplicate the high

zinc values as intersected by Monteagle Minerals drilling in 1970

in hole M-l and M-3. The sphalerite zones may not be extensive be

cause of folding or they may occur in discontinous and irregular veins.

^ RECOMMENDATIONS

The following recommendations are based on the results of all

work conducted on the property to date and are listed in order of priority.

1) Additional drilling is required on the south conductor located be- . tween line 18+OOE and 40+OOE to explain the E.M. and Mag anomalies. .

2) Additional drilling further west is required on the north conductor

to test the extension of the sulphide zone intersected in drill

hole SR-7-80 on line 54+OOW.

3) Additional drilling should be done adjacent to hole SR-8-80 to

explore the nickel zone from 565.2 to 568.4' and from 569.1 to

672.2' assaying 0.781 copper, 0.271 Ni and D.66% Cu, 0.381 Ni

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g) The surface sampling on the north shore has established the presence of gold bearing zones. These zones are expressed as quartz-carbonate veins within a sheared tuffaceous environment and in white quartz veins. Unfortunately all of the areas sampled returned low gold values.

h) We were unable to locate the old Mammoth vein near line 42+00W at 24+00N, where previous assays, taken by Lindsay Exploration, re­ported values of up to 0.S5 oz/ton Au across 6.0 feet from this vein.

i) The drilling carried out by SR~ was not able to duplicate the high zinc values as intersected by MOnteagle Minerals drilling in 1970 in hole M-1 and M-3. The sphalerite zones may not be extensive be­cause of folding or they may occur in discontinous and irregular veins.

REC~ATIONS

The following recommendations are based on the results of all work conducted on the property to date and are listed in order of priority.

1) Additional drilling is required on the south conductor located be- . tween line lS+OOE and 40+00E to explain the E.M. and Mag anomalies •.

2) Additional drilling further west is required on the north conductor to test the extension of the sulphide zone intersected in drill hole SR-7-S0 on line S4+00W.

3) Additional drilling should be done adjacent to hole SR-8-80 to

explore the nickel zone from 565.2 to 568.4' and from 569.1 to 672.2' assaying 0.78% copper, 0.27% Ni and 0.66% Cu, 0.38% Ni respectively.

C 4) Trenching should be carried out east of line 34+OOE to traceout the quartz-carbonate veins on strike. Further efforts should be made to locate the Mammoth vein returning 0.85 oz/ton Au across 6.0 feet.

The following is a detailed description of the exploration work carried out by SRIM in 1979-80 on the Staines property at Sabawi Lake.

The property consists of the following 31 mining claim numbers:FF 3505 TB 385645^

3507 3856463508 3856473509 385648

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TB 385635 385652385636 385653385637 x TB 432052385638*v 432053385639 432055385640 TB 513649 s385641 513650^ x385642 513651'385643 513652i385644

SUNMARY OF WORK CARRIED OUT ON STAINES PROPERTY

Work began on the property by establishing a surveyed grid. Three east-west baselines were established. The 0+00 starting point was established on a small island near the north boundary of claim no. FF 3508. An east-west baseline was started here and went 4,200 feet east and 3,600' west. The second baseline is at 16+OON and extends from 16+OOW to 42+OOE. The third baseline starts at 6+00 on line 12+OOW and stops at 70+OOW. The work lasted from December 17, 1979 to February 14, 1980 and was carried out by SRIM.

Following the grid survey, geophysical surveys were carried out over the entire grid by Independent Exploration Services Ltd of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The magnetometer survey was done with readings at every

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4) Trenching should be carried out east of line 34+00E to trace out the quartz-carbonate veins on strike. Further efforts should be made to locate the ~~oth vein returning 0.85 oz/ton Au across 6.0 feet.

The following is a detailed description of the explo~ation work carried out by SRIM in 1979-80 on the Staines property at Sabawi Lake • .,

The property consists of the following 31 mining claim numbers: FF 3505 TB 385645~~

3507 385646 ~ 3508 38564 7 / 3509 385648 .I.

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SaNARYOF WORK CARRIED 0lIT 'ONSTAlNESPROPERTY

Work began on the property by establishing a surveyed grid. Three east-west baselines were established. The 0+00 starting point was established on a small island near the north boundary of clatm no. FF 3508. An east-west baseline was started here and went 4,200 feet east and 3,600' west. The second baseline is at 16+00N and extends from l6+00W to 42+00E. The third baseline starts at 6+00 on line 12+00W and stops at 70+00W. The work lasted from December 17, 1979 to February 14, 1980 and was carried out by SRrM •

Following the grid survey, geophysical surveys were carried out over the entire grid by Independent Exploration Services Ltd of Winnipeg, Maui toba. The magnetometer survey was done with readings at every

50 feet except over lines 4+OOE to 20+OOE where readings were taken at every 100 feet except near the main magnetic anomaly under the lake.

The magnetometer survey was followed by an electromagnetic sur vey over the entire grid with an Apex Maxmin II unit with a coil separ - ation of 600 feet and at frequencies of 444 hz and 1777 hz. A detail electromagnetic survey was also carried out on selected lines with a coil separation of 400 feet and at 444 hz and 1777 hz frequencies.

On completion of the geophysical surveys the first stage of a diamond drilling program by Morrissette Diamond Drilling Ltd of Hailey- bury was started on February 21, 1980, and was completed on April 10, 1980. Seven holes were attempted with a total footage of 3,064.7 feet (this includes depth of water, overburden and bedrock). Unusually deep overburden was encountered in holes SR-3-80 (abandoned in overburden at 212 feet), SR-4-80 (161 feet) and SR-6-80 (157 feet). This deep over burden delayed the progress of the drilling considerably. Early spring break-up terminated the ice drilling prematurely and a proposed hole near M-3 was delayed until September 23, 1980.

In September of 1980 a second contract was awarded to Amalgamated Drilling of Thunder Bay to drill SR-8-80 from an island on line 18+OOW at 12+OON, a depth of 777 feet. The contract was completed on October 9, 1980.

During the summer of 1980, a mineralogical study was done on seven drill core specimens. A detail report on the results is enclosed in the appendix under (M.S.R. #1).

A detail geological mapping over the grid was also carried out from May 21, 1980 to July 25, 1980. This work was followed up by surface sampling of all favourable zones located from geological mapping. Twenty eight samples were assayed for gold, the results indicated low values in gold (0.005 oz/ton and less).

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50 feet except over lines 4+00E to 20+00E where readings were taken at every 100 feet except near the main magnetic anomaly mder the lake.

The magnetometer survey was followed by an electromagnetic sur­vey over the entire grid with an Apex Maxmin II mit with a coil separ -ation of 600 feet and at frequencies of 444 hz and 1777 hz. A detail electromagnetic survey \-.ras also carried out on selected lines with a coil separation of 400 feet and at 444 hz and 1777 hz frequencies.

On completion of the geophysical surveys the first stage of a diamond drilling program by MOrrissette Diamond Drilling Ltd of Hailey­bury was started on February 21, 1980, and was completed on April 10, 1980. Seven holes were attempted with a total footage of 3,064.7 feet (this includes depth of water, overburden and bedrock). Unusually deep overburden was encountered in holes SR-3-80 (abandoned in overburden at 212 feet), SR-4-80 (161 feet) and SR-6-80 (157 feet). TIlis deep over­burden delayed the progress of the drilling considerably. Early spring break-up terminated the ice drilling prematurely and a proposed hole near M-3 was delayed until September 23, 1980.

In September of 1980 a second contract was awarded to Amalgamated Drilling of Thunder Bay to drill SR-8-80 from an island on line l8+00W at l2+00N, a depth of 777 feet. The contract was completed on October 9, 1980.

During the summer of 1980, a mineralogical study was done on seven drill core specimens. A detail report on the results is enclosed in the appendix mder eM.S.R. #1).

A detail geological mapping over the grid was also carried out from May 21, 1980 to July 25, 1980. This work was followed up by surface sampling of all favourable zones located from geological mapping. Twenty eight samples were assayed for gold, the results indicated low values in

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No other work was carried out on the property after the completion

of the second phase of the drilling which terminated on October 9, 1980.

DETAIL EXPLANATION OF WORK

Grid Survey

A very accurate grid system was established over part of the

claim group. The grid covers approximately 501 of the total area of the

31 claims. The area south of the main sulphide zone on the Staines

property is composed of metasediments and are considered as unproductive in terms of mineral deposits and consequently was not mapped. The

work was restricted to the area near and north of the main conductor.

The grid was extended northward on land to locate any potential gold

showings.

Three baselines were established by transit for a total distance

of 2.8 miles. A south baseline measuring 3,800 feet was established on

the south boundary of the grid. The zero reference station was established on a small round island approximately 200' in diameter located on claim

FF 3508. East and west baselines were established from this island going

4,200 feet east and 3,600 feet west from the zero reference point on the island.

A second baseline is located parallel to the south baseline at chainage 16+OON. This baseline traverses from 42+OOE to 16+OOW a distance

of 5,800 feet. The western point is on land 230 feet south and 130 feet

west of no. l post of claim TB 513651.

A third baseline 5,800 feet long was started on line 12+OOW at

6+OON and traversed westward to the end of the property on claim TB 513652

and stopped at chainage 70+OOW on claim no. TB 513652. A total distance of 27.5 miles of crosslines were accurately turned off from the surveyed

baselines. The grid consists of 14.5 lake miles and 15.8 land miles.

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No other work was carried out on the property after the completion

of the second phase of the drilling which tenninated on October 9, 1980.

DETAIL EXPLANATION OF WORK

Grid Survey .

A very accurate grid system was established over part of the

claim group. The grid covers approximately 50% of the total area of the 31 claims. The area south of the main sulphide zone on the Staines property is composed of metasediments and are considered as unproductive in terms of mineral deposits and consequently was not mapped. The work was restricted to the area near and north of the main conductor.

The grid was extended northward on land to locate any potential gold showings.

Three baselines were established by transit for a total distance of 2.8 miles. A south baseline measuring 3,800 feet was established on the south boundary of the grid. The zero reference station was established on a small round island approximately 200' in diameter located on claim FF 3508. East and west baselines were established from this island going 4,200 feet east and 3,600 feet west from the zero reference point on the island.

A second baseline is located parallel to the south baseline at chainage 16+00N. This baseline traverses from 42+00E to 16+00W a distance of 5,800 feet. The western point is on land 230 feet south and 130 feet

west of no. 1 post of claim TB 513651.

A third baseline 5,800 feet long was started on line 12+00W at

6+00N and traversed westward to the end of the property on claim TB 513652

and stopped at chainage 70+00W on claim no. TB 513652. A total distance of 27.5 miles of crosslines were accurately turned off from the surveyed baselines. The grid consists of 14.5 lake miles and 15.8 land miles.

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s Stations are established at every 100 feet both on the baseline andcrossline. The grid survey started on December 10th and was completed on February 14, 1980. The total cost of the grid survey amounted to

117,620.40.

GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS

Three geophysical surveys were carried out by Independent

Exploration Services Ltd of Winnipeg on the Staines property on the

surveyed grid.

1) A magnetometer survey using a Scintrex MFD III fluxgate digital

readout.

2) An Electromagnetic Survey with an Apex Maxmin II over the entire

grid using two frequencies of 444 hz and 1777 hz.

3) An Electromagnetic detail survey over selected lines with an

Apex Maxmin II over selected lines using two frequencies 444 hz

and 1777 hz.

Total cost of geophysical survey on the grid amounted to $12 > 834.

MAGNETOMETER SURVEY Scintrex MFD lil

A magnetometer survey was carried out over the entire grid. The first day of the magnetic survey consisted of readings every 50 feet on lines 4+OOE to 20+OOE over the south conductor every 100 feet, 500 feet north and south of the conductor away from the anomalies. It was then advised by Independent Exploration Services, after the first day of magnetic survey, that readings be talcen every 50 feet over the entire grid and at no extra cost. The increased number of readings would allow

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Stations are established at every 100 feet both on the baseline and cross1ine. The grid survey started on December 10th and was completed on February 14, 1980. The total cost of the grid survey amounted to $17,620.40.

GEOPHYSI CAL SURVEYS

Three geophysical surveys were carried out by Independent Exploration Services Ltd of Winnipeg on the Staines property on the surveyed grid.

1) A magnetometer survey using a Scintrex MFD III f1uxgate digital

readout.

2) An Electromagnetic Survey with an Apex Maxmin II over the entire grid using two frequencies of 444 hz and 1777 hz.

3) An Electromagnetic detail survey over selected lines with an Apex Maxmin II over selected lines using two frequencies 444 hz and 1777 hz.

Total cost of geophysical survey on the grid amounted to $12,834.

MA.GNETOMETER SURVEY Scintrex MFD III

A magnetometer survey was carried out over the entire grid. The first day of the magnetic survey consisted of readings every SO feet on lines 4+00E to 20+00E over the south conductor every 100 feet, 500 feet north and south of the conductor away from the anomalies. It was then advised by Independent Exploration Services, after the first day of magnetic survey, that readings be taken every SO feet over the entire grid and at no extra cost. The increased number of readings would allow for more accurate contouring and better interpretation.

RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION OF THE "MAGNETIC SURVEY

The survey outlined several magnetic anomalies. The main

magnetic anomaly corresponds directly with the sulphide-oxide iron

formation previously located by SRIM (1957, 1949], Monteagle Explor

ation (1970),and Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd (1979). The magnetic anomalies aTe numbered A-l, A-2, A-3, B-l, C-l, and D-l. The magnetic

anomalies along this main sulphide-oxide zone are lens-shaped, measuring

500 feet to 2,000 feet in length. The strongest magnetic anomaly A-2

along the sulphide zone occurs between line 14+OOE and 10+OOW. It has

a magnetic intensity of 70,310 gammas at 11+50 north on line 12+OOE.

This high magnetic intensity is caused by a higher concentration of magnetite and was confirmed by Monteagle Exploration drill hole M-l. Steep Rock drilled this anomaly with hole SR-4-80. This hole did not

intersect any strong magnetite zone or zinc zone as reported in drill log for M-l.

It appears from the drilling and of the geophysics that the

magnetite zone may plunge to the west. The remaining part of the anomaly

A-l was previously drilled by Monteagle and Sherritt Gordon Mines through holes M-2, SA-1, SA-2, SA-2a, SA-2b, and SA-3. All above holes inter

sected the sulphide-oxide zone except SA-2a which did not reach the zone. All of the intersections correspond with anomaly A-l and A-2 located by our magnetic survey.

A less intense magnetic anomaly A-3 located on line 12+OOE, 11+50N was drilled by two drill holes, SR-5-80 and SR-6-80. Both were drilled

grid south and both intersected the sulphide zone. Much less magnetite

was intersected in these two holes. The zone was mainly massive pyrrhotite- pyrite with minor magnetite and chalcopyrite.

The second major magnetic anomaly B-l is located between line

20+OOE and 44+OOE and is striking slightly north of east-west from 12+OON

on line 20+OOE to 16+OON on line 41+OOE. Steep Rock drilled two holes

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RESULTS AND INTERPRETATIONOFTIffi ·MA.GNETIC SURVEY

The survey outlined several magnetic anomalies. The main magnetic anomaly corresponds directly with the sulphide-oxide iron formation previously located by SRIM (1957, 1949), MOnteagle Explor­ation (1970),and Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd (1979). The magnetic anomalies aTe numbered A-I, A-2, A-3, B-1, C-l, and D-l. The magnetic anomalies along this main sulphide-oxide zone are lens-shaped, measuring 500 feet to 2,000 feet in length. The strongest magnetic anomaly A-2 along the sulphide zone occurs between line 14+00E and 10+00W. It has a magnetic intensity of 70,310 gammas at 11+50 north on line 12+00E. This high magnetic intensity is caused by a higher concentration of magnetite and was confinned by Monteagle Exploration drill hole M-l. Steep Rock drilled this anomaly with hole SR-4-80. This hole did not intersect any strong magnetite zone or zinc zone as reported in drill log for M-l.

It appears from the drilling and of the geophysics that the magnetite zone may pltmge to the west. The remaining part of the anomaly A-I was previously drilled by Monteagle and Sherritt Gordon Mines through holes M-2, SA-I, SA-2, SA-2a, SA-2b, and SA-3. All above holes inter­sected the sulphide-oxide zone except SA-2a which did not reach the zone. All of the intersections correspond with anomaly A-I and A-2 located by our magnetic survey.

A less intense magnetic anomaly A-3 located on line 12+00E, ll+S0N was drilled by two drill holes, SR-S-80 and SR-6-80. Both were drilled grid south and both intersected the sulphide zone. Much less magnetite was intersected in these two holes. The zone was mainly massive pyrrhotite­pyrite with minor magnetite and chalcopyrite.

The second major magnetic anomaly B-1 is located between line 20+00E and 44+00E and is striking slightly north of ERst-west from 12+00N on line 20+00E to 16+00N on line 4l+00E. Steep Rock drilled two holes

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on line 40+OOE at 18+OON, numbered SR-1-80 (-60O dip) and SR-2-80

(-650 dip). Only SR-2-80 successfully intersected the magnetic anomaly.

The magnetic anomaly was caused by a sulphide-oxide zone approximately 24 feet thick. The sulphide zone had two distinctive environment -

1) a massive bedded magnetite and pyrite at the top of the sulphide intersection,

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2) a disseminated pyrite-pyrrhorite with chalcopyrite within a mafic

coarse grained intrusive. This zone contains higher nickel values

and the other massive sulphide pyrite-pyrrholite zones..

A third hole was attempted on anomaly B-l on line 26+OOE at

16+OON. SR-3-80 (-50 and -60O dip) did not reach bedrock because of 20

foot boulders encountered at a depth of 180 to 185 feet. Anomaly B-l remains relatively untested by drilling,

A third and fourth magnetic anomaly C-l and D-l is located be- tween lines 12+OOW and lines 46+OOW. Monteagle drilled these two anomalies

with holes M-3 and M-7, Steep Rock drilled one hole SR-8-80 (-500 dip)

near M-3 in hope of finding extension of the two zinc zones reported by

Monteagle's hole M-3. Unfortunately no significant zinc mineralization was encountered. The magnetic anomaly C-l drilled by SR-8-80 intersected

two sulphide zones at 515 feet and 565 feet (12.5 ft wide and 7.5 ft wide). The upper sulphide zone is composed of massive pyrrhotite, with minor pyrite and magnetite with some chalcopyrite. The lower sulphide band was

massive pyrite, magnetite with minor pyrrhotite and chalcopyrite. This

zone also returned higher than average nickel values across 6.3 feet.

Other magnetic anomalies located north of the main magnetic

anomalies are caused mainly by various rock types with some rock types

such as gabbros of ultramafic flows containing local concentrations of

magnetite in grains.

Some local magnetic depressions are also caused by rock types such as quartz-carbonate veins within sheared zones and also quartz veins.

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on line 40+00E at l8+00N, numbered SR-1-80 (-600 dip) and SR-2-80 (-650 dip). Only SR-2-80 successfully intersected the magnetic anomaly. The magnetic anomaly ~~s caused by a sulphide-oxide zone approximately 24 feet thick. The sulphide zone had two distinctive environment -

1) a massive bedded magnetite and pyrite at the top of the sulphide intersection,

2) a disseminated pyrite-pyrrhorite with chalcopyrite within a mafic coarse grained intrusive. This zone contains higher nickel values and the other massive sulphide pyrite-pyrrho;1te zones.

A third hole was attempted on anomaly B-I on line 26+00E at l6+00N. SR-3-80 (-50 and -600 dip) did not reach bedrock because of 20 foot boulders encountered at a depth of 180 to 185 feet. Anomaly B-1 remains relatively untested by drilling.

A third and fourth magnetic anomaly C-l and D-l is located be­tween lines l2+00W and lines 46+00W. Monte.agle drilled these two anomalies with holes M-3 and M-7, Steep Rock drilled one hole SR-8-80 (-500 dip) near M-3 in hope of finding extension of the two zinc zones reported by Monteagle's hole M-3. Unfortunately no significant zinc mineralization was encountered. The magnetic anomaly C-l drilled by SR-8-80 intersected two sulphide zones at 515 feet and 565 feet (12.5 ft wide and 7.5 ft wide). The upper sulphide zone is composed of massive pyrrhotite, with minor pyrite and magnetite with some chalcopyrite. The lower sulphide band was massi ve pyri te, magneti te with minor pyr rho ti te and chalcopyrite. This zone also returned higher than average nickel values across 6.3 feet.

Other magnetic anomalies located north of the main magnetic anomalies are caused mainly by various rock types with some rock types such as gabbros of ultramafic flows containing local concentrations of magnetite in grains.

Some local magnetic depressions are also caused by rock types such as quartz-carbonate veins within sheared zones and also quartz veins.

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ELECTROMAGNETIC SURVEY

Two electromagentic surveys were carred out on the optional

property. Survey A covered the entire grid with an Apex Maxmin II unit

with a coil separation of 600 feet at two frequencies of 444 hz and

1777 hz for both in-phase and out-of-phase response. Readings were taken at every 100 foot stations.

A detail survey was carried out on specific lines with a coil separation of 400 feet and readings every 100 feet on two frequencies of 444 hz and 1777 hz. The detailed E.M. survey was carried out on the following lines:

Line 36+OOE to 42+OOE, 24+OOE to 28+OOE, 14+OOE to 18+OOE, 10+OOE,6+OOW to 14+OOW, 20+OOW and 24+OOW, 36+OOW to 40+OOW, 48+OOW, 52+OOW and 54+OOW,

8+OON to 4+OON to 4+OON to 4+OON to 2+OON to 1+OON to 2+OOS to 3+OOS to 4+OQS to

22+OON 20+OON l8+OON 18+OON 15+OON l2+OON 10+OON 8+OON 18+OON

RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION

Survey A conducted over the entire grid has located two electro magnetic conductor. The main south conductor measures 9,800 feet long.

The strength of the conductor is relatively strong over the entire length

on both frequencies except on line 10+OOW, 12+OOW and 14+OOW. The south

conductor is also slightly weaker to the east where the overburden

reaches depths of up to 175 feet and appears to be plunging steeply to

the east beyond line 42+OOE. The south conductor corresponds directly with the magnetic anomalies A-l, A-2, A-3, B-l, C-l and D-l. The south

conductor extends beyond the optioned property boundary to the east and

west.

CA north conductor has been located on line 50+OOW at 11+OON and

extends westward beyond line 70+OOW. This north, conductor has a weaker

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Two electromagentic surveys were carred out on the optional

property. Survey A covered the entire grid with an Apex Maxmin II unit with a coil separation of 600 feet at two frequencies of 444 hz and

1777 hz for both in-phase and out-of-phase response. Readings were taken at every 100 foot stations.

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A detail survey was carried out on specific lines with a coil separation of 400 feet and readings every 100 feet on two frequencies of 444 hz and 1777 hz. The detailed E.M. survey was carried out on the following lines:

Line 36+00E to 42+00E, 24+00E to 28+00E, l4+00E to 18+00E, lO+OOE,

6+ooW to l4+o0W, 20+00W and 24+00W, 36+00W to 40+00W, 48+00W, 52+00W and 54+00W,

RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION

8+0oN to 22+00N 4+00N to 20+00N 4+00N to lS+00N 4+00N to l8+00N 2+00N to lS+00N l+OON to 12+00N 2+00S to 10+00N 3+00S to 8+00N 4+00S to lS+OON

Survey A conducted over the entire grid has located two electro­magnetic conductor. The main south conductor measures 9,SOO feet long. The strength of the conductor is relatively strong over the entire length on both frequencies except on line 10+00W, 12+00W and 14+00W. The south conductor is also slightly weaker to the east where the overburden reaches depths of up to 175 feet and appears to be plunging steeply to the east beyond line 42+00E. The south conductor corresponds directly with the magnetic anomalies A-I, A-2, A-3, B-1, C-1 and D-I. The south conductor extends beyond the optioned property boundary to the east and

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A north conductor has been located on line 50+00W at 11+00N and extends wesu'18rd beyond line 70+00W. This north conductor has a weaker

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r- profile than the south conductor, however, the geological environment is still favourable and could contain massive sulphide deposits. This conductor has no corresponding magnetic anomaly.

Both north and south conductor are caused by the presence of sulphide mineralization pyrite, pyrrhotite with magnetite and chalcopy rite as indicated in drill holes SR-7-80, M-l, M-2, M-3, SA-1, SA-2, SA-2a, SA-2b, SA-3, SR-2-80, SR-4-80, SR-5-80, SR-6-80 and SR-8-80. The

presence of graphite in SR-7-80 could also explain the presence of the conductor in this area. However the presence of bedded pyrite and

sphalerite with some minor chalcopyrite within argillaceous bed in an intermediate to felsic metavolcanic environment made this conductor a favourable drill target for massive sulphide deposits.

DRILLING PROGRAM

r A program of drilling was initiated on February 2, 1980 tosytematically drill the anomalies detected from the geophysical surveys.

A contract was awarded to Morrissette Diamond Drilling Ltd to drill a total of 4,300 feet of BQ size core at a cost of $18.75 per foot up to 500 feet and S19.80 per foot beyond 500 feet, and not exceeding 1,000 feet. The total footage drilled by Morrissette Diamond Drilling amounted to 3,262.7 feet of which 840 feet was in water and overburden. The Morrissette contract terminated on April 10, 1980 after completing SR-7-80 on line 54+OOW at 13+25N.

A second contract was awarded in September of 1980 to Amalgamated Drilling Ltd of Thunder Bay for the drilling of one 800 foot hole at $18.50 per foot near M-3. The hole was completed on October 9, 1980 at a depth of 777 feet when soft and blocky ground was encountered.

The cost of both contracts were:

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profile than the south conductor, however, the geological environment

is still favourable and could contain massive sulphide deposits. This conductor has no corresponding magnetic anomaly.

Both north and south conductor are caused by the presence of sulphide mineralization pyrite~ pyrrhotite with magnetite and chalcopy­rite as indicated in drill holes SR-7·80, M·l, M·2, M-3, SA-I, SA-2, SA-Za, SA-Zb, SA-3, SR-Z-80, SR-4-80, SR-5-80, SR-6-80 and SR-8-80. The presence of graphite in SR-7-80 could also explain the presence of the conductor in this area. However the presence of bedded pyrite and sphalerite with some minor chalcopyrite within argillaceous bed in an intermediate to felsic metavolcanic environment made this conductor a favourable drill target for massive sulphide deposits.

DRILLING PROGRAM

A program of drilling was initiated on February 2, 1980 to sytematica1ly drill the anomalies detected from the geophysical surveys.

A contract was awarded to Morrissette Diamond Drilling Ltd to drill a total of 4,300 feet of BQ size core at a cost of $18.75 per foot up to 500 feet and $19.80 per foot beyond 500 feet, and not exceeding 1,000 feet. The total footage drilled by MOrrissette Diamond Drilling

amounted to 3,Z62.7 feet of which 840 feet was in water and overburden. The Morrissette contract terminated on April 10, 1980 after completing SR-7-80 on line S4+00W at l3+ZSN.

A second contract was awarded in September of 1980 to Amalgamated Drilling Ltd of Thunder Bay for the drilling of one 800 foot hole at

$18.50 per foot near M-3. The hole was completed on October 9, 1980 at

a depth of 777 feet when soft and blocky ground was encountered.

The cost of both contracts were:

Morrissette Diamond Drilling

Amalgamated Drilling (includes mobility, boat 5 truck rental, barge moved to lake)

$ 99,682.30

16,982.31

$ 116,664.61

SlfrMARY OF DRILLED HOLES

Eight holes were attempted numbering from SR-1-80 to SR-8-80.

Five holes successfully intersected the south conductor and one hole SR-7-80 intersected the north conductor.

Hole SR-1-80 on line 40+OOW at 18+OON was abandoned at 252 feet

in bedrock because of severe hole deviation causing the rods to break.

A second hole SR-3-80 on line 26+OOE at 16+OON was also abandoned at 212

feet because of the inability to drill through a 20 foot layer of

boulders near the 180 foot depth.

Future attempts to drill this anomaly should be made closer to

SR-2-80 or from the south side of the conductor to avoid the deep over

burden and layer of boulders.

The following holes drilled by Steep Rock are listed below.Inclined Depth

Hole No.SR-1-80

SR-2-80

SR-3-80

SR-3a-80

SR-4-80

SR-5-80

SR-6-80

SR-7-8Q

SR-8-80

Location

L40+OOE

18+OON

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16+OON

12+OOE8+25N

16+OOE14+OON18+OOE17+OON54+OOW13+25N

18+OOW12+OON

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Hole Lgth of sulphide Depth Intersected252' 455'

212' 198' 615'

424'

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428.7'

777'

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$116,664.61

'SlM-1ARYOF 'DRILLED HOLES

Eight holes were attempted numbering from SR-1-S0 to SR-S-80. Five holes successfully intersected the soutll conductor and one hole SR-7-80 intersected the north conductor.

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Hole SR-1-80 on line 40+00W at lS+OON was abandoned at 252 feet in bedrock because of severe hole deviation causing the rods to break. A second hole SR-3-80 on line 26+00E at l6+00N was also abandoned at 212 feet because of the inability to drill through a 20 foot layer of boulders near the 180 foot depth.

Future attempts to drill this anomaly should be made closer to SR-2-80 or from the south side of the conductor to avoid the deep over­burden and layer of boulders.

The following holes drilled by Steep Rock are listed below. Inclined Depth Hole Lgth of sulphide

Hole No. Location Dip Bearing Water 'Overburden DeEth Intersected

SR-1-80 \ L40+00E -600 Grid South 25' 5' 252' nil SR-2-S0 18+00N -650 " " 25' 7' 455' 23.7'

SR-3-80 i :.26+00E -500 " " 40' 172' 212' nil SR-3a:'SO ( 16+00N -600 " " 35' 163' 198' nil

SR-4-80 12+00E -450 Grid North 50' 110' 615' 7.S' 8+25N

SR-5-80 16+00E' -450 Grid South 29' 62' 424' 54.5' 14+00N

SR-6-S0 lS+00E -450 II " 46' ~ 111' 672! .. 26.3' l7+00N

SR-7-8Q 54+00W -600 " " on

surf 10' 428.7' 4;0' 0.8' 13+25N 2;0' 3.1'

SR-8-80 l8+00W -500 11 11 on 1;1' l2+00N surf ale 777' 8.9' 3.1'

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DRILLING

The drilling was done in two stages. Stage A consisted of drilling at six locations for a total of seven holes SR-1-80 to SR-7-80.

An early spring break-up necessitated a premature termination of drilling

from the ice surface after drilling SR-6-80, Stage A of drilling was terminated on April 10, 1980 after completing hole SR-7-80 on line 54+OOW at 13+25N.

Stage B, consisting of one hole SR-8-80, was started on September 23, 1980 and completed on October 9, 1980,

The following problems were experienced while drilling on the Staines property:

a) Severe hole deviation in bedrock on hole SR-1-80 causing rods to

break at the couplings. This problem was caused by drilling too

fast in bedrock,

b) Deep overburden and boulders in overburden,

c) Engine failure,

d) Damaged radiator caused by fan blade breaking off,

e) Frozen water line because of no water heater.

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Topography - The lines west of L36+OOW and south of 12+OON are

practically devoid of outcrop because of the extensive coverage of a

large north-west south-east trending esker. The main access road to

the west of Sabawi Lake follows the crest of this esker. Possible vertical

depth of overburden in this area may exceed 100 feet.

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The drilling was done in two stages. Stage A consisted of drilling at six locations for a total of seven holes SR-1-80 to SR-7-80. An early spring break-up necessitated a premature termination of drilling from the ice surface after drilling S~-6-80. Stage A of drilling was terminated on April 10, 1980 aft~r completing hole SR-7-80 on line S4+00W at l3+2SN.

Stage B, consisting of one hole SR-8-BO, was started on September 23, 1980 and completed on October 9, 1980.

The following problems were experienced while drilling on the Staines property:

a) Severe hole deviation in bedrock on hole SR-1-80 causing rods to break at the couplings. This problem w,as caused by drilling too fast in bedrock,

b) Deep overburden and boulders in overburden,

c) Engine failure,

d) Damaged radiator caused by fan blade breaking off,

e) Frozen water line because of no water heater.

GEOLOGI CAL SURVEY

Topography - The lines west of L36+00W and south of l2+00N are practically devoid of outcrop because of the extensive coverage of a large north-west south-east trending esker. The main access road to the west of Sabawi Lake follows the crest of this esker. Possible vertical' depth of overburden in this area may exceed 100 feet.

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The outcrop on the north half of the grid on the north shore of Sabawi Lake form east-west ridges where the rocks are massive and competent. The shear zones usually form topographic lows because of its fissile nature. The outcrop in this area covers approximately 401 of the mapped area.

GENERAL GEOLOGY

The geology of the region forms part of a narrow metavolcanic belt of rocks on the southern margin of the Wabigoon Subprovince. The Wabigoon Subprovince is one of several subprovinces within the Superior Province. This narrow metavolcanic belt straddles an east west metasedimentary belt located south of the metavolcanics. This southern metasedimentary belt forms a monotonous sequence of interbanded wackes and mudstones and forms the northern contact of the Quetico Subprovince. The north contact of the narrow metavolcanic belt is bounded by granite batholiths.

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LOCAL GEOLOGY

The geology of the map area is composed of four major rock units

as listed below:

1) Southern part - interbedded, metagreywacke, arkosic grit phyllite.

2) A central core of interbedded mafic, intermediate and felsic meta volcanic rocks. These interbedded rocks are composed of massive flows, pillowed flows, tuffs and crystal tuffs.

3) A northern mass of mafic flows and/or intrusives.

C 4 ) An east-west trending series of diorite, granodiorite, quartz, and

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The outcrop on the north half of the grid on the north shore of Sabawi Lake form east-west ridges Where the rocks are massive and competent. The shear zones usually form topographic lows because of its fissile nature. The outcrop in this area covers approximately 40% of the mapped area.

GENERAL GEOLOGY

The geology of the region forms part of a narrow metavolcanic belt of rocks on the southern margin of the Wabigoon Subprovince. The Wabigoon Subprovince is one of several subprovinces within the Superior Province. This narrow metavolcanic belt straddles an east west metasedimentary belt located south of the metavolcanics. This southern metasedimentary belt forms a monotonous sequence of interbanded wackes and mudstones and forms the northern contact of the Quetico Subprovince. The north contact of the narrow metavolcanic belt is bounded by granite batholiths.

Structurally the belt straddles a major fauit system, the east­west Quetico fault zone, in the vicinity of the'main east-west sulphide

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The geology of the map area is composed of four major rock units

as listed below:

1) Southern part - interbedded, metagreywacke, arkosi~ grit phyllite.

2) A central core of interbedded mafic, intermediate and felsic meta­volcanic rocks. These interbedded rocks are composed of massive flows, pillowed flows, tuffs and crystal tuffs.

3) A northern mass of mafic flows and/or intrusives.

4) An east-west trending series of diorite, granodiorite, quartz, and

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quartz-feldspar intrusives within the above metavolcanics. Structurally the rocks are sheared, folded and faulted.

1) Clastic Metasediments

The clastic metasediments were observed in drill logs and on surface. They consisted of bedded and graded sandstone, jahyllites, silt stone greywacke, arkosic grit, argillite and graphitic argillites.

The phyllite, arkosic grit and greywacke forms the major part of the rocks observed. The bulk of these rock types are located south of the main sulphide zone. Some phyllite argillite and graphitic argillite are contained within the metavolcanic belt north of the main sulphide zone. The metasediments south of the sulphide zone are for most part carbonatized, locally folded and indicate tops to the north.

2) Me tavolcanics

The metavolcanics are subdivided into six major rock units. The subdivision are established on recognizable field observations. Some outcrops are sheared and carbonatized or poorly exposed and are difficult to classify.

(i) Mafic Flows

The mafic flows are mainly fine grain to medium grain and massive.They range in colour from dark grey, dark green to black. Mineral-ogically they contain amphibole, chlorite, plagioclase, magnetiteand some disseminated pyrite grains and cubes.

(ii) Mafic Tuff, Lapilli Tuff

These rocks are mainly grey, green, finely laminated and fine grained. They are locally carbonatized and altered to chlorite, and chlorite schist. They are interlayered with massive mafic flows and intermediate tuffs and flows. Some relic lapilli textures were observed in the drill cores. They tend to display a schistosed texture on surface exposures.

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1) Clastic Metasediments

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The clastic metasediments were observed in drill logs/and on surface. They consisted of bedded and graded sandstone,.phy1Iites, silt­stone greywacke, arkosic grit, argillite and graphitic argillites.

The phyllite, arkosic grit and greywacke forms the major part of the rocks observed. The bulk of these rock types are IQcated south of the main sulphide zone. Some phyllite argillite and graphitic argillite are contained within the metavolcanic belt north of the main sulphide zone. The metasediments south of the sulphide zone are for most part carbonatized, locally folded and indicate tops to the north.

2) Metavo1canics

The metavolcanics are subdivided into six major rock units. The subdivision are established on recognizable field observations. Some outcrops are sheared and carbonatized or poorly exposed and are difficult to Classify.

(i) Mafic Flows The mafic flows are mainly fine grain to medium grain and massive. They range in colour from dark grey, dark green to black. Mineral­ogically they contain amphibole, chlorite, plagioclase, magnetite and some disseminated pyrite grains and cubes.

Cii) Mafic Tuff, Lapilli Tuff These rocks are mainly grey, green, finely laminated and fine grained. They are locally carbonatized and altered to chlorite, and chlorite schist. They are interlayered with massive mafic flows and intermediate tuffs and flows. Some relic lapilli textures were observed in the drill cores. They tend,to display a schistosed texture on surface exposures.

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C (iii) Intermediate-Mafic Flows

Numerous occurrences of these flows occur on the north shore of Sabawi Lake. They aregenerally massive and fine grained light grey to light green. They occasionally contain porphyritic with remnant quartz or feldspar phenocrysts, some flows are pillowed and amygdaloidal. Tops determination are difficult to determine from the pillowed flows. Two narrow pillowed flows were observed on line 14+OOW at 14+50N and assumed to top south. The flows strike N-70O E to east-west and are vertically to steeply dipping.

(iv) Intermediate' to Felsic Flows

Several interbedded flows of dacite and rhyodacite were mapped on the north shore of the lake. The flows are characteristically fine grained and massive with sometimes indulating contacts. The strike of the flows are generally N80OE to east-west. Their colour ranges from white, light green to yellowish green. Some

C intermediate pillow flows were observed on line 36+OOW at 8+OONand assumed to top south.

(v) Felsic to Intermediate Tuff, Crystal TuffThese rocks are almost always thinly laminated and.fine grained. The crystal tuff have 1-2 mm quartz eyes and are also laminated. They are normally light green to yellow in colour and are normally altered to a sericite schist. They are sometimes carbonatized but to a lesser degree than the more mafic tuff and occasionally contain narrow seams of fine pyrite or rarely magnetite or chalcopyrite. These tuffs are generally located north of the sulphide zone and are interbedded with other mafic to intermediate metavolcanic * rocks. They are generally conformable with other rock units.

(vi) Rhyolite Breccia or AgglomerateA possible rhyolite agglomerate exists within the volcanic pile at Sabawi Lake. It is very fine grain and light coloured buff

V. to light yellow, and has irregular dark lines possibly indicating

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Numerous occurrences of these flows occur on the north shore of Sabawi Lake. They are generally massive and fine grained

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light grey to light green. They occasionally contain porphyritic with remnant quartz or feldspar phenocrysts, some flows are pillowed and amygda10idal. Tops determination are difficult to determine from the pillowed flows. TWo narrow pillowed flows were observed on line l4+00W at l4+S0N and assumed to top south. The flows strike N-700 E to east-west and are vertically to steeply dipping.

(iv) Intetffiediate'toFe1sitF1ows

Several interbedded flows of dacite and rhyodacite were mapped on the north shore of the lake. The flows are characteristically fine grained and massive with sometimes indu1ating contacts. The strike of the flows are generally N800E to east-west. Their colour ranges from white, light green to yellowish green. Some intermediate pillow flows were observed on line 36+00W at 8+00N and assumed to top south.

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These rocks are almost always thinly laminated and. fine grained. The crystal tuff have 1-2 mm quartz eyes and are also laminated. They are normally light green to yellow in colour and are normally altered to a sericite schist. They are sometimes carbonatized but

, to a lesser degree than the more mafic tuff and occasionally contain narrow seams of fine pyrite or rarely magnetite or chalcopyrite. These tuffs are generally located north of the sulphide zone and are interbedded with other mafic to intermediate metavolcanic, rocks. They are generally conformable with other rock units.

(vi) 'Rhyolite Brectia or 'Agglomerate A possible rhyolite agglomerate exists within the volcanic pile at Sabawi Lake. It is very fine grain and light coloured buff to light yellow, and has irregular dark lines possibly indicating

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remnant outlines of the volcanic fragmental. It generally occurs adjacent or no::th of the sulphide zone, arid is very hard and siliceous. This rock unit was intersected in most drill holes near the south conductor.

3) Mafic Iritrusives

Coarse to medium grained gabbros, dunites or pyroxenite were mapped to the north of Sabawi Lake. They are generally dark green to black and may contain grains of pyrite. Some of the grabbros have a concentration of magnetite grains near the contacts. This rock unit is well expressed on the ground magnetometer survey with higher magnetic readings. Some of the magnetic anomalies on the north shore are probably caused by high concentration of magnetic within the mafic intrusive.

4) Intermediate to Felsic Intrusive

Numerous large masses of granodiorite, diorite and quartz-feldspar porphyry occur within the volcanic rocks to the north of Sabawi Lake. They are medium to coarse-grain and massive. They are normally light coloured green to white on surface and contain quartz-feldspar and amphibole. They generally have a very fresh appearance with little alteration and tend to be conformable with the stratigraphy of the map-area. Some local pyrite grains were observed disseminated in the granodiorite.

Occasionally quartz-carbonate veins are located as they contact with the volcanics. One such vein occurs near line 34+OOE and 36+OOE at 25+OON. This vein structure forms part of the Mammoth vein area located 600 to 800 feet further east.

SURFACE SAMPLING

A total of 28 samples were taken from numerous quartz carbonate shear zones, and veins, quartz veins and old trenches excavated by previous developers on the property. Below is a list of the locations

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remnant outlines of the volcanic fragmental. It generally occurs adj acent or no::"th of the sulphide zone, arid is very hard and siliceous. This rock unit was intersected in most drill holes near the south conductor.

3) . "Mafic "Intrusives

Coarse to medium grained gabbros, dunites or pyroxenite were mapped to the north of Sabawi Lake. They are generally dark green to black and may contain grains of pyrite. Some of the grabbros have a concentration of magnetite grains near the contacts. This rock unit is well expressed on the ground magnetometer survey with higher magnetic readings. Some of the magnetic anomalies on the north shore are probably caused by high concentration of magnetic within the mafic intrusive.

4) .. In teinied i ate ·toFelsic ·Irttrusive

Numerous large masses of granodiorite, diori te and quartz-feldspar porphyry occur wi thin the volcanic rocks to the north of Sabawi Lake. They are medium to coarse-grain and massive. They are normally light coloured green to white on surface and contain quartz-feldspar and amphibole. They generally have a very fresh appearance with little alteration and tend to be conformable with the stratigraphy of the map-area. Some local pyrite grains were observed disseminated in the granodiorite.

Occasionally quartz-carbonate veins are located as they contact with the volcanics. One such vein occurs near line 34+00E and 36+00E at 2S+00N. This vein structure forms part of the Mammoth vein area located 600 to 800 feet further east.

SURFACE SAMPLING

A total of 28 samples were taken from numerous quartz carbonate shear zones, and veins, quartz veins and old trenches excavated by previous developers on the property. Below is a list of the locations

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and observed in the pits.

LocationL42+50E, 25+OON

L42+50E, 25+OON

L35+80E, 22+OON

L36+10E, 22+20N

L36+15E, 22+20N

L36+20E, 22+12N

L36+30E, 22+20N

L36+45E, 22+30N

L34+25E, 25+30N

L35+50E, 26+40N

L39+40E, 25+20N

L 5+10E, 25+60N

L 5+15E, 25+60N

L 5+96E, 25+95N

L 5+60E, 25+45N

L16+10W, 15+85N

L13+80W, 14+20N

L15+20W, 15+80NL15+55N, 15+80N

L15+53W, 15+80N

L 2+40W, 25+20N

L 2+50W, 25+20N

L33+OOW, 15+OON

L33+OOW, 15+OON

L33+OOW, 15+OON

L26+50W, 15+20N

L24+80W, 14+90N

L24+95W, 14+9073 7352

and a brief description of the material sampled

imple #7326

7327

7328

7329

7330

7331

7332

7333

7334

7335

7336

7337

7338

7338A

7339

7340

7341

7342

7343

7344

7345

7346

7347

7348

7349

7350

7351

7352

AssayNilNil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

0.005

Nil

Nil

0.002

Nil

Nil

NilNil

Nil

NilNilNil

NilNil

0.005

0.005

0.005

0.005

0.005

0.005

Au oz/ton Agtrench

shear zone with quart z -carb vein pyn n ttn it nn M itIt II M

qtz-carb vein (trench?)Tr " " schist, py, cp arsqtz-carb vein py, tourmalinesugary qtz,white qtz vein, carb, chlorite schist

M II II

white qtz vein, fuchsite, chlorite schistqtz-carb vein fuchsitepy in chlorite schist

py, chert in chlorite schistqtz-carb vein, fuchsite, chlorite schistqtz-carb vein, " " "massive qtz-carb vein

" " in chl-ser-schisttt n H M

0.251 Cu, massive qtz-carb in chlorite, py,qmassive qtz-carb in chloritequartz-carb vein, chlorite schistqtz-carb vein, chl-ser-schist

" " in chlorite schisttt tt n

None of the samples taken east of line 36+OOE duplicated the pre vious values obtained on the Mammoth vein of 0.85 oz/ton Au across 6.0 feet.

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• ( sampled with their assays and a brief description of the material sampled

I" I"''' ~ '~ and observed in the pits.

Location Sample If Assay Au oz/ton Ag

L42+S0E, 2S+00N 7326 Nil trench L42+S0E, 2S+00N 7327 Nil L3S f 80E, 22+00N 7328 Nil shear zone with quartz-carb vein py L36+l0E, 22+20N 7329 Nil " " " L36+lSE, 22+20N 7330 Nil 11 " 11

L36+20E, 22+12N 7331 Nil " " " L36+30E, 22+20N 7332 Nil " " " L36+4SE, 22+30N 7333 Nil qtz-carb vein (trench?) L34+2SE, 2S+30N 7334 0.005 Tr " " schist, py, cp ars L3S+S0E, 26+40N 733S Nil qtz-carb vein py, tourmaline L39+40E, 2S+20N 7336 Nil sugary qtz, L S+10E, 2S+60N 7337 0.002 white qtz vein, carb, chlorite schist L S+lSE, 2S+60N 7338 Nil " " II

( L 5+96E, 2S+95N 7338A Nil white qtz vein, fuchsite, chlorite schist

'f L S+60E, 25+45N 7339 Nil qtz-carb vein fuchsite !r

L16+10W~ lS+8SN 7340 Nil py in chlorite schist L13+80W, 14+20N 7341 Nil py, chert in chlorite schist L15+20W, 15+80N 7342 Nil qtz-carb vein, fuchsite, chlorite schist L15+SSN, l5+80N 7343 Nil qtz-carb vei.'l, " " " L1S+S3W, lS+80N 7344 Nil massive qtz-carb vein L 2+40W, 25+20N 7345 Nil " II in chi-ser-schist L 2+50W, 2S+20N 7346 Nil II " " " L33+00W, lS+00N 7347 0.005 0.25% Cu, massive qt~-carb in ch1orite,py,c L33+00W, 15+00N 7348 0.005 massive qtz-carb in chlorite L33+00W, 15+00N 7349 0.005 quartz-carb vein, chlorite schist L26+5OW, 15+20N 7350 0.005 qtz-carb vein, chI-ser-schist L24+80W, 14+90N 7351 0.005 II " in chlorite schist

L24+95W, 14+9073 7352 0.005 II " "

None of the samples taken east of line 36+00E duplicated the pre-

vious values obtained on the ~humnoth vein of 0.85 oz/ton Au across 6.0 feet.

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C The geological mapping east of line 36+OOE has however revealed

extensive quartz carbonate veining for a width of over 300 feet. Further

surface exploratory work should be carried out in this area of the property

to locate these gold zones.

C

Proper trenching would be required to properly evaluate the value of the very extensive quartz-carbonate veining within the sjheared tuff aceous beds.

Raymond Geologist Steep Rock Ira s Limited

RABijefMarch 17, 1981

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The geological mapping east of line 36+00E has however revealed extensive quartz carbonate veining for a width of over 300 feet. Further

surface exploratory work should be carried out in this area of the property to locate these gold zones.

Proper trenching would be required to properly evaluate ~he value

of the very extensive quartz-carbonate veining within the sheared tuff-. . aceous beds.

RAB: jef March 17, 1981

cMAPS

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GEOPHYSICS

1) Magnetic Survey

2) E.M. Survey, 600' Coil Separation 444 hz

3) E.M. Survey, 600' Coil Separation 1777 hz

4) E.M. Detail Survey, 400' Coil Separation 444 hz5) E.M. Detail Survey, 400' Coil Separation 1777 hz6) Magnetic 5 E.M. Survey, Phase II, 600' Coil Separation

DRILL LOG SECTIONS

7) Sections Hole SR-1-80, SR-2-80, SR-3-808) " " SR-4-80, SR-5-80

9) " " SR-6-80

10) " " SR-7-80

11) " " SR-8-80

12) Drill Core Assay Results

GEOLOGY

13) East Sheet

14) West Sheet

15) Mineralogical Study # 7571

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GEOPHYSICS

1) Magnetic Survey 2) E.M. Survey, 6QO' Coil Separation 444 hz 3) E.M. Survey, 600' Coil Separation 1777 hz 4) E.M. Detail Survey, 400' Coil Separation 444 hz 5) E.M. Detail Survey, 400' Coil Separation 1777 hz 6) Magnetic & E.M. Survey, Phase II, 600' Coil Separation

DRILL LOG SECTIONS

7) Sections Hole SR-1-80, SR-2-80, SR-3-80 8) " " SR-4-80, SR-5-80 9) " " SR-6-80

10) " " SR-7-80 11) " " SR-8-80 12) Drill Core Assay Results

GEOLOGY

13) East Sheet 14) West Sheet

15) ~linera1ogica1 Study # 7571

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Synopsis of Resume RAYMOND BERNATCHEZ

of P. O. Box Atikokan, POT ICO 807-597-4526

1376 Ontario

orn

Social Insurance

Married Health

.Residence

1972

1969

19641961

No

PERSONAL

March 25, 1941, Canadian Citizen

418-758-041 . vl 2s | y

Oite dependents- age Tfy years ; 2-*^- Good, last medical May 1978^7*7,80 Own home, wi-lling to relocate 1

EDUCATIONSouth Dakota School of MinesGraduate B.Se. (Geological Engineering)Haileybury School of MinesGraduate Mining TechnologyNorthern College of Applied Arts 5 TechnologyKirkland Lake Collegiate - grade 12 graduate

Specialized Courses:

Social Psychology - credit extension course1974Confederation College

Holder of valid first aid certificate

EMPLOYMENT

Sept/78 to present

Nov/76 - Aug/78

Oct/73 - Oct/76

April/73 - Sept/73

Aug/71 - Jan/72

Feb/71 - June/71

Senior Geologist Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited Metallurgical Technician Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited Project Geologist Bayard Resources Limited Exploration Geologist Falconbridge Nickel Mines Limited Exploration Office Manager Noranda Exploration Company Limited Mine Engineer and Draftsman Texmont Mine

AFFILIATIONS AND INTERESTS

Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy - Atikokan Industrial Development Committee Atikokan Centennial Committee (Chairman)Te&eWwo. it, ^ ee-k. Pro* peeing ^OU "'C m Aii'ko K.**., via, C onfc^.

Interested in organizing and instructing groups on mineralogy and geology in Atikokan, collecting mineral samples, photography, mining history, classical music, philately.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

A position in senior mining management or exploration

Synopsis of Resume of RAYt.1OND BERNATCHEZ

P. O. Box 1376 Atikokan, Ontario POT ICO 807-597-4526

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PERSONAL March 25, 1941, Canadian Citizen

Social Insurance No. 418-758-041 4Vz.,

Married Heaith .Residence

1972

1969

1964 1961

1974

T uJo.(ffle dependents- age 2ft years ) Yz.. ~t". Good, last medical May 1978..) 7q) BO Own home, williHg te reieeate

EDUCATION South Dakota School of Mines Graduate B.Sc. (Geological Engineering) Haileybury School of Mines Graduate Mining Technology Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology Kirkland Lake Collegiate - grade 12 g~aduate

Specialized Courses: Social Psychology - credit extension course Confederation College

Holder of valid first aid certificate EMPLOYMENT

Sept/78 to present

Nov/76 - Aug/78

Oct/73 - Oct/76

April/73- Sept/73

Aug/71 - Jan/72

Feb/7l - June/71

Senior Geologist Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited Metallurgical Technician Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited Project Geologist Bayard Resources Limited Exploration Geologist Fa1conbridge Nickel Mines Limited Exploration Office Manager Noranda Exploration Company Limited Mine Engineer and Draftsman

~Of·f:.SSIO.v ~ ~<

Texmont Min.e AFFILIATIONS AND INTERESTS ~~<1' $ G'

Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario ~ ~ t, Canadian lnsti tute of Mining and Metallurgy' $ lA.R.BtRNr>.1CHEZ ~~ Atikokan Industrial Development Committee ~ ~. Atikokan Centennial Committt;e (Chairman) . ~~/;i lec..cl.r-''''j Iv cueek ProJped,,,, Co ... vsc: It\ 4h"o~_.vl·4.. [01'\1(&. Coil.",. OVIAIC Of O""-{.

Interested in organizing and instructing groups~' ~E __ ~ mineralogy and geology in Atikokan, collecting mineral samples, photography, mining history, classical music, philately.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

A position in senior mining management or exploration

Amplified Resume of RAYMOND BERNATCHEZ

P. O. Box 1376 Atikokan, Ontario POT ICO 807-597-4526

Sept/78 to present

EMPLOYMENT

Senior GeologistSteep Rock Iron Mines Limited

Direct and co-ordinate the Geology department to provide geological services required for an open pit operation.

Geological responsibilities include the direction and control of the geological services necessary for the open pit mining operation; such as, geological field mapping, compilation of geological data for pit design, ore grade control, comprehensive evaluation of the geological and mineable ore reserves, geological assistance on projects, providing evaluation of mining properties, and providing mineralogical and metallurgical studies of Steep Rock and other areas.

Other fields of responsibilities covered in the geology department are administration, employee relations contacts, examining costs, budgeting and financial controls, organiz ation of planning and control, standards setting, and in vestigation and research.'

Nov/76 - Aug/78 Metallurgical Technician Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited

Perform physical analyses on samples to produce the data required to solve specific problems and provide technical data to the Metallurgist, Chief Metallurgist, Plant Super intendents, and Plant Manager.

Specific duties include: collection and recording of plant operating data to provide background for future studies and evaluations; providing instructions on methods and techniques for sample collection and preparation; super vising collection of plant samples for research studies, conducting studies with highest degree of accuracy; main taining detailed permanent records; making routine cal culations, preparing tables and graphs of data. Keep up to date on improved technical advances, perform month end calculations for plant operating hours, and assist in re- vegetation project.

Accountable to the Metallurgist for the performance of duties. Make contacts with a wide range of departments, from the operating personnel to department head level.

Oct/73 - Oct/76 Chief GeologistBayard Resources Limited

Supervise and direct all exploration and development activities of the company.

Amplified Resume of . RAYMOND BERNATCHEZ

Sept/78 to present

EMPLOYMENT

Senior Geologist Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited

P. O. Box 1376 Atikokan, Ontario POT leO 807-597-4526

Direct and co-ordinate the Geology department to provide geological services required for an open pit operation.

Geological responsibilities include the direction and control of the geological services necessary for the open pit mining operation; such as, geological field mapping, compilation of geological data for pit design, ore grade control, comprehensive evaluation of the geological and mineable ore reserves, geological assistance on projects, providing evaluation of mining properties, and providing mineralogical and metallurgical studies of Steep Rock and other areas. .

Other fields of responsibilities covered in the geology department are administration, employee relations contacts, examining costs, budgeting and financial controls, organiz-. ation of planning and control, standards setting, and in­ves tiga tion and research, Reve :>c ta.:\ibVl rY'oJ~r(a~ J ""'\V1~V'c:J e'>c'rlor~tl'oV\ f<>V' ll\~l<sir-rc.\ vY\iY\cvc..l$) n<>\ct ",\Act P<4~C ,Mel",l", '''' .I!J •. O","'\C.Ylb.

Nov/76 - Aug/78 Metallurgical Technician Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited

Perform physical analyses on samples to produce the data required to solv~ specific problems and provide technical data to the Metallurgist, Chief Metallurgist, Plant Super­intendents, and Plant Manager.

Specific duties include: collection and recording of plant operating data to provide background for future studies and evaluations; providing instructions on methods and techniques for sample collection and preparation; super­vising collection of plant samples for research studies, conducting studies with highest degree of accuracy; main­taining detailed permanent records; making routine cal­culations, preparing tables and graphs of data. Keep up to date on improved technical advances, perform month end calculations for plant operating hours, and assist in re­vegetation project.

Accountable to the Metallurgist for the performance of duties. Make contacts with a wide range of departments, from the operating personnel to department head level.

Oct/73 - Oct/76 Chief Geologist Bayard Resources Limited

Supervise and direct all exploration and development activities of the company.

Amplified Resume P. O. Box 1376 o.f RAYMOND BERNATCHEZ Atikokan, Ontari

POT ICO 807-597-4526

- provide progress reports of projects undertaken by the company.

- perform geological services, such as mapping, sampling, prospecting, etc.

- conduct detail analysis for property evaluation.- direct and administer drilling programs.- assist President in promoting properties.- make written reports on all activities.

Some specific projects were:

- directed and supervised a 10,000 foot drilling program in Pickle Lake, Ontario in October of 1973.

- directed and supervised line cutting, geological mapping, geophysical surveys, building rehabilitation of former Sapawe Gold Mine property near Atikokan. Conducted detail analysis of all previous work conducted on the property. Re-mapped the entire area in detail near the shaft.

April/73 - Sept/73 Field GeologistFalconbridge Nickle Mines

- conduct and assist in supervision of geological mapping, sampling and property evaluation.

On Sothman Project, conducted air photo geological mapping and geochem rock sampling of several townships west of Matachewan, Ontario in search of massive sulphide deposits.

On Pascallis Project, performed geological mapping of the Pascallis property a few miles east of Val d' Or, Quebec.

Specific responsibilities included geological mapping, acting as assistant field supervisor for crew of six men and directing general camp duties.

Former Employment - 1961 - 1973

All other jobs have given me an extensive overview of the mining industry. These jobs are briefly described as follows:

Jan - March/73Ministry of Natural Resources - geological compilation of file data (Kirkland Lake office)

June - Aug/70Kennco Exploration Canada Limited - Field Geologist in Thunder Bay area, Bissett, Manitoba area and Kapuskasing area.

May - Sept, 1968, 1969Asbestos Corporation Exploration Limited, Toronto, Ontario - Geological field technician in the Setting Net Lake area and Hornby Lake area north of Red Lake, Ontario.

,. Amplified Resume 0.£ lU\YMOND BERNATCHEZ

P. O. Box 1376 Atikokan, Ontari POT leO 807-597-4526

- provide progress reports of projects undertaken by the company.

- perform geological services, such as mapping, sampling, prospecting, etc.

- conduct detail analysis for property evaluation. - direct and administer drilling programs. - assist President in promoting properties. - make written reports on all activities.

Some specific projects we~e: directed and supervised a '10,000 foot drilling program in Pickle Lake, Ontario in October of 1973. directed and supervised line cutting, geological mapping, geophysical surveys, building rehabilitation of former Sapawe Gold Mine property near Atikokan. Conducted detail analysis of all previous work conducted on the property. Re-mapped the entire area in detail near the shaft.

April/73 - Sept/73 Field Geologist Falconbridge Nickle Mines

- conduct and assist in supervision of geological mapping, sampling and property evaluation.

On Sothman Project, conducted air photo geological mapping and geochem rock sampling of several townships west of Matachewan, Ontario in search of massive sulphide deposits.

On Pascallis Project, performed geological mapping of the Pascallis property a few miles east of Val d' Or, Quebec.

Specific responsibilities included geological mapping, acting as assistant field supervisor for crew of six men and directing general camp duties.

Former Employment - 1961 - 1973

All other jobs have given me an extensive overview of the mining industry. These jobs are briefly described as follows:

Jan - March/73 Ministry of Natural Resources - geological compilation of file data (Kirkland Lake office)

June - Aug/70 Kennco Exploration Canada Limited - Field Geologist in Thunder Bay area, Bissett, Manitoba area and Kapuskasing area. .

May - Sept, 1968, 1969 Asbestos Corporation Exploration Limited, Toronto, Ontario -Geological field technician in the Setting Net Lake area and Hornby Lake area north of Red Lake, Ontario.

o

Amplified Resume of P. 0. Box 1376 RAYMOND BERNATCHEZ Atikokan, Ontario^ 4 . POT ico

807-597-4526

- Dec/64Terratech Limited, Montreal, Quebec - Geological technician on Churchill Falls Power project.

June - Dec/64Pox International Mines Limited - Assayer at a moly-copper mine near Matachewan, Ontario.

June - Sept/61Pioneer Construction Limited driller's helper on the con struction of the Clarabelle open pit mine.

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tro^l e xf?/ 0^^^^ , f)^ofe-f^u e oixlucc^^ov^ J*..-J---f-

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Amplified Resume of t~YMOND BE~NATCHEZ

P. O. Box 1376 Atikokan, Ontario POT ICO 807-597-4526

I

Dec/64 Terratech Limited, Montreal, Quebec - Geological technician on Churchill Falls Power project.

June - Dec/64 Pax International Mines Limited - Assayer at a moly-copper mine near Matachewan, Ontario.

June - Sept/61 , Pioneer Construction Limited driller's helper on the con­struction of the Clarabelle open pit mine.

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2. Samples 853 - 857 - fi - 862 - 865 - Gold, silver, copper, nickel, cobalt, and zinc @ $'l.00 -f, Sl.AO f 1^0.75 - $8.Wsample,

3. Samples 858 6 859 ~ Gold, silver, copper, nickel, cobalt, zinc S manganese @ $^.00 * $1.^0 * 5x$0.75 s $9.15/sample,

A. Sample 860 - Gold, silver, copper, nickel, cobalt @ $^.00 * $].(^0 * 3x$0.75, s $7.65,

5. Sample 861 - Gold, silver, copper 6 barium g $4.00* $1.*0 * $0.75 * $ 11.00,

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2. Samples 853 - 857 - & - 862 - 865 - Gold, silver, copper, nickel, cobalt, and zinc @ $4.00 +. $1.40 + 4x$0.75 = $8.40/sample,

3. Samples 858 & 859 - Gold, silver, copper, nickel, cobalt, zinc & manganese @ $4.00 + $1.40 + 5x$0~75 = $9.1'/sample,

4. Sample 860 - Gold, silver, copper, nickel, cobalt @ $4.00 + $1.40 + 3x$0.75, = $7.65,

5. Sample 861 - Gold, silver, copper & barium @ $4.00 + $1.40 + $0.75 + $11.00,

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RE: ' Geochemical Analysis - Samples 866 - 893 ____________LAB REF. NO. 80A052 *____

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3.

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Samples 866 - 868 t 886 - 893 - Copper, nickel, ziic, and cobalt determinations @ 4 X $0.75 ** $3.00/sample, 11 samples,

Samples 869 - 885 ~ Gold, silver, copper, nickel, zinc, and cobalt determinations Q $'^.00 * $l.40 * 4 X ^0.75 E $8. tlO/sample, for 17 samples,

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RE: Geochemical Analysis P.O. No. 12981 LAB REF. NO. 80A058

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INVOICE

Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited ATIKOKAN, Ontario POT 1KO

RE: P.O. NO. 12981 Samples 866 - 900 LAB REF. NO. 80A058

To: Services rendered

Hay 1, 1980

REMITTANCE

1. Thirty- five (35) lead geochemical determinations $^.40/s ample,

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S49.00

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To: Services rendered

RE: P.O. NO. 12981 Samples 866 - 900 v' LAB REF. NO. 80A058

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TC: STE^P ROCK IRON I1INES LIMITED, ATTM: RAYVnNC A. BFRNATCHEZ* ATIKOKAN* ONTARIO. - POT ICO

25 PULPS Pn# 12989 SUBMITTED ON 5-KAY-80

WERF AHftLYSED.

METHOD UNIT COST AMOUNT

10

252525

li

AU

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Lit 1

PPB FA-NA

PPM AAPPM AADIGESTION

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.60

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50

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25 PUl PS POI 12989 SUBMITTED ON 5-MAY-80

WfRf AN~LYSED.

10 AU PPB

25 Mt>,J ppr-., 25 pg PP~l

25 AA DIGESTION

FA-NA

AA AA

UNIT COST

5.00

0.60 0.60 1.00

INVOICE PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT

A r-lOUt>,JT

50.00

50.00 15.00 15.00 25.00

$ 105.00

$ 105.00

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1885 LESLIE STREET, DON MILLS, ONTARIO M3B 3J4

INVOICE 7421I/PHONE 416-445-5755 TELEX 06-986947

REF. FILE 3534-01

TO: STEEP ROCK IRON MINES LIMITED, ATTNi: RAYMOND A. BERNATCHEZ, ATIKOKAN, ONTARIO. POT ICO

02-JUL-80

35 PULPS, 9 ROCKS SUBMITTED ON 29-MAY-80

WERE ANALYSED.

METHOD UNIT COST AMOUNT

3353541

641

9

WHOLE ROCK OlMN 2PB 3!AU OZ/TONAG OZ/TONFURNACE CHARGE AU

XRFXRFFAFA,AG

SAMPLE PREPARATION ROCK

SHIPPING/DELIVERY CHARGES

25.006.505.504.004.001.001.50

75.00 feYER.so*^'i-227.50 srrti^c*

192.50164.00^STAiMfsX(.)- v24.00 U)41.00'*^ '' C t)13.50CVWAwi.tc>

J 737.504.75 6ftJt**t. c x f *

INVOICE PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNTt 742.25

TERMS NET 30 DAYS

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1885 LESLIE STREET, DON MILLS, ONTARIO M38 3J4

~PHONE 416-445-5155 TELEX 06-986947 INVOICE 1421 REF. FILE 3534-01 02-JUL-80

Tn: STEEP ROCK IRCN i'l1NES LIHITED, ATT~: "AYMOND A. BERNATCHEI, ATIKOKAN. ONTARIO. POT 1CO

35 PULPS, 9 ROCKS SUBMITTED ON 29-MAY-80

WERE ANALYSED.

METHOD UNIT COST

3 WHOLE ROCK (II 25.00 35 MN % XRF 6.50 35 P8 % XRF 5.50

AMOUNT

75.00 I'E"tERSol->'S.

227.50 !'>n~INt:S

192.50 II

41 AU OI/TO~ FA 4.00 164.0 OOS}S lA IIJi"S J... c..)- W,lI!i;lhlt: ..

6 AG OZ/TO~ FA 4.00 24.00 ( t..)

41 FURNACE CHARGE AU,AG 1.00 41. Ocrb~\ I. e c. )

9 SA MP lE PREPARATION ROCK 1.50 13. 5 ci~)rt1cf< SDV~, (f." I

$ 131.50 SHIPPING/DELIVERY CHARGES 4.15 G ...... cRlll. (~h.

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SWASTIKA LABORATORIES LIMITEDP.O. BOX 10, SVVASjli^ONTARIO POK 1TO T ELEPlHpN B j (705) .642

Steep Rock Tron Mines Limited Atikokan P.O. ,.. : Steep Bock Lake, Ontario

S A W F

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July 22/80

FED LICENCE NO PROV LICENCE NO VOUR ORDER NO OUR ORDER NO TERMS SALESMAN

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION l UNIT PRICE l AMOUNT

i 96 5

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12

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$ 6.503.00 3.003.00 3.002,00

$ 58.50 '18.00 15.0015.00 3.00

24.00

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NiekAl Assays PPM.. · .... l~·O(f .... ... CoABsay. PPH. ... _ ............ : .. '. __ ~ ..................................................... ~ ___ ... :... ............... 3.00

Sample Handling 2.00 ............ Cert •. No •. 4966S .... J~1)' .. ZlI8() ............................... _ ....................... .

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58.50 . "'18:00"-

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Si.eep Rock Iron Nines Limited Atikokan, Ontario

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Aug. 29/80 P.O. 13022 |QUANTITV J DESCRIPTION

281 JL28

Au AssaysAg Assay

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Au Assays PPB Cu Ni Zn Co Assays Sample Handling . Cert. No. 50339

PPM

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Cu Co Assay Z . on pulp..............Cert. No. 50383 Oct. 21/80

7/C

$ 6.50 12.00 2.00

11.50

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490 770 540 290 160 280 440 Q30

1110 820 370

1040 620

67 12

4 4

J 5 BO 20

3 8 2 2 4 2 7 2 2

<2 2

16 <2 <2

5 14

1

i, .'

R~!l.t5~

141auJr }?O /11

1

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X-RAY ASSAY LABORATORIES LIMITED

1885 LESLIE STREET, DON MILLS* ONTARIO M3B 3J4

PHONE 416-445-5755 TELEX 06-986947

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

TO: STEEP ROCK IRON1 MINES LIMITED* ATTN': RAYMOND A. BERNATCHE7, ATIKOKAN, ONTARIO. POT ICO

REPORT 7207 REF. FILE 3342-

25 "ULPS , P0# 12989 SUBMITTED ON 5-MAY-80

WERE ANALYSED AS FOLLOWS:

UNITS AU PPBMN PPM PB PPM

METHOD FA-N'A AA AA

DETECTION LIMIT 1.000 2.000 2.000 .000*.

DATE 20-MAY-BO

X-RAY ASSAY L

CERTIFIED BY

J.H.OPDEBEECK

i\

• ~! .

X-RAY ASSAY lABOPATORIES L I HITE.D ,.

lr.S5 lESLIE STREET, DON HILLS, ONTARIO M3B 3J4

PHONE 416-445-5755 TELEX 06-986947

CERTIFIC~TE OF ANALYSIS

TO: STEEP R~CK IRn~ MINES LIMITED, ATT"-': R AYHJ:\I[) A. BERNATCHE7., ATIKOKAN, ONTARIO. POT lCO

REPORT 7207 REf. FILE 3342-

25 PULPS ,PO# 12989 SUBMITTED ON 5-MAY-SO

WERE ANALYSED AS FOllO~S:

AU ~1 N PB

DATE 20-MAY-RO

..

UNITS PPB PPM PPM

METHOD FA-"JA AA A 6..

DETECTION LIMIT 1.000 2.000 2.000 .000'1.

o

X-RAY ~SSAY LABORir ~,E~ L}~FE ~ /' ~r' \. ..,ll-/,Lf, '-

CERTIFIED 8Y •••• ~ ••• ~; ••••••••

-~.---.--... -- .. -_ .. --

APRIL ]8, 1980

STEEP ROCK IRON MINES

GEKHEMICAL SURVEY LAB REF, No,' 80M52

..*fc^ ' SAMPLE

NUMBEfWGOLD

oz/ton (ppm)SILVER

oz/ton (ppm)

1 2ft0.4* 283-6866 ^̂

087,4 51.1*11. *i•**M^--*!.-l*l4.6*l4,fc-*, 2,1ft. oW8 .0-2*18 .8l*KJ.8 r- 2*11 .2,2*W.Z- 301 .13of.t -305.6SoV 87 306,1506.1 -in .8511. 8 "3*3.4515-4 - 316 .4lit .4 - 51 g. 03/8* — 524-15242-5*7.*

5zB.S~i S5O.O350.0 - 354-0

iPlM-O-r 355-10 6/4.5-620.?

620.? -625 A625.5-626.062A .0^621-0624.0-65f.*t65/.0- 655 .26^5,2 -65?, l6-3?!| - 643.8

867868869870871872873874875876877878879880881882883884883,'886

887888889890891892"893

3-S4-82.-?•3.40.80.4i.l2.73.14.71.63-0l. C,6-23.61,0\'Z4.o1. 16. Z2.0Z. 13.0MMt.-*3.?

--~— ''

NDND

0.010 (0.33) uND

0.010 (0.32)0.029 (1.0)0.010 (0.32) -

NDND

0.039 (1.3) *''0.029 (1.0) '0.059 (2.0)0.039 (1.3) '0.047 (1.6)0.019 (0.6)0.039 (1.3)0.067 (2.3) '

~--... '—-..—...—

-~

NDND

0.010. ND

ND0.018

NDNDND

0.010NDNDNDND

0.0100.056

ND.~~--~-~——~---

-- ,

(0.27)'

(0.54)

(0.26)

(0.27)(1.9)

.-------

COPPER

980660100370

6750

52202100147511505600

500215011503550175011503050

11000170011501550600

13001520'15003050

0.018O.O6Oo.oio

o'.4*S0.67S0.6400.&22o.zioo* 1 474O.II5O.S6O0.0SO0.^150o.i/so0.555O.I75O.MS0.505.l.iooO.I 70O.II5O.J550.0600f l500./52-O.I 500,50? '

NICKEL COBALT

2602301 002001 40210140250750350150

103040

360530500130470220

8540

110200190400320400620

0.026 170o.02i 1800.010 1000.020 1500.014 1200.011 210-0.0/4 1900.025 iJ*o0.075 550,0.655 2900.015 1700. 105 830 -0.004 900,056 3600,053 3900.050 2000.0'5 1 700.047 1300.022. ]jQQ ^0.0085 gr0.004 850.01 1 .300.020 oi 50

O.Oiq .100O.O40 1900.0*2. 190O.040 -'3300.0^.190

0^4O.iG0.200.3O0.240.42-0.38'.0.28I.IO0.^80-34I.GG0-'80.710.780.400-340.26

• 0.800. I f.O.l"?O.I86,50o* 2.00.*#0,5S0.66)*?-50

ZINC

4010010075

20023043018050

1005040

22017025

100504575

1400360410230200

254065

140

ND - NOT DETECTED

THUNDER BAY TESTING LIMITED

o.oo4 o.oio o.o/oO.0075

o.orj 0.04*

o.oftf

0'.004

0.0/7 0.0026

0.005 0.0045;

0-0040.00650.0/4

,APR I L 181 1980 ,;' I , •

"

, j­

,_ .... f

SAMPLE NUMBER"

~s~-S':ro 1&0., ·183·" 866 'h;, " "tel.' -2.'7., 86] ~'f"" "187,1 ,~,,2.'lI. '\ 868 ~~:: ·;,~'l,.q:,\:t'\~., 869 !f'" ' ~11\".(o -~, t18.0 870 *~, , , 2.'\8.0 - tete:8 871

2.~.8 ~ 2'\Q .7.. 872 2C\t\·1 .. 301.1 873 30'" "3o~.6 874 So~.8 ~ 30'.,\ 875 '0(,.'\ .. ,,, .6 876

-r.o ,.S f.B 'j..·1 ,3.4 0·8 0.4-I • 't 1.7 3.\ 4."

!1I.8 "'5f1.+ 877 (., SI~.4 '- ~1~.4 878 3.(') '''.~'''!'!IS.O 879 I.e, "31,.0 - 'tf·l 880 <..% 3lf.l:'" ~ '7.~ 881 5.' '~7.9~: ,t.S.'8 882 l.O

, !Z8.S ... ~ 1S0.0 883 to'z. , ',", \'" ,~.O ... ,,4.0 884 ".0 ;'~~~~~~\'!!~::!:~ ·~~t I:.J '., ,to.? w '1.\ .~ 887 i~' "~.' 'n.~ ""Z'.o 888 f 'u.o,."q.o 889

''tq.O .'~I.c:t, 890 "1.O~'$~.t 891 '~S.l-'3.jJ.1 892· ".,.1 ~ ,~.8 893

NO - NOT DETECTED •. ~ , .. " *'t1t. ";::

~'.. ' .,.j:~:;:.

, .l

'.'2. 2.4 2..P S.O t.e( I.!. ";,\

3.1

GOLD oz/ton (ppm)

NO NO

0.010 (0.33) t..-

NO 0.010 (0.32)!" 0.029 (1.0) 0.010 (0.32) '~

NO NO

0.039 (1.3) v,

0.029 (1.0) i

0.059 (2.0) . 0.039 (1.3) 0.047 (1.6) , 0.019 (0.6) 0.039 (1.3) 0.067 (2.3) .;

SlEEP I«K IRrn MINES , J

GEOCHEMICAL SURVEY lAB REF, No, 8OPD52

SILVER oz/ton (ppm)

COPPER NICKEL COBALT (ppm) -'oc.c.. (ppm) .,.1Jt (ppm) ~

ZINC eo (ppm) '7. 2~

NO NO

0.010 (0.27)' NO NO

0.018 (0.54) NO NO NO

0.010 (0.26) NO NO NO NO

0.010 (0.27) 0.056 (1.9)

NO

980 o.Oqs 260 0.02' 170 o:~1 660 0.0,,", 230 o'.on 180 O"~G 100 0.010 100 0.010 100 o.-z.o 370 0.0 )7 200 O.OlO 150 o-~

4350 0.435 .140 ()'Of4 120 0.24 6750 0.,." 210 0.02l 210- o.4l. 6400 0.,40 140 0.014 190 0.38'. 5220 o.su 250 o.oz~ 140 o.zQ 2100 o.tlO 750 0.07'i 550 .. 1.10 1475 o.I"1~ 350 o.e~1) 290 o.'iS 1150 O.IIS 150 O.O.~ 1]0 0.'34-5600 o.s~ 1030 o· ,o~ 830 ~ ,.'"

500 o.oso 40 0.004 90 0.18 2150 O,11S0 360 o,o~ ,360 o. ,.~ 1150 O.IISO 530 O-OSl 390 o. '?8 3550 o.~S£ 500 ().oSo 200 0 .~() 1750 0.175 130 0.013 170 0 .34 1150 O·II~ 470 0.0'\7 130 o:Z~ 3050 o·~ 220 ~.Ot'Z. 400 .. 0.80

11000 I.too' 85 o.c»Ss 85 0.11, 1700 O.I7() 40 0.00+ '85 0.11 1150 O.IIS 110 0.011 '90 0,18 1550 o.,~s 200 0,02O,,)150 O,~O 600 o.o~o 190 0.01'\, '100 0,10

1300 0, no 400 0.040· '190 o .. ~~ 1520 O./~2. 320 0.01l.,,190 o,'~~ 1500 0,,50 400 0.040 '330 0.'(, 3050 0, 30~' 620 0.0('1...' 90 ~.~

ll-IUNIIR BAY JESTING LH1ITED

40 100 100 75

200 230 430 180 50

100 50 40

220 170 ' 25

100 50 45 75

1400 360 410 230 200

25 40 65

140

0.001-0.010 0' .. 010 0.00"5 O.OlO, o.O'Z. ! o.o4f~ 0./)18 c:>.00'i o.OtO 0."" 0.004-O·Oz.z. 0.017 O.OOZG 0.0.0 ().ooS O.O()~ D.OO~

0.140 0.03(, 0.011 o.o't~ O.OtO o.oot.5 0 .. 004 o .()(:)GlS 0.0.4

ASSAY LABORATORIES OZ-JUL-80 REPORT 7 421 REF. FILE 3 534-01 PAGE

SAMPLE

/H,II J.-

AU OZ/TON MN * AG OZ/TON PB CR203 PPM

866867868369STOPS'871872

^ 873874875j,P876877878879880 if88T~

3828838R4885 T-O^8868B7888

'^ 8 89890 -i^891892893894895jjo

A 896'V 897

898399 r900 ^

7302, /—Nk 730/ /X^

730/4 X•6073/5 X J

730(i^^ X l7B07 X

NIL 0.10NIL 0.06

TRACE 0.10NIL 0.16NIL 0.20

TRACE 0.26TRACE 0.13TRACE 0.22TRACE 0.06

NIL 0.15NIL 0.11NIL 0.07NIL 0.07NIL 0.15NIL 0.03NIL 0.09NIL 0.11NIL 0.04NIL 0.11NIL 0.14

fR~AfE~*~ 0.06NIL 0.20NIL 0.17NIL 0.19

TRACE 0.04TRACE 0.12

NIL 0.08NIL 0.07NIL 0.08NIL 0.23

TRACE 0.46NIL 0.42

TRACE 0.19NIL 0.10NIL 0.1Q

0.06 /— jTRACE 7 ~1 r/

nUr-^. /T(A -f- V0/^p jX/XlAci/X

NTL y 4-NIlX f-

—~——~-~-~-~-————— .——~-~-~-~--~~-——~--~—

. ——~-— -—-~~-——~-

f T RACENILNIL y0.2^?m.

T6K&CE

TRACE itfr, ' -~NILNIL

TRACED o.olNIL 0-005 —

TRACETRACE

NILTRACETRACETRACE

NILTRACETRACETRACE

NIL - r-

NILNILNIL

TRACETRACE

NILNIL

TRACENIL

TRACETRACETRACE

NIL-

NIL -TRACE.0ITRACEDTRACE.04

0.010.01

s^~\ ~~ 7~\ /if, ""- /~~r UJ '7

l ~./ ycL/20/ T-JU/^^

P^cfsofJi. 160

y

~ ... \,:, ..

. ~. ~:!A'AS$AY l ABORATORI ES 02-JUl-80 V

7421 REF. FILE

)t 3534-01 PAGE REPORT

j.

f ,

~HPlE AU OZ/TON MN t AG OZ/TON PB t CR203 PPM ---------------------------------------------------------------------

...

866· 861 868 369 8"U-S-871 812 873 B14 872.1-9 876 811 878 879 8S0 ,) Sg-r-382 8R3 8R4 895 1-0

886 887 888

~

8~9 890 'l-;-891 692 893 894

:'" " .- "

NIL NIL

TRACE NIL NIL

TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE

NIL' NIL NIL' NIL f',JIl NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

TRAh­IHl on l NIL

TRACE TRACE

NIL NIL NIL f',JIl

TRACE NIL

TRACE NIL NIL

0.10 TRACErff{r. 0.06 NIL 0.10 NIL 0.16 TRACE~().o' 0.20 NIL 0·005

0.26 TRACE 0.13 TRACE 0~22 NIL 0.06 TRACE 0.15 TRACE 0.11 TRACE 0.01 NIL 0.01 TRACE 0.15 TRACE 0.03 TRACE 0.09 NIL 0.11 NIL 0.04 NIL 0.11 NIL 0.14 TR~CE

0.06 TRACE 0.20 NIL 0.17 NIL 0.19 TRACE 0.04 NIL 0.12 TRACE 0.08 TRACE 0.07 TRACE 0.08 NIl-0.23 Nll-0.46 TRACE.OI O. 42 T R ACE 01 0.19 TRACE,o. 0.10 0.01

0.01

X-RAY ASSAY LABORATORIES LIMITED

1885 LESLIE STREET, DON HILLS* ONTARIO M3B 3J4

PHONE 416-445-5755 TELEX 06-986947

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

TO: STEEP ROCK IRON MINES LIMITEDt ATTN: RAYMOND A. SERNATCHEZ, ATIKOKANt ONTARIO. POT ICO

REPORT 7421 REF. FILE 3534-01

35 PULPS* 9 ROCKS SUBMITTED ON 29-MAY-80

WERE ANALYSED AS FOLLOWS:

AUK'A20MGOAL203SI02P205K. 20CAOTI02MNM NOPEDRBSRZRAGPBCR203

UNITSOZ/TON2X'4

X'42y,z"4

2?PPMPPMPPMOZ/TON2PPM

METHODFAXRFXRFXRFXRFXRFXRFXRFXRFXRFXRFXRFXRFXRFXRFFAXRF1540G

DETECTION LIMIT0 * o I'O* T" ̂ -0.0100.0100*0100.0100.0100.0100.0100.0100.0100.0100.010

10.00010.00010.0000.2000.010 TV-20.000

DATE 02-JUL-80

oof -

X-RAY ASSAY LABORAJ

CERTIFIED BY

J.H. /QPDE0EECK

X-RAY ASSAY LABORATORIES LIMITED

1665 LfSLIE STREET. DON MILLS. ONTARIO. H38 3J4 .... ,'.

PHO~E 416-445-5755 TELEX 06-986947

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

TO: STEEP ReCK IRQN MINES LIMITED, ATTN: PAYMOND A. SERNATCHEZ. ATIKOKA~, ONTARIO. POT lCO

RfPORT 7421 REF. FILE 3534-01

35 PULPS, 9 ROCKS SUBMITTED ON 29-MAY-80

WERE A~AlYSED AS FOllOWS:

AU ~JA20

MGO Al203 SID2 P205 K20 CAO TI02 MN MNO FED RB SR ZR t\G PB CR203

DATE 02-JUL-80

UNITS OZ/TON % Z. % % % t % % % t t PPM PPM PPM OZ/TON % PPM

c)d I - ~. 0 (

METHOD FA XRF XRF XRF XRF XRF XRF XRF XR F XRF XRF XRF XRF XRF XRF FA XRF 1540G

DETECTION LIMIT o. &l-9- +,. _ .~ol f>of - .CN1

0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010

10.000 10.000 10.000

0.200 0.010 ,.. ". t ~ -,~ ~, w-..

20.000

ri

~ 9/~jv.Y X-RAY ASSAY LABORA~ttd·~· S . I,MI'TE ,:

C E R T I F I ED BY ••• ~t!1 1. ~ •• '. •• •• J. H. IOPDE EECK

- -- ~- - - .... -. - - --

THUNDER BAY TESTING LIMITEDBALMORAL COMPLEX, BALMORAL AND SIBLEY DRIVE, THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, P/B SNJ i TELEPHONE IJJ-S77I

Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited ATIKOKAN, Ontario POT IKO

APRIL 22, 1980

LAB NO.: 80A058

Mi. f - sea .

ATTENTION; Mr. Ray Bernages;

Dear Ray:Below, you will find the results of the analysis of seven

drill core samples you set to the laboratory for geochemical analyses.

All of the requested analyses were done in accordance to procedures outlined in the letter of April 8, 1980. Results are as follows:

SAMPLE NUMBER

/894895896897898899

. 900

eon?j.eMfrfl4-0't-o'M'l-o'

Z. o'0.8'VI'

GOLD oz/ton (ppm)

ND---

0.0060.015

NDNDND

t

(0.(0.

20)50)

,

COPPER (ppm)

220085

110450380

36001500

00,1W

ZINC (ppm)

45.0086 65

0.0 HO0O0

.0*f*

.038

.150

7801370280056501850

COBALT (ppm)

7*2* ft/ton Co

0.oo*6 3500,00(9 ——0.078 . 600,137 1200.260 1800.*a65 . 300O.t^S -250

0-.OQo.0'o.

.70K. *X

.iz

.z.4.366060

* ND - NOT DETECTED

Yours very truly,

THUNDER BAY TESTING LIMITED

Robert Matthews, B. Se., CHIEF CHEMIST

RM*jh

i: I:,

I I

,

.... '

THUNDER BAY TESTING LIMITED BAl.ORAl COMPLEX. BAL. ORAL AND SIBLEY DRIVE, THUNDER BAY, OtITARIO,l'lB SH) • TELEPHONE 'lJ-Sl1I

Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited ATIKOKAN, Ontario POT 1 KO

ATTENTION: Mr. Ray Bernages:

Dear Ray:

APRIL 22, 1980

LAB NO.: 80AOS8.,1·

Below, you will find the results of the analysis of seven drl11 core samples you set to the laboratory for geochemical analyses.

All of the requested analyses wer~ done in accordance to procedures outlined in the letter of April 8, 1980. Results are as follows:

SAMPLE NUMBER

-GOLD oz/ton (ppm)

COPPER (ppm)

"lDCct.

ZINC COBALT (ppm)

%"l~ (ppm)

fb/tOfl (,0

terioJ 1.0' NO 2200 O:Z:ZO ~5 O.OO~ _ 350 O/lO

0.0085 : R· 7· io 5".0 - GiO.o'894

"

•

'!.IO.z, - 2.ll.2. 895 Z411.t -2'tl·~ 896 ZA~.~- 30'2..{ 897 lDlJ, - 304.~ 898 $1'.') -~~.I 899 3n."-3~~ 900

t.O' l·I' ,.0'

Z.o" 0·8' 3.,'

0.006 0.015

NO NO NO

* NO - NOT DETECTED

Yours very truly,

(0.20) (0.50) :

THUNDER BAY TESTING LIMITED .,,"\ ~,U-' ,//II'd4t;l~ Robert Matthews, 8. Sc., CHIEF CHEMIST

RM*jh

85 110 ~50 380

3600 1500

65 0.00" --'" 0,0 I' 780 0.0-,8 . 60 o·t? o.o4S 1370 o.I~1 120 o ;2..+. 0.038 2800 0.190 ' 180 0·3' o.~ 5650 o.~'5 . 300 0.00 0.150 1850 ().19~ ·,250 0.50

l*:'- -, ^ - \

SWASTIKA LABORATORIES LIMITEDP.O. BOX 10, SWASTIKA, ONTARIO POK 1TO

TELEPHONE: (705)642-3244 -' ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS •ASSAYERS* CONSULTANTS

Gkrtiftrat? of Atmlyaia

Certificate No. 50330 Date: Oct.lg, 1Q30

Received n^t r 1H t Samples of apl.lt core

Submitted by k fotn

NO.

7382

7364

GOLD

20 ±

30 O .

100

DOH.

COBALT PFM ( e/.)

COPPER PPM (

2750

427^0.047)

NICKEL ZINC PPM f*/.) PPM

189 .40

1600

165

ESTABLISHED 1928G. Lebel, Manager

" ". I,' .'>' :";t

SWASTIKA LABORATORIES LIMITED P.O. BOX 10, SWASTIKA, ONTARIO POK 1TO

TELEPHONE: (705) 642·3244 ':' ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS. ASSAYERS. CONSULTANTS·

aterttfirate of Analysis

Certificate No. ---.z5~03 ..... 3,.L;9L-----___ _ Date: Oct.1S , 1980

Received Oct ,10 I 1980 Samples of epl it core

Submittedby ~teep Rock M;ning Co., tt1koken. Ont .• per: R. Be;y'tcbez

P,Q,#1301t9

STA1N~S PRoP,) DOH. SR-e·80 L 1"8+00 w , 1'2. ,\-00 N.

SAJ.ll'LE NO. GOLf. COBALT COPPER NICKEL ZINC ".( °/0 ) eAMPLi prE ~j/foY\) PPN ( 010) PPM ( % ) PPM ("I. ) PPM

ItJTfctllAl

;5/5.2'- 5l0:Z.' 7381 5.0 I 20 fr. 479lo,o4~) )200(0.3'2. ) 189 (o.olq) 40 (0. oo4'i ~

:S1.0.2!. S22.~· 7382 2. \ ' )0 O.O~I 428 (o.o.q~) 2750(o.~e) 145 (0.0 I !> ~ ;8 (0. 00 ~ )

}

fsn.3 - Sl'l.O' 738) 1.7 ' 60 0 .0l:>? 560 (o.oSf6) 12600(1. z,,) 148 (0.0 IS) a) (0.008') ~: ....

s's~z - 54>8/1 73S4 3.1. • 80 O • .rl)'l~ 427 fo,o.n ) 7800(0.,8 ) 2700 (0.21) 1600 (0. 1,"0 )

I. ' i 561.1 - 512..2 7385 :5.1 • 6600 (0. (,(p ) 3g00 (0.38) 165 (0. t) , 7 ) 100 I).VI>:' 472 {t>. 0'i1 )

~ I i ESTABLISHED 1928

o. Lebel, Manager ! ..

,.

. - - . . J' . -: ' :- '

SWASTIKA LABORATORIES LIMITEDP.O. BOX 10, SWASTIKA, ONTARIO POK1TO,/

TELEPHONE: (705) 642-3244 ^ . ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS *ASSAYERS* CONSULTANTS '

' ' ' 1

of AttalyBi0

,

Certificate No. 49665 Date: July 21. 19SO

Received July 10, :

Submitted by Steep

SAMPLE NO.

7311* 4^** ji7312

7313TfOII V i- "i- 4 !TU w(DllL . y

~7 \\ 4 ^~f O ^^"'

7315 L ^ ̂ irOUJ' m H t/o K^7316 ^j^rj*NTO L ^3^LJ^W7317 i^^^jj731" o-o-i*Xjl*^v

7320 *3*—— tpt*A.

7322 i^WiAJuJ 2- T K

L9^0

Rock

GOLD

10

10

NIL

NIL

NIL

10

10

NIL

NIL

^ ——

12 Samples of Ore

Iron Mines Ltd., Steep Rock Lake, Ont.

Pro j. #13006

SILVER COPPER NICKEL COBALT PPM PPM PPM PPM

0.3 3200

0.3

NIL 14

0.3

NIL

0.2 503

——— 6000 710 330

252 ^30 CobcAt relief^ \̂^f--— - •-••- ; J.UO

-.--- ---— 27*~ *f

V^M^MV Bvi^wkw^ nK ( * , . f. t " -, - . . , .TT-V^

,,ESTABLISHED 1928 G* I*bel, Manager

.. ,. ., , , . . " I

SWASTIKA LABORATORIES LJMITED 'J-

P.o. BOX 10, SWASTIKA, ONTARIO POK 1.TOj TELEPHONE: (705) 642·3244 /,: .. ' ,

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS. ASSAYERS. CONS?LTANTS

aterttftrate of 1\uulysts

Certificate No. _...:x4-e..9=66:..5e-______ _ Date: July 21, 1980

Received J~ly 10 J 1980 .=1=2 ___ _ Samples of _=Or'"-'e~ _________ _ .

Submitted by --==S...:::t...:::.e=-ep~R~o~c~k~Ir~o~n:!........!..M~i:.!.!n~e~s -!!L~t~d~.~,_. ~~i'.!!..:e~p~R!.3!o:.xc~k-'L!!:!.!a~k~e4'~0~nt.x..1-. _____ _

Proj.#13006 .

SAMPLE NO. GOLD SILVER COPPER NICKEL COBALT PPB PPM PPM PPM PPM

7311 L IOf ~{> f-'2../ r ~ 0 rJ lO 0.3 3200

7312 10

7313 NIL 0.3 7314 -/1-- 1..,f 8V vJ

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Re: Polished sections study of 7 samples of___diamond drill core from Steep Rock Iron Mines Ltd.

Sample #2

Mineralogy of opaque minerals:

pyrite

pyrrhotite

: color yellowish white, extremely weak bireflectance weakly anisotropic with dull colors, perfectly euhedral - no internal reflections.

This mineral is affected by some fine cracks associated with marcassite alteration.

color whiter than pyritestrong bireflectance yellowish white-greyish green very strong anisotropy with blue, purplish and violet- grey colors

: occurs as inclusions in pyrite or isolated anhedral aggregates

color creamy with a pinkish brown tinge bireflectance distinct cream-grey brown very strong anisotropy with yellow grey, greyish blue, and dark brown colors.

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Sample #2

Re: Polished sections study of 7 samples of _~amond drill core from Steep Rock Iron Mines ltd.

Mineralogy of opaque minerals:

pyri te -

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co lor ye l10wi sh whi te, extremely \·:eak bi reflectance weakly anisotropic with dull colors. perfectly euhedral - no internal reflections.

This mineral is affected by some fine cracks associated with marcassite alteration.

color whiter than pyrite strong bireflectance yellowish white-greyish green very strong anisotropy with blue. purplish and violet­grey colors

occurs as inclusions in pyrite or isolated anhedral aggregates

color creamy with a pinkish brown tinge bireflectance distinct cream-grey brown very strong anisotropy with yellow grey, greyish blue. and dark brown colors. .

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chalcopyrite

subhedral isolated grains or inclusions in pyrite.color grey, no bireflectanceslight anisotropyhardness slightly higher than pyrite

Compared with magnetite, pyrite should be harder. An attempt to measure the pyrite hardness failed due to the brittleness of the former mineral. However, the abnormal softness of pyrite has been confirmed by relative scratching and could be interpreted by the presence of elements like Co or Ni in solid solution in the mineral (^ee summary).

anhedral isolated grains or inclusions in pyrite and pyrrhotite

color yellow - no bireflectancevery weakly anisotropic with blue color in oil immersionmuch softer than pyrite, pyrrhotite or magnetite.

Magnetite (856 of the opaque minerals) occurs as isolated grain in the gangue (5 microns to 2 mm) or as inclusions in pyrite with a size between 25 microns to 3 mm.

Chalcopyrite represents 7X of the opaque minerals. It occurs as rare inclusions in pyrite. It is more commonly locked with pyrrhotite with gently curved boundaries. The minimal size required for chalcopyrite liberation is 50 microns. When isolated in the gangue, chalcopyrite may contain abundant inclusions of needle like silicate minerals. Such intricate intergrowth might present difficulty in recovering the valuable Cu.

Locally, numerous small inclusions {5 to 50 microns) of sub- to euhedral crystals of pyrite were observed in the pyrrhotite-chalcopy rite assemblage. In the vicinity of the marcassite alteration of pyrite, a fine inclusion (25 microns) of anhedral pentlandite was observed in pyrrhotite. A close examination of the numerous tiny inclusions led to the conclusion that no discrete mineral of cobalt is to be found in this sample.

Sample ff4

Sample 4 is almost essentially composed of pyrite, pyrrhotite and magnetite. A rapid estimation by point counting (500 points) yielded the following values:

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subhedral isolated grains or inclusions in pyrite. color grey, no bireflectance slight anisotropy hardness slightly higher than pyrite

Rem. -: Compared \,.,rithmagnetite, pyrite should be harder. An attempt to measure the pyrite hardness failed due to the brittleness of the former mineral. HO\~'ever, the abnol-ma 1 softness of pyrite has been confi rmed by relative scratching and could be interpreted by the presence of elements like Co or Ni in solid solution in the mineral (c;.ee ~11lr.mary).

chalcopyrite anhedral isolated grains or inclusions in pyrite and pyrrhotite

color yellm'l - no bireflectance very , ... eak1y anisotropic with blue color in oil immersion much softer than pyrite, pyrrhotite or magnetite.

Magnetite (8% of the opaque minerals) occurs as isolated grain in the gangue (5 microns to 2 mm) or as inclusions in pyrite with a si2e bebveen 25 microns to 3 mm.

Chalcopyrite represents 7% of the opaque minerals. It occurs as rare inclusions in pyrite. It is more commonly locked with pyrrhotite with gently curved boundaries. The minimal size required for chalcopyrite liberation is 50 microns. Hhen isolated in the gangue, chalcopyrite may contain abundant inclusions of needle like silicate minerals. Such intricate intergrowth might present difficulty in recovering the valuable Cu.

Locally, numerous small inclusions (5 to 50 microns) of sub- to euhedral crystals of pyrite were observed in the pyrrhotite-chalcopyrite assemblage. In the vicinity of the marcassite alteration of pyrite, a fine inclusion (25 microns) of anhedral pentlandite was observed in pyrrhotite. A close examination of the numerous tiny inclusions led to the conclusion that no discrete mineral of cobalt is to be found in this sample.

Sample #4

Sample 4 is almost essentially composed of pyrite, pyrrhotite and magnetite. A rapid estimation by point counting (500 points) yielded'the following values:

Pyrrhotite pyrite magnetite chalcopyrite

~6% weight 39% 15% trace

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Pyrite crystallizes as large euhedral crystals surrounded by abundant secondary anhedral poikilitic pyrite. Locally, as large patches 2 cm wide, anhedral pyrrhotite crystallizes instead of secondary pyrite enclosing primary euhedral pyrite and magnetite. Anhedral magnetite, occurs as rare tiny inclusions (10 to 80 microns) in the primary pyrite (associated with rare pyrrhotite) and more abundantly as isolated grains or locked with secondary pyrite grains in the gangue. The size range of isolated magnetite is between 10 microns and several millimeters.

Sample #5

This sample is composed of massive pyrrhotite with a rather regular mosaic texture. Pyrrhotite is surrounding numerous large anhedral magnetite, filling cracks and cavities which are common in this magnetite.

Locally, chalcopyrite which counts for l to 2X of the opaque minerals is associated \with pyrrhotite as irregular patches included in pyrrhotite or preferentially concentrated in the magnetite cracks. The estimated liberation size of chalcopyrite is approximately 25 microns.

Very rare amd small (max. 10 microns) euhedral crystals of pyrite locally occur at th^ contact between magnetite and pyrrhotite. Very rare tiny grains (approximately 5 microns) of pentlandite were locally observed in pyrrhotite..

Sample #7

In this sampple, the opaque minerals are not very abundant; they account for only 3WS of the total rock.

Pyrite occurrs as scattered patches (.5 cm wide) composed of anhedral, poikilitic ccrystals with small rounded inclusions of chalcopyrite and magnetite (mean of 25 microns). Pyrrhotite occurs as anhedral, poikilitic minerals inttimately locked with chalcopyrite and containing abundant inclusions oof magnetite and gangue material (10 up to 15 microns). The size of chai l copy rite is extremely variable. Some of the chalcopyrite could easily be seeparated from pyrrhotite but commonly the Cp-Po locking is complex: for a threshhold of the grinding size corresponding to 150 microns, it is expected thast only 352 of the chalcopyrite could be liberated as free grains. The most concnmon locking to be expected is Cp * Po but assemblages of Cp-Po and magnet!tie are also possible.

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Pyrite crystallizes as large euhedral crystals surrounded by abundant secondary anhedral poikilitic pyrite. locally, as large patches 2 cm '''ide, anhedral pyn-hotite crystallizes instead of secondary pyrite enclosing primary euhedral pyrite and magnetite. Anhedral magnetite, occurs as .-are tiny inclusions (10 to 80 microns) in the primary pyrite (associated Nith ral'e pyrrhotite) and more abIJndantly as isolated grains or locked \dth secondary pyrite grains in the gangue. The size range of isolated magnetite is beb:een 10 microns and several millimeters.

This sampl~ is composed of massive pyrrhotite \"ith a rather regular mosaic texture. P'j'lThotite is surrounding numel'OUS large anhedral magnetite, filling craiCks and cavities \."hich are common in this magnetite.

locally, ch.:alcopyrite Nhich counts for 1 to 2% of the opaque minerals is associated \with pyrrhotite as irregular patches included in pyrrhotite or preferent i B.'lly concentrated in the magnetite cracks. The estimated liberation $ize of chalcopyrite is approximately 25 microns.

Very rare amd small (max. 10 microns) euhedral crystals of pyrite locally occur at thU? contact beb"een magnetite and pyrrhotite. Very rare tiny grains (apP1roximately 5 microns) of pentlandite \-Jere locally observed in pyrrhotite •.

Sample #7

In this sampple, the opaque minerals are not very abundant; they account for only 30'% of the total rock.

Pyrite occurrs as scattered patches (.5 cm wide) composed of anhedral, poikilitic ccrystals with small rounded inclusions of chalcopyrite and magnetite (r.rnean of 25 microns). Pyrrhotite occurs as anhedral, poikilitic ~inerals inttimately locked with chalcopyrite and containing abundant lnclusions oof magnetite and gangue material (10 up to 15 microns). The size of challcopyrite is extremely variable. Some of the chalcopyrite could easily be seeparated from pyrrhotite but commonly the Cp-Po locking is complex: for a threshhold of the grinding size corresponding to 150 microns, it is expected thaat only 35% of the chalcopyrite could be liberated as free grains. The most con~~mon locking to be expected is Cp + Po but assemblages of Cp-Po and magnetit~e are also possible. ,

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In the gangue material, pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite and magnetite are generally unlocked and scattered as fine anhedral grains with a mean of 100 microns.

Among the few small (5 to 10 microns) crystals of euhedral pyrite included in pyrrhotite and chalcopyrite, one perfectly euhedral grain showed a reflectivity and hardness slightly smaller than pyrite with a much lesser yellow tinge. This mineral probably belongs to the linneite group and is interpreted as being carrollite.

Sample #8

This sample is mostly composed of anhedral pyrrhotite (65X of the total rock) with inclusions composed mostly of magnetite (less than 100 microns) and rare chalcopyrite {max. 120 microns).

Some subhedral poikilitic magnetite grains are isolated in the gangue with inclusions of gangue, pyrrhotite and rare chalcopyrite. These magnetite crystals may attain l mm in size but they only represent 31 of the total rock.

Rare euhedral crystals of pyrite (approximately 100 microns) were found isolated in pyrrhotite accompanied with some rounded crystals of pentlandite with a size range between 80 - 200 microns. These pentlandite grains account for less than 12 of the total grains.

At the contact between pentlandite and pyrrhotite, a very small crystal (approximately l micron in size) was observed with the following optical characteristics:

color bright greyish whiteweak to distinct bireflectancestrong anisotropy with yellow and brown tingeshardness similar to pentlandite.

This mineral could be reported to the platinum-palladium bearing moncheite (Pt, Pd)(Te, Bi) 2 .

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In the gangue material, pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite and ·magnetite are generally unlocked and scattered as fine anhedral grains with a mean of 100 microns.

hmong the fe\'1 small (5 to 10 microns) crystals of euhedral pyrite included in pyn-hotite and chalcopyrite, one perfectly euhedra1 grain shm."ed a reflectivity and hal-dness slightly smaller than pyrite v"';th a much lesser yellow tinge. This mineral p)-obab1y belongs to the 1inneite group and is interpreted as being carrollite.

Sample 118

This sample is mostly composed of anhedral pyrrhotite (65% of the total rock) with inclusions composed mostly of magnetite (less than 100 microns) and rare chalcopyrite (max. 120 microns).

Some subhedral poikilitic magnetite grains are isolated in the gangue ,."ith inclusions of gangue, pyrrhotite and rare chalcopyrite. These magnetite crystals.may attain 1 mrn in size but they only represent 3% of the total rock~ .

Rare euhedra1 crystals of pyrite (approximately 100 microns) were found isolated in pyrrhotite accompanied with some rounded crystals of pentlandite "dth as; ze range betv"een 80 - 200 mi crons. These pentl andi te grai ns account for less than 1% of the total grains.

At the contact between pentlandite and pyrrhotite, a very small crystal (approximately 1 micron in size) was observed with the following optical cha racter; s ti cs:

color bright greyish white weak to distinct bireflectance strong anisotropy with yellow and brown tinges hardness similar,to pentlandite.

This mineral could be reported to the platinum-palladium bearing moncheite (Pt, Pd)(Te, 8i)2'

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Sample #9

Rich in pyrrhotite sample. An estimation of the mineralogical composition of the rock based on point counting (2000 points) yielded the following values:

gangue pyrrhotite chalcopyrite magnetite

surface642152

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Chalcopyrite is relatively abundant and forms complex intergrowth with pyrrhotite. The Recovery of chalcopyrite should be easier in this sample as the mineral crystallizes with relatively larger surfaces. Based on a grinding size of 150 microns, 602 of chalcopyrite could be liberated as free particles.

Magnetite occurs in very small quantity in this sample and has a maximum size of 150 microns. It is isolated in the gangue material or included in pyrrhotite. It is also characterized by numerous tiny inclusions of pyrrhotite.

Sample #11

More or less laminated, massive ore. The sample is mostly composed of pyrrhotite with irregular bands richer in pyrite or patchy magnetite.

Mineralogical composition (800 points)

gangue pyrrhotite magnetite pyrite

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Chalcopyrite occurs as isolated grains in the gangue or as inclusions in pyrrhotite (max. size 80 microns) and in pyrite (max. size 50 microns).

Pyrite is massive in the pyrite rich band and occurs as perfectly euhedral crystals embedded in pyrrhotite at the edges.

Magnetite occurs preferentially in an elongated zone ( l cm wide ) as aggregates of subrounded grain with a size range between 25 and 200 microns.

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Sample #9

Rich in pyrrhotite sample. An estimation of the mineralogical composition of the rock based on point counting (2000 points) yielded the following values:

gangue :/ pyrrhotite chalcopyrite magnetite

19% surface 64% 15%

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Chalcopyrite is relatively abundant and fOnTIS complex intergrowth \'1ith pyrrhotite. The Recovery of chalcopyrite should be easier in this sample as the mineral crystallizes "lith relatively larger surfaces. Based on a grinding size of 150 microns, 60% of chalcopyrite could be liberated as free particles.

Hagnetite occurs in very small quantity in this sample and has a maximum size of 150 microns. ]t is isolated in the gangue material or included in pyrrhotite. It is also characterized by numerous tiny inclusions of pyrrhotite.

Sample III

Nore or less laminated, massive ore. The sample is mostly composed of pyrrhotite with irregular bands richer in pyrite or patchy magnetite.

Mineralogical composition (800 points)

gangue 11% surface pyrrhotite 73% magnetite 7% pyrite : 9% traces of chalcopyrite

Chalcopyrite occurs as isolated grains in the gangue or as inclusions in pyrrhotite (max. size SO microns) and in pyrite (max. size 50 microns).

Pyrite is massive in the pyrite rich band and occurs as perfectly euhedral crystals embedded in pyrrhotite at the edges.

":agnetite occurs preferentially in an elongated zone ( 1 em wide) as . I aggregates of subrounded grain with a size range between 25 and 200 microns •

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Summary and Conclusions

The main mineral constituent of the samples provided to us by Steep Rock Iron Mines Ltd. are pyrrhotite, pyrite, magnetite and chalcopyrite'. No gold nor sphalerite were observed in these samples.

There is a possibility for some platinum mineralizations as a cryptocrys talline kotulskite was observed tn sample #7 in association with' pyrrho tite and traces of pentlandite.

Except for a small grain of carrollite observed in sample r7, no discrete Co bearing minerals were determined in the series of samples. Cobalt may be present in the pyrite (abnormal hardness) as solid solution. Cobalt content up to 14X in pyrite has been reported in the literature (Johansson, 1924). It is generally accepted that pyrite from high-temperature deposits is high in cobalt.

Based upon the examination of these samples, we expect to find the locked particles of chalcopyrite associated with the pyrrhotite concentrate. In fact, one can readily predict that a grind of about BOX minus 200 mesh (74 microns) copper concentrates will carry Cu in the form of binary locked chai copyrite-pyrrhotite particles. A small quantity of chalcopyrite {less than 10* of the total Cp content) will be lost as unrecoverable particles included in pyrite.

In order to positively confirm the presence and quantity of cobalt in the pyrite, it would be necessary to conduct microprobe analyses on the most promising samples. Microprobe analysis is available at a cost of between 75 and 100 dollars per sample.

Reference:

Johansson (1924). - Bidrag till Gladhammar-gruvornas mineralogi. Ark. Mineral. Geol. 9, No. 8.

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The main mineral constituent of the samples provided to us by Steep Rock Iron ro~ines ltd. are pyrrhotite, pyrite, magnetite and chalcopyrite. No gold nor sphalerite \':e)'e observed in these samples.

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There is a possibility for some platinum mineralizations as a cryptocrys­talline kotulskite was observed tn sample #7 in association h'ith' pyrrno­tite and traces of pentlandite.

.. Except for a small grain of carrollite observed in sample #.7. no discrete Co bearing minerals ,,,ere determined in the series of samples. Cobalt may· be present in the pyrite (abnormal hardness) as solid solution. Cobalt content up to 14% in pyrite has been reported in the 1 iteratu)'e (Joha-nsson, 1924). It is generally accepted that pyrite from high-temperature deposits is high in cobalt.

Based upon the examination of these samples, we expect to find the locked particles of chalcopyrite associated \."ith the pyrrhotite concentrate. In fact. one can readily predict that a grind of about 50% minus 200 mesh (74 mi cl'ons) copper concentrates wi 11 carry Cu in the fonn of binary locked chalcopyrite-pyrrhotite particles. A small quantity of chalcopyrite (less than 10% of the total Cp content) will be lost as unrecoverable particles included in pyrite.

In order to positively confirm the presence and quantity of cobalt in the pyrite, it \."ould be necessary to conduct microprobe analyses on the most promising samples. Microprobe analysis is available at a cost of between 75 and 100 dollars per sample.

Reference:

Johansson (1924). - Bidrag till Gladhammar-gruvonnas mineralogi. Ark. Kerni. Mineral. Geol. 9, No.8.

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