The objective of the Bellzone 2007 – 2008 exploration programme was to expand the knowledge of the Kalia Iron Mineralisation and to expand the exploration to assess any other potential iron bearing prospects. The programme involved;
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Surface geology assessment and interpretation
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Ground magnetic surveys
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Exploration drilling both percussion (RC) and Diamond Core
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Geological mapping
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Site development of roads, tracks and drill pads to support the mapping, magnetic survey and drilling programmes
The field studies and data processing were carried out by the group of Bellzone geologists (5) and geophysicists (2);
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Dr. V.N. Burmistrov - Chief Geologist
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S.F. Savchik F - Geologist
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E.A Sharov - Geologist
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I.S. Hlushakou - Geologist
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A.A. Sonchik - Geologist
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Dr. S.V. Golobokov - Geophysicist
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V. Ph. Moiseenko - Geophysicist
In addition three Guinean geologists, G. Keffas, M. Dialo and B. Santani, assisted with the geological field prospecting programme.
Four diamond and one reverse circulation (RC) drill rigs were used to conduct the drilling programme, which involved;
Summary of Exploration Activities and Outputs for the 2007 – 2008 Exploration Season
The Kalia Iron Mineralisation has been identified over a strike of approximately 40km running from the north west to south east across the tenements. To facilitate exploration management and planning the Kalia mineralisation has been divided into two areas, Kalia I (a 19km strike starting in the north west of the tenement) and Kalia II (a 20km strike linking from the south eastern point of Kalia I and extending in an easterly direction)
Exploration drilling- Kalia I
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3,550.6m of diamond drilling to depths of up to 600m into primary BIF
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1,504.4m of diamond drilling of surface material to depths of between 30-100 m.
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780m of reverse Circulation drilling of surface material to depths of 30-70 m
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68 Drill Pads
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43.7km of roads and access ways to drill pads constructed
Magnetic Survey
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160.8km2 total magnetic survey area on 200х10m grid including
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71.3km2 Kalia I iron mineralisation
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63.0km2 Kalia II iron mineralisation
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10.1km2 Sandenia iron prospect (Faranah Lease 06/3077)
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1.6km2 Dantilia iron prospect (Faranah Lease 06/3077)
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14.8 km2 Laya iron prospect, 1,000х10m grid (Faranah Lease 06/3077)
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768.4km Preparation and clearing of magnetic survey lines
Exploration and Survey Routes
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838.6km of geological mapping traverses
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450.5km of reconnaissance mapping traverses
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56.5km of detailed exploration routes within the “Central” area of the Kalia I iron mineralisation at a mapping scale of 1:10,000
Sampling and Analysis
Data processing and interpretation of results
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Schematic geological map of the area of permit А2005/5755, scale 1:50,000
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Schematic geological map of the Kalia I and Kalia II mineralisation, scale 1:50,000
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Geological map of basement rocks, Kalia I mineralisation, scale 1:25,000
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Geological map of Kalia I surface oxidised ores, scale 1:25,000
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Geological map of the Kalia II mineralisation, scale 1:50,000
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Schematic geological and geophysical maps of the “Central” area of Kalia I, scale 1:10,000
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71.3 km2 of magnetic field mapping of the Kalia I mineralisation, scale 1:25,000
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63.0 km2 of magnetic field mapping of the Kalia II mineralisation, scale 1:25,000
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26.5 km2 of magnetic field mapping of prospecting areas on Lease 06/3077, scale 1:25,000
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Geological section along drilling profile No 3, scale 1:2,000
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Geological section of surface oxidised ores along drilling profile No 3
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