....Chromitite layers typically accumulate in horizontal layers near the top of peridotite sills and are positioned either laterally to and or above magmatic massive sulphide (Ni-Cu) accumulations with respect to the feeder zone. Several additional weakly mineralized (Ni-Cu) chromite enriched layers have also been noted in the peridotite below the massive chromitite layers encountered in holes 3, 5, 6 and 7. With several intersections of massive chromitite encountered in the earlier drilling, and those anticipated in the current drilling, the drill results can be accurately modelled three dimensionally and analyzed to determine section to section, as well as, hole to hole continuity. Lithogeochemical analysis will also be undertaken in order to join up the various chromitite layers to determine continuity of these potentially economic layers.

The current drill program will in part infill the area between Section 10NE (Holes 3 and 5) as well as 11NE (Hole 7) and 12NE on 50 metre centers. In order to understand more fully the chemical characteristics of the occurrence and how this impacts chrome valuation. Whole rock analysis of the chrome enriched core must also be undertaken to determine silicate, sulphur and iron content, as these elements affect value of the rock.

Dated 24 July news from Spq

Some recent "cooperative" work has been undertaken with Noront on samples selected from the Freewest Option property. The work was done at University of Toronto, under the direction of Dr. James Mungall, his research assistant provided the analysi Wavelength dispersive electron microprobe analysis of six individual chromite grains in samples from holes FW-08-05 (251.2, 255.8, 265.5, 269.0, 275.0 and 292 m) show that the compositions of the six chromite grains show some variability around an average value of 50.0 weight percent Cr2O3 (range 46% to 54%), with Cr/Fe ratios averaging 2.0 (range of 1.25 to 2.75) . Four chromite grains from FW-08-07 (210.5, 218.5, 223.0, and 298 m) show that the compositions of the chromite grains have less variability around an average value of 48 weight percent Cr2O3 (with a range of 46 to 50), with Cr/Fe weight ratios between 1.1 and 1.45 and averaging 1.3.

June 11 from SPQ

Do augment these very positive results, the joint-venture commissioned a chrome marketing study to help provide guidelines for future exploration work on chrome. Such a study will include an initial market review followed by mineralogical and petrographic studies of the chromite that would help determine if the chrome can be upgraded to meet minimum industry

July 9th from FWR SPQ JV......

all drill plan and action from SPQ and FWR will enable us to see the potential of the CR

whether they have enough time to provide data to supplement Dr. Mungall report in 15 Aug is an unknown?

BH