Weekend Review/Thoughts
posted on
Mar 02, 2008 11:27AM
Having read but a few of the many interesting posts so far this exciting weekend I have but one key point to put out there for thought/consideration.
As for the source of the mineralization, it is more likely that there was a COMMON EVENT that resulted in the mineralization (its composition) formation/deposition found at DE1 (Eagle 1). That said, it is also very likely that it was yet an other common event that previously or subsequently resulted in the introduction of Zinc and or Chromium mineralization to the area. This prior or post DE1 event may well have been of considerably longer duration and associated with hydrothermal activity or hydrothermal activity resulting from this non DE1 event. The hydrothermal placement of subsequent mineralization such as the Zinc may likely also have persisted for an extended period following the non DE1 event. And some zones of replacement of DE1 type mineralization as well as reworking of previously existing and temporally existing mineralization. Radiometric dating methods are likely being used to assist in determining these things.
With such additional information/data a stronger, more robust Geological Profile will be of huge help with future drill targeting by those possessing this and all other types of Geological, Geochemical, and Geophysical data/information gathered to date.
Also note that DE1 likely formed WITHIN the host rock and NOT on the surface. We, however, do not have sufficient information publicly accessible to conclusively determine the placement environment of DE1. DE2 on the other hand as appearing to suggest Orogenic Shear activity during the Geologic history of the area.
Noront would have far better understanding, based on their data collection to date, of all this than we do. Their data, both in terms of variety (especially of the high commercial grade/tonne at DE1) and quantity is to date, so far in excess, if NOT also superior, to all the others in the area save PRB, FWR, UC/SPQ, and we may now even include BMK, that Noront is having very serious difficulty locating a distant rival for the entire "Ring of Fire".
In addition, Noront, far more than any other has provided us sufficient information/description of their drill core data/environment as to make it tantalizingly teasing and provocative. At the same time no where near sufficient to allow for reasoned or rational construction of a guiding Geological Model with which to aid us in attempting to interpret nor extrapolate sufficiently for making speculative predictions on where, how much, and what type of mineralization we may expect them to eventually drill up in all subsequent Anomalies.
I do recall someone quoting Richard Nemis as having stated: "It is ALL Blue Sky".
So we stay tuned and attempt to remain soundly focused on the sky above. The ground is now well out of sight. This flock of Eagles has taken flight.
Any testimonials from the PDAC are most welcome. The more technical the better. Emotions will be accepted in stride as well.
Old Joe