Big Red Diamond Corporation/Black Property: Initial Exploration Results.MONTREAL -- Big Red Diamond Corporation (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension VENTURE:DIA) has received micro-probe results for the initial samples taken from its newly acquired Black Property. These initial results are very positive considering they came from three (3) small till and stream sediment samples. 40 mineral grains were identified by SEM as promising and sent to microprobe microprobe /mi·cro·probe/ (mi´kro-prob?) a minute probe, as one used in microsurgery. microprobe a minute probe, such as one used in microsurgery. analysis by C.F. Minerals of Kelowna (British-Columbia).
The micro-probe identified:
4 OP5 (Orthopyroxene)
7 OPX (Orthopyroxene)
4 Ilmenites
1 CP1 with a CE(i) classification (high pressure Clinopyroxene from
an eclogitic source)
1 CP2 (Clinopyroxene)
1 CP6 (Clinopyroxene)
9 CPX (Clinopyroxene)
2 Eclogitic Garnets with G2/G1 classifications
1 G11 garnet - which indicates a kimberlite source, possibly
diamondiferous
1 Chromite
1 Olivine
8 other garnets, including 1 eclogitic, likely to be from other
regional source rocks
In light of the promising results Big Red is now planning a systematic till sampling campaign which will include the use of an Argo-mounted Pioneer drill to obtain larger samples directly over the magnetic anomaly Magnetic Anomaly may refer to:
The property represents an important addition to BRDC's portfolio of high quality diamond exploration properties and is located proximal to the recent discovery of a large kimberlite kimberlite: see diamond. kimberlite or blue ground Dark, heavy, often fragmented igneous rock that may contain diamonds in the rock matrix. by Tres-Or Resources Ltd. and Arctic Star Diamond Corp.The Black Property lies NNW NNW abbr. north-northwest Noun 1. NNW - the compass point that is midway between north and northwest nor'-nor'-west, north northwest of the new kimberlite discovery, along the Lake Timiskaming Lake Timiskaming (French: Lac Témiscamingue) is a large freshwater lake on the provincial border between Ontario and Quebec, Canada. Structural Zone. Michael P. Gross, acting chairman of Big Red Diamonds is a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has verified that the work carried out by 6398651 Canada Inc, is being carried out in a professional and diligent manner and that the appropriate quality controls are in place. Michael P Gross has reviewed this press release after it was prepared by Big Red's management. The TSX Venture Exchange TSX Venture Exchange Originally called the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX), this was a result of the merger of the Vancouver and Alberta stock exchanges. The goal of TSX Venture Exchange is to provide venture companies with effective access to capital while protecting investors. does not accept responsibility for adequacy or accuracy of this release. Big Red Diamond Corporation (TSX VENTURE:DIA) |
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