The analysis is being conducted at the Colombian Geological Survey Facility in Santander. The oil & gas drill cores, securely stored within this facility, have never been studied from a metal industry perspective. Initially the analysis will concentrate on drill core intersecting the prospective Jurassic stratigraphy, focusing on XRF measurements, binocular microscope studies and photography of both selected mineralized intervals and stratigraphic contacts.
The analytical results and seismic sections will be integrated with the existing Company database to build a three-dimensional (3D) model. The model will assist in determining the thickness and extent of the CESAR copper-silver mineralization at surface and depth, anticipated to greatly assist ongoing exploration.
"The importance of the archived IGUN historic drill core cannot be understated. The modelling should confirm the continuity of Jurassic stratigraphy and the copper-silver horizons from surface to considerable depths down dip. In addition, the study will greatly assist our targeted land expansion," commented Max CEO, Brett Matich.