TriAusMin Reports Copper Intercepts from Mt Nicholas, Lewis Ponds Project
All holes were targeted at an interpreted plate conductor and intersected multiple zones of semi-massive to massive pyrrhotite - chalcopyrite ± sphalerite ± pyrite in quartz ± carbonate veins and shears with true widths of up to 2 m (Tables 1 & 2). The position of the mineralised structures correlate to the mapped veins and modelled plate position.
Table 1: Mt Nicholas 2014 diamond drillhole specifications
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HOLE ID AZIMUTH TOTAL
EASTING NORTHING* RL (AHD) DIP MAGNETIC GRID DEPTH (M)
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MNDD002 712609.6 6311469.8 822.7 -60 222 GDA94 196.8
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MNDD003 712580.7 6311576.2 817.7 -60 222 GDA94 240.0
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MNDD004 712536.9 6311341.3 784.1 -55 54.5 GDA94 116.8
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The sulfide veins returned moderate to high grade copper over narrow widths with a maximum grade of 5.19 % copper. Anomalous gold, silver, lead and zinc occur with the copper and returned maximum individual values of 0.30 g/t, 49.9 g/t, 3770 ppm and 1.77 % respectively. Estimated true widths as a percentage of downhole widths range from 65 to 80 %. Drillhole intersections are summarised in Table 2.
Table 2: 2014 drillhole intersections (based on a lower cut-off copper*metres of 500ppm*m, no minimum width).
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DOWNHOLE
HOLE TO WIDTH
ID FROM M M M Cu % Zn % Ag g/t VEIN
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MNDD002 60.00 61.13 1.13 0.78 0.63 8.0 HW
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incl. 60.50 61.13 0.63 1.30 0.45 8.2 HW
------------ ------- ------- ----------- ------ ------ -------- -----
MNDD002 151.00 152.85 1.85 1.37 0.10 12.4 Adit
------------ ------- ------- ----------- ------ ------ -------- -----
incl. 151.90 152.22 0.32 5.19 0.29 49.9 Adit
------------ ------- ------- ----------- ------ ------ -------- -----
MNDD003 36.00 37.00 1.00 0.10 1.77 14.3 na
------------ ------- ------- ----------- ------ ------ -------- -----
MNDD003 157.10 157.70
0.60 0.69 0.10 9.2 na
------------ ------- ------- ----------- ------ ------ -------- -----
MNDD003 191.50 192.00 0.50 2.38 0.13 16.0 Adit
------------ ------- ------- ----------- ------ ------ -------- -----
MNDD004 58.70 60.17
1.47 1.74 0.23 13.5 Adit
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incl. 59.40 60.17 0.77 3.24 0.43 19.6 Adit
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HOLE
ID FROM M GEOLOGY
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MNDD002 60.00 dsm sph & semi-mass to mass py-cpy-sph shear
zone
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incl. 60.50 semi-mass to mass py-cpy-sph
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MNDD002 151.00 qtz vein with semi massive po-cpy-py fill
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incl. 151.90 qtz vein with semi massive po-cpy-py fill
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MNDD003 36.00 py-po-cpy-sph filled breccia
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MNDD003 157.10 qtz-carb-py-po-cpy veins /stringers in
sil-ser altd diorite
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MNDD003 191.50 brecciated semi-mass po-cpy veins
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MNDD004 58.70 qtz-po-cpy stringers & veins. Downdip
intersection.
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incl. 59.40 mass po-cpy-(py)-qtz vein. Downdip
intersection.
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The current drilling program confirmed EM to be an effective first pass targeting exploration tool in this area. The Mt Nicholas conductor is only one of many responses recorded by the 2010 VTEM survey.
About TriAusMin
TriAusMin is engaged in the exploration and development of base and precious metals deposits in the Lachlan Fold Belt of New South Wales, Australia. TriAusMin's projects include the Woodlawn Project, the Lewis Ponds Project located near Orange, 200km west of Sydney, as well as a number of other quality exploration properties in the Lachlan Fold Belt.
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Competent Person's / Qualified Person's Statement
The technical information in this report relating to the exploration results for the Lewis Ponds Project is based on information compiled by Mr Erik Conaghan, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Conaghan is a full-time employee of TriAusMin Limited and has sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results and "qualified person" as this term is defined in Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101"). Mr Conaghan consents to the inclusion in this report of the information in the form and context in which it appears.
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JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1 Report
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
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Criteria JORC Code explanation
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Sampling o Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips,
techniques or specific specialised industry standard measurement tools
appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down
hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These
examples should not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of
sampling.
o Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
o Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material
to the Public Report.
o In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done this would
be relatively simple (eg 'reverse circulation drilling was used
to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce
a 30 g charge for fire assay'). In other cases more explanation
may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has
inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or
mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
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Drilling o Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer,
techniques rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg
core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails,
face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if
so, by what method, etc).
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Drill sample o Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recovery recoveries and results assessed.
o Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
o Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade
and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential
loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
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Logging o Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.
o Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core
(or costean, channel, etc) photography.
o The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections
logged.
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Sub-sampling o If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all
techniques
and core taken.
sample
preparation o If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc
and whether sampled wet or dry.
o For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of
the sample preparation technique.
o Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages
to maximise representivity of samples.
o Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of
the in situ material collected, including for instance results
for field duplicate/second-half sampling.
o Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.
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Quality of
assay o The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and
data and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is
laboratory
tests considered partial or total.
o For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments,
etc, the parameters used in determining the analysis including
instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations factors
applied and their derivation, etc.
o Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards,
blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether
acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision
have been established.
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Verification
of o The verification of significant intersections by either
sampling and independent or alternative company personnel.
assaying
o The use of twinned holes.
o Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
o Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
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Location
of data o Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes
points (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and
other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.
o Specification of the grid system used.
o Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
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Data spacing
and o Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
distribution
o Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to
establish the degree of geological and grade continuity
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s) and classifications applied.
o Whether sample compositing has been applied.
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Orientation
of o Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling
data in
relation of possible structures and the extent to which this is known,
to geological considering the deposit type.
structure
o If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the
orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to have
introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported
if material.
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Sample
security o The measures taken to ensure sample security.
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Audits or o The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and
reviews data.
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Criteria Commentary
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Sampling o Three diamond drillholes (HQ3 collars and NQ3 tails) were
techniques completed by Techdrill Civil and Mining for TriAusMin Limited
(TRO).
o HQ3 and NQ3 diamond core were half cored using a brick style
diamond saw.
o Sample lengths ranged from 0.17 to 1.25 metres in length, with
the majority of sampled being 1.0 metre long. Sample splits were
determined by changes in geology.
o All samples were weighed by the laboratory and weights ranged
from 0.5 to 4.4 kilograms. Samples weighing over 3.2 kilograms
were riffle split by the laboratory.
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Drilling o Diamond drilling was undertaken as HQ3 (61.1mm) and NQ3 (45.1mm)
techniques diameter core. A total of 81.7 metres of HQ3 core and 471.9
metres of NQ3 core were drilled. Chrome barrels were used at all
times. A Global Tech core orientation device was used for all
NQ3 drilling to enable core orienting to be conducted. No
orientation device was used for HQ3 drilling.
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Drill sample o Triple tube was used at all times to maximize core recovery and
recovery ensure integrity of the material structure.
o Core recovery was measured on all core with recoveries generally
being in excess of 95%, except at the start of holes in soil -
saprolite zone the top 2 to 3 metres) where core loss occurred.
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Logging o Geological and geotechnical logging was completed by a
professional geologist using TROs logging procedures that were
developed to accurately cover the local geology and
mineralization. These include: geology (including lithology,
mineralization and alteration), structure, fracture frequency,
core recovery and RQD.
o All drill core was logged quantitatively and all drill core was
photographed (wet only).
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Sub-sampling o All core samples were of half core cut with a brick style
techniques
and diamond saw.
sample
preparation o No sub-sampling was done.
o All samples were sent to an accredited laboratory for sample
preparation and analysis. ALS Global follow industry best
standards in sample preparation including drying, crushing and
pulverizing the entire sample to a grind size of 85% passing at
75 microns. Samples over 3.2 kilograms were riffle-split
o Sample sizes are more than adequate to correctly represent the
style and nature of the copper mineralization.
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Quality of
assay o Gold is analysed by fire-assay fusion (method Au-AA-25
data and which is a 30 gram charge) that is considered a total
laboratory
tests method. Thirty-five base metals and other pathfinder
elements are determined by methods ME-ICP41 (and for
over-range samples OG46) which uses an aqua-regia digest
followed by an ICPAES analysis. This is considered a
partial digest.
o No geophysical tools nor XRF instruments were used.
o TRO inserted 16 certified OREAS standards (some of which
are siltstone blanks) into the single batch with 298 half
core samples. The insertion rate was nominally one
standard per 24 normal standards. No duplicates were
submitted. ALS laboratories conduct their own stringent
internal QA-QC protocols as part of their own internal
standard procedures which includes the use of fusion
duplicates, blanks and certified reference materials.
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Verification
of o None were undertaken in this program.
sampling and
assaying o No holes were twinned in this program.
o All drillhole data was captured in individual excel spreadsheets
that were visually checked, then later validated using GIS /
drilling software, and at that time any errors were corrected.
o No assay data was adjusted. Samples over-range in copper and
zinc were re-assayed by ore-grade method OG-46 method.
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Location
of data o Drillhole collars were located by a professional surveyor using
points a DGPS with precision of 10 to 20 centimetres. All other surface
mapping and sampling done on this prospect was done using a
Garmin handheld GPS 60CSx with an accuracy of 5 metres. Downhole
surveys were done at a nominal spacing of 30 metres (downhole)
using a Camteq Multi-shot instrument.
o Grid system used for Lewis Ponds regional work is GDA94 MGA Zone
55 and RL is AHD.
o Topographic control was assessed by DGPS in AHD.
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Data spacing
and o Drillhole locations are stated in Table 1. The holes were
distribution designed as a first pass test of a 400 metre long modelled EM
plate with holes spaced roughly 100 metres apart along strike.
The drill program was a first pass drilling assessment and it
clearly is not close enough to establish any kind of resource.
o No sample compositing was necessary nor applied.
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Orientation
of o All drillholes were aligned orthogonally to the strike of the
data in
relation targeted plate and the mapped geology. Two of the 3 holes were
to geological drilled as close to 90(degree) to the dip of the target. MNDD004
structure was drilled as shallowly as safely possible (-55(degree)) from
the footwall intersecting the veins in a down-dip orientation.
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Sample
security o All samples were placed into individual calico bags and each
calico bag into a pollyweave bag. Each pollyweave bag was closed
with a secure plastic zippy-tie. All samples were delivered
directly to the laboratory in Orange by company employees to
ensure sample security.
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Audits or o No audits or reviews have been completed.
reviews
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
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Criteria JORC Code explanation
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Mineral
tenement oType, reference name/number, location and ownership including
and land
tenure agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint
status ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
oThe security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along
with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in
the area.
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Exploration
done oAcknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.
by other
parties
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Geology oDeposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.
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Drill hole oA summary of all information material to the understanding of
Information the exploration results including a tabulation of the following
information for all Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level - elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
oIf the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis
that the information is not Material and this exclusion does not
detract from the understanding of the report, the Competent
Person should clearly explain why this is the case.
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Data
aggregation oIn reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
methods techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting
of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and
should be stated.
oWhere aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high
grade results and longer lengths of low grade results, the
procedure used for such aggregation should be stated and some
typical examples of such aggregations should be shown in detail.
oThe assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly stated.
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Relationship oThese relationships are particularly important in the reporting
between of Exploration Results.
mineralisation
widths and oIf the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill
intercept hole angle is known, its nature should be reported.
lengths
oIf it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported,
there should be a clear statement to this effect (eg 'down hole
length, true width not known').
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Diagrams oAppropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of
intercepts should be included for any significant discovery
being reported These should include, but not be limited to a
plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate
sectional views.
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Balanced oWhere comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not
reporting practicable, representative reporting of both low and high
grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading
reporting of Exploration Results.
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Other oOther exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be
substantive reported including (but not limited to): geological
exploration
data observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey
results; bulk samples - size and method of treatment;
metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
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Further work oThe nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for
lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out
drilling).
oDiagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions,
including the main geological interpretations and future
drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially
sensitive.
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Criteria Commentary
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Mineral
tenement oMount Nicholas falls within EL 5583 "Lewis Ponds" that is wholly
and land
tenure held by the Company.
status
oThere are no known impediments to operating in this area.
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Exploration
done oMining: Mount Nicholas was mined in 1888 then later under the
by other
parties name of Mount Fraser in 1907. The State government records are
incomplete, there are no production records for the first period
of mining but for the later period of mining 4000 tonnes was
mined that yielded 640 tonnes of copper.
oExploration:
o 1960s and early 70': Icely area - regional scale mapping,
soil surveys and IP completed (AMAX and Pennaroya)
o 2004: HeliTEM over the entire tenement (Tri Origin)
o 2005: Regional scale mapping of the Icely Area by (Tri
Origin)
o 2010: Heli-borne VTEM survey over the entire tenement
(TriAusMin)
o 2011: MNDD001 - 135.9m TD, drilled at the north of the
prospect missed the plate although encountered a broad zone
of anomalous copper in Anson Fm felsic volcanics above the
contact with Byng Volcanics mafic volcanics (TriAusMin)
o 2013: Prospect scale mapping and rock-chip sampling
(TriAusMin).
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Geology oThe mineralization appears to be lode style (probably
mesothermal), i.e. multiple sulfide phases in quartz(plus-minus)
carbonate veins and breccias that cross-cut the local host rocks
that are predominantly Ordovician in age.
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Drill hole oRefer to Table 1 in the report
Information
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Data
aggregation oThis is stated in the body of the report. Lower cut-off grade of
methods 500ppm*m (copper*metres) was applied. No minimum width and no
internal dilution was applied.
oThese are clearly stated in Table 2.
oNo metal equivalents have been stated nor reported.
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Relationship oRelationships between downhole and estimated true widths of the
between intercepts are stated in the body of the report.
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
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Diagrams oAs no significant discovery is being reported figures are not
required.
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Balanced oAll relevant results are disclosed within the report.
reporting
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Other oAll meaningful data is disclosed in the body of the report.
substantive
exploration
data
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Further work oFuture work may include DHEM of the 3 holes at Mount Nicholas.
On a more regional scale the results of the 2010 tenement-wide
VTEM survey will be assessed.
oNo further drilling is planned for Mount Nicholas at this stage.
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