Tarcoola. Final report, Exploration Drilling and Geophysical Component. Project ADI RD02-300 [Accelerated Discovery Initiative Round 2, 2022].
Published: 31 Aug 1922 Created: 12 Nov 2024 Revised: 12 Nov 2024

The final report for the Accelerated Discovery Initiative Round 2 is reported in two parts: a geophysical component and an exploration drilling component. Barton Gold Holdings Ltd (Barton), through its wholly own subsidiary Tarcoola 2 Pty Ltd,...

The final report for the Accelerated Discovery Initiative Round 2 is reported in two parts: a geophysical component and an exploration drilling component. Barton Gold Holdings Ltd (Barton), through its wholly own subsidiary Tarcoola 2 Pty Ltd, purchased EL 6210 “Tarcoola” and ML 6455 from the Administrators of WPG Resources Ltd Assets on 1st November 2019. Tarcoola is located on crown pastoral land in the Central Gawler Craton and is situated ~600 km northwest of Adelaide. This technical report satisfies the final reporting requirements for the Geophysical Component of Barton’s Round 2 Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) grant, specifically reporting on post-acquisition processing of gravity data across EL 6210 and ML 6455, as well as processing of deep ground penetrating radar (DGPR) data within ML 6455. Detailed gravity surveys were undertaken across 3 locations across EL 6210 and ML 6455, with a total of 3114 new gravity stations being acquired by Daishsat Geodetic Surveyors. Modelling of the Ealbara (northern portion of the EL) gravity data delineated a significant gravity -low ‘corridor’ with strong gravity gradients bounding this corridor in the interpreted position of the Lake Labyrinth Sheer Zone (LLSZ) and has been drill tested as part of the ADI Round2 program [see later in index]. A detailed, deep ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey was undertaken over the Tarcoola Blocks – Perseverance mine corridor with the aim of investigating whether this methodology would be suitable for providing detailed insights into the near-surface geological setting of this area which is typically masked by a thin veneer of cover sequences. Ultramag Geophysics Pty Ltd were contracted for the acquisition of the work, with 115 line-km of GPR data acquired and 254 profiles generated along north-south survey lines. Both the gravity and GPR surveys have acquired new, detailed, and high-quality data sets that will be integrated with existing data sets, modelled, and used to assist in the generation of exploration targets that will ultimately be drill tested. Additional processing and modelling have been undertaken by consultant David McInnes to extract additional insights and value from the newly acquired data, and at the Ealbara prospect area subsequent drill testing has been initiated to test newly identified targets. Integration with additional data sets (e.g., the proof-of-concept geochemistry program also undertaken as part of the ADI Round 2) work program is currently underway with new exploration targets expected to be identified, tested, and reported on through annual technical reporting processes. The second component of the Round 2 Accelerated Discovery Initiative program grant covered exploration drilling across EL 6210 and ML 6455. Exploration drill testing was undertaken on targets identified at two prospect areas where detailed gravity data was collected as part of the associated ADI-funded program. To test the Ealbara LLSZ gravity anomaly, 3 inclined RC holes were drilled for 864 m (TBM091- 093) with sampling undertaken on 1 m spacing for TBM091, and 4 m composite samples on TBM092-093, with a total of 285 samples collected. Previous drilling in nearby areas indicates the presence of Gawler Range Volcanic (GRV) overlying the basement, and none of the holes managed to penetrate below it, and as such remains a priority target if the depth to basement can be better constrained. A second anomaly, a density anomaly bounded by interpreted faults, within the School Prospect (ML 6455) and was drill tested with 2 inclined RC holes (TMB089 – 090) for a total of 192 m, with 192 1 m interval samples collected. Both holes intersected undeformed diorite to granodiorite, an average specific gravity (density) of 2.84 was recorded and considered sufficient to explain the density feature. No anomalous gold was intersected. Samples were submitted to Bureau Veritas Laboratories in Adelaide for analysis of gold by fire assay. The completed drilling has provided an initial test of two targets, with neither program intersecting gold mineralisation or zones of geological interest. The Ealbara drilling failed to penetrate beneath the Gawler Range Volcanic cover sequence. The School prospect drilling tested the interpreted structural target position, reconciled the modelled gravity anomaly, but did not intersect gold mineralisation.

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Record No mesac30219
Topic Geoscientific Information
Type of Resource Document
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Document Type Exploration Initiative
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Tenement Holder Tarcoola 2 Pty Ltd
Operator Barton Gold Pty Ltd
Geological Province Gawler Craton
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Doc No: Env 13381
Drillhole: TBM089 - TBM093

Doc No: Env 13381 Drillhole: TBM089 - TBM093

Language English
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Citation Twining, M. 1922. Tarcoola. Final report, Exploration Drilling and Geophysical Component. Project ADI RD02-300 [Accelerated Discovery Initiative Round 2, 2022]. Exploration Initiative
https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/mesac30219

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