Continuing geological, geochemical, petrographic and ground magnetic work was done by AAP along 26 sampling profiles to try to unravel possible stratigraphic and tectonic controls on known base metal mineralisation at the Royal Keyneton and Hope mine prospects, at the end of the anticline located immediately south of Mount Karinya, and in the Barren Hill - Cork Hill area. 660 soil samples were taken at varying intervals averaging around 100 m, and assayed mainly for copper, lead and zinc. Few definite conclusions could be drawn from the geochemical sampling results about any association between the grade of metamorphism and the tenor of Cu-Pb-Zn mineralisation. Base metal values are generally very low except near the contact between the Milendella Limestone Member and the Strangway Hill Formation, with enhancements apparent where regional metamorphism has also affected nearby basic volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks. These types of rocks are confined mainly to the eastern part of the licence area, occurring within the Heatherdale Shale and near the base of the Strangway Hill Formation. At the old mines examined, base metal mineralisation always seems to be associated with faults and quartz veins. Tourmaline is commonly present as a result of metasomatism, especially in the eastern part of the licence area. It appears that higher lead and zinc values are generally present in mineralised faults, while the higher copper values come from quartz veins, but are sometimes associated with basic volcanic rocks. However, none of the mine prospects were deemed to hold much economic potential.