Interview with Paul Angus on Semna -- https://ceo.ca/@newton/historic-mining-at-the-semna-prospect-aan-aton-resources
Paul: Yes, this is one of the underground stopes that was mined during ancient times. They are pretty remarkable. The picture shows one our Egyptian geologists named Ahmed.
Peter: Do you have any idea about the grade of these veins?
Paul: During our research we have found some figures published in the British Mining Journal from 1905. It was reported that some pillars within the ancient stopes assayed up to 5.5 ounces per ton gold. The vein in these stopes were 3-5 feet wide. The British were mining the main vein, which was 6 feet wide in places, with grades over 2 ounces per ton gold.
Aton has only done limited amounts of sampling in the past, but we have recently undertaken a sampling program across the veins and shear structures on surface. Once the results are in, I will give you an update.
Peter: Thanks Paul. I look forward to hearing more about Semna once you get those results. Exciting times!