General Information
Deposit Type(s): Unknown
Location(s): 62.244170 N, -132.753060 W
NTS Mapsheet(s): 105K02
Location Comments: 1 Kilometres
Hand Samples Available at YGS: No
Capsule
Work History
Staked as B cl 1-68 (94358) in Nov/65 by Tay River Mines Ltd (Copper Ridge Mines Ltd, Silver Standard Mines Ltd and Utica Mines Ltd), and as OK cl 1-64 (94980) in Feb/66 by Mid-West Mines Ltd and Ventures Mining Ltd, which formed a new company, Kim Exploration Ltd, to develope the claims. These claims were tied on to the Cub and Beta groups of Anvil Mining Corporation Ltd. Tay River and Kim both carried out ground EM and magnetometer surveying, soil sampling and mapping programs in 1966. Kim did some trenching in 1967 before transferring its claims to Branta Exploration Ltd.
Partially restaked in Jun/72 as Foto cl 1-200 (Y66390) by Dynasty Explorations Ltd and Atlas Explorations Ltd, which carried out geological mapping, soil sampling, Turam, magnetometer and gravity surveying later in the year and drilled 5 widely spaced holes (632 m) in 1973 in a joint venture with General Crude Oil Ltd following a gravity survey. Atlas changed its name to Cima Resources Ltd in 1974. Dynasty changed to Cyprus Anvil Mining Corp in 1975 and drilled 3 holes (370 m) in 1976 and 2 holes (260 m) in 1978.
Capsule Geology
The area is overburden covered and was staked for positional value. No significant anomalies or mineralization were found by early workers. The 1972-73 geophysical work defined several anomalies but drilling returned disappointing results. Bedrock in the area is phyllite assigned to the Lower Cambrian Mount Mye formation.
References
CYPRUS ANVIL MINING CORPORATION, May/78. Assessment Report #091211 by R.P. Hill and D.S. Jennings.
DYNASTY EXPLORATIONS LTD, 1972. Assessment Report *#019821 by J.S. Brock.
DYNASTY EXPLORATIONS LTD, Jun/73. Assessment Report #019823 by W.J. Roberts.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CANADA Paper 67-40, p. 40-41.
KIM EXPLORATIONS LTD, May/66. Prospectus Report by A.P. Fawley.
KIM EXPLORATIONS LTD, 1966. Assessment Report *#017960 by J. Mackie and R. Philp.
MINERAL INDUSTRY REPORT 1971-72, p. 100-101.
MINERAL INDUSTRY REPORT 1973, p. 54-55.
NORTHERN MINER, 16 Nov/72.
PIGAGE, L.C., 1999. Geologiclal Map of Blind Creek (NTS 105K/7 SE), central Yukon (1:25 000 scale). Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Open File 1999-15.
PIGAGE, L.C., 2000. Geological Map of Swim Lakes (NTS 105K/2 NE), central Yukon (1:25 000 scale). Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Open File 2000-5.
PIGAGE, L.C., 2000. Geological Map of Swim Lakes (NTS 105K/2 W), central Yukon (1:25 000 scale). Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Open File 2000-6.
PIGAGE, L.C., 2000. Geological map of Blind Creek (NTS 105K/7 SW), central Yukon (1:25 000 scale). Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Open File 2000-8.
TAY RIVER MINES LTD, Dec/65. Prospectus Report by S.J. Hunter.
Staked as B cl 1-68 (94358) in Nov/65 by Tay River Mines Ltd (Copper Ridge Mines Ltd, Silver Standard Mines Ltd and Utica Mines Ltd), and as OK cl 1-64 (94980) in Feb/66 by Mid-West Mines Ltd and Ventures Mining Ltd, which formed a new company, Kim Exploration Ltd, to develope the claims. These claims were tied on to the Cub and Beta groups of Anvil Mining Corporation Ltd. Tay River and Kim both carried out ground EM and magnetometer surveying, soil sampling and mapping programs in 1966. Kim did some trenching in 1967 before transferring its claims to Branta Exploration Ltd.
Partially restaked in Jun/72 as Foto cl 1-200 (Y66390) by Dynasty Explorations Ltd and Atlas Explorations Ltd, which carried out geological mapping, soil sampling, Turam, magnetometer and gravity surveying later in the year and drilled 5 widely spaced holes (632 m) in 1973 in a joint venture with General Crude Oil Ltd following a gravity survey. Atlas changed its name to Cima Resources Ltd in 1974. Dynasty changed to Cyprus Anvil Mining Corp in 1975 and drilled 3 holes (370 m) in 1976 and 2 holes (260 m) in 1978.
Capsule Geology
The area is overburden covered and was staked for positional value. No significant anomalies or mineralization were found by early workers. The 1972-73 geophysical work defined several anomalies but drilling returned disappointing results. Bedrock in the area is phyllite assigned to the Lower Cambrian Mount Mye formation.
References
CYPRUS ANVIL MINING CORPORATION, May/78. Assessment Report #091211 by R.P. Hill and D.S. Jennings.
DYNASTY EXPLORATIONS LTD, 1972. Assessment Report *#019821 by J.S. Brock.
DYNASTY EXPLORATIONS LTD, Jun/73. Assessment Report #019823 by W.J. Roberts.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CANADA Paper 67-40, p. 40-41.
KIM EXPLORATIONS LTD, May/66. Prospectus Report by A.P. Fawley.
KIM EXPLORATIONS LTD, 1966. Assessment Report *#017960 by J. Mackie and R. Philp.
MINERAL INDUSTRY REPORT 1971-72, p. 100-101.
MINERAL INDUSTRY REPORT 1973, p. 54-55.
NORTHERN MINER, 16 Nov/72.
PIGAGE, L.C., 1999. Geologiclal Map of Blind Creek (NTS 105K/7 SE), central Yukon (1:25 000 scale). Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Open File 1999-15.
PIGAGE, L.C., 2000. Geological Map of Swim Lakes (NTS 105K/2 NE), central Yukon (1:25 000 scale). Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Open File 2000-5.
PIGAGE, L.C., 2000. Geological Map of Swim Lakes (NTS 105K/2 W), central Yukon (1:25 000 scale). Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Open File 2000-6.
PIGAGE, L.C., 2000. Geological map of Blind Creek (NTS 105K/7 SW), central Yukon (1:25 000 scale). Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Open File 2000-8.
TAY RIVER MINES LTD, Dec/65. Prospectus Report by S.J. Hunter.
Location Map
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2018
Work History
| Year | Work Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Drilling: Diamond | Two holes, 260 m. |
| 1976 | Drilling: Diamond | Three holes, 370 m. |
| 1973 | Drilling: Diamond | Five holes, 632 m. |
| 1972 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 1972 | Geology: Regional Bedrock Mapping | |
| 1972 | Ground Geophysics: Gravity Survey | Also magnetic and Turam surveys. |
| 1967 | Trenching | |
| 1966 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 1966 | Ground Geophysics: EM | Also magnetic survey. |
| 1966 | Geology: Bedrock Mapping |
Regional Geology - Terrane
Group: Ancestral North America
Affinity: W Laurentia
Name: North America - basinal strata
Realm: Laurentia
Regional Geology - Bedrock
Supergroup:
Group/Suite:
Formation: Mount Mye
Member: graphitic phyllite/schist
Terrane: Laurentia
Period Max: Cambrian
Age Max: 521 MA
Period Min: Cambrian
Age Min: 497 MA
Rock Major: black phyllite, schist
Rock Minor: marble, gabbro
Reference: Pigage (2004) - YGS GM 2004-2
Geological Unit (1M): lCG
Geological Unit (250K): lCG1
Assessment Reports that overlap occurrence
| Report Number | Year | Title | Worktypes | Holes Drilled | Meters Drilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 092108 | 1976 | [Aerial Photography of MN 1-35 Claims] | Orthophoto - Airphotography | ||
| 019821 | 1972 | Proposed Exploration Foto Mineral Claims | Research/Summarize - Pre-existing Data | ||
| 019824 | 1971 | Exploration Report Hoho-Bram and Lorna, Roto, Gran, Jean, Aro Mineral Claim Groups Tintina-Anvil Project 1971 | Rotary - Drilling, Historical Drill Core - Geochemistry, Rock - Geochemistry, Silt - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Bedrock Mapping - Geology, EM - Ground Geophysics, Gravity Survey - Ground Geophysics, Magnetics - Ground Geophysics, Petrographic - Lab Work/Physical Studies, Prospecting - Other, Data Compilation - Pre-existing Data | ||
| 092062 | 1966 | Geological Map of Faro area | Regional Bedrock Mapping - Geology |
Related References
| Number | Title | Page(s) | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMC000524 | Foto Mineral Claims: Grid Geology & Geophysical Compliation Map | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC001770 | Map sections - DDH 73-F-1 and F-2 - Foto mineral claims | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC001771 | Map sections - DDH 73-F-3 and F-5 - Foto mineral claims | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC001785 | C.E.M. horizontal shootback electromagnetic survey map - Foto grid | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC001786 | Map sections - DDH 73-F-4 - Foto mineral claims | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC001810 | Claims map - Foto | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC009908 | Ground geophysical compilation and proposed diamond drilling map - Tintina-Anvil project - Foto group | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC009909 | Grid and claim map of Turam Electromagnetic survey - Foto grid - Plate 2 | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC009910 | Compilation map - Tintina-Anvil project - Foto claims | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC016729 | Geochemical map - 105K/3 - Buttle Creek | Geochemical Map | |
| ARMC016188 | Topographic map showing 80-K-01 and 80-J-01 locations | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC015708 | Structural, lithologic, and diamond drill core logs - DDH 08-F-01, 02, 03 - Foto claims | Drill Logs | |
| ARMC011489 | Ground geophysical compilation & 1973 diamond drill hole locations map - Tintina-Anvil project - Foto group - Figure 1 - HF9-022 | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC017084 | Map of Vangorda Creek properties showing magnetic anomalies and known mineral deposits | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC017083 | Map - Vangorda Creek properties, Yukon Territory | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC011558 | Ground magnetometer survey - Gamma values and profiles - Tintina-Anvil project - Foto mineral claims | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC011560 | Residual gravity - Foto prospect - Fig. 3 | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC011550 | Residual gravity map - Foto prospect - HF9-013 | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC016225 | Lithological logs - Relogs DDH AEX 7501 to 7505, DDH CED 721 to 731, DDH Foto 731 to 735 | Drill Logs | |
| ARMC018115 | Report on 1973 field work (diamond drilling, gravity survey) - Foto mineral claim group - Anvil area | Report | |
| ARMC017718 | Gravity profile map - C.E.D. claims | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC017719 | Geophysics compilation map - C.E.D. and Foto areas - Sheet 1 of 3 | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC017720 | Geophysics compilation map - C.E.D. and Foto areas - Sheet 2of 3 | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC017721 | Progress report with maps - C.E.D. joint venture - Tintina Anvil project | Report | |
| ARMC020498 | Field notebook - Foto grid (I) | Miscellaneous Company Documents | |
| ARMC020499 | Field notebook - Foto grid (II) | Miscellaneous Company Documents | |
| ARMC018206 | Field sheet map with claims Foto, Capa, Delta and Echo shown - Tay River | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC011559 | Grid geology & geophysical compilation map in the vicinity of DDH 73-F-3 - Foto mineral claims | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC011557 | Elevation map - Foto prospect | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC018261 | Claim & geology map - "B" group - Whitehorse M.D. | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC017562 | Geological, geophysical, and geochemical report on the Foto group - Tintina-Anvil project | Report | |
| ARMC017960 | Overlay sketch map of area 2 miles north of Foto group | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC017961 | Location plan showing Foto 1 to 200 mineral claims - Claim sheet No. 3 - Map with notations - No. 737-72 | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC017962 | Gravity profile sheets - Foto | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC017963 | Residual gravity sheets - Foto prospect | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC017964 | Progress report for the month August, 1972 with maps - Tintina-Anvil project - Foto group | Report | |
| ARMC017965 | Report on proposed exploration - Foto mineral claims | Report | |
| ARMC017966 | Turam survey - Foto mineral claims | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC017967 | Notes and claim plans - "A", "B", "C" group claims - Pelly River | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC017563 | Linecutting map with notations - Foto | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC015712 | Diamond drill core logs - FOTO 12 - DDH 78-F-01 and 78-F-02 | Drill Logs | |
| ARMC016200 | Diamond drill core logs, lithologic logs, and structural logs for holes 76-02, 76-06, 76-07, 76-08 - Swim Lake, Cub Lake, Foto | Drill Logs | |
| ARMC017564 | Linecutting map - Foto claims group - Anvil area | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC017565 | Report on a turam electromagnetic survey - Foto claim group - Faro area | Report | |
| ARMC017566 | Gravity interpretation report - Foto claims | Report | |
| ARMC017567 | Gravity interpretation report - Foto claims | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC017568 | Figures 1-11 to accompany "Geological, geophysical and geochemical report on the Foto group" | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC021039 | H-5 grid map - Dec claims, Cub group | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC021088 | Data: 1972 CED claims - To accompany maps 1,2,3 - Grid spacing at 800' | Geophysical Map |
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