Pharand II (5)Drilling
In 1998, E. Mord carried out a few short lines of an IP survey, that covered a small portion of his northern claim block (42A04NE2001/42A04NE2001). This area basically covered RT Mineral's claim 794744 and the unstaked cell 42A04F140 to the north. At the same time, he put a short drill hole down (100m) on one of the IP anomalies.
"The diamond drill program consisted of claim 1155752 to test a strong induced polarization anomaly known to be associated with sulphide mineralization and anomalous copper values. This drill hole intersected substantial sulphide mineralization from 6.4 ft to 139 feet in a gabbroic unit. This well mineralized gabbro intrusive which was cut by both felsic and mafic dykes was the cause of the induced polarization anomaly. Unfortunately, no significant chalcopyrite was observed in this hole and the areas assayed for nickel showed extremely low to insignificant nickel values. The most interesting portion of this hole was a 5-foot interval from 71-76 feet with the gabbro unit. This hole contained significantly anomalous Pt and Pd values and elevated gold values. The Pt in this sample assayed 41 ppb and Pd was 28 ppb. The host lithology in this hole distinctly resembled that found by Mr. Mord on the extreme western extremity of Pharand Twp. where similar anomalous Pt and Pd values were detected. These assays suggest that further efforts should be made to better evaluate the gabbroic and ultramafic suites in Pharand Twp. for Pt and Pd group metals".
In researching the location of this drill hole, I find that the collar was placed well north of the trenches that contained the interesting mineralization. At the same time, it was inferred that the IP conductor was dipping slightly to the north, which would suggest that the drill hole, at 45*, would be drilled down-dip. The specifications for the IP survey were also meant for a shallow conductor. Since there was no VLF-EM conductor here, why didn't they go for a deeper target instead, with their IP specifications???
This anomaly was drill tested and substantial disseminated sulphide was intersected, as mainly pyrite, and some pyrrhotite were found to be the cause of the anomaly. No chalcopyrite was noted in the core. With a drill hole angle of 45*, and a core angle of ~60*, this would mean that the lithology is dipping to the south.
According to the airborne magnetic map (Map 81380), the east-west magnetic trend (pyrrhotite?) is located on or near the trail that is just north of the lake. The drill collar of E. Mord's drill hole, however, is located north of this airborne magnetic trend and the hole was drilled to the north as well. A lot of gabbro was intersected, but maybe not the best, or widest part of the intrusive. The main gabbro body could be located at depth, to the south. It is still felt that a MMI soil survey (Ni-Cu-PGE) should be carried out, which would cover the area from the lake, north to the northern claim boundary.