assessment report for the 2013 survey program on the
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Assessment Report
For The
2013 Survey Program
On The
Luxore Mineral Claims
Omineca Mining Division
NTS 93L/14
Latitude: 54 degrees, 45 minutes, 48 seconds N
Longitude: 127 degrees, 21 minutes, 00 seconds W
Owned by K. Coswan and S. Bell
Operator K. Coswan and S. Bell
Report By: S. Bell
July 2014
Tenure Name Area Good To Date
1019435 Luxore 130.63 2022/May/12
Table of contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Summary
2.1 Location, Access and Ownership
2.2 Physiography, Vegetation and Climate
2.3 History of Work
2.4 Regional Geology
2.5 Property Geology
3.0 Physical and Geophysical Survey
4.0 Summary Physical Survey
5.0 Summary Geophysical Survey
6.0 Recommendations and Conclusions
Photos
Equipment Specifications
Statement of Costs
Qualifications
Figure 1 Luxore Claim Locations
Figure 2 Map Area Transit-Stadia Hub Locations
Figure 3 Magnetic Profile
Figure 4 VLF-EM Profile
Map Physical Features Luxore Claim
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1.0 Introduction
Between September 15 and October 28, 2013 the claim owners completed a preliminary
physical and geophysical survey on the Luxore mineral claims investigating Minfile
prospect 093L 087 King Tut. Determination of the properties potential to host
mineralization which could support a small artisanal mining operation is the purpose of
the study. To assess this possibility a knowledge and evaluation of previous workings
conducted on the property is first required. This then provides a base to which layers of
geological and geophysical data can be applied. Compilation of the data is required prior
to assigning probability. Since the target is small the precision of a physical survey is
needed to ensure accurate spatial orientation of the data. The following details the
survey performed on the Luxore claims during the 2013 season.
2.0 Summary
Historical workings on the Luxore property revealed the presence of silver rich poly-
metallic mineralization. Further work is required to access the properties full potential
since the focus of historical exploration was limited to an investigation of a suspected
mineralized trend in the area of the principle mineral occurrence. Further more the
distribution of excavations may not be sufficient enough to have adequately evaluated
this trend. A reconnaissance magnetometer line across the northern portion of the map
area detected an anomaly illustrating that this geophysical technique can be employed
as an aid to delineate potential ore bearing structures.
2.1 Location, Access and Ownership
The Luxore property consists of one claim.
Tenure Name Area Good To Date
1019435 Luxore 130.63 2022/may/12
The Luxore tenure is located in west central British Columbia approximately 12km west
of Smithers B.C. Road access from Smithers is by motor vehicle taking Hudson Bay
Mountain road to the junction of the McDonell Lake road. Proceed onto the McDonell
Lake road approximately 5.6km then turn onto the old Duthie mine road to reach the
south west corner of the Luxore claim.
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2.2 Physiography, Vegetation and Climate
The claims are located on the southwest flank of Hudson Bay Mountain at an elevation
of 900 to 1300 meters. Small streams supplied by melting snow course down steep
ravines toward the valley and remain energetic late into the summer season. Bedrock
is naturally exposed on local hilltops at the highest elevation and in the most deeply
dissected ravines. At lower elevation slopes and tops of hills are heavily forested with
spruce, balsam, hemlock, poplar and alder however soil is generally thin and poorly
developed with little accumulation of organic matter. In wet gullies and in low lying
areas soil is well developed and often includes a rich organic layer. Here Quaternary
age glacial deposits and locally derived colluviums vary from less than a meter to tens
of meters in thickness and conceal bedrock. Glacial ice has over road the entire area
and has modified the topography. Winters are moderate to cold with typical snow
accumulations of approximately 2-3 meters and the area is generally free from snow
pack between May and October.
2.3 History of work (Ministry of Mines Annual Reports)
1924, King Tut
Development of the King Tut property, situated three quarters of a mile nearer Smithers
than the Henderson, was started by the Milligan Bros. A shaft was sunk 50 feet and
numerous open-cuts put on the vein. Some very high-grade silver ore occurs in the vein,
but substantial ore-shoots have not been discovered. The mineralization is of a similar
type to that of the Henderson.
1927, King Tut
The property was taken under option by John. J. O’Brien in November and a contract for
500 feet of drifting was let which commenced that month. A crosscut was started which
was estimated to penetrate the vein at a depth of 140 feet (pitch) distance) in a distance
of 208 feet. Suitable camp buildings were also erected and an Ingersall Rand portable air
compressor installed.
1928, King Tut
This group owned by R.L. Gale, was under option to J.J. O’Brien and F.H. Taylor during
the year. After carrying out 350 feet of crosscutting and 50 feet of drifting they
relinquished the option.
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1938
Geological Survey of Canada visit and sample taking.
1980’s
Several open cuts nearest the shaft were improved upon by various prospector owners.
2012
Sample taking Lions Gate Minerals
2013
Physical survey of previous development and reconnaissance geophysics by current
owners.
2.4 Regional Geology
Hudson Bay Mountain is underlain by bedded Jurassic and Cretaceous sedimentary and
volcanic rocks of the Skeena Group. During an orogenic event near the end of the
Cretaceous period Skeena Group rocks were intruded by porphyritic granodiorite and
quartz monzonite stocks of the Bulkley Intrusive Group. Significant mineral occurrences
associated with this intrusive group include porphyry style molybdenum and poly-
metallic veins. Intensified doming and uplift of Hudson Bay Mountain itself during the
emplacement of porphyries produced both concentric and radial structures with respect
to the intrusive center. Intrusion of mafic dykes and a series of felsic stocks and dykes
and fissure type vein deposits closely follow the formation of and are localized by the
radial structures. These are often displaced by concentric faults or reactivated
northwesterly trending high angle normal faults. An associated hydrothermal system
left a well developed mineral zoning pattern (Kirkham, 1969). Central to the zone is the
Davidson molybdenum deposit. The molybdenum zone is followed outward by a barren
zone in which quartz veins carry few sulphide minerals, followed next by an
intermediate zone in which pyrrohtite, sphalerite and arsenopyrite are relatively
abundant, and followed finally by an outer zone of veins that may include various
amounts of pyrite, arsenopyrite, sphalerite, galena, tetrahedrite, bournonite, pyragyrite,
marcasite and other minerals. Best known examples of the poly-metallic Ag-Pb-Zn vein
type systems are in and near the former Duthie mine on the western side of Hudson Bay
Mountain. The Henderson vein was the principle structure in the Duthie camp and was
described as a fairly well defined fracture, but in places split up so as to give it some
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what the appearance of a sheeted zone. There was generally one band of ore from 1 to
2 feet wide and several paralleling stringers. In places the whole working face, 4-5 feet
wide, was sufficiently mineralized to constitute milling ore after the high grade was
sorted out. The metallic minerals present are galena, sphalerite, freibergite, and a little
chalcopyrite; small amounts of ruby silver and native silver had been noted, which are
probably of secondary origin. From much assaying it was evident that the galena of the
vein carried about the same silver content as is general about the district. The grey
copper however was rich in silver belonging to the classification of “freibergite”. Two
analyses of this mineral, as nearly pure as possible to obtain, contained 7,654 oz. Ag and
2.1 oz. Au to the ton (Minister of Mines Annual Report 1923). In 1926 during
development of the Henderson vein a 10 inch wide section of solid ruby silver was
encountered (Minister of Mines Annual Report 1926).
2.5 Property Geology
The Luxore claims are underlain by volcanic rocks, and in the vicinity of the historical
workings rhyolite, andesite, tuff and andesite flow breccias are the predominant types.
A sheared zone ranging from 30 cm. to 120 cm. in width has been traced on surface by
open cuts and a 15 meter deep shaft for about 150 meters. A small mountain stream
and ravine runs parallel to the shearing which strikes north 65 to 70 degrees east and
dips from 70 degrees southeast to 70 degrees northwest. In general the zone is very
sparsely mineralized and highly gossaned with black oxide. In most places the host rock
is rhyolite or andesite, is altered and bleached, but contains only a little pyrite, siderite,
and arsenopyrite. However beside the shaft dump there is a small collection of
specimens comprised of massive “Henderson style” galena, sphalerite and tetrahedrite
mineralization. These specimens may have been cobbed from vein material extracted
from the shaft and probably contain a high percentage of silver as noted by the visiting
engineer in 1924. A grab sample taken from the shaft dump by Lions Gate in 2012
contained 7058g/t Ag verifying the high grade nature of mineralization at this location
and is likely to be in part grey-copper (freibergite). Underground the adit passes though
32 meters of tuff breccias and then enters a zone of rhyolite and andesite flows. The
contact of the flows and tuff breccias strikes north 40 degrees east and dips 35 degrees
southeast. A sheared zone is intersected at 96.2 meters from the adit portal and is
followed by a 20 meter drift to the northeast. Here it dips 88 degrees northwest and is
very sparsely mineralized. In places it carries 1 to 2 percent of arsenopyrite. A 30 cm
channel sample taken across the shear at the intersection of the cross cut and drift
assayed Au trace, Ag 0.32 oz. a ton (Kindle, 1954). Trace amounts of Sphalerite and
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euhedral arsenopyrite occur on fractures within the rhyolite host rock on the sidewalls
near the end of the crosscut.
3.0 2013 Physical and Geophysical Survey
The following is a record of the surveys performed on the Luxore claim during the
period October 10 and October 28, 2013
4.0 Summary Physical Survey
Physical locations of the historical workings were identified and mapped to the NAD 83
Grid. The orientation and dimensions of the adit-drift were confirmed and correlated to
surface workings in plan view.
4.1 Physical Survey Design and Orientation
A physical survey was conducted to determine the relative locations of points and Hubs
established on the property and the location and orientation of historical workings
including pits, trench’s, open cuts as well as the shaft and adit-drift. Hubs will be used as
a means to control layers of geological and geophysical data as they are collected for
precise correlation. Since the structures sought (ore shoots) if present are predictably
small precision surveys are required to increase the possibility of their detection. A
transit-stadia method was employed during the survey as a rapid and accurate means to
determine elevations and horizontal locations of stations or various features for
plotting. Equipment used consisted of a theodolite with telescope equipped with two
horizontal stadia hairs and a graduated stadia rod. Distance from the theodolite and rod
is a function of the apparent location of the stadia hairs on the rod which is held
vertically when observed thru the theodolite telescope. Horizontal and vertical angles
measured by the theodolite along with the stadia determined distance between stations
were recorded. Upon reducing the data 3 dimensional cartesian coordinates defining
locations of each feature can be assigned. The survey began by establishing two Hubs
tangent to the Duthie mine access road where their positions and azimuth could be
estimated using Google earth imagery. Then the survey was continued from the first
hub to the map area. A map area was established that included the features of interest
and for future control sufficient Hubs were surveyed within it. Nineteen pits, open cuts
and trenchs, one shaft and one adit were located by transit-stadia survey. Handheld GPS
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readings were recorded at various locations to aid in translating survey coordinates to
the UTM grid. The azimuth of the adit-crosscut was determined by surveying the
orientation of a string line extended to the back end while the distance was chained.
Figure 2 Map Area Transit-Stadia Hubs and Physical Feature Locations
4.2 Discussion
Data from the physical survey was plotted to Google earth imagery and UTM NAD 83
coordinates assigned to the surveyed stations based upon their relative locations as
determined in the field. It was found that the shaft is visible in the imagery and can be
used as a bench mark to accurately pin stations in the map area to the UTM grid. A final
adjustment might include a slight rotation of the data about the shaft but this
refinement is not required. Assuming that the King Tut shear zone strikes through the
shaft and its relative location underground 10 meters north of the shaft and the vertical
separation between the surface showing and where it appears in the back of the drift is
taken into account the average dip of the shear at that location is approximately 80
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Luxore 2013 Hub and Physical Feature Locations Determined by Transit-Stadia Method K. Coswan – S. Bell
UTM Zone 9 NAD 83
Station Easting Northing Alt(m) Comment 01 605678.0 6069540.0 918.0 Hub 1.0 initial station Duthie road 02 606000.5 6069679.6 1022.8 Hub 2.0 03 605985.7 6069638.5 1003.0 Hub 3.0 04 606009.9 6069644.5 1014.7 Hub 3.5 05 606064.8 6069675.4 1042.1 Hub 4.0 06 606091.5 6069676.0 1042.7 Hub 4.5 07 606109.2 6069726.8 1055.4 Hub 4.7 08 606101.4 6069676.3 1042.7 Hub 5.0 09 606118.6 6069676.4 1041.9 Hub 5.1 10 606132.4 6069657.8 1034.1 Hub 5.2 11 606163.8 6069616.3 997.8 Hub 5.3 on brow of adit 12 606169.3 6069609.0 990.7 Hub 5.4 13 606170.4 6069607.5 990.6 Hub 5.5 14 606171.5 6069606.0 990.3 Hub 5.6 15 606171.2 6069716.5 1048.5 Hub 6.0 next to shaft 16 606207.0 6069736.1 1062.5 Hub 7.0 17 606240.5 6069749.9 1074.4 Hub 8.0 18 606251.1 6069786.0 1076.6 Hub 9.0 19 606166.2 6069613.0 992.6 Nail A 20 606167.7 6069609.9 991.0 Nail B 21 606170.5 6069603.9 992.8 Nail C 22 605988.1 6069633.9 1003.1 Tr #1 East 23 605984.1 6069635.2 1000.5 Tr #1 West 24 606011.2 6069637.9 1012.3 Tr #2 North 25 606013.1 6069632.6 1011.3 Tr #2 South end of trench 1m NE of stn. 26 606031.7 6069648.0 1022.3 Tr #3 North 2mx13m @ 125 deg 27 606039.5 6069641.5 1023.1 Tr #3 South end of trench 2m NE of stn. 28 606048.5 6069648.9 1027.6 Tr #4 North 1mx3m @ 150 deg 29 606053.5 6069660.7 1033.6 Tr #5 North 1mx3m @ 125 deg 30 606057.8 6069657.5 1033.6 Tr #6 North 2mx5m @135 deg 31 606070.9 6069662.9 1038.2 Tr #7 North 2mx5m @165 deg 32 606073.3 6069658.4 1038.0 Tr #7 South 33 606083.9 6069663.9 1039.8 Tr #8 Center 1mx2m @ 160 deg 34 606088.4 6069668.4 1041.0 Tr #9 Center 1mx1m 35 606097.2 6069669.0 1041.2 Tr #10 Center 1mx1m 36 606091.9 6069679.3 1041.4 Tr #11 Center 2mx2m 37 606109.7 6069686.7 1045.0 Tr #12 North 2mx5m @ 170 deg 38 606110.3 6069682.2 1043.9 Tr #12 South 39 606111.7 6069678.0 1042.9 Tr #13 North 1.5mx6m @ 170 deg 40 606113.4 6069672.6 1040.8 Tr #13 South 41 606142.4 6069694.9 1043.4 Tr #14 Center 2mx3m @ 180 deg 42 606161.4 6069709.4 1046.8 Tr #15 North 1mx4m @ 150 deg 43 606162.8 6069706.4 1045.5 Tr #15 South 44 606159.3 6069710.1 1047.2 Tr #15b Center 1mx1.5m @ 165 deg 45 606188.6 6069735.1 1054.6 Tr #16 North 2mx6m @ 125 deg 46 606194.5 6069732.0 1053.8 Tr #16 South 47 606187.5 6069756.8 1061.4 Tr #17 Center 1mx3m @ 75, 1mx2m @ 320 48 606279.8 6069792.3 1078.2 Tr #18 Center 1mx1m 49 606246.5 6069797.0 1077.8 Tr #19 Center 2mx2m 50 606174.0 6069714.0 1047.2 shaft center line East 51 606177.7 6069716.2 1047.3 shaft center line West 52 606184.2 6069757.7 1062.6 gulley center topo lineament
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degrees toward the northwest. This agrees with the 88 degrees dip observed
underground and suggests a slight steepening of 8 degrees dip with depth over the
interval. There may be a slight inflection point in the structure near this location
creating conditions favorable for Duthie style open space ore deposition. At 80 degrees
dip the zone would have disappeared into the sidewall of the 2 meter wide shaft
collared over it at a depth greater than 15 meters. This may explain why the shaft was
not deepened further to explore the structure and the decision was made to access the
zone for testing by a crosscut.
4.3 Recommendations
Review physical data and evaluate the positioning of historical workings with respect to
the trend of mineralization, geology, topography and expected variations in the dip of
the King Tut shear zone. Install permanent markers at important survey Hubs. Tie in the
map area to the closest crown grant corner post.
5.0 Summary Geophysical Survey
A reconnaissance vertical field magnetic survey was carried out on the Luxore claims to
assess the potential of the terrain and the use of a handheld magnetometer as an aid to
mapping rock units and structures in the vicinity of Minfile showing 93L-087. The work
was performed by the claim owners and included .350 line kilo-meters of
reconnaissance style geophysical survey. One narrow high amplitude magnetic anomaly
was profiled at station 0+97 meters. A VLF-EM (very low frequency electromagnetic)
survey conducted along the same line detected no EM anomalies that could be
attributed to sulphide mineralization.
5.1 Geophysical Theory (magnetic)
Magnetic surveying is one of the oldest and best understood geophysical methods and
can be used as a direct detection method to locate certain types of ores that produce
distortions within the earth’s magnetic field such as magnetite, ilmenite and pyrrhotite
bearing sulphide deposits. Ore bearing formations and geologic features such as faults,
contacts and intrusions may also be mapped using the magnetic method. Detection of
these features requires that there is a difference in the magnetic susceptibility of the
feature and the susceptibility of its host rock. Susceptibility depends upon the content
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of ferromagnetic minerals the most important of which is magnetite due to its large
susceptibility and widespread occurrence. The susceptibility of a host rock is relevant
since as the content of ferromagnetic minerals in rock formations vary back ground
magnetic anomalies which may mask an anomaly caused by a deep seated or weakly
magnetic ore are present. If an individual ore body is to be detected magnetically the
ore must have susceptibility such that it acquires a magnetization strong enough to
distort the earth’s magnetic field to an extent that the distortion creates an anomaly
that can be detected by the measurements of a magnetometer. Field measurements
can be conveniently acquired using a handheld magnetometer however precautions
must be taken to collect quality data by removing the effects of instrument drift and
diurnal variations of the earth’s magnetic field. The procedure to remove such effects is
to periodically repeat a reading at a base station. Changed readings include diurnal
variation and instrument drift. Assuming a change took place at a constant rate during
the time between readings a proportionate correction can be applied to all readings
taken during this interval. A fluxgate type magnetometer measures the relative
magnitude of the vertical component of the earth’s magnetic field which is interpreted
to deduce the geometry of a magnetic body causing a set of anomalies. Since there are
an infinite number of distributions of magnetization that can be found to explain a set of
magnetic observations magnetic observations alone cannot unambiguously be used to
determine a body’s structure. In practice plausible interpretations are possible by
considering geological information in conjunction with the observed magnetic data. To
aid interpretation tabulated magnetic data can be displayed as contours on a plan or as
a profile representing a section.
5.2 Geophysical Theory (VLF-EM) very low frequency electromagnetic
Remote VLF communication transmitters radiate primary oscillating horizontal magnetic
fields. When these fields intersect dipping conductive bodies in the ground secondary
fields are created. These secondary fields combine with the primary field such that the
total field is tilted locally on either side of a local conductor. The amount of tilt
measured is proportional to the vertical real (in phase) component of the total field. Due
to the resistive nature of all conductors the secondary field experiences a small phase
shift in the presence of a good conductor and a larger one in the case of a poor
conductor. An EM-16 receiver measures both the real (in phase) and quadrature (out of
phase) components of the vertical secondary field. Negative quadrature could indicate a
conductor at depth while surface features usually display positive quadrature. Since the
magnitude of the real component for a conductor decreases proportionately with its
depth of burial and with poorer conductivity this parameter in conjunction with the
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quadrature response is an indication of the quality of a conductor. Furthermore weak
conductors generally create a fair amount of positive quadrature following the inphase
polarity. Where there are local concentrations of highly conductive sulphides in a fault
or shear zone for example the quadrature become negative. Conductor locations are
determined by noting the direction of the tilted total field which can be visualized after
the tilt is plotted in profile. Conductors lie beneath a cross over formed where the tilt
angle changes from positive to negative. To take a reading the instrument is first
oriented parallel to the VLF station signals horizontal magnetic field which is 90 degrees
from the station direction. Then for example if facing approximately east along a survey
line the instrument is rotated while adjusting a compensation dial to null the signal. In
this position the instruments inclinometer reading is a measure of the secondary field /
primary field as a percentage. The dip or tilt angle is calculated by taking the arctangent
of the percentage reading and dividing by 100. While facing east a positive to negative
west to east crossover defines a conductor location. Percent quadrature is indicated
directly by the dial adjusted to null the signal. The 24.8 kilo hertz signal from the Seattle
VLF station was acquired to ensure maximum coupling with north trending conductors.
5.3 Geophysical Survey Design and Orientation
An east west survey line was established near the top of the map area, 78 meters north
of the shaft. Station 0+00, the base station is at survey hub #9, UTM zone 9, grid
coordinates 6069786 N x 606251 E. Station numbers increase toward the west with
spacing between stations picketed with survey control at 25 meter intervals. Readings
were taken at each station and at intermediate stations to further define anomalies.
The east west survey line cross cuts stratigraphy and the data reflects the relative
magnetic susceptibility of the underlying rock units which could be an aid to mapping
them in overburden covered terrain. A Scintrex MF-2 flux gate magnetometer was used
during the course of the magnetic survey. Electromagnetic data was collected at each
station with a Geonics EM-16 VLF-EM receiver to detect potential sulphide bearing
conductors.
5.3 Geophysical Survey Discussion and Results
No corrections to the magnetic data were required to correct for instrument drift or
diurnal variations. A narrow high amplitude anomaly was detected centered at station
0+97, map coordinates 606154E, 6069783N. The anomaly consists of two peaks
separated by 25 meters the larger of the two at station 0+97 is 3 times back ground and
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falls of rapidly to the west (See magnetic profile on page 14). There is not enough
information at this juncture to speculate regarding the exact nature of the causative
body. It is most likely a contact between two rock units where there is a concentration
of magnetite however it could possibly be a mafic dyke or other structure such as a
pyrrhotite or magnetite bearing vein or even a magnetite bearing boulder in the
overburden. The overburden was inspected in the vicinity of the anomaly but no highly
magnetic or mineralized float was found. It is not likely a cultural feature since there is
no evidence of scrap metal or pipelines nearby. The anomalies close proximity to known
mineralization and that the trough (low) between the two peaks is centered over a
topographic low that trends toward the shaft area is suspicious. No significant VLF
anomalies are coincident with the magnetic anomaly or indicated along other portions
of the line surveyed. (See EM profile on page 15). However since sphalerite is a non
conductive sulphide the lack of a conductor does not preclude its presence. Toward the
end of the line there is a topographic effect associated with a steep cliff resulting in
more negative quadrature.
Geophysical Survey Line Station Locations UTM Coordinates Zone 9 at 6069786 North
Station Easting
0.0 606251.012.5 606238.525.0 606226.037.5 606213.550.0 606201.062.5 606188.575.0 606176.087.5 606163.5100.0 606151.0112.5 606138.5125.0 606126.0137.5 606113.5150.0 606101.0162.5 606088.5175.0 606076.0187.5 606063.5200.0 606051.0212.5 606038.5225.0 606026.0237.5 606013.5250.0 606001.0262.5 605988.5275.0 605976.0287.5 605963.5300.0 605951.0312.5 605938.5325.0 605926.0337.5 605913.5350.0 605901.0
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Figure 4 Magnetic profile, horizontal axis in meters and vertical axis equal to vertical magnetic field in gammas.
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Figure 5 VLF-EM profile, vertical axis in degrees dip of the in-phase field and percent quadrature.
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5.3 Recommendations
Further magnetic work at the Luxore site is recommended to determine the nature of
the causative body. This can be achieved by surveying east-west lines established north
and south of the anomalous zone to determine any lateral extents. Bedrock occurrences
should be carefully prospected, mapped and correlated to the geophysical results to
determine if the causative body is a rock unit or a structure. Additional lines should be
run north and south over the trend of the known mineralization to see if it can be traced
by its magnetic signature. An electromagnetic survey designed to detect narrow
conductive sulphide bearing faults or shears known to occur on the property and an
induced polarization survey to detect disseminated sulphide alteration zones should be
considered.
6.0 Conclusions
Examination of the physical data for indications of changes in attitude or direction of
the known mineralization could also help direct the focus of exploration. Due to their
relative positions it appears that the shear zone observed in open cuts close to the shaft
is almost certainly the surface expression of the zone located underground. A possibility
exists however that the structure in the shaft from surface flattens dramatically to the
northwest and that the crosscut was not advanced far enough to intersect it. A
flattening of the dip to more than 68 degrees would be required. This is not outside the
realm of possibilities since historical observations indicate that elsewhere dips vary
between 70 degrees southwest to 70 degrees northwest. A flattening of the dip to 65
degrees would locate a potential ore shoot 4 meters beyond the end of the crosscut. If
this were the case the adit is in the footwall and the structure observed underground is
not the King Tut. This would explain the lack of values in the underground structure.
Perhaps mineralization observed at the end of the adit signals the presence of the King
Tut shear beyond the excavation. This theory could be tested by drilling a short jack leg
hole in that direction from the underground or proved more easily from surface with a
small diamond drill. On surface it is unclear exactly how far the zone has been traced to
the southwest. Natural backfilling of the trenches over time has obscured exposures.
The physical plan serves as a guide to select which excavations can be improved upon. A
reconnaissance magnetic survey suggests that the technique should be employed as an
aid to detect structures in the underlying bedrock that may have influenced the
distribution and concentration of ore bearing fluids and the formation of an ore shoot.
There is a possibility that an economic ore shoot does occur within the map area
however more data is needed to assign a probability.
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Photo 6 K. Coswan adjusting line into King Tut x-cut
Photo 7 S. Bell at portal entrance to King Tut X-cut
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2013 Statement of Costs Luxore Physical and Reconnaissance Geophysical Survey
Project completed from October 10 to October 28, 2013
Date Item Description Crew Days Cost
Field crew: K. Coswan, S. Bell
Oct. 17 Mobilization move 2 each 4x4 trucks and camp to site 2 0.5 $250.00
Oct. 18 Survey prepare access 2 1 $1,000.00
plan survey traverse and hub locations
clear brush from traverse line of sight
Oct. 19 Survey establish tangent to access road 2 1 $1,000.00
hubs # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4.5 ,4.7, and 5.1
trenches 1-11
Oct. 20 Survey hubs # 6, 7, 8 and 9 2 1 $1,000.00
trenches 12-19
data reduction
Oct. 21 Survey hubs # 5.2, 5.3 ,5.4 and 5.7 2 1 $1,000.00
clear brush from traverse line of sight
Oct. 22 Survey excavate adit portal for safe ingress 2 1 $1,000.00
examine U/G workings
bar down loose
run line to end of x-cut
survey x-cut and drift
Oct. 23 Survey establish line for geophysics 2 1 $1,000.00
record magnetometer and VLF-EM data
locate and tie in White Swan crown grant
Oct.24 Fieldwork prospect overburden at magnetic anomaly 2 1 no charge
examine remainder of claim group for
additional artisanal workings
Oct. 25 Demobilization move 2 each 4x4 trucks and camp off site 2 0.5 $250.00
Transportation 2 each 4x4 truck plus camper 7 $700.00
Vehicle (km) 768 $384.00
Supplies survey stakes, flagging, batteries etc. $67.00
report preparation $1,500.00
Total value of work
$9,151
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Qualifications:
K. Coswan
This is to certify that K. Coswan is a graduate of the University of British Columbia at
Vancouver, British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree (1972), Geophysics
Major and attended the M.Eng. program at UBC, 1993-94.
S. Bell
This is to certify that S. Bell is a graduate of Queen’s University at Kingston, Ontario,
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering (1985) and attended the faculty
of Geological Engineering at Queen’s University, 1988-89.