Thanks George! More highly anomalous metals contents over a vast near surface area. I find the following statements remarkable:
"Fifteen samples were submitted for total digestion ICP analysis. These samples were selected on the basis that they were collected at the same stratigraphic level as the mineralized layers encountered in the February, 1999 drill program; a horizontal volcaniclastic layer currently defined as being approximately 100 metres thick. All fifteen samples were found to contain high levels of metallic elements that
are comparable to those contained in recent drill core analyses. Additionally, key hydrothermal mineralizing indicators such as boron and barium are highly enriched.
"..The distribution of known mineralization in the layered volcaniclastic unit is now known to extend a distance of approximately 156km north to south, by approximately 35km east to west. It is likely that the mineralized area may extend another 30km westward. Over 85% of the mineralized horizon occurs on land controlled by Marum, the Marum/Micrex joint venture or the Marum/International Tower Hill joint venture. These new results define a large, layered, easily accessible mineralized volcaniclastic unit that has the potential to contain large tonnage mineral deposits. The next exploration step involves the identification of areas where the metal concentrations are high enough to be considered economic."
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156km north to south, by approximately 35km east to west. It is likely that the mineralized area may extend another 30km westward.
- Immense volcaniclastic host-body dimensions.
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Chuca, ppm = gram per tonne.
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Remember that volcaniclastics means potential diamond host too, of course. It is the mantle-sourced volcanoes that bring diamonds to the surface (already proof that these are mafic/ ultramafic, meaning, mantle originating). Marum's already found many various DIM's.
-Some links re. volcanoes/kimberlites etc, if anyone wishes to do a lil reading:
Volcanoes and Volcanism
geologylink.com
(Tonnes of links & info here!)
Cascades Volcano Observatory (lots there too)
vulcan.wr.usgs.gov
-Including,
Volcanic Eruptions, Blasts, and Plumes
vulcan.wr.usgs.gov
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Related Glossaries:
Several terminology hotlinks
vulcan.wr.usgs.gov
Volcanic and Geologic Terms
volcano.und.nodak.edu
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Have a great day, Folks!
-j
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