Half Mile- VMS Exploration

Detect VMS deposits at depths of up to 1.5 kilometres

CHALLENGES

Conventional geophysics had failed to detect and map to depth the largest of the three massive sulfide lenses found at the Half Mine base metal VMS deposit in New Brunswick. The deepest and largest sulfide lens was left undiscovered for decades. As a result the full value of the deposit was not known. Explorers need a tool that will detect and delineate to depth the full extent of VMS sulfide bodies. By
knowing the full extent of mineralization explorers focus on larger targets with larger tonnage potential.

RESULTS

Titan 24 detected and mapped the vertical extent of the Half Mile base metal VMS deposits in New Brunswick, to a depth of over 1500 m. As a result Titan 24 was able to map the largest and deepest massive sulfide lens that was discovered several decades after the initial discovery of the near surface zone. By mapping the entire vertical extent of the VMS deposits, explorers are able to aim drilling at the largest targets with the greatest tonnage potential early in their exploration program.

TITAN 24 SOLUTION

Titan 24 enables exploration of prospective volcanic terrains to great depths beyond the limit of conventional geophysics. Titan 24 can detect base metal VMS deposits below 300 metres and discriminate large targets with high tonnage potential from smaller less prospective targets. By mapping prospective targets in 3D, Titan 24 provides explorers an indication of the shape, size and vertical and
lateral extent of any potential VMS deposits.

Titan 24 IP maps chargeability and DC resistivity to a depth of 750 metres and MT resistivity to a depth of over 1500 metres. In addition to mapping massive VMS mineralization, Titan 24 also maps footwall stockwork sulphide mineralization and alteration zones related to VMS deposits. Titan 24 also maps faults that may have dislocated VMS deposits in multiple isolated sulfide lenses.

Other VMS Camps Explored with Titan 24:

Brunswick Base Metal Mining Camp, New Brunswick
Matagami, Quebec
San Nicholas, Mexico
Joutel, Quebec
Val D’Or, Quebec
Timmins, Ontario