Details on next weeks drill programThis drilling will further define the extent, grade and type of potash mineralization present on the property. All holes will be drilled vertically targeting the Prairie Evaporite formation, which will be conventionally cored using inverted drilling fluids so as to not dissolve the salt and potash sequences. Samples will be collected from the potash sequence for observation and analysis, and each hole will be logged using industry standard down-hole geophysical logging techniques.
The Company plans to initiate a concurrent 175 line km 2-D seismic survey on the property to assist in its interpretation of the salt and potash sequence in the area. Boyd-Petrosearch of Calgary, Alberta has been engaged to manage and assist the company in planning its Seismic geophysical surveys and will also carry out the interpretation of the seismic data acquired in the proposed program. Prospective salt beds indicated by these seismic surveys will be further tested with additional drilling as part of the ongoing exploration programs. A $5 Million Dollar exploration program has been approved by Western's board for this initial drilling and seismic program with a provision to expand the budget by an additional $5 Million program should ongoing results warrant it.