Agnerian Macusani
Agnerian Macusani
Agnerian Macusani
NI 43-101 Report
Author:
Hrayr Agnerian, M.Sc.(Applied), P.Geo.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 SUMMARY.................................................................................................................. 1-1
Executive Summary ................................................................................................... 1-1
Technical Summary ................................................................................................... 1-5
2 INTRODUCTION AND TERMS OF REFERENCE .................................................. 2-1
3 DISCLAIMER .............................................................................................................. 3-1
4 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION ........................................................ 4-1
5 ACCESSIBILITY, CLIMATE, LOCAL RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND
PHYSIOGRAPHY........................................................................................................... 5-1
6 EXPLORATION HISTORY ........................................................................................ 6-1
7 GEOLOGICAL SETTING ........................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Regional Geology .......................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Local Geology................................................................................................ 7-6
7.3 Tectonic Setting ............................................................................................. 7-6
8 MINERALIZATION .................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 Mineralogical Studies .................................................................................... 8-2
8.2 Mineralized Areas.......................................................................................... 8-7
8.3 Controls of Mineralization............................................................................. 8-8
9 EXPLORATION........................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1 Detailed Geological Mapping ........................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Ground Geophysical Survey ........................................................................ 9-15
9.3 Exploration by Solex.................................................................................... 9-17
10 DRILLING................................................................................................................ 10-1
11 SAMPLING METHOD AND APPROACH ............................................................ 11-1
12 SAMPLE PREPARATION, ANALYSES AND SECURITY ................................. 12-1
12.1 Sample Preparation and Assays ................................................................... 12-1
12.2 Assay Quality Assurance and Quality Control ............................................ 12-1
12.3 Check Assays ............................................................................................... 12-2
12.4 Sample Security ........................................................................................... 12-3
13 DATA VERIFICATION .......................................................................................... 13-1
13.1 Data Verification by Frontier Pacific........................................................... 13-1
13.2 Independent Sampling by RPA.................................................................... 13-1
14 ADJACENT PROPERTIES ..................................................................................... 14-1
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LIST OF TABLES
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Table 1-1 Recommended Program and Budget ............................................................ 1-4
Table 1-2 Joint Venture Terms ..................................................................................... 1-5
Table 4-1 Mineral Concessions List ............................................................................. 4-1
Table 4-2 Joint Venture Terms ..................................................................................... 4-2
Table 6-1 Types of Uranium Mineral Occurrences in Peru.......................................... 6-4
Table 8-1 Whole Rock analyses, Major Elements........................................................ 8-2
Table 8-2 Whole Rock analyses, Trace Elements ........................................................ 8-2
Table 8-3 Commonly occurring Uranium Minerals ..................................................... 8-4
Table 8-4 Mineralogical Composition of Selected Samples......................................... 8-5
Table 9-1 Sampling Results, 2005 Exploration .......................................................... 9-13
Table 9-2 Statistics of Radiometric Survey ................................................................ 9-15
Table 12-1 SRC Laboratories Check Assay Results..................................................... 12-2
Table 13-1 RPA Independent Sampling Results .......................................................... 13-2
LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure 2-1 Macusani Property, Location Map.............................................................. 2-5
Figure 4-1 Macusani Property, Mineral Concessions Map .......................................... 4-4
Figure 7-1 Mineral Belts of Peru .................................................................................. 7-4
Figure 7-2 Macusani Property, Regional Geology ....................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-3 Macusani Property, Local Stratigraphy....................................................... 7-8
Figure 7-4 Macusani Property, Morphology and Lithology of Volcanic Rocks .......... 7-9
Figure 9-1 Macusani Project, Areas of Investigation ................................................... 9-3
Figure 9-2 Macusani Property, Calvario Area Geology and Mineralization................ 9-5
Figure 9-3 Macusani Property, Agaton Area Location of Showings............................ 9-7
Figure 9-4 Macusani Property, Agaton 2 Area Trenches ............................................. 9-8
Figure 9-5 Macusani Property, Tantamaco Area Geology and Mineralization.......... 9-11
Figure 9-6 Macusani Property, Esperanza (Block 8) Sampling Sites......................... 9-14
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1 SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Roscoe Postle Associates Inc. (RPA) has been retained by Mr. Peter F. Tegart,
President & CEO of Frontier Pacific Mining Corporation (Frontier Pacific), on behalf of
Solex Resources Corp. (Solex) and Frontier, to prepare an independent Technical Report
on the Macusani Uranium Project in southern Peru. The purpose of this report is to
provide our independent assessment of the mineral occurrences at a number of outcrops
with fracture-coated as well as disseminated secondary uranium mineralization in a vast
area underlain by Tertiary ignimbrites. The Technical Report is required to be
conformable to NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. RPA visited the
property from May 18 to 20, 2005.
Frontier Pacific is a reporting issuer listed at the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V). It
is involved in exploration for gold and uranium deposits, with a corporate office in
Vancouver, B.C. Its main interests are in two gold properties; the Perama Hill Gold
Project in northeastern Greece and the Dixie Creek Gold Project in Nevada. Recently,
the company signed a joint venture agreement with Solex to earn a 50% interest in the
Macusani Uranium Project, which comprises 54 mineral concessions covering a total area
of approximately 36,000 ha.
CONCLUSIONS
RPA has reviewed the recent exploration work carried out by Frontier Pacific and its
contractors. Based on our review, RPA concludes that:
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! All three areas of the known mineralized outcrops were detected with anomalous
equivalent uranium concentration (eU) contents.
! The eU, calculated from the spectrometer survey, ranges from 8 ppm eU to 36
ppm eU. RPA notes, however, that no direct correlation of uranium content (from
individual outcrops) and radiometric survey results has been made.
! The Uranium-to-Thorium ratio ranges from 0.4 to 1.9, and the areas with high
U/Th ratios (U/Th = 1.45 to 1.9) are coincident with the uranium highs.
! Since the samples collected to date are of weathered material on the surface, it is
uncertain, at this stage, if clay mineral alteration is associated with uranium
mineralization.
! The over-all average of thirty (30) chip samples (excluding the above high-grade
grab sample at Tantamaco) collected from the mineralized fractures is
approximately 870 ppm U. This includes:
o Twelve samples from the Agaton area with an average of 447 ppm U,
within a range from 15 ppm U to 2,170 ppm U.
o Eight samples from the Calvario area with an average of 600 ppm U,
within a range from 20 ppm U to 2,050 ppm U.
o Twelve samples from the Tantamaco area with an average of 1,327 ppm
U, within a range from 24 ppm U to 8,370 ppm U.
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! Uranium content at the trenches may vary considerably over a short distance (less
than one metre) at these locations and further detailed investigation is warranted
by Frontier Pacific.
! The procedures used in field investigations and assaying are in keeping with
industry practices and standards.
RECOMMENDATIONS
RPA recommends that ongoing exploration efforts continue, with the goal of
outlining areas of mineralization where mineral resources may be estimated. This would
be by delineating extensions to existing areas of fracture-filled secondary uranium
mineralization, by drilling. The objective of the recommended drilling also is to
investigate the possibility of uranium-bearing ignimbrites covered by younger non-
uraniferous ignimbrites.
Since the current targets are situated at the edges of cliffs at Agaton, Calvario and
Tantamaco, RPA recommends a program of Phase One diamond drilling to test the areas
extending from the mineralized fractures to a depth of approximately 15 m below the
surface. This would consist of a row of inclined holes (at -45°), collared 10 m apart and
10 m away, and testing a 100 m strike length from the main trench at each target area. At
an average length of 25 m for each hole, this phase of the drilling would total
approximately 275 m (11 holes of 25 m each) of drilling for each target area.
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three target areas, the total recommended drilling then would be in the order of 1,300 m
(3 x 425) for a program of approximately 50 short holes. At an estimated cost of
US$125, the budget for the diamond drilling program is estimated at approximately
US$160,000.
Frontier Pacific plans for additional ground radiometric surveys consisting of 600
line-km to better outline nine anomalous areas on the rest of the Macusani Property.
RPA concurs with this program.
The total budget for the recommended program, including overhead and
administration, is estimated to be in the order of US$250,000. The recommended
exploration program and budget is summarized in Table 1-1.
Estimated Budget
Type of Work No. of Holes Amount
(US$)
Radiometric Survey 600 ln-km 25,000
Track-Etch Survey 25,000
Diamond Drilling 51 1,275 m 160,000
Admin & General 40,000
Total 250,000
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TECHNICAL SUMMARY
PROPERTY STATUS
Frontier Pacific holds an option to earn a 50% interest in 54 mineral concessions
covering a total area of approximately 35,700 ha in southeastern Peru. The mineral
concessions are located north and northwest of the Town of Macusani and approximately
200 km (straight line) north of the City of Juliaca, Department of Puno. In an agreement
dated April 29, 2005, Frontier Pacific will be the operator of the joint venture and can
earn the 50% interest in the property by spending a total of US$4 million on exploration,
issuing 400,000 of its shares to Solex and paying US$50,000 cash to Solex over five
years. The terms of the joint venture agreement are summarized in Table 1-2.
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from 10 km to 35 km. All of the uranium target areas are accessible by gravel roads from
the Town of Macusani.
The climate in southeastern Peru is Alpine with a cold winter season with low
precipitation (as snow) from June through December and a warmer summer rainy season
from January through to May. The mean annual daytime temperature ranges from 8° C
to 11° C with an average annual precipitation ranging from 1,100 mm to 1,400 mm,
mostly as rainfall near Lake Titicaca.
Electrical power for the Town of Macusani is obtained from the Peruvian national
grid system. There are no facilities for electric power at the project site. Water is
available from local streams draining the area.
The Town of Macusani, located near the southeastern edge of the mineral
concessions, has a population of approximately 10,000 people. Transportation to
Macusani is by private vehicles and public buses.
The Macusani mineral concessions are in an area of low to moderate relief that offers
flat areas for future mine infrastructure. Elevations of the property range from 4,200 m
(in the eastern part) to 5,000 m (in the western part) above mean sea level. The area is
covered with sparse vegetation consisting exclusively of grasslands.
HISTORY
Historic prospecting activities in the Macusani district date back to the late 1970s.
Modern exploration in the Department of Puno started in 1977 by Instituto de Petróleo y
Energía Nacional (IPEN) of Peru. In 1978, IPEN discovered the first uranium showings
at Huiquiza and Tantamaco. This was followed-up by systematic radiometric prospecting
over an area of approximately 600 km2 underlain by the Quenamari Formation (1981 to
1982) and culminated in the discovery of numerous uranium showings. Consequently,
the area was named as the “Macusani District”.
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There are no records of mining of uranium deposits in the area of the property. A
number of tin and antimony occurrences are reported to be present, such as the San
Rafael tin mine some 50 km west of the property, the Tres Marias copper prospect and
several silver occurrences, many of them situated south of the present property.
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The Macusani Property is situated within the Chimbaya-Aricoma Mineral Belt, which
hosts the San Rafael tin mine. The area hosts numerous copper, silver, tin and antimony
occurrences. Many of these, however, are hosted by veins within volcanic or granitic
rocks.
A number of uranium showings have been discovered in the Macusani area, such as
the Puente Huiquiza, Pinocho, Chilcuno VI, Tantamaco, Calvario, Centro Concharrumio
and Chapi. These showings define a northwest trending zone approximately 25 km long,
along the eastern flank of an area underlain by ignimbrites.
There are at least seven fracture orientations which exhibit secondary uranium
mineralization. These are 0°, 015°, 045°, 060°, 075°, 130°, and 145°. Other fractures,
oriented within a few degrees of the ones listed, are also present. The more common
fracture orientations are at 135° to 145° and 020° to 035°. Post-mineral faults do not
appear to be present in the area.
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EXPLORATION
Prior to the early 1970s, no exploration was carried out on the property. During the
early 1970s, IPEN carried out radiometric prospecting and trenching at some of the
anomalous areas. Since then prospecting has been the prominent exploration tool in the
Macusani area. Consequently, all of the discoveries of uranium mineralization have been
made from trenching of outcropping ignimbrites. Since there is no significant amount of
sulphides or intense clay alteration directly associated with the uranium mineralization,
there is no apparent geophysical response to the mineralized zones, other than
radiometric surveys.
MINERAL RESOURCES
Historical Mineral Resources are reported from one (Chapi) area in the Macusani
area. RPA, however, has not reviewed these resources and cannot comment on the
reasonableness of the estimate. RPA is of the opinion that the reported resources are not
NI-43-101 compliant.
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The RPA samples confirmed the presence of secondary uranium values. Two of five
samples, which were taken at essentially the same locations as the Frontier Pacific
samples, contained uranium values less than the Frontier Pacific samples, two samples
had considerably less uranium values and one RPA sample had a considerably higher
value.
These results indicate that the uranium content at the trench may vary considerably
over a short distance (less than one metre) at these locations and further detailed
investigation is warranted by Frontier Pacific.
EXPLORATION POTENTIAL
The Macusani Property covers a vast area underlain by Pliocene ignimbrites which
exhibit fracture-controlled secondary uranium mineralization. Disseminated secondary
uranium mineralization may also extend into the wall rocks of the fractured areas. At
least fifty-five (55) target areas have been discovered by previous work, of which three
were investigated by Frontier Pacific during the recent field program. There is good
potential for the discovery of similar uranium mineralization elsewhere on the property.
The prospecting, geologic mapping and trench/pit sampling has identified five
additional areas of uranium mineralization which warrant further investigation. There is
also potential for disseminated secondary uranium mineralization in the rocks nearby the
existing trenches. The extent and significance of this type of mineralization, however,
has yet to be determined.
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Frontier Pacific is a reporting issuer listed at the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V). It
is involved in exploration for gold and uranium deposits, with a corporate office in
Vancouver, B.C. Its main interests are in two gold properties; the Perama Hill Gold
Project in northeastern Greece and the Dixie Creek Gold Project in Nevada. Recently,
the company signed an option agreement with Solex to earn a 50% interest in the
Macusani Uranium Project, which comprises 54 mineral concessions covering a total area
of approximately 35,700 ha.
Information for this Technical Report, supplied by Frontier Pacific and Solex, was
collected during the site visit by RPA to the Macusani Property. Technical documents
and other sources of information are listed at the end of this report. Mr. Hrayr Agnerian,
M.Sc (Applied), P.Geo., Consulting Geologist with RPA, and the Qualified Person for
this Technical Report, visited the Macusani Property from May 18 to 20, 2005, including
the trenches at the Tantamaco, Chapi and Agaton target areas and other surface exposures
on the property. Mr. Agnerian is responsible for all the sections included in this
Technical Report.
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In preparation of this report, Mr. Agnerian reviewed technical documents and reports
on the Macusani Property and the general area in southern Peru supplied by Frontier
Pacific and Solex. Mr. Agnerian also held discussions with contractors and other
professionals knowledgeable on the project including:
Prior to the site visit, Mr. Agnerian had discussions with Messrs. Peter F. Tegart,
President & CEO of Frontier Pacific, Mohan Vulimiri, Chief Geologist and Director of
Frontier Pacific, Jonathan Chalis, President of Solex and Sebastian Reidl, Chairman of
Solex.
For this report, RPA has carried out some independent sampling of a number of old
trenches from the Macusani project area. RPA sent these samples for independent assays
at the Saskatchewan Research Council Laboratory, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. RPA has
not searched title to the property, and has relied on technical data contained in reports of
geological mapping, past exploration, development work and title documents supplied by
Frontier Pacific and Solex.
The key technical documents reviewed by RPA for this report are:
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Watters of GeoScott Exploration Consultants Inc. for Frontier Pacific , dated May
2005.
! The publication entitled “Potencial Uranifero del Peru” by Juan E. Sosa B.,
Congreso Latinoamericano de Geología, dated 1954?.
Units of measurement used in this report conform to the SI (metric) system. All
currency in this report is US dollars (US$) unless otherwise noted.
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3 DISCLAIMER
This report has been prepared by RPA for Frontier Pacific Mining Corporation
(Frontier Pacific) and Solex Resources Corp (Solex). The information, conclusions,
opinions, and estimates contained herein are based on:
! Information available to RPA at the time of preparation of this report,
! Data, reports, and other information supplied by Frontier Pacific and Solex.
For technical information on the Macusani Uranium Project, RPA has relied on a
report by GeoScott Exploration Consultants Inc. as well as a report by Val d’Or Geofisica
del Peru S.A.C. and reports by other consultants and technical publications. RPA has not
verified the technical information in these reports and publications, but has formed its
opinions on the geological continuity of the mineralized zones at Macusani, primarily on
the basis of this technical information. RPA has visited three areas of trenches and has
taken independent samples.
While it is believed that the information contained herein is reliable under the
conditions and subject to the limitations set forth herein, this report is based in part on
information not within the control of RPA and RPA does not guarantee the validity or
accuracy of conclusions or recommendations based upon that information that is outside
the area of technical expertise of RPA. While RPA has taken all reasonable care in
producing this report, it may still contain inaccuracies, omissions, or typographical errors.
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Chapi IV 35 600
Samilio I 36 1,000
Samilio II 37 800
Ninahuisa 2 38 600
Samilio III 39 900
Coipa V 40 1,000
Liocco 41 1,000
Ocacasa 3 42 800
Ocacasa 4 43 1,000
Chapi V 44 900
Paccocinca 3 45 1,000
Corani 2 46 1,000
Corani 3 47 600
Chilcuno 49 900
Silviani 2 50 800
Silviani 3 51 900
Huiquiza 2 52 300
Sillatoco 53 600
Samillia IV 54 1,000
Vanesa 55 400
Total 35,700
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! Legislative Decree No. 708: Law for Investments Promotions in the Mining
Sector.
Under the Peruvian Mining Code, all mineral concessions include the rights to
explore, develop, mine, extract, export, and sell the mineral commodities found and
produced from the concession. Solex is required to submit annual reports of its activities
and production statistics to the government, as well as quarterly reports on its exploration
activities.
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The climate in southeastern Peru is Alpine with a cold and relatively dry winter
season with little snow from June through December and a warmer summer rainy season
from January through to May. The mean annual daytime temperature ranges from 8° C
to 11° C (Vargas et al 2003). It is common, however, to have overnight temperatures
below the freezing mark during the winter months. The average annual precipitation
ranges from 1,100 mm to 1,400 mm, mostly as rainfall near Lake Titicaca (The Internet).
The predominant topographic feature in the area is the southeast flowing Macusani
River and its tributaries, with typical V-shaped incised valleys, which drain into Lake
Titicaca near Juliaca.
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Electrical power for the Town of Macusani is obtained from the Peruvian national
grid system. There are no facilities for electric power at the project site. Water is
available from local streams draining the area.
The Macusani mineral concessions are in an area of low to moderate relief that offers
flat areas for future mine infrastructure. Elevations of the property range from 4,200 m to
5,000 m above mean sea level. The area has typical Alpine vegetation; above the 4,000
m elevation it is covered with sparse vegetation consisting exclusively of grasslands,
woodland patches, scrub and occasional wetlands. Outcrops are common in the area
mainly along scarps and along road cuts. Overburden thickness ranges from a few
centimetres to two metres with an average thickness of approximately half a metre.
Overburden consists of unconsolidated conglomerate with pebbles and leached boulders
of volcanic rocks (the underlying bedrock) in a matrix of sand and minor clay.
The city of Puno, the capital of the Department of Puno in southern Peru, is situated
some 250 km southwest of the Macusani Property at the shore of Lake Titicaca, and the
city of Juliaca is situated approximately 200 km (by road) south of the Macusani
Property. Both of them are agro-industrial cities, and Puno also has a university.
Numerous towns and villages are located throughout the area and are used as a local base
for exploration activities on the various concessions. Infrastructure support and
availability of trained miners proximal to the various concessions is limited, but is
available since there are some producers in the area, such as the San Rafael tin mine,
some 50 km southwest of the property.
The land in and around the Macusani Property is used for agriculture. The villages in
the area use the land to raise llamas, alpaca and sheep, but it is not used to grow crops.
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Wildlife in the area includes birds, and small mammals, such as viscaycha (a species of
rabbit), foxes, quirquincho (armadillo) and mice (Vargas et al 2003).
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6 EXPLORATION HISTORY
6.1 MACUSANI DISTRICT
Historic prospecting activities in the Macusani district date back to the late 1970s.
Modern exploration in the Department of Puno started in 1977 by Instituto de Petróleo y
Energía Nacional (IPEN) of Peru. In 1978, IPEN discovered the five uranium showings
at Huiquiza and Tantamaco, namely the Huiquisa Derecha Nos. 1 and 2 Huiquisa
Izquierda, Cuychine and Tantamaco. Of these, showing (Huiquiza Derecha No 1) was
reported to exhibit sedimentary control, whereas the other four showings were interpreted
to be related to structures (Herrera and Rosado, 1984).
! Agaton 1
! Agaton 2
! Calvario
! Chachaconiza
! Chachaconiza II
! Chapi II
! Chapi “U”
! Copcachupa
! Coipa I
! Coipa II
! Esperanza (Triunfo II)
! Esperanza II
! Esperanza III
! Huiquiza
! Huarituña I
! Huarituña II
! Huarituña III
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! Killaya
! Macusanite
! Minas Pita
! Ninahuisa
! Ocacaja 1
! Ocacaja 2
! Paccocinca
! Paccocinca 2
! Tantamaco II
! Tantamaco 3
! Tantamaco 4
! Tantamaco 5
! Triunfador 1
! Tupuramani
! Salviani
Since the early 1980s, no systematic uranium exploration has been carried out in the
area and there are no records of mining of uranium deposits in the area of the property. A
number of tin and antimony occurrences are reported to be present, such as the San
Rafael tin mine some 50 km southwest of the property, the Tres Marias copper prospect
and several silver occurrences many of them situated south of the present property.
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Peru (Sosa, 1972?). Based on this investigation, JCEA divided the total land mass
(1,285,000 km2) of Peru into four categories, as follows:
! Not favourable areas, covering some 235,000 km2, where approximately 17% of
the areas had received some previous exploration.
! Favourable areas, covering some 350,000 km2, where approximately 5.2% of the
areas had received some previous exploration.
JCEA further reported that of the total area of approximately 120,000 km2 which had
received some exploration, a large part, some 103,600 km2, had been covered by ground
radiometric surveys, as follows:
! Areas covered by airborne radiometric surveys: 10,900 km2.
! Areas covered by truck-mounted radiometric surveys: 6,000 km2.
! Areas covered by ground radiometric surveys and geological prospecting (on foot
or on horseback): 103,600 km2.
Based on previous radiometric and prospecting surveys JCEA classified the uranium
mineral occurrences in Peru into six types, as shown in Table 6-1.
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7 GEOLOGICAL SETTING
7.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY
The geomorphology of the southeastern part of Peru consists of seven major terranes.
From north to south these are; Amazon Plain, Sub Andean Zone; Eastern Cordillera;
Lake Titicaca Basin, Western Cordillera; Coastal Plain; and Coastal Cordillera. All of
these terranes, except the Lake Titicaca Basin, trend northwest (Figure 7-1). The
Macusani project area is situated along the western flank of the Eastern Cordillera and is
bounded by the Carabaya Cordillera to the west. The area contains a number of
northwest trending depressions, interpreted to be due to tectonism, which are filled by
ignimbrites and other pyroclastic rocks of the Pliocene Quenamari Formation ranging in
age from 4 M.A to 17 M.A. (Figure 7-2). The total thickness of the Quenamari
Formation is estimated to be in the order of 400 m. The basement rocks in the area
consist of Paleozoic schists, shales, quartzites, limestones, dolomites and volcaniclastic
rocks.
The morphology of the “Macusani Volcanics” is a set of mesas with a total thickness
reaching 200 m. These rocks comprise Pliocene (4.1 MA) tuffs and ignimbrites
interlayered with minor volcanic breccias and conglomerates of rhyolitic to rhyodacitic
composition. They cover an area of approximately 400 km2 and contain a number of
uranium occurrences. Of the total 400 km2 covered by these rocks, only some 80 km2
have been explored to any extent (Herrera and Rosado, 1984).
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! Mitu Group (Middle to Upper Permian): Consists of a sequence of shales and red
arkosic sandstones interlayered with purplish arkoses with porphyritic texture.
Typical radiometric response in the shales and sandstones is reported to be in the
order of 80 cps and in the order of 250 cps in the arkosic rocks. Geochemical
analyses also report that the uranium content in the latter rocks ranges from 0.8
ppm U to 1.2 ppm U. Based on these low radiometric and geochemical responses
Flores et al (1983) classify these rocks as NOT favourable for uranium
mineralization.
! Rhyolitic Porphyries (Tertiary?): These rocks are present in the western part of
the Quenamari Formation as well as at the Collpa, Corani and Chimboya
prospects. They are commonly grey in colour and contain fine to medium-
grained quartz, feldspars and biotite. They exhibit limonitization and are
associated with the major Nudo de Chimboya fault and host a number of Sb-As-
Pb-Zn-Cu showings in the area. Nevertheless, Flores et al (1983) classify these
rocks as NOT favourable for uranium mineralization.
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responses Flores et al (1983) classify these rocks as NOT favourable for uranium
mineralization.
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71°00’W Legend:
Cenozoic
Glacio - Fluvial Deposits
Ignimbrite
G. Puno
San Gabán
Mesozoic
Vilquechico Formation
Catacucho Formation
Oliaechea Paleozoic
C° CONCHARRUMIO Ayapata Mitu Formation
C° CALVARIO Copacabana Formation
CHAPI
Ambo Formation
TANTAMACO Ananea Formation
CHILCUNO VI
CHACACONIZA PINOCHO
14°00’S 14°00’S Hercynian Granite
PUENTE HUIQUIZA
Nepheline Syenite
MACUSANI
Uranium Showing
70°00’W
N
Crucero
71°00’W
0°
Quito
COLOMBIA
ECUADOR
Ananea
6°
Yuñani
BRAZIL
PERU Azangaro
MACUSANI URANIUM
PROJECT
70°00’W
12° Lima
South Pacific 0 10 20 30 40
Ocean
Kilometres
BOLIVIA
Macusani Property
Puno, Peru
Regional Geology
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A number of uranium showings have been discovered in the Macusani area, such as
the Puente Hiquiza, Pinocho, Chilcuno VI, Tantamaco, Calvario, Centro Concharrumio
and Chapi (Figure 7-2). These showings define a northwest trending zone approximately
25 km long, along the eastern flank of an area underlain by ignimbrites. The local
stratigraphy is shown in Figure 7-3.
Within the Quenamari Formation, Flores et al (1983) have identified six layers which
comprise the Macusani Formation. These are identified based on the radiometric
response and textural differences, as shown in Figure 7-4.
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Layer
Thicness
Age
(metres) cps ppm U Texture Fracturing Lithology Anomalous Showing
6
v v v
70 v jointing
*
v
v v v
8
65
Local uncomformity, tuffaceous layers
5
60
v
v v
300
v v
4° - 5° NE
6 - 12
v Rhyolitic
50 150 columnar
4
v ignimbrite
v
MACUSANI FORMATION
v jointing
200 v v
v
v
PLIOCENE
40 v
200 v v
v 4° - 5° NE Mineralization in
6 - 10
v
v v sub-horizontal horizontal & vertical
200 v v
30
v v Ignimbrite,
150 v
v v rhyolitic
fragmental Indicated fracture
v 4° - 5° NE
12 - 40
(clastic) coating
v columnar
2
v v v 4° - 5° SW at contact with
1
v
v Red sanstone
ZOIC
v
Mitu 100 v
and shales
50
Figure 7-3
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Quaternary cover
Ignimbrite
Colluvial deposits
Mineralization
Ignimbrites.............. Lower Chapi Showing
Tectonic fractures
LOWER TERTIARY
Ignimbrites
Basement
Lithologic detail of the ignimbrite layers in the second Middle Tertiary volcanic cycle
Tuff
Lapilli tuff
Agglomerate Figure 7-4
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8 MINERALIZATION
Uranium mineralization in the Macusani District is typically fracture-controlled
secondary uranium in ignimbrites. Uranium was deposited at relatively shallow depth,
associated with occasional sulphide mineralization, typically from just below the surface
to a little over one hundred metres deep, from oxidizing, hydrothermal fluids with
temperatures ranging up to 700o C. This is interpreted from the presence of pink
andalusite crystals in the host ignimbrites. RPA notes, however, that recent
mineralogical (XRD) studies indicate only one peak for andalusite in one of the samples
investigated, as discussed below.
The volcano-plutonic arc of southern Peru is a favourable tectonic setting for this type
of mineralization. The general petrographic and geochemical characteristics and model
for this type of uranium mineralization is described by Valencia and Arroyo (1988) as
follows:
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Composition (%)
Sample SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 MnO MgO CaO Na2O K2O TiO P2O5 F Total
MH-3 73.43 14.35 1.26 0.04 0.20 0.50 3.37 4.54 0.13 0.36 1.51 99.19
MH-4 72.39 14.36 1.36 0.03 0.20 0.59 3.20 4.87 0.14 0.42 1.60 99.61
MH-5 70.25 15.57 1.46 0.03 0.19 0.69 3.17 4.75 0.16 0.30 2.96 99.53
MH-6 72.10 14.28 1.24 0.04 0.20 0.60 3.16 4.78 0.10 tr 2.17 99.22
MH-7 71.43 15.38 1.38 0.04 0.21 0.66 3.69 5.50 0.22 0.27 0.79 99.58
MH-8 73.01 14.91 1.14 0.03 0.20 0.81 3.45 4.89 0.14 tr 0.99 99.57
MAC-9 73.22 16.13 0.76 0.06 tr 0.05 4.26 3.73 0.06 0.39 1.05 99.71
MH-A 68.35 16.59 2.37 0.05 0.43 0.58 2.68 4.26 0.35 0.26 4.02 99.94
MH-10 71.50 14.35 1.47 0.04 0.37 1.53 3.40 4.75 0.28 0.31 - 98.00
MAC-10 73.00 15.60 0.65 0.06 0.04 0.30 4.10 3.90 0.20 0.53 - 98.39
MH-1 71.10 15.60 1.03 0.04 0.05 0.81 3.20 5.00 0.15 0.37 - 98.15
MAC-1 72.20 16.30 0.59 0.06 tr 0.16 4.10 3.70 0.02 0.55 - 98.28
MH-2 72.65 14.68 1.29 0.04 0.24 0.65 3.25 4.84 0.12 0.35 1.55 99.64
Composition (ppm)
Sample Br Co Cr Cu Ni Sr V Rb Li Th U
MH-3 246 26 <10 <10 <10 88 13 549 832 8.62 5.96
MH-4 280 28 <10 <10 <10 96 15 477 472 10.36 18.06
MH-5 279 21 20 <10 <10 103 22 466 347 10.30 12.16
MH-6 3332 38 <10 <10 <10 106 33 528 523 9.87 12.40
MH-7 351 62 <10 <10 <10 140 38 515 606 13.33 11.30
MH-8 475 17 <10 <10 <10 188 36 312 262 12.01 5.60
MAC-9 13 19 <10 <10 <10 13 17 600 3,220 2.27 18.44
MH-A 394 29 <10 <10 <10 168 29 420 429 17.33 466.67
MH-10 40 50 100 750 200 3.70 10.20
MAC-10 30 30 10 2,000 1,500 3.00 6.80
MH-1 10 8 70 490 1,100
MAC-1 900 2,700
Note: MH: Tuff, MAC: Macusanite, MH-A: Epiclastic tuff.
Source: Arroyo, 1988
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Table 8-2 shows that the majority of the samples analyzed have thorium
concentrations higher than 100 ppm, and for the macusanite sample the concentration is
the lowest at 2.27 ppm Th, whereas the uranium concentration is 18.44 ppm U.
Similarly, sample MH-A contains 17.33 ppm Th and 466.67 ppm U, the highest value in
the group. This suggests that there has been a relative enrichment of uranium in relation
to thorium.
There are more than 150 uranium-bearing minerals that are known to exist, but only a
few are common. A general description of the more common uranium minerals is
presented in Table 8-3.
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Source: Berry & Mason, 1959, Weller, 1957, Wright’s Rock Shop (the Internet).
There are at least seven fracture orientations which exhibit secondary uranium
mineralization. These are 0°, 015°, 045°, 060°, 075°, 130°, and 145°. Other fractures,
oriented within a few degrees of the ones listed, are also present. The more common
fracture orientations are at 135° to 145° and 020° to 035°. Post-mineral faults do not
appear to be present in the area.
There have been additional detailed mineralogical studies on the Macusani samples
carried out by the Energy and Mines Sector of Instituto Geológico Minero y Metalúrgico
(INGEMMET) of Peru, on behalf of Solex, and XRD work by the Saskatchewan
Research Council (SRC) for Frontier Pacific. Results from the INGEMMET work are
presented in Table 8-4.
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Composition (%)
Sample Anorth Qtz. Autun Weeks Amorph Musc Crist Dam. Albite Ilm. Aug Others
VM-52 27.73 18.99 14.36 12.42 11.02 9.91 4.45 2.12
VM-53 23.98 15.62 39.13 2.58 3.79 8.74 2.20 3.36 0.60
VM-54 34.02 34.09 3.54 4.02 3.09 10.42 3.79 6.98
VM-55 20.72 19.46 8.68 8.15 6.08 5.72 4.03 11.52 3.97 11.67
VM-56 20.18 24.24 2.39 7.96 4.78 5.41 3.58 26.72 2.35 2.39
VM-57 26.17 33.95 1.74 7.38 5.48 6.08 3.49 13.72 1.99
VM-58 26.93 33.83 5.74 6.98 3.61 4.57 2.41 11.60 0.84 3.49
VM-59 17.64 22.77 31.99 0.63 2.28 4.64 3.40 14.88 0.80 0.97
VM-60 16.91 9.63 54.79 0.48 6.71 4.12 2.87 4.49
VM-61 22.08 28.44 16.38 5.10 5.10 8.10 8.49 1.47 3.89 0.95
VM-62 34.45 22.65 20.39 2.55 4.88 1.64 10.20 1.06 0.72 1.46
VM-63 28.17 25.27 6.26 6.77 5.20 16.47 1.02 3.72 7.13
VM-64 23.69 20.56 2.82 15.12 6.66 5.90 1.16 18.33 0.89 1.34 3.53
VM-65 35.06 21.71 1.32 6.97 4.26 2.32 2.32 22.06 1.35 1.55 1.08
VM-66 29.92 25.61 1.05 2.32 4.49 8.00 1.81 24.37 0.98 1.45
VM-69 18.84 15.18 44.19 3.09 2.67 0.56 11.81 0.93 1.69 1.04
Note: Anorth: Anorthoclase, Qtz: Quartz, Autun: Autunite/meta-autunite, Weeks: Weeksite, Amorph: Amorphous
mineral, Musc: Muscovite, Crist: Cristobalite, Dam: Damaraite, Ilm: Ilmenite, Aug: Augite, Others: Andalusite,
montmorillonite, riebeckite, actinolite, heulandite, grossularite, metavariscite, krauskofite.
! In general, both of these minerals are present in the samples analysed, but autunite
appears to be more common.
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! Most samples do not contain any clay minerals. Although, two samples (31054
and 31056) appear to contain a smectites-like clay mineral.
! The disseminated yellowish-green mineral grains are too sparse and too small to
be identified by XRD. Texturally, these small (<1 mm) scattered globular masses
or “crystals” could be weeksite, and are not interpreted to be meta-autunite, which
commonly occur as greenish yellow to lemon yellow pseudomorphic crystals.
! In general, samples do not contain andalusite. Only one sample (31077) has a
single XRD peak in the proper position for andalusite.
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8.2.1 CHAPI
The Chapi prospect is located in an area four hour’s drive north from the Town of
Macusani. There are at least six parallel old trenches up to 200 m long in this area. A
significant result of >10,000 ppm U (>45,000 cps) in altered ignimbrites is reported from
IPEN.
8.2.2 CALVARIO
The Calvario prospect lies 1 ½ hours’ drive north from Macusani. It consists of a
steeply sloped, mesa-like hill with ignimbrite outcrop exposed around the rim. The
ignimbrite appears to be coarser-grained than at Chapi. Five small pits dug by IPEN
exhibit secondary uranium mineralization as yellow coatings on fractures. Other
occurrences are veins in outcrop with radiometric response as high as 29,000 cps against
a background in the order of 300 cps.
8.2.3 AGATON
The Agaton showings are located approximately 15 km west-northwest of Macusani.
Trenching in the area has discovered four showings known as Agaton 1, 2, 3 and 4
showings. Assay values from chip samples indicates uranium mineralization ranging
from background levels (11 ppm U to 25 ppm U) to low to medium grade mineralization
(610 ppm U to 2,170 ppm U).
8.2.4 TANTAMACO
The Tantamaco showings are located some 20 km north of Macusani. Four adits and
one trench have been blasted into the side of a hill. Uranium mineralization occurs as
yellow fracture-coating material as well as fine-grained disseminated material,
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Some joint faces are not mineralized. This may be due to the weathering and erosion
of previous fracture coatings. Elsewhere, the presence of yellow flakes and powdered
mineral on trench floors, may explain the lack of secondary uranium mineralization along
those fractures in the trenches.
Sub-horizontal fractures/joints are also present, but the limit of vertical exposure in
trenches makes it difficult to estimate the significance of “horizontal” versus “vertical
mineralized planes. “Uranium mineralization was not observed within the anastomosing
subhorizontal planes at Agaton 2, though it might be effectively weathered out of those
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o At Chapi, the old IPEN trenches were excessively slumped, and the
ignimbrite had weathered to white sand, with obvious uranium minerals
often absent. Only in cases where trenches had sheltered, overhanging
walls, was yellow uranium mineralization visible.
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o At Agaton, most of the trenches appear competent and firm. However, the
horizontal rock fractures appear more crumbled than the vertical ones,
have a weathered appearance, and display less mineralization.
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9 EXPLORATION
Prior to the early 1970s, no exploration was carried out on the property. During the
early 1970s, IPEN carried out radiometric prospecting and trenching at some of the
anomalous areas. Since then prospecting has been the prominent exploration tool in the
Macusani area. Consequently, all of the discoveries of uranium mineralization have been
made from trenching of outcropping ignimbrites. Since there is no significant amount of
sulphides or intense clay alteration directly associated with the uranium mineralization,
there is no geophysical response to the mineralized zones.
9.1.1 CHAPI
The primary target at Chapi is the extension of uranium mineralization in between the
trenches. At the time of the field visit, Solex had applied for the mineral concession
covering this target area. Subsequently, however, Solex and Frontier Pacific learned that
they were not granted this concession by the Government of Peru. Nevertheless, the
geology of the anomalous area and field observations at this locality are, as follows:
! The ignimbrite material in the trenches has been extensively weathered to white
sand, possibly suggesting a significant clay component. Minor yellow secondary
uranium mineralization can be seen locally, where trench walls overhang, but
most of what may have originally been in the fresh trenches has probably been
leached out by weathering. Spectrometer counts taken during the orientation visit
were high locally - up to 13,500 cps. Some historic drilling is reported to have
been made by IPEN, and a resource outlined, but results are not available to RPA.
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! Elsewhere in this area, minor dendritic pitchblende(?) was observed along one of
the fractures.
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9.1.2 CALVARIO
The Calvario area contains five small pits dug by IPEN (Figure 9-2). The top of the
hill is gently domed, and mainly overburden covered to a shallow depth of generally less
than 30 cm. Scott and Watters are of the opinion that IPEN did not investigate the
bedrock under the shallow overburden covering the top, since there is no evidence of
stripping there. GeoScott investigated three showings. These were:
! Showing No. 4: Two narrow small pits, 9 m apart, exhibit radiometric response
ranging from 23,000 cps to 29,000 cps. Chip samples collected across
mineralized fractures, however, returned only low values of 20 ppm U and 122
ppm U, respectively (Scott and Watters, 2005).
! Showing No. 8: This is a small pit 80 cm across and 50 cm deep in weathered and
mineralized ignimbrite with radiometric response of up to 4,500 cps along
fractures. A chip sample of material parallel to, but not on, a fracture returned
138 ppm U.
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332,400
332,500
332,600
332,700
332,800
332,900
52 ppm U 138 ppm U
7 (31075) 8 (31076)
8,465,000
5, 6
3 (31072)
1500 ppm U 8,464,900
4a,b (31073,74)
20 ppm U, 122 ppm U
Ignimbrites cevered
with thinoverburden 8,464,800
“G Vein”
8,464,700
770 ppm U, 144 ppm U
1 (31070,71)
Overburden 8,464,600
2 (31069)
2050 ppm U
Figure 9-2
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9.1.3 AGATON
The Agaton area contains four showings known as Agaton 1, 2, 3 and 4 showings
(Figures 9-3 and 9-4). Assay values from chip samples indicates uranium mineralization
ranging from background levels (11 ppm U to 25 ppm U) to low to medium grade
mineralization (610 ppm U to 2,170 ppm U). These are described as follows:
! No. 2 Showing: This showing covers an area of 120 m x 5 m and consists of three
small trenches on a steep slope (Figure 8-3). Radiometric response ranges from
1,400 cps to 10,000 cps along many fractures. The most prominent are oriented at
Azimuth 003°, 065° and 100°. Greenish yellow and yellow minerals are observed
associated with some lithic fragments, 0.5 mm to 10 cm in size, which constitute
approximately 20% of the ignimbrite.
! No 3 Showing: This area is located west of Agaton No. 1 Showing, across a small
valley. It consists of an extensive series of blasted trenches on a steep slope,
roughly parallel to that at Agaton No. 1 Showing. No sampling was done at this
locality.
! No. 4 Showing: This showing covers a small area (approximately 1 m2) of two
subvertical fractures trending at Azimuth 120° and 155°, with radiometric
responses ranging from 3,200 cps to 5,300 cps.
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N Agaton 4
(no trenching) 8,447,700
elev. 4902 m
8,447,600
Agaton 2
(3 trenches) 8,447,500
4880 m
8,447,400
31090
11 ppm U
8,447,300
331,000
331,100
331,200
331,300
331,400
331,500
331,600
331,700
8,447,200
8,447,100
Tr 8,447,000
a il
4845 m 4860 m
8,446,800
0 100 200 300 400 Figure 9-3
Metres
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Scintillometer
1200-1800 cps
WPT 20
0.6 m chip sample (31063)
122 No obvious U vein material in sample
U 50
Yellow U mineral
95 Powdered yellow U mineral.
U On sub horiz. Surface WPT 21 No obvious U vein material in sample
Yellow U mineral uncertain if U in place 0.4 m chip sample (31062)
plus possible
pitchblende Trench 2 102
20 to 80 cm high vertical face
U
U
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Trench 1
0
U WPT 22
0 5 10 15 20 25
1.05 m chip sample 0.4 m
Metres 58 U 10
(31064) 0.65 m 130
Figure 9-4 No obvious U vein material in sample
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31062 GeoScott sample number
Agaton 2 Area Trenches
September 2005 Source: Scott & Watters, 2005.
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9.1.4 TANTAMACO
Adits and the open trench at Tantamaco follow gently south to southwest-dipping
uranium-bearing fracture surfaces, which may represent ignimbrite flow contacts, or
boundaries within individual ignimbrite flows (Figure 9-5). Uranium mineralization
occurs as yellow fracture-coating material as well as fine-grained disseminated material,
constituting 1% to 2% of the rock, up to 2 cm outward adjacent to the uranium-coated
veinlets in joints. A more extensive disseminated mineral that is less brilliant, greenish-
yellow coloured, which is not yet identified, but may be a uranium mineral. Locally,
relatively more porous ignimbrite fragments appear to have disseminated the uranium-
bearing minerals in the wall rock near the joints and fractures. In places, some
mineralized fractures appear to have nearby concentrations of larger biotite and pyroxene
crystals. It is uncertain if this feature has any genetic relationship to uranium
mineralization in the area (Watters, 2005).
Scott and Watters (2005) describe the total area of mineralization to comprise
approximately 100 m by 20 m, exposed by three adits. Assay values from chip samples
indicates uranium mineralization ranging from background levels (24 ppm U to 200 ppm
U) to medium grade mineralization (565 ppm U to 8,370 ppm U), with one grab sample
containing as high as 195,000 ppm U (19.5% U). These are described as follows as
follows:
! Adit No. 1: This 14 m long adit is oriented at Azimuth 263° with a -10° slope. It
is dug along an east trending and gently south dipping (10°) mineralized fracture.
An intersecting 3 mm thick vertical fracture that strikes 155°, with yellow
secondary uranium mineralization, is observed at the entrance of the adit. A
sample (No. 31088) collected some 9 m south of the adit entrance, returned 235
ppm U. Assay results of other samples are presented in Table 9-1.
! Adit No. 2: This adit was not investigated, because the entrance was considered to
be too dangerous (Scott and Watters (2005).
! Adit No. 3: This 18 m long adit is oriented at Azimuth 230° with a -20° slope. It
is dug in fine-grained ignimbrite with up to 30% quartz and black pyroxene (3%).
Volcanic glass (2 mm to 4 mm) and pink andalusite crystals (<1 mm and
approximately 0.5%) are also present. Mineralization consists of secondary
yellow, amorphous uranium with canary yellow/orange acicular growth.
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Mineralized fractures at the entrance are oriented at Azimuth 155° and dip gently
(15°) to the north. Chip samples taken along the vertical walls returned 565 ppm
U and 721 ppm U, with corresponding radiometric responses of 45,000 cps and
65,000 cps, respectively. Assay results of other samples are presented in Table 9-
1.
! Adit No. 4: This adit is oriented at Azimuth 220° with a gentle downward slope.
It is dug along a southeast trending (Az. 140°) and gently southwest dipping (12°
to 35°) mineralized fracture. Radiometric response at the entrance of the adit was
24,000 cps. The rocks at this adit are strongly altered (bleached?) with common
pink andalusite and black pyroxene crystals still visible.
! Trench No. 5: This northeast oriented (Az. 052°) trench is 15 m long across, 1.5
m wide and 3 m deep in weathered and mineralized ignimbrite with radiometric
response of up to 21,000 cps along fractures. Two southeast trending and gently
northeast dipping fractures are observed at the western end of the trench. Assay
results indicate low uranium values.
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(31081)
N 8,457,110
Sub horizontal fractures 2/m
16,000 cps
OPEN TRENCH #5
(4287 m) Edge of outcrop area
ADIT #4 8,457,100
2-3 fractures/m
U 15°
105°
U 20°
130° 35° ADIT #2
12° 140° Local1cm U ADIT #3 8,457,090
~2 m apart u mineralization GPS location
20°
150° Ra 15°
is
? e5m 150° ?
? .
? 8,457,080
(31086)
U on 2 parallel fractures
0.9 m apart. 0.4 m highly fractured zone
(31089)
8,457,070
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U (4361 m)
Adit fractures follows this wall 90° ADIT #1
10°
155°
8,457,060
31087 GeoScott Sample Number (31087)
Irregular, shallow dip
Vertical fractures has yellow U mineral
fractures
up to 3 mm thick - ends upward at the
90°/105° fracture zone in roof.
8,457,050
338,940
338,950
338,960
338,970
8,457,040
Figure 9-5
0 5 10 15 20 25
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8,457,030
Macusani Property
Macusani Uraniferous District
338,980
338,990
339,000
339,010
339,020
339,030
339,040
339,050
339,060
Tantamaco Area Geology and
Mineralization
August 2005 Source: GeoScott, 2005.
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ESPERANZA (BLOCK 8)
Although earlier works by IPEN are reported to have been done in this area, they
were not found by Scott and Watters (2005). Ignimbrites with columnar jointing are
present with associated radiometric responses ranging from 10,000 cps to 13,000 cps
along joints trending at Azimuth 121° and dipping 18° to the southwest. Other east
trending vertical joints have associated radiometric responses in the order of 2,000 cps.
Chip sampling results indicate low grade uranium mineralization ranging from 167 ppm
U to 656 ppm U (Figure 9-6 and Table 9-1). The host ignimbrite at these sites contains
about 30% quartz, coarse biotite (4 mm to 5 mm), abundant euhedral crystals of
pyroxene, and minor pink andalusite.
CHAPI “U”
Similar to the Esperanza showing, Scott and Watters could not locate this showing.
Nevertheless, they sampled the area where fractured ignimbrites are commonly present.
Radioactive responses ranged from background levels (~200 cps?) to 1,600 cps, and
assay values ranged from 86 ppm to 297 ppm U. The host ignimbrite at these sites
contains about 30% quartz, rare pyroxene crystals, but no andalusite.
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Sample Nos. 31069 to 31076 (from Calvario) not assayed due to tampering during transport.
Source: Scott and Watters, 2005.
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8,453,600 N
337,400 E
N
337,500 E
337,600 E
337,700 E
8,453,500 N
8,453,400 N
8,453,200 N
0 25 50 75 100
Metres
Extension vein fracture
Figure 9-6 700-8– cps, 2.5 x background
1 m. Below fracture
lithics abundant below
Frontier Pacific Mining Corporation
Macusani Property 8,453,100 N
Macusani Uraniferous District Legend:
Esperanza (Block 8) 31051 GeoScott sample number
Sampling Sites
September 2005 Source: Scott & Watters, 2005.
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Coverage
Area Survey lines Spacing (m) Length (m) Orientation
(km)
Calvario 24 25 40 to 700 N-S 10.8
Chapi 33 25 1,000 N-S 33.0
Agaton 42 25 1,400 N-S 57.5
Total 99 101.3
For each area the grid lines were laid out with differential global positioning system
(DGPS) and the radiometric survey was carried out with an Exploranium GR320
spectrometer, analysing the output from an Exploranium GPX-21A detector over 256
channels. VDG prepared maps showing the grid points covered in the survey, the
topography, the distribution of equivalent uranium concentration (eU) and the
distribution of the values of the ratio of uranium to thorium (U/Th). RPA notes, however,
that no direct correlation of uranium content (from individual outcrops) and radiometric
survey results has been made. “U/Th ratios are often used to map metamorphic grade in
rocks, but in the results of these surveys the value of the U/Th ratio is dominated by the
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concentration of uranium to such a degree that the eU and U/Th maps are essentially
equivalent” (Scott, 2005). Results of the above survey indicate that in all three areas, the
known mineralized outcrops were detected with anomalous eU contents, and that an
airborne radiometric survey would likely detect uranium mineralization on the Macusani
Property, such as the three target areas. Results of the three areas are discussed below.
Additional exploration, including drill testing of selected targets may be carried out
later in 2005.
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9.3.1 HUIQUIZA
This area is covered by UTM co-ordinates 330 000E to 334 000E and 8 463 000N to
8 467 000N. It is characterized by a number of old tunnels in a zone of subvertical
fracturing. Six grab samples were collected with radiometric response ranging from
1,250 cps to >45,000 cps, and the corresponding assay results were 104 ppm U to
>10,000 ppm U, respectively.
9.3.2 CALVARIO 1
This area is also covered by UTM co-ordinates 330 000E to 334 000E and 8 463
000N to 8 467 000N. It is situated near Cerro Calvario, with numerous fractures coated
with secondary uranium. Some fractures are up to 100 m long. Five grab samples were
collected with radiometric response ranging from 2,980 cps to 50,667 cps, and the
corresponding assay results were 1,320 ppm U to >10,000 ppm U, respectively.
9.3.3 CALVARIO 2
This area is very close to Calvario 1. Uranium mineralization is associated with clay
minerals, such as kaolinite, and is reported to extend up to 6 cm beyond the fractures, i.e.
into the rock. Ten grab samples were collected with radiometric response ranging from
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9,876 cps to 65,535 cps, and the corresponding assay results were 7,790 ppm U to
>10,000 ppm U, respectively.
9.3.4 CHAPI
The Chapi mineral showings cover an area 500 m (east-west) by 2 km (north-south)
with extensive fracturing observed in 18 trenches. It is covered by UTM co-ordinates
318 000E to 326 000E and 8 454 000N to 8 462 000N. Seven grab samples were
collected with radiometric response ranging from 1,324 cps to >45,000 cps, and the
corresponding assay results were 210 ppm U to >10,000 ppm U, respectively.
9.3.5 TANTAMACO
This area is covered by UTM co-ordinates 334 000E to 340 000E and 8 452 000N to
8 460 000N. It is located close to the Town of Macusani. It contains an old tunnel and a
few trenches. Six grab samples were collected from the fractures, all with off scale
radiometric response of >45,000 cps, and the corresponding assay results were also above
the detection limit of >10,000 ppm U.
9.3.7 CONCHARRUMI
This area is outside the concessions currently held by Solex. It has been investigated
by seven trenches dug by IPEN. The trenches are 25 m to 200 m long and are spaced
some 50 m apart. Secondary uranium is reported to be associated with clay minerals near
the surface. Four grab samples were collected with radiometric response ranging from
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9,770 cps to 41,488 cps, and the corresponding assay results were all above the detection
limit of >10,000 ppm U.
9.3.11 CHACACONIZA
This area (Concession No. 18) is close to the village of Chacaconiza, in the southwest
part of the areas of concessions (Figure 9-1). It is underlain by lapilli tuff with
disseminated uranium mineralization, which is reported to extend up to 10 cm into the
rocks in outcrops. Four grab samples were collected with radiometric response ranging
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from 7,242 cps to 14,623 cps, and the corresponding assay results were 1,300 ppm U to
2,410 ppm U, respectively.
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10 DRILLING
No drilling has been carried out on the Macusani Property.
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Quality control includes the use of blanks, duplicates, standards and internal check
assays by the SRC laboratory. The SRC laboratory currently uses a number of standard
samples with the assay values certified by an external laboratory, Lakefield Research
Limited (Lakefield) of Canada. The sample preparation and assay protocols are
presented in the Appendix.
Sample preparation and assays are carried out at the SRC laboratory. RPA notes that
the procedures used at this laboratory, including the reagents and apparatus used for the
assays, are similar to those used at many commercial laboratories in Canada. In
particular, they include:
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ppm U
Sample No. % Difference Digestion
Original Repeat Difference
31087 8,320 8,370 50 0.60 Partial
31087 8,370 8,400 30 0.36 Total
31090 11 10 -1 9.09 Total
31091 22 22 0 0 Total
CG509/LS3 5 Total
CG509/LS3 5 Total
CG509/LS3 6 Total
CG509/LS3 5 Total
CG509/LS3 5 Total
! The five uranium determinations of the internal lab standards are essentially the
same (5 ppm U).
RPA is of the opinion the SRC check assay results are reliable and are acceptable.
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13 DATA VERIFICATION
13.1 DATA VERIFICATION BY FRONTIER PACIFIC
During the current exploration program data verification and quality control is done
by Frontier Pacific personnel or by its contractor, GeoScott. The quality and reliability of
the data obtained from the current program is reviewed and verified by these personnel
each time there is an update of the assay values for any particular zone. Mr. Mohan
Vulimiri, Chief Geologist and Director of Frontier Pacific, who is a Qualified Person in
accordance with National Instrument 43-101, performs a second verification of the
results.
These results indicate that the uranium contents at the trenches may vary considerably
over a short distance (less than one metre) at these locations and further detailed
investigation is warranted by Frontier Pacific. Table 13-1 provides the sample
description and assay results.
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RPA Elev.
UTM Sample RPA Frontier
Sample (m) Remark / Target Area
Co-ordinates length (ppm U) (ppm U)
No.
E N
Chapi 1 Showing: Channel sample, ignimbrite with
70825 4,980 fracture-coated 2° U-mineralization. Radioactive
response (>1000 cps), bkgd. Response ~100 cps.
Agaton 1 Showing: In ignimbrite. Grab sample on
vertical fracture (Az. 010°) with disseminated 2° U-
70826 331576 8446942 4,861 1,180 2,170
mineralization. Radioactive response (~2000 cps),
bkgd. Response ~500 cps
Agaton 1 Showing: In ignimbrite. Grab sample of
70827 331576 8446942 4,861 234 475 weakly mineralized material close to vertical
fracture (Az. 122°). Abundant lithic fragments.
Agaton 2 Trench 2 Showing: Ignimbrite with
yellow/green colouration due to 2°uranium
70828 331452 8447484 4,884 35 cm. 2,910 15
mineralization. Radioactive response (~5000 cps),
bkgd. response ~250 cps
Agaton 2 Trench 3 Showing: In ignimbrite. Grab
sample of weakly mineralized material close to
70829 331521 8447463 4,876 103 610
vertical fracture (Az. 232°). Radioactive response
(~300 cps), bkgd. response ~250 cps
Agaton 2 Trench 3 Showing: In ignimbrite.
Channel sample of ignimbrite across vertical
fracture (Az. 040°). Abundant 2° uranium
70830 331521 8447463 4,876 1.5 m 24 610
mineralization as well as dendritic pitchblende
along fracture. Radioactive response (~6000 cps),
bkgd. response ~250 cps
Note: UTM co-ordinates and elevation values taken from Scott (2005).
Bkgd: background
2° U: means secondary uranium.
Radiometric response detected by Exploranium Scintillometer.
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14 ADJACENT PROPERTIES
There are a number of adjacent properties as defined by NI 43-101, situated around
the Macusani Property as shown in Figure 4-1. These include:
! Concessions held by Messrs Alfonso Javier Alvarez, Manuel Vega Ching and
Corachapi S.M.R.L situated just east of the Chapi target area.
! Concessions held by Las Dunas de Oro S.A.C. in the Chapi, Agaton, Tantamaco
and Calvario target areas.
! Concessions held by Messrs Alfonso Javier Alvarez, Eduardo V. Luces Arias and
Colibri Mining North S.A.C. in the areas near and south of the Calvario target
area.
! Concessions held by Bear Creek Mining Company, Minsur S.A, Rio Tinto Zinc
and Eduardo V. Luces Arias in the area south of the current Solex holdings.
RPA is not aware of any exploration work being carried out on these other properties.
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16 EXPLORATION POTENTIAL
The Macusani Property covers a vast area underlain by Pliocene ignimbrites which
exhibit fracture-controlled secondary uranium mineralization. Disseminated secondary
uranium mineralization may also extend into the wall rocks of the fractured areas. At
least fifty-five (55) target areas have been discovered by previous work, of which three
were investigated by Frontier Pacific during the recent field program. There is good
potential for the discovery of similar uranium mineralization elsewhere on the property.
The prospecting, geologic mapping and trench/pit sampling has identified five
additional areas of uranium mineralization which warrant further investigation. There is
also potential for disseminated secondary uranium mineralization in the rocks nearby the
existing trenches. The extent and significance of this type of mineralization, however,
has yet to be determined.
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18 CONCLUSIONS
RPA has reviewed the recent exploration work carried out by Frontier Pacific and its
contractors. Based on our review, RPA concludes that:
! All three areas of the known mineralized outcrops were detected with anomalous
equivalent uranium concentration (eU) contents.
! The eU, calculated from the spectrometer survey, ranges from 8 ppm eU to 36
ppm eU. RPA notes, however, that no direct correlation of uranium content (from
individual outcrops) and radiometric survey results has been made.
! The Uranium-to-Thorium ratio ranges from 0.4 to 1.9, and the areas with high
U/Th ratios (U/Th = 1.45 to 1.9) are coincident with the uranium highs.
! Since the samples collected to date are of weathered material on the surface, it is
uncertain, at this stage, if clay mineral alteration is associated with uranium
mineralization.
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! The over-all average of thirty (30) chip samples (excluding the above high-grade
grab sample at Tantamaco) collected from the mineralized fractures is
approximately 870 ppm U. This includes:
o Twelve samples from the Agaton area with an average of 447 ppm U,
within a range from 15 ppm U to 2,170 ppm U.
o Eight samples from the Calvario area with an average of 600 ppm U,
within a range from 20 ppm U to 2,050 ppm U.
o Twelve samples from the Tantamaco area with an average of 1,327 ppm
U, within a range from 24 ppm U to 8,370 ppm U.
! Uranium content at the trenches may vary considerably over a short distance (less
than one metre) at these locations and further detailed investigation is warranted
by Frontier Pacific.
! The procedures used in field investigations and assaying are in keeping with
industry practices and standards.
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19 RECOMMENDATIONS
RPA recommends that ongoing exploration efforts continue, with the goal of
outlining areas of mineralization where mineral resources may be estimated. This would
be by delineating extensions to existing areas of fracture-filled secondary uranium
mineralization, by drilling. The objective of the recommended drilling also is to
investigate the possibility of uranium-bearing ignimbrites covered by younger non-
uraniferous ignimbrites.
Since the current targets are situated at the edges of cliffs at Agaton, Calvario and
Tantamaco, RPA recommends a program of Phase One diamond drilling to test the areas
extending from the mineralized fractures to a depth of approximately 15 m below the
surface. This would consist of a row of inclined holes (at -45°), collared 10 m apart and
10 m away, and testing a 100 m strike length from the main trench at each target area. At
an average length of 25 m for each hole, this phase of the drilling would total
approximately 275 m (11 holes of 25 m each) of drilling for each target area.
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Frontier Pacific plans for additional ground radiometric surveys consisting of 600
line-km to better outline nine anomalous areas on the rest of the Macusani Property.
RPA concurs with this program.
The total budget for the recommended program, including overhead and
administration, is estimated to be in the order of US$250,000. The recommended
exploration program and budget is summarized in Table 19-1.
Estimated Budget
Type of Work No. of Holes Amount
(US$)
Radiometric Survey 600 ln-km 25,000
Track-Etch Survey 25,000
Diamond Drilling 51 1,275 m 160,000
Admin & General 40,000
Total 250,000
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20 SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Berry, L.G. and Mason, B., 1959, Mineralogy, Concepts, Descriptions, Determinations:
W.H. Freeman and Company, San Francisco, 1959.
Flores, G.R., Kihien, C.C., Figueroa, E.R., Pizarro, B.L. and Arroyo, G.P., 1983, El
Distrito Uranifero de Macusani – Departamento de Puno: Bol.Soc. Geol. del Peru,
Vol. 71, pp. 143-154, September 1983.
Frontier Pacific Mining Corporation, 2005, Option Agreement with Solex Resources
Corp. Regarding Macusani Uranium Property, Peru: Internal Company Document,
April 19, 2005.
Herrera, W. and Rosado, F., 1984, Las Manifestaciones Uraniferas en Rocas Volcanicas
de Macusani, Puno, (Peru): Proceedings of a Working Group Meetings, San Luis,
Argentina, September 21-23, 1981, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),
Vienna, 1984.
Martin, P. and Pineault, R., 2005, Acquisition Report on Ground Radiometric Surveys,
Macusani Project: Report by Val d’Or Geofisica del Perú S.A.C. for Frontier Pacific
Mining Corporation, July 25, 2005.
Quirt, D., 2005, Notes on Mineralogical Study on Macusani Samples: Environment and
Minerals Division, Saskatchewan Research Council, Saskatoon, August 2005.
Scott, S.A. and Watters, S., 2005, Report of Geological Mapping and Sampling of
Showings, Macusani Uranium Project, Puno District, Southern Peru: Report by
GeoScott Exploration Consultants Inc. for Frontier Pacific Mining Corporation, May,
2005.
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Scott, W., 2005, Review of Ground Radiometric Survey, Macusani Project, Puno
Department, Southern Peru: Report Prepared for Frontier Pacific Mining Corporation,
August, 2005.
Sosa, J.E.B., ???, Potencial Uranifero del Peru: Congreso Latinoamericano de Geología,
Vol. V, part 7, pp. 4205-4214, ???.
Vargas, M.F.R., Cruz, M.L. and Rivero, A.L., 2003, Lake Titicaca, Lake Basin
Management Initiative, Experience and Lessons Learned Briefing: Regional
Workshop for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Organized by LakeNet in Co-
operation with SMC and the US Agency for International Development, Shiga
Prefecture Government and the World Bank, St. Michael’s College, Vermont, USA,
June 18-21, 2003.
Watters, S., 2005, Field Notes Related to Trench Mapping in the Macusani Project Area.
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21 SIGNATURE PAGE
This report titled “Technical Report on Macusani Uranium Project, Peru” and dated
October 11, 2005 was prepared by and signed by the author below:
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22 CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATIONS
HRAYR AGNERIAN
I, Hrayr Agnerian, M.Sc. (Applied), P.Geo., do hereby certify that:
5. I have read the definition of "qualified person" set out in National Instrument 43-101
("NI43-101") and certify that by reason of my education, affiliation with a
professional association (as defined in NI43-101) and past relevant work experience, I
fulfill the requirements to be a "qualified person" for the purposes of NI43-101.
8. I have had no prior involvement with the property that is the subject of the Technical
Report
9. I am not aware of any material fact or material change with respect to the subject
matter of the Technical Report that is not reflected in the Technical Report, the
omission to disclose which makes the Technical Report misleading.
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10. I am independent of the Issuer applying the tests set out in section 1.5 of National
Instrument 43-101.
11. I have read National Instrument 43-101F1, and the Technical Report has been
prepared in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 and Form 43-101F1.
12. I consent to the filing of this Technical Report with any stock exchange and other
regulatory authority and any publication by them, including electronic publication in
the public company files on their websites accessible by the public, of this Technical
Report.
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23 APPENDIX
SAMPLE PREPARATION AND ANALYTICAL METHODS
USED AT THE SASKATCHEWAN RESEARCH COUNCIL,
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN
(Reproduced as provided)
Complete U3O8 Procedure
2. Procedure
2.1 Upon receipt a packing slip is looked for. If found samples will be checked
against the packing slip with duplicates, missing, and extra samples noted. If no
packing slip is found one is created. In addition a sample preparation sheet is
created recording data such as date of receipt, geologist, company, and type and
number of containers.
2.2 Containers are checked for any sign of tampering with seal numbers, if any,
noted. After this each sample is individually checked for radioactivity. Any
readings exceeding background result in the sample being labeled as radioactive.
All samples are sorted into groups on the basis of the degree of radioactivity and
are marked accordingly. The groups, in order of increasing radioactivity are red
writing, 1 dot, 2 dot, 3 dot, 4 dot, and unreadable. Samples will be kept separated
into these groups for all further processing. Processing order is always lowest to
highest radioactivity.
2.3 Samples are dried at 80º C overnight, and are then sent to separate crushing and
grinding facilities as indicated by their radioactive status. Non-radioactive
sandstones and basements are also done in separate facilities. This is to prevent or
minimize the possibility of cross contamination.
2.4 Vials are prepared for each of the samples including a repeat for each group of 37
samples or portion thereof. The repeat will be a complete duplicate for the entire
process and will give a good idea of the variability inherent in the procedure from
crushing right through to final analysis.
2.5 The samples are then crushed in a jaw crusher to at least 60% -2mm. (the jaw
crusher is cleaned prior to use for each group). This is checked by sieving the
first sample of each group.
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2.6 Crushed samples are run through a riffler to split out ~ 100 grams of crushed
material. This is placed in the numbered vial and is sent to be ground in the
appropriate facility.
2.7 Grinding pots are cleaned prior to use for any group and between samples as
required. Highly radioactive samples are kept contamination free by washing out
the grinding pots between each sample. Samples are ground to at least 90% -
106µm. The first sample of each group is checked to ensure that this mark is met.
2.8 Samples are then sent to the lab for weighing and digestion.
2.9 Two different digestions may be used for U3O8 assays, which are the aqua regia
and the hydrofluoric acid digestions. Check the instruction sheets to determine
which digestion(s) to use. Either digestion could be used for U3O8 >0.020% by
ICP. The HF digestion is used for U3O8 <0.020% by fluorometry.
2.10 Appropriate control standards and blanks are digested with the samples.
2.11 If analyzed by ICP then the method is chosen as in the table below. If analyzed
by fluorometry then the analysis is done according to SOP UF-1.
2.12 The control standards are chosen according to the following criteria. If, during
analysis, control standards do not fall within the acceptable range, call your
supervisor.
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2.13 Sample replicates are a separate split and grind. The acceptable range for sample
replicates is 10%.
2.14 There are two ICP calibration standards which are prepared from certified
reference standards. The U3O8 standard (117.9 ppm U3O8) is prepared in a 100 ml
volume by pipetting 1.000±0.001 ml of 10,000 ppm U standard in a 5% v/v HNO3
matrix. The Fe2O3 standard is used to correct for the interference of iron in
uranium analysis. Use the IS3 standard which contains 143.0 ppm Fe2O3.
2.15 The autosampler table is set up to calibrate every 20 samples. Control standards
and blanks are analyzed before and after each calibration to monitor any potential
problems that may arise between calibrations.
2.16 U3O8 detection limits are 0.001% for ICP and 0.2 ppm for fluorometry. The
maximum concentrations that can be determined are 100.0% for ICP and 200 ppm
for fluorometry.
2.17 All data are processed through the LIMS and a report is prepared for the client.
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