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To: Stew who wrote (1234)	2/26/1999 2:53:00 PM
From: Jesse	Respond to of 2514

Stew, because a lot of the access roads preparations have already been completed, along with magnetic grids and drill pads in place on the selected targets, and because the targets are being drilled in a logistically efficient sequence, things should run fairly smoothly here on in (though there are always unexpectancies!). In terms of goals and depths, review what was written at the new MMU website- From the Chinchaga website: mmu.simplenet.com The next objective is to drill a small number of prioritized geological targets. The required action is to select five to ten targets in the highest priority areas and to drill relatively short holes, between 100 and 150 metres deep, to test the targets. _____ My guess is that the rest of the current drill program should take less than another two weeks or so, but don't hold me to that! In terms of specific holes, your guess is as good as mine. :) APEX Geoscience (with 'Target Drilling' out of Calgary) is recovering 2.5" HQ core. fyi, Here's some actual photos of the drill bit tools: mmu.simplenet.com* Adios, -j :>

To: Stew who wrote (1234)	2/26/1999 3:16:00 PM
From: Jesse	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2514

One more thing, Stewie, in terms of hole depths! Remember, that these targets being drilled will have little to no overburden. Thin overburden is not only positively significant when considering economic mineability. It's also significant in exploratory drilling. Aside from the fact that shallow OB greatly diminishes, if not removes, the chances of hitting magnetic sands and other false anomalies, consider the fact that a 150m hole will probably be nearly all in bedrock. - Imagine the difference if the overburden were much greater, say 50-100m or more and the resulting percentages of 'target rock' vs. OB waste in sample. For example, with 100m of OB, you'd have to drill to 250m, to get 150m of bedrock core, and so on. Not only more difficult (deeper OB increases probability of complications), but more costly. Therefore, these 2.5" core holes should be adequately deep to get a good sample & a good handle on the anomalies... i.e., in my fairly uneducated opinion! Best, -j :>