Programme of Works
References
[1] Similar in nature to BGS MRP 141
[2] Plant J. A., and 29 others 1998. Multidataset Analysis for the development of gold exploration models in Western Europe. British geological Survey Report, SF/98/1
[3] R.C. Leake et al, “The origin of alluvial gold in the Leadhills area of Scotland: evidence from interpretation of internal chemical characteristics”. Journal of Geochemical Exploration 63 (1998) 7–36
[1] Similar in nature to BGS MRP 141
[2] Plant J. A., and 29 others 1998. Multidataset Analysis for the development of gold exploration models in Western Europe. British geological Survey Report, SF/98/1
[3] R.C. Leake et al, “The origin of alluvial gold in the Leadhills area of Scotland: evidence from interpretation of internal chemical characteristics”. Journal of Geochemical Exploration 63 (1998) 7–36
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Scotia Exploration Ltd intends to build upon an existing body of research and data that it has acquired in order to locate the source(s) of this bedrock gold mineralization within the Leadhills-Wanlockhead area of the South Uplands of Scotland.
The company will undertake a Multi-dataset Prospectivity Survey [1], applying mesothermal gold model criteria to integrated digital geological (boundaries), geochemical (stream sediment, soil, waters), geophysical (gravity & magnetic lineations, regional surveys, high-resolution airbourne surveys, local ground surveys), structural (faults) and mineral occurrence data in the Southern Uplands [2].
This integrated study will be combined with a detailed chemical study that has already been carried out by Scotia Exploration Ltd Company Staff staff of circa 1,800 alluvial gold grains from 55 sites within an area approximately 7 km by 18 km around Leadhills in the turbidite-facies, wacke-dominant Southern Uplands terrane [3].
The objective is to identify ‘candidate areas’ meriting further investigation.
An additional programme of sampling will be undertaken, firstly sampling surface boulders within the described area with anomalous boulders potentially relating to anomalies in the underlying bedrock. Soil samples will then be taken along pre-arranged grid-lines, using a power auger to reach or approach the soil/bedrock interface (deep overburden sampling). This will enable Scotia Mining to identify areas of anomalous bedrock itself. Samples will also be taken near the surface as part of a regional soil sampling program along single geographic contours (‘contour sampling’), e.g. 200, 250, 300, 350m contours. The final stage will be targeted drilling down to, and through, bedrock in order to identify the underlying structure of the host mineralization.
The ultimate objective for the company is to establish the extent of the mineral resource and produce industry standard (e.g. JORC-compliant - http://www.jorc.org/) confirmation of its estimated value in order to attract international investment into the mining programme which will be rolled out across the Leadhills/Wanlockhead area
The company will undertake a Multi-dataset Prospectivity Survey [1], applying mesothermal gold model criteria to integrated digital geological (boundaries), geochemical (stream sediment, soil, waters), geophysical (gravity & magnetic lineations, regional surveys, high-resolution airbourne surveys, local ground surveys), structural (faults) and mineral occurrence data in the Southern Uplands [2].
This integrated study will be combined with a detailed chemical study that has already been carried out by Scotia Exploration Ltd Company Staff staff of circa 1,800 alluvial gold grains from 55 sites within an area approximately 7 km by 18 km around Leadhills in the turbidite-facies, wacke-dominant Southern Uplands terrane [3].
The objective is to identify ‘candidate areas’ meriting further investigation.
An additional programme of sampling will be undertaken, firstly sampling surface boulders within the described area with anomalous boulders potentially relating to anomalies in the underlying bedrock. Soil samples will then be taken along pre-arranged grid-lines, using a power auger to reach or approach the soil/bedrock interface (deep overburden sampling). This will enable Scotia Mining to identify areas of anomalous bedrock itself. Samples will also be taken near the surface as part of a regional soil sampling program along single geographic contours (‘contour sampling’), e.g. 200, 250, 300, 350m contours. The final stage will be targeted drilling down to, and through, bedrock in order to identify the underlying structure of the host mineralization.
The ultimate objective for the company is to establish the extent of the mineral resource and produce industry standard (e.g. JORC-compliant - http://www.jorc.org/) confirmation of its estimated value in order to attract international investment into the mining programme which will be rolled out across the Leadhills/Wanlockhead area
