Hello Tomato: First of all in answer to your question., the screen size
that captured the large stones was increased believe to a 1mmx3mm
square mesh., so stones under would be discarded for the grade of
this portion of the dyke. Lots of exploration companies in early stages
want to show the market that they have a worthy population ratio of
micros/macros., so it was common with Aber., in its early days., and
Diamet to report OVERAL GRADE projections., but as one progresses in increase sampling., the smaller stones are not imperative in determining the economic grade. That fact they utilized
a 1mm x 3mm square mesh screen shows the fact that the grade of
1.14 reflects where 90% of the value is in the deposit. Most traditional
pipes hold around 1.4% large stones., so figure it up., 4% large stones., 90% of the value.,
micro/macro relationships serve as a basis., usually as large bulks
progress., on pipes., you will see larger stones appear., so this is a
unique deposit., and in many ways., we have the best of all worlds.,
large stones., ease of extraction.,(portion anyway) high gem quality.,
What I would like to see addressed is something which only the
Yellowknifers could comment on., and that is are there any aborignal
claims on the Snap Lake property.,? in otherwords., Diamet had some
tough sledding., Aber has had some enviromental concerns.,
Anyone willing to tackle this question.,
First any major drainage systems out of Snap Lake., rivers., caribou
crossings.,
Any valid Aborignial claims throwing a curve at investors in the
future.
It seems all these NWT diamond explorers have lots of hidden issues
concerning their properties., which become relevant when the politicians have the most to gain.
Sincerely
George J. Tromp |
