42AiaNEW32 63.1533 THORBURN 010
Canadian Javelin Limited i
Report on the K - 2 Claim Group*
Thorburn Township, Ontario
Introduction;
This report considers the work conducted by and
for Canadian Javelin Limited on a group of 36 unpatented mineral
claims located in the central portion of Thorburn Township,
Porcupine Mining Division, District of Cochrane, Ontario. This
group of claims was purchased from Mr. J. Sweet and Mr. J.
Hamilton by Canadian Javelin in May 1964 and has been designated
by the company as the K-2 claim group.
Purpose:
This report is meant to be an assemblage and
evaluation of all the pertinent information known to Canadian
Javelin, at this time.
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Location ik Access:
The forty acre claims, numbered 61936 to 61971
inclusive, are located approximately 20 miles northwest of
Timmins in the centre of Thorburn Township. The claims are
registered in the name of Canadian Javelin Limited, 100 Bronson
Avenue, Ottawa 4, Canada, with the Ontario Department of Mines
Timmins Recording Office.
There is no direct ground or water access to this
claim group in either summer or winter. The. only practical
entry would be by helicopter.
Topography k Cover;
Due to the remoteness of the property, Canadian
Javelin did not make an "on sight" inspection. From the air
photos it is , however , safe to say that the K-2 group is on the
semi-open, flat, wet ground typical of the area.
Field Program;
This property was acquired, for the first time, by
Canadian Javelin Limited in May 1964 and hence no previous
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field work has been done on this claim group by, or for, Javelin.
Because the airborne geophysical survey failed to locate any
conductors within the confines of the claim group, Javelin post
poned any actual ground investigation until a later date.
Airborne Survey;
A total of^l8 line-miles of airborne magnetic and
electromagnetic survey was flown within the confines of the K-2
claim group. This survey was carried out by Canadian Aero
Mineral Surveys Limited, Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, Canada during
the months of June and July 1964. Their DeHaviland Otter,
equipped with the proper geophysical instruments, flew lines
bearing N-45O-E at 1/8 mile intervals at between l 50' - 200' altit
ude.
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The geophysical data was interpreted by A. R.
Rattew, author of the report entitled "Airborne Geophysical Sur
vey of the Edwards, Reid and Thorburn Township Areas for
Canadian Javelin by Canadian Aero Mineral Surveys Limited,
Project #4026 dated July 28th, 1964". This report carries
Canadian Javelin file number 312.
The survey failed to record any significant electro-
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magnetic responses over the area unbounded by the K-2 claim
group. The magnetic tapes were interpreted and the results
plotted by Javelin.Map No. 2. This map displays a north-south
trend which is basically that shown on the Department of Mines
Se Technical Surveys Map Sheets 299 G and 300 G - Kamiskotia
Lake and Thorburn Creek. In the eastern half of the map there
is a slightly (maximum of 600 gammas above background) anomalous
belt which varies between 1/4 and 1/2 mile in width and runs
just west of north.
Conclusions;
Due to the total absence of geological information
in this area, it is literally "anyone's guess" as to the amount of
overburden, and hence the effectiveness of the airborne electro
magnetic information. This degree of doubt, coupled with the
magnetically favorable zone, certainly leaves us with a somewhat
less than pessimistic outlook towards the property.
Recommendations;
A vertical loop electromagnetic crew should
spend a minimum of two days running reconnaissance traverses
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over the magnetically anomalous zones. Unless this approach
turns up some favorable indications, no further work is
justified at this time.
T. Fitzgerald, Geophysicist.
March 11, 1965
42A12NE8e32 63.1533 THORBURN OSO
AIRBORNE GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYOF THE
EDWARDS t REID AND THORBURN TOWNSHIP AREAS.FOR
CANADIAN JAVELIN LTD.
I. INTRODUCTION
A combined airborne EM and magnetometer survey
has been completed for Canadian Javelin Ltd* over three blocks of
ground in the Timmins area of Ontario. The aircraft employed was
the Canadian Aero Mineral Surveys Limited geophysically-equipped
de Havilland Otter, registration CF-XGM.
The areas surveyed are described as the Edwards
Township, Reid Township and Thorburn Township blocks. The final
areas laid out by Canadian Javelin field personnel differ somewhat
from the original areas described in the contract of May 12, 1964,
especially the Edwards block which was enlarged appreciably. The
final line-mileage flown totals 700,2 line-miles, distributed as
follows:
Edwards Township block - 358.8 line-miles
Reid Township block - 225,7 line-miles
Thorbum Township block - 115.7 line-miles
In all three areas, the line*spacing was 1/8-mile
and the mean terrain clearance, 150 feet*
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The survey began on May 16, 1964, and was completed
on July 11, 1964,
Canadian Aero Mineral Surveys Limited field
personnel associated with this project were as follows:
G. A. Curtis
E. Jensen
D. Sraith
T. Appleton
J. D. Lloyd
R. Sarsfield
K. McLeod
D. Graham
D. J. Sarazin
G* Granger
Electronic Technician andProject ManagerPilot
Pilot *
Pilot
Aircraft Mechanic
Aircraft Mechanic
Navigator
Electronic Operator ,,
Data Analyst
Draftsman
The project was supervised by A. R. Rattew, P.Eng.,
author of this report.
Details of the equipment carried on the Otter and
an explanation of the recorder charts are provided in Appendix XX.
Appendix XXX describes our anomaly rating and anomaly listing
procedures.
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The airborne EM data are presented on three
separate sheets at the scale of one inch equals %-mile* An air*
photo laydown provides the base for the EM maps.
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II. GEOLOGY
Geological information on these areas is scarce,
They are deeply covered by drift for the most part.
The Reid and Thorburn areas are covered by the
Ontario Department of Mines preliminary map P.139 at the scale of
one inch equals two miles. Host of the Edwards Township block isf-
covered by Q. D. M* preliminary maps P.152 and P.153 at one inch
equals %-mile.
In the few outcrops which do exist a wide variety
of Precambrian rocks have been mapped. They include acidic to
basic volcanics, acidic, and basic intrusive s, quartzite,
amphibolite and various gneissic rocks.
One sulphide showing with minor chalcopyrite is
reported in the western part of Edwards Township*
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*III. RESULTS
All EM anomalies have been assigned numbers which
are shown on the maps and in the anomaly list, Appendix I. These
numbers consist of the line upon which the anomaly occurs, plus
letters A, B, C, etc., from south to north or from east to west.
Additionally, the main zones of conductivity are assigned reference
numbers on the map sheets to,facilitate discussion in this report .
(numbers l, 2, 3, etc.)*
The "x" category of anomaly rating is reserved
for questionable anomalies and for anomalies which are suspected
of being due to surface conductors. Because the Timmins area has
great economic potential, we include on the naps, any feature from
the EM charts which has a reasonable chance of being a legitimate
anomaly,
In many parts of the Timmins area, the overburden
has a fairly high conductivity, yielding substantial quadrature
anomalies. Most of these quadrature anomalies are broad and smooth
and many correlate clearly with swamps; these are readily discarded*
The sharper quadrature anomalies could derive from either low-
conductivity bedrock conductors or narrow, conducting swamps.
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f Many of these features are included on the maps, and attention is drawn to the possibility of a surface conductor in the "Comments"
column of the anomaly listing or in the text of this report.
V
Edwards Township Area
Seven zones of anomalous conductivity have been* . ' ' ' .' ' .
numbered on this sheet. All of them but one, (zone 3), consist
of single-line anomalies. Additionally, there are eleven "x-type"
anomalies designated only by their anomaly numbers*
Zone l is a triple-peaked anomaly occurring in the
vicinity of known sulphide mineralization. The direct magnetic
correlation on the centre anomaly suggests an appreciable pyrrhotite
content, and there may be a slight magnetic anomaly on the northern
peak as well.
Zone 2 is a very weak, multiple anomaly, but it is
probably legitimate. The O.D.M. geology map shows a north-easterlyi "*.
strike in this vicinity, suggesting that l and 2 may, in fact, be\
the saae conductive zone.
The only extensive zone of bedrock conductivity is
zone 3, a 3/4-mile-long, multiple-conductor belt. The width ofl
the zone changes drastically from line to line and there is
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*magnetic correlation with many of the EM anomalies. Chances are
good that sulphides will be found in this belt, probably in\
combination with graphite. The strongest EM response within
zone 3 is anomaly 6B.
Zones 4, 5, 6, and 7 consist of single-line,
broad, quadrature anomalies. The possibility exists that surface
conductors are the source, of'one or all of these anomalies, but in
all cases, there are reasons to suspect some bedrock conductivity
contrast. Therefore, in.a thorough follow-up programme, these
conductors should be explored.
Any of the eleven questionable, "x-type11 , anomalies
could warrant exploration if the geological environment is
sufficiently encouraging. Strictly on the basis of the anomaly
characteristics, our preference among the questionable features
is for anomalies FA, 6A, 24A, 24B, and 34A.
Reid Township Area
Nine zones of anomalous conductivity have been
numbered and there are four other "x-type" anomalies shown.
Zones l, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are definite bedrock
conductors. Of these, 5, 6, and,9 appear to be related. Note
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that information on zone 9 is incomplete and its position is some
what uncertain, because, it occurs at the end of the lines outside
the job boundary.
\ Zone 8 is a good sulphide prospect, a localized
feature of high conductivity with a coincident magnetic anomaly.*
Although zone 2 consists of a single, questionable^
anomaly, we consider that it has a fair chance of being a legitimate
bedrock conductor.
Zone 3 is a definite anomaly, but it could derive
from a surface conductor rather than a bedrock source.
Zone 4, consisting of strong, broad, quadrature
anoroalies, is probably a surface conductor. It is stronger than
most, however, and is therefore included on the map*
The three "x-type" anomalies 52A, 53A, and 55A, all
have similar characteristics: they are in-phase anomalies related
to terrain. We consider them poor prospects for bedrock conductivity.
Anomaly 60A is also a probable surface effect*
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Thorburn Township Area
Five zones of anomalous conductivity have been
number d on this sheet* Of these, we consider zones l, 2, and 3
definite bedrock conductors, and zones 4 and 5 good possibilities*
Although both the anomalies in zone 4 are
questionable, they tend to support each other.
f- The characteristics of zone 5 are such'that it is
questioned as a possible surface conductor*
The remaining ten "x-type" anomalies plotted on
this sheet are all strongly suspected of being surface effects
or noise effects. Our preference among these is anomaly 10A*
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IV. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
DUE to the economic potential of this area, all ,
definite bedrock conductors warrant exploration. Furthermore, .
if the local geological environment is considered sufficiently
encouraging, any of the questionable anomalies could be worth
examination. - ' :' ': ; V : : ' '-' i; ; ;' : '"' ' '''','" v ' .
f- ' . , ' . ' ' : . ' ' - ' - . ' . i
The definite bedrock conductors are as follows:
Edwards V l and 3.
Refcd - l, 5, t 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Thorburn - l, 2, and 3, ,
A number bf: other zones^ have'-''o, good chance of being
bedrock conductors and we recommend,that they^ be included on the
list for mandatory followup* They are 4s follows*
Edwards - 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7,
.Reid' w' 2/and "3."^' '. ''-'.''''. ;' : '" ; "
Thorburn - 4 and 5.
There ia a considerable variation in characteristics
among the more questionable anomalies which we include on the maps*
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Strictly on the basis of their geophysical properties, we prefer
the following from this group:
Edwards anomalies FA, 6A, 24A, 24B, and 34A.
Thorburn anomaly 10A.
Respectfully submitted*
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 28, 1964.
A. R. Rattew, P.Eng., Geophysicist. -
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APPENDIX I
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Anomaly Fiducial s
FA 5974/7
DA 5334/8
DB 5391/7
CA 5127/33
BA 5011/3
BB 5028/34
AA 6582/94
AB 6543/7
1 A 2857/61
1 B 2851/5
2 A 3018/22
2 B 3024/9
3 A 3343/7
In- Phase Quad
-/80
-/50
-/60
-/70
-/40
-/50
-/100
-/60
120/60
40/50
60/120
-770
80/60
Altitude
130
135
140
125
145 ,
140
135
140
140
135
140
150
125
CANADIAN
Magnetics
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
Assoc? 40g
Assoc? broad 200g
nil
Dir? 15g
Dir .broad 30g
Dir,: 40g
Dir:? 60g
Dir, to N 130g
AERO tMtf
Rate
x
x
x
3
x
3
3
x
3
3
3
3
3
wba/
Comments
Probable swamp effect
Probable swamp effect
Double, ore peak sharp
Probable swamp effect
Possible swamp effect
Double, strong
Broad - Broader quad
Double, strong broad quad
Broad quad - Double ?
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APPENDIX I
PROJECT NO. 4026 - EDIvARDS TOWNSHIP AREA*
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Anomaly Fiducial s
3 B 3340/3
3 C 3336/40
|D 3333/6
4 A 3508/12
4 B 3654/65
5 A 3828/32
6 A 3978/84
6 B 3992/6
6 C 3996/400
7 A 4317/21
11 A 5451/5
20 A 8053/60
21 A 8261/4
In- PhaseQuad
40/200
-/ISO
"/170
-/90
-/ISO
50/40
60/-
120/220
40/40
40/70
40/-
60/-
140/20?
Altitude
135
135
140
150'
145
140
150
145
150
150
130
120-160
150
CANADIAN
Magnetics
Dir: 150g
Dir .broad 120g
Dir? 70g
N. Flank80g
nil
Dir? 20g
nil
Dir. 15g
Dir. 230g
S. edge 180g Possibly some directmag*
Dir. 25g
Dir* C 80g
S. Flank lOOg
AERO tMM
RateMVBMMBM
3
3
3
3
3
3
x
2A
3
3
x
x
2B
*wteU
Comments
Strong quad
Strong quad
Broad - No IP
Multiple quad, surfaceconductor ?
Double ?
Probablemanoeuvrenoise
Broad, weak
Poor IP, Double ?
Probable turbulencenoise
No quad. Broad multiple
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APPENDIX I
* PROJECT NO. 4026 - EDWARDS TOWNSHIP AREA
In-PhaseAnomaly Fiducials Quad^^
21 B 8264/6 80/20?
8266/8 50/20?
8881/4
9063/6
21 C
23 A
24 A
24 B
34 A
8938/41
2126/9
30/-
40/-
40/-
-/50
Altitude Magnetics
150
150
150
150
150
140
Dir: 300g
Dir: 15g
nil
S.Flank 20g
N.Flank 60g
nil
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Rate Comments
3 Sharp mag.
3
x Doubtful
x
Possiblesurfaceeffect.
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*
t
AnoHialy Fiducial s
39 A 4677/80
40 A 4526/9
40 B 4523/6
50 A 2602/5
52 A 2357/64
53 A 2051/6
53 AS* 1995/9
54 A 1741/4
54 B 1814/9
54 C 1861/6
55 A 1524/30
55 B 1501/12
In-Phase Quad
20/30
30/30
30/-
40/-
100/-
90/-
-/80
-/120
-/80
60/20?
80/-
-/140
Altitude
160
155
150
155
145
140
135
145
135
145
140
125
CANADIAN
Magnetics
N.side 80g
N.edge 60g
Dir: 40g
Dir .broad 300g
Assoc? lOOg
nil .
K, Flank 600g
nil
nil
N*Flank 200g
nil
nil
AERO tMt
Rate Comments
x Weak , :
3 Weak
x IPonly, weak
x . Good shape
x Probable surface effect
x Probable surface effect
3 Possible surface conductor
3 Possible surface conductor
3 Probable surface conductor
3 Double ?
x Probable surface effect
3 Probable surface conductor
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r*
r*
C*
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Anomaly
57 A
57AA
57AB
58 A
58 B
59 A
60 A
60 B
65 A
66AA
66 A
67 A
PROJECT NO
FIducials
930/3
3313/8
3256/60
533/6
520/3
447/50
0050/3
0024/9
8867/70
7492/5
3035/8
7481/5
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In- Plia s e Quad
207/40
-/120
60/20?
60/20
40/40
40/30
10/30
-/40
40/40
80/20
60/20
70/40
t
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REID TOWNSHIP AREA ^
Altitude
125
140
,165
125
130
125
130
125
140
135
155
135
CANADIAN
Magnetics
N. Flank 120g
nil
nil
nil
Dir? broad 25g
K. edge 60g
nil
nil
Dir. 120g
N. Flank 80g
Dir. 60g
N. Flank 60g
AERO dm
t
Rate Coitiments
3 Weak
3 Possible surface conductor
x Double?
3 Broader and weak quad
3
3 Broader quad
3 Weak
x Probable surface effect
3 Weak
3 v
3 Strong
3
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APPENDIX I
PROJECT No. 4026 - THORBURN TOWNSHIP AREA
Anomaly.
1 A
2 A
4 A
5 A
6 A
6 B
7 A
8 A
9 A
10 A
10 B
11 A
12 A
17 A
18 A
Fiducials
0137/41
0211/5
0479/82
0544/7
In- Phase Quad
-/50
-/50
-/20 ,/ ,
-/40/
0697/0701 -/40 .
0712/5
0754/7
987/90
1013/6
1220/3
1289/92
1394/7
7495/8
2648/51
2953/6
-/30
107/40
50/20
20/50
60/-
-/40
-/50
90/-
40/40
40/70
Altitude
110
140
130
130
140
145
145
160
140
135
160
115
150
140V
140
Magnetics
Dir. lOOg
nil
Dir. 15g
Dir. 150g
Dir? 30g
N. Flank 150g
nil
Dir? broad 15g
E. Flank 30g
nil
nil
nil
Dir. 50g
E. edge 150g
E. edge 70g
Rate MHMMMMM
X
x
x
3
x
x
x
3
3
x
x
x
x
3
3
Corcments
Probable surface effect
Possible surface conductor
Possible surface effect
Probable manoeuvre noise
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APPENDIX I
PROJECT NO. 4026 - THORBURN TOWNSHIP AREA
In-Phase Anomaly Fiducials Quad Altitude Magnetics Rate Comments
19 A
22 A
23 A
8270/3
8875/8
8945/8
20/30
40/-
-/40
29 A 4796/4800 -/40
29 B 4834/7 -/30
30 A 4900/3 -/40
32 A 5148/51 -/50
155
160
150
150
140
135
140
Dir? lOg x
nil x
Dir? broad x 40g
nil x
Dir, 50g x
E.Flank lOOg
nil
x
Possiblesurfaceconductor
v
Possiblesurfaceconductor
Possiblesurfaceeffect.
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42A12NE8832 63.1533 THORBURN S00
CLAIM GROUPK-2
THORBURN TWP.ONT.
SCALE 1'
DWG. O.
DATE MAY 1-64-
WP. FILE
JOB BOUNDARY —
THORBURN /LAKE
JOB BOUNDARY—
LEGEND
l A ANOMALY . . . . . . . .
1 B ANOMALY . . . . . . .
2 A ANOMALY . . . . . . .
2 B ANOMALY. . . . . .
3 ANOMALY. . . . . . .
X type ANOMALY. . . . . . .
\
MEAN TERRAIN CLEARANCE . ... . 150 FEET
FLIGHT LINE SPACING ....... 1/8 MILE
RIVERS AND LAKES. . . . . . . . -.^
HORIZONTAL CONTROL.... . . BASED ON
PHOTO LAYDOWN
AIRBORNE ELECTROMAGNETIC SURVEY
THORBURN TOWNSHIP AREAONTARIO
CANADIAN JAVELIN LIMITED
SCALE- l INCH = 1 /4 MILE (APPROX.) \
NCANADIAN AERO
OTTAWA 9 TORONTO ,ONTARIO
APPROX
42A12NE0032 63.1533 THORBURN 210
C. A.M.S- 402(.
JOB BOUNDARY
JOB BOUNDARY—
MAGNETIC CONTOURS DRAWN
CANADIAN JAVELIN LTD. FROM
AIRBORNE MAGNETIC TAPES FURNISHED
BY CAN AERO MINERAL SURVEYS LTD.
3/4/G5
42A12NE0032 63.1533 THORBURN
LEGEND
l A ANOMALY. . . . . . . .
1 B ANOMALY . . . . . . .
2 A ANOMALY . . . . . . .
2 B ANOMALY. . . . . . .
3 ANOMALY. . . . .
X type ANOMALY . . . . . .
2S0
APPROX. CLAIM GROUPBOUNDARY LINE —— —— —— —————
MEAN TERRAIN CLEARANCE . ... .150 FEET
FLIGHT LINE SPACING. . . . . . . . 1/6 MILE
RIVERS AND LAKES. .
HORIZONTAL CONTROL . . . . . . BASED ON
PHOTO LAYDOWN
AIRBORNE ELECTROMAGNETIC SURVEY
THORBURN TOWNSHIP AREAONTARIO
CANADIAN JAVELIN LIMITED
SCALE- l INCH ^ 1/4 MILE (APPROX.}
CANADIAN AERO
OTTAWA a TORONTO .ONTARiu
APPROX.