A re-interpretation of the geology of two former-producing gold mines 45 miles east of Red Lake, Ont. has resulted in good results for Toronto-listed Orofino Resources.
Results from a drill program, designed to test the theory that the two mines are on seperate vein structures which are open along strike and at depth, have been so encouraging, the company has decided to expand the present program by at least another 3,000 ft, according to vice-president projects, Gerald Harper.
All intersections greater than 0.05 oz gold per ton (uncut) were as follows:
Intersection Grade Hole (ft) (oz/ton) 2 5.0 0.45 3 3.9 0.09
8.8 0.09 4 6.4 0.19 5 3.0 0.24 6 2.0 0.22
1.9 0.08 7 1.2 0.06
8.3 0.85 8 2.0 0.08
3.8 0.17 10 3.0 0.18 11 9.1 1.01
17.8 0.09 15 1.5 0.72
6.8 0.17
5.2 1.37
The Beljoe and Rowe mines, which are about 120/30303 1/2 of a mile apart, together produced 105,500 tons of ore between 1934 and 1940. Grades averaged 0.30 oz gold and 0.17 oz silver per ton.
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