Re: What to expect.......NOT - NTO
posted on
Nov 13, 2007 03:26AM
Very good post.
Just a few additions.
Every one with property in the area are having new ETEM's flown. Why?
The previous ETEM's were not only wide spaced compared to the new ones being completed, compiled, and interpreted at this moment. They were completed under a completely different set of assumptions with respect to the makeup of the bedrock composition. Now that there is some explicit information on the nature of the bedrock as well as the type of mineralization locked up in it, there are newer and better (based on much improved knowledge) assumptions on which to base reinterpretations. With this, expect improved decisions on where to look for additional deposits.
A second consideration must be assumed as well. Based on the drilling pattern to date at DE and comments made on several occasions by RN it is apparent that there is much conductivity in the surrounding bedrock that is continuing to challenge interpretation of Down Hole IP tests. For one, this means the host rock is strongly mineralized and in addition to the concentrations that constitute the ORE deposit there is plenty of low grade mineralization in this immediate area. This makes locating and tracing along the ORE grade more challenging.
Where there is ORE grade mineralization, it is of such good quality that it is almost akin to drilling into a slab of concrete laced with chunks of steel. The drilling has to be contucted with care so as to allow continued progress with little down time for repairs.
As for the general mineralization of the bed rock or host rock. That causes a very great problem for Notonts neighbours. The signatures they read of their ETEM maps? What do they actually mean? No one really knows. The only was anyone will know is to drill them to find out. THUS, Noront knows what they have. The neighbors DO NOT.
Enough for now!
Old Joe