Re-evaluation of a past-producing epithermal system
Why we selected it: Historical gold production, drilling below the North Pit and a displaced West Pit vein provide specific targets for structural re-evaluation.
Historical West Lode drilling: 7 m at 70.6 g/t Au, including a logged 2 m sample at 188 g/t Au. Approximately 49,000 oz recovered historically. MineFinder is targeting extensions beyond the workings and concealed veins. Tenure remains in application.
- The opportunity
- Three target groups: the vein below the North Pit, the displaced West Pit Extended vein, and concealed or parallel veins. Define geometry and continuity before systematic drilling. MineFinder interpretation
- What we will test
- Can drilling define coherent shoots below the North Pit, relocate the displaced West Pit vein, and test a project-specific gold-deposition interval? MineFinder interpretation
- Historical results
- West Lode: 7 m at 70.6 g/t Au, including a logged 2 m sample at 188 g/t Au; 3 m at 90.2 g/t Au and 4 m at 52.3 g/t Au. Approximately 49,000 oz recovered historically. Later drilling tested below the North Pit.
- Next milestones
- Reconcile drilling and mined areas; reconstruct the North Pit vein and West Pit displacement; assess textures and geophysical response; then define a costed drill programme. Proposed
- Ownership and deal status
- MineFinder owns 100% of the project. Tenure is in application; any future funding or retained-interest terms would be established through an agreed transaction.