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Nanuq North
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Overview: The Nanuq North mineral claims were acquired to capture the potential source(s) of a kimberlite indicator mineral train with diamond inclusion chemistry, identified by Peregrine Diamonds during the last few field seasons on the Nanuq property. Till sampling suggested that the source of the kimberlite indicator mineral train could be located on the Nanuq North Diamond Project. The kimberlite indicator minerals recovered from the 36km long train include eclogitic garnets and chromites with diamond inclusion chemistry. Several samples yielded pyrope garnets with kelyphite rims and one sample yielded a pyrope garnet with a kimberlite mantle, indicating a close proximity to source. Peregrine Diamonds recently announced three diamond bearing kimberlites have been discovered on the Nanuq property. Kimberlite NQN-001 was discovered during a short, late season drill campaign. Based on ground geophysical data, NQN-001 is interpreted as having a minimum surface area of 4.5 hectares. The discovery hole, inclined at -58°, terminated in kimberlite after a continuous intersection between seven and 87m. A 150 kg sample of the kimberlite has been sent to the Saskatchewan Research Council laboratory for diamond analysis. The partners are currently planning the 2009 program. |