Pluton proposes to undertake Phase II of a mineral exploration program on Irvine Island to refine the definition of the iron ore resource in the south-east part of the island and to undertake drilling for the purpose of environmental investigations. The Phase II exploration program will include:
- drilling 29 sites along the Hardstaff Peninsula using a diamond core rig
- drilling an additional 10 holes in the Isthmus region at existing Phase 1 work sites
- drilling for the purpose of environmental investigations (hydrogeology and subterranean fauna) at up to approximately 20 sites
- supplying water for drilling.
The Phase II exploration program will be undertaken using the same low impact drilling techniques as approved for Phase I and will be subject to the same quarantine management. Water will be sourced from desalinations units, however, provision for alternative sources of water supply for the drill rigs will be investigated.
Note: This proposal reflects Phase 2 of the exploration program proposed by Pluton Resources Ltd. Phase 1 is available here
The proposed mining program is available here
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