Porphyry (Cu-Au, Cu-Mo, Mo) projects
C
olorado Resources Ltd. showed
the exploration community that
discoveries still generate excitement after its first drill hole into
the North ROK property in April. The
Mabon showing was originally identified during regional mapping completed
by the BC Geological Survey in 1995.
Colorado workers identified alteration
assemblages similar to alkalic-type
porphyries like the neighbouring Red
Chris mine development.
Construction at Imperial Metals
Corporation's Red Chris peaked this
summer and remains on schedule for
commissioning by May 2014. The 287
KV Northwest Transmission Line
and northern extension destined to
bring power to Red Chris also remain in
full construction.
There were several other significant
projects in the Iskut region. Oz Minerals
Ltd. partnered with Firesteel Resources
Inc. to drill and complete a geophysical survey at the ROK property located
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The fruits of geological surveying: A geological mapping program
that included a sample of the Mabon showing helped lead the way
to Colorado Resources Ltd.'s 2013 North ROK discovery.
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Photograph : Government of British Columbia
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