General Information
Capsule
Exploration History
The occurrence was first staked as the AH cl (Y11169) in Nov/66.
In 1967, Empress Mines completed a program of stream sediment sampling, soil geochemical sampling and geological mapping.
In 1972, the South Yukon Joint Venture (Stratus Exploration Inc., Marietta Resources International Ltd., Union Oil Company of Canada
Ltd. and Chevron Canada Limited) conducted a regional stream sediment survey in the area.
In 1985, the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) performed regional stream sediment sampling on the map sheet covering the King property. Two stream sediment samples were collected from drainages on the current King property, which returned strongly anomalous copper values of 69 and 110 ppm.
In 1986, a program of reconnaissance-scale prospecting and geochemical sampling was carried out by Nordac Resources Ltd. (later reorganized to become Strategic Metals) to follow up the historical copper anomalies, and to evaluate gold potential in the area of the AH occurrence.
In 2010, Strategic Metals Ltd staked the King claims and performed soil sampling, an airborne magnetic and radiometric survey.
In 2011, 2014 and 2015, Strategic completed more staking and soil sampling.
Capsule Geology
The main lithological unit in the area is the Povoas formation (uTrP) and is a dark green, porphyritic, equigranular or brecciated basalt which weathers white to trusty. The matric is a dark grey to black or green and aphanitic. A small diorite plug and related dykes (potentially Aishihik Suite) have been mapped in the area. Furthermore, several small faults have been mapped, trending north or northeast and are associated with intense shearing, fracturing and alteration that are marked by gossans.
The occurrence occurs over a soil anomaly and an aeromagnetic anomaly. Minor pyrite and malachite staining were noted in weakly altered basalt in the area.
Location Map
Work History
| Year | Work Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Geochemistry: Rock | |
| 2015 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 2015 | Geology: Bedrock Mapping | |
| 2015 | Other: Prospecting | |
| 2014 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 2011 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 2010 | Airborne Geophysics: Magnetic | |
| 2010 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 2010 | Airborne Geophysics: Gamma-Ray Spectrometry | |
| 2010 | Geochemistry: Rock | |
| 2002 | Geochemistry: Rock | |
| 2002 | Geochemistry: Silt | |
| 2000 | Other: Prospecting | |
| 1986 | Geochemistry: Silt | |
| 1986 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 1980 | Geochemistry: Rock | |
| 1980 | Geochemistry: Silt | |
| 1972 | Geochemistry: Silt | |
| 1972 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 1967 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 1967 | Geology: Bedrock Mapping |
Regional Geology - Terrane
Regional Geology - Bedrock
Assessment Reports that overlap occurrence
| Report Number | Year | Title | Worktypes | Holes Drilled | Meters Drilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 096777 | 2015 | Assessment Report Describing Geological Mapping, Prospecting and Geochemical Sampling at the King Property | Rock - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Prospecting - Other | ||
| 096046 | 2011 | Assessment Report Describing Geochemical Sampling at the King Property | Soil - Geochemistry | ||
| 095420 | 2010 | Assessment Report Describing Geochemical Sampling and Airborne Geophysical Surveys at the King Property | Gamma-Ray Spectrometry - Airborne Geophysics, Magnetic - Airborne Geophysics, Rock - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry | ||
| 017949 | 1967 | Report on the Geology and Geochemistry of the AH Mineral Claims | Soil - Geochemistry, Bedrock Mapping - Geology |
Related References
| Number | Title | Page(s) | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMC013150 | Report on the geophysics, geochemistry, and geology of the north section of AH 13-28 mineral claims - 115H/9 | Report | |
| ARMC013154 | Property development record - AH 13-28 - Empress | Report | |
| ARMC016653 | Geochemical map - 115H/9 - Kirkland Creek | Geochemical Map | |
| ARMC013165 | Map of Kirkland Creek area showing mining activity | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC013164 | Map of Kirkland Creek area with field notations - Aeromagnetic series map 3346G | Geophysical Map | |
| ARMC013166 | Map of Kirkland Creek area with handwritten notations | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC013167 | Sketch map of AH claims along the Nordenskiold River | Geoscience Map (General) | |
| ARMC013151 | Geochemical surveys and geological mapping - AH 13-28 claims, Twin Lakes area - June 2-10 and Aug 16-18, 1967 | Report | |
| ARMC013168 | Field notes of AH 13-28 claims | Miscellaneous Company Documents | |
| 00-085 | Prospecting and Geochemical Report YMIP 00-085(a): Nadaleen River Area | YMEP Report | |
| 02-009 | Report on Phase#1, Alkalic Porphyry Copper Gold Recce Project | YMEP Report |
| Citations |
|---|
| Archer, A and Onasick, E. 1980 Final Report for Nat Joint Venture; (Available EMR Library) |
| Archer, A and Onasick, E. 1986 Final Report for Nat Joint Venture; (Available EMR Library) |
| Archer, A. and Cathro, R. 1972 South Yukon Joint Venture Final Report; (available EMR Library) |
| Strategic Metals Ltd., Dec/15, Assessment Report #096777, by J. Morton |
| Strategic Metals Ltd., Jul/12, Assessment Report #096046, by K. Unger |
| Strategic Metals Ltd., Mar/15, Assessment Report #096723, by H.Burrell |
| Strategic Metals Ltd., Sept/11, Assessment Report #095420, by H.Smith |
