AI assistant
CENTAURUS METALS LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2003
Jan 22, 2004
64715_rns_2004-01-22_5da4be65-34ae-4131-a999-802759b2e45f.pdf
Interim / Quarterly Report
Open in viewerOpens in your device viewer

23 January 2004
Manager Company Announcements Company Announcements Office Australian Stock Exchange Limited Level 10, 20 Bond Street SYDNEY NSW 2000
Dear Sir
ANNOUNCEMENT
Please find attached Glengarry Resources Limited's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended 31 December 2003.
Yours faithfully
David Richards Managing Director

CONTENTS
| SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | COMPANY REVIEW | |
| 2.0 | EXPLORATION REPORT | |
| 2.1 | Gold/Base Metal Projects | |
| Diamantina Project, South West Queensland 2.1.1 |
||
| Cannington Project, Western Queensland 2.1.2 |
||
| Greenvale/Big Mag, North Queensland 2.1.3 |
||
| 2.2 | Gold Projects | |
| Tanami/Granites, Western Australia/Northern Territory 2.2.1 |
||
| Coolgardie Project, Western Australia 2.2.2 |
||
| Charters Towers Project, North Queensland 2.2.3 |
||
| Yolande River, Tasmania 2.2.4 |
||
| 3.0 | PROJECT LAND STATUS SUMMARY |
FIGURES
| 1.0 | Project Locations |
|---|---|
| 2.0 | Mt Isa Region Project Locations |
| 3.0 | Diamantina – Mirrica Bore Prospect Locations |
| 4.0 | Cannington - Target Areas |
| 5.0 | Tanami Region – Location of Glengarry Tenements |
| 6.0 | Charters Towers - Dogmatix/Puzzler Area |
| 7.0 | Yolande River - Regional Geology |
SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
- ⋟ Approximately \$450,000 was raised via the sale of 7 million Tanami Gold NL Contributing (TAMCA) shares. Glengarry currently has approximately \$2,000,000 in cash and securities to fund future exploration programs including potential acquisitions.
- An offer was made to all shareholders with unmarketable holdings to sell their shares on their behalf ⋟ with all costs relating to the sale borne by Glengarry. Approximately 900 shareholders with a total of approximately 3,000,000 shares took advantage of the offer. This will mean significant savings resulting from reduced administration and share registry costs.
- A review of Glengarry's current status and strategies was undertaken. The main outcome is that ⋟ Glengarry will focus on its gold targets at Charters Towers and Yolande River in the first half of 2004. At Charters Towers, high grade gold values have been recorded from several prospects and drilling is scheduled for February/March 2004. At Yolande River, 6 km of prospective stratigraphy has been delineated for follow up sampling and mapping.
- ⋟ First-pass, reconnaissance drilling was undertaken in the Mirrica Bore area at Diamantina. Unfortunately, difficult access conditions meant that only one target could be adequately tested.
- A RC/aircore drill program was successfully completed in the Dolly Pot area at Cannington. ⋟ Moderately anomalous copper and alteration was intersected in several areas indicating potential for a large, hydrothermal mineralised system.
- ⋟ In the Tanami, Barrick Gold of Australia Limited commenced a review of their 2003 work program on the Larranganni Joint Venture. Total expenditure on the JV for 2003 was approximately \$2,100,000.
- ⋟ Mapping and geochemical sampling in the Dogmatix/Puzzler area at Charters Towers recorded strongly anomalous gold in rock chips (up to 12.1 $g(t)$ ) and soils (up to 144 ppb). Further mapping and sampling is continuing to better define the mineralised targets prior to drilling in February/March 2004.
- Field work commenced on the Yolande River project in western Tasmania. Reconnaissance ⋟ traverses confirmed a similar stratigraphic setting to the Henty gold deposit located approximately 20 km to the north and follow-up gridding and soil sampling is planned for the first quarter of 2004.

Glengarry Resources Limited - 31 December 2003 Quarterly Report
$1.0$ COMPANY REVIEW
Following the appointment of a Managing Director during the September quarter of 2003, a review of the company's status and future strategies was undertaken. This review concluded that:
- The company has quality, green field projects in well-endowed mineral terrains in Eastern Australia.
- The resources available mean that Glengarry needs to focus on those projects where there is potential for exploration to indicate an economic deposit within the next 12 The projects also need to be logistically straightforward to minimise months expenditure. Consequently, the company will concentrate on its gold projects in wellendowed terrains and where infrastructure is well developed. Field work for the first half of 2004 will focus on the Charters Towers and Yolande River projects.
- Projects that cannot be adequately resourced or that have limited prospectivity should Consequently, the Lewis Range, Corktree Well and Buddadoo be divested. applications in WA and the Avon Downs application in Queensland have been withdrawn
- A project geologist will be employed in the Townsville office to improve the continuity of the exploration effort.
- A proactive project generation and acquisition effort will be maintained to ensure that Glengarry maintains a quality property portfolio. Acquisitions should be advanced enough to indicate a high probability of an economic discovery or highly prospective and in terrains that can be effectively explored by Glengarry. The main commodity focus will be gold.
$2.0$ EXPLORATION REPORT
$2.1$ Gold/Base Metal Projects
$2.1.1$ Diamantina Project, South West Oueensland (Glengarry 100%)
Mirrica Bore EPM 13746
First pass, reconnaissance aircore drilling was undertaken on the Mirrica Bore tenement. The drilling was designed to provide bedrock information for the MB1, MB2 and MB5 prospects where previous surface, geochemical sampling had recorded moderately anomalous gold assays. A total of 21 holes for 1399 m were completed; unfortunately, difficult access conditions meant that only the eastern most MB2 anomaly could be adequately tested with no holes drilled into the best gold anomaly at MB1 and only 3 holes drilled at MB5.

Figure 2
At MB2, Proterozoic granitic rocks were intersected beneath approximately $50 - 80$ m of younger sedimentary cover. No anomalous geochemical results were returned and the source of the elevated gold values in soils remains unexplained. High silver-cobalt-tungsten values reported during the quarter were subsequently found to be spurious and the result of drill-bit contamination.
Drilling at MB5 failed to penetrate the transported cover; however, most of the anomaly could not be tested due to the inability of the rig to negotiate sandy conditions which also prevented any drilling at MB1. The MB1 anomaly is considered the highest priority target within the Mirrica Bore tenement due to the coherent nature of the soil geochemistry and the likely shallow depth to basement.
Follow up drilling is warranted on the Mirrica Bore tenement; however, higher priority targets on other projects means that future drilling is unlikely be completed until the second half of 2004.

Figure 3 - Mirrica Bore prospect locations
Regional
A prospectivity review of tenements offered for grant during the quarter was completed. Several more applications have been withdrawn reducing the total area under tenure to approximately $8,200 \text{ km}^2$ .
2.1.2 Cannington Project, Western Queensland (Glengarry 100%)
Dolly Pot
A RC/aircore drilling program designed to test the Dolly Pot magnetic anomaly and several other nearby targets was successfully completed in December 2003. A total of 16 holes were drilled for $851$ m.
At Dolly Pot, hematite-altered, magnetite-bearing granite was intersected explaining the magnetic anomaly; however, assay results were disappointing with no significant gold or base metal values recorded. Moderately anomalous copper (upto 1 m $\langle a \rangle$ 1905 ppm from 102 m) associated with minor chalcopyrite was recorded on the margins of the magnetic anomaly approximately 700 m to the south indicating potential for an iron oxide, coppergold mineralized system and further drilling may be warranted.

Figure 4
Other targets tested included the NE corner of the tenement where prospecting had recorded anomalous lead in rock chips and the Honey Pot magnetic anomaly located approximately 5 km south of Dolly Pot.
Widespaced drilling in the NE corner of the tenement intersected moderately anomalous copper (up to 4 m $\omega$ 1271 ppm from 2 m) in two holes coincident with the margin of an amphibolite unit. The widespaced nature of the anomalism combined with the shallow cover means that a ground based electrical geophysical survey may be warranted to determine whether a massive sulphide body exists in the area.
A single hole drilled into the Honey Pot anomaly intersected a 15 m wide zone of strong sulphide-silica-sericte-biotite-garnet alteration coincident with a sediment/granite contact. Moderately anomalous copper and arsenic were recorded (i.e. 1 m $\omega$ ) 1885 ppm Cu and 537 ppm As from 125 m) indicating potential for a mineralized system.
Although no ore grade values were intersected, the limited drilling combined with the anomalous alteration and geochemistry recorded means that further work is warranted. A review will be undertaken during the next quarter to determine whether Glengarry completes this work or seeks a joint venture partner. The review will also include an analysis of regional targets within the project area.
2.1.3 Greenvale/Big Mag, North Oueensland (Glengarry 100%)
No field work was completed at Greenvale during the quarter due to work on other projects. The Greenvale Project is considered highly prospective for gold and base metals due to its proximity and similar geology to existing deposits (i.e. Kidston and Balcooma) and limited previous exploration. A detailed data compilation of the entire project area documenting and ranking targets will be undertaken during the first quarter of 2004.
$2.2$ Gold Projects
$2.2.1$ Tanami/Granites, Western Australia and Northern Territory
Larranganni Joint Venture, WA (Glengarry 7.5% free carried)
This area is the subject of a joint venture between Tanami Gold NL and operator Barrick Gold of Australia Limited (Barrick).
No field work was completed during the quarter; however, assays for drilling in the September quarter at the Bikini and Watts Rise prospects were received and processed. No significant results were reported.
A review of work completed in 2003 is in progress and should be completed early in the first quarter of 2004. Following the review, Barrick will document their plans for the 2004 field season. Exploration expenditure for 2003 totalled approximately \$2,100,000.

Figure 5 - Glengarry Projects in Tanami Region.
Tanami Downs Joint Venture, NT (Glengarry 100%, Barrick earning 70%)
The first Traditional Owner meeting to discuss the exploration proposal for the Tanami Downs tenement was attended by Barrick on the 16th and 17th November 2003. The Central Land Council (CLC) will advise Barrick whether the Traditional Owners wish them to negotiate on their behalf after the next full council meeting to be held in March 2004.
Coolgardie, Western Australia $2.2.2$
Glengarry received payment of \$150,000 from Kurrawang Resources Pty Ltd for the Coolgardie project tenements. Kurrawang Resources has assumed all of Glengarry's prior obligations and agreements over the project. The funds will be applied to exploration projects elsewhere in Australia.
2.2.3 Charters Towers Project, North Oueensland (Glengarry 100%)
A consultant geologist with expertise in the area has been employed to assist with Glengarry's exploration at Charters Towers. Particular attention has been paid to the Dogmatix/Puzzler area where previous exploration has recorded widespread gold and pathfinder element anomalism associated with a linear. NNE trending granodiorite intrusion. Detailed mapping and limited soil sampling have delineated several prospective areas and a drill program will be designed to test these later in the first quarter of 2004.
Mapping has delineated 4 areas of alteration with potential to host significant mineralisation. Rock chip sampling has recorded up to 12.1 g/t gold, 94 g/t silver, 7570 ppm arsenic and 4.4% lead from a narrow, NNW trending, sub vertical quartz vein in one of these areas. Previous nearby drilling is vertical or oriented sub parallel to the vein and has not tested the mineralised trend.

Figure 6: Dogmatix/Puzzler area showing extensive gold anomalism.
Soil sampling at Puzzler West has delineated a coherent 250 by 500 m anomaly with values up to 144 ppb gold. The anomaly is open to the north and south and further work is required to determine the limits of the mineralised zone. There has been no previous drilling in the prospect area; however, prior rock chip sampling has recorded up to 8.5 $g/t$ gold.
As reported previously several other areas within the Charters Towers project (e.g. Southern Cross) also have potential to host significant gold mineralization. In addition, large parts of the project have received little first pass, geochemical exploration. Consequently, a projectwide review will be completed to determine what other work is required to upgrade prospective areas to drill status.
$2.2.4$ Yolande River, Tasmania (Glengarry 100%)
Initial field reconnaissance was carried out on the Yolande River project during the quarter. The project was acquired earlier this year due to its similarity and proximity to the 1 Moz. high grade, Henty gold deposit currently being mined by Placer Dome approximately 20 km to the north. The project is also immediately west of the $+300$ million tonne Mt Lyell copper-gold deposit.
The main target zone is a previously unexplored, stratigraphic repeat of the Henty mine horizon that has been interpreted from aeromagnetic data. The Henty horizon is coincident with the contact between the the Tyndall Group and the Central Volcanic Complex of the Mt Read Volcanics. The base of the Tyndall Group is marked by a distinct magnetic sedimentary/volcanic horizon known as the Lynchford Tuff. The reconnaissance at Yolande River confirmed that the 6 km long, magnetic horizon interpreted as the base of the Tyndall Group is a similar unit to the Lynchford Tuff. Gridding and soil sampling will be completed across the prospective stratigraphy during the first quarter of 2004.

Figure 7: Yolande River Project Regional Geology
The reconnaissance also included traverses across the Diamond Hill and Madam Howards prospects where previous stream sampling had delineated moderate to strong gold anomalism. At Diamond Hill historic adits are associated with quartz veining grading up to 18 g/t gold while soil sampling at Madam Howards returned up to 55 ppb gold close to gossanous subcrop. The potential of both prospects to host economic mineralisation is probably limited due to size constraints; however, follow up is required to adequately assess the anomalies.
David Richards Managing Director
23 January 2004
This information, so far as it pertains to ore or mineralisation, is based on information compiled by a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and/or the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, who has had at least five vears experience in the field of activity concerned: David Richards - Managing Director, Glengarry Resources Limited
$3.0$ PROJECT LAND STATUS SUMMARY
Following is a brief outline of land access for exploration on the various properties controlled by Glengarry:
| Project | Land Status | Access Agreement (Native Title Parties) |
Time Frame for Exploration |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENSLAND | ||||
| Diamantina 8.237 $km^2$ |
Mirrica Bore, 905 $km^2$ – granted tenure; leasehold, no native title claim |
Not required | Exploration in progress |
|
| Simpson Desert, $1,357$ km 2 – application; leasehold, some subject to native title claim; application to be processed under ASP (3) |
Required - negotiations initiated | 6-12 months | ||
| Other applications $-5,975 \text{ km}^2$ ; leasehold mostly subject to native title claim; applications to be processed under NTA $^{(2)}$ |
Not required $-$ grant of tenements will include terms of access and heritage protection |
$6-12$ months | ||
| Cannington $633 \text{ km}^2$ |
Granted tenure; leasehold partly subject to native title claim; most ground can now be accessed |
One access agreement completed | Exploration in progress |
|
| Greenvale/ Big Mag |
Granted tenure, $272 \text{ km}^2$ ; freehold | Not required | Exploration in progress |
|
| $2.311 \text{ km}^2$ | Granted tenure, 703 km 2 ; leasehold partly subject to native title claim |
Required - negotiations initiated | 1-3 months | |
| Applications, $1,223$ km 2 ; leasehold partly subject to native title claim; applications to be processed under NTA (2) |
Not required $-$ grant of tenements will include terms of access and heritage protection |
$6-12$ months | ||
| Westwood $47 \text{ km}^2$ |
Granted tenure, freehold | Not required | Exploration in progress |
|
| Charters Towers $459$ km 2 |
Granted tenure, 436 km 2 ; various land classes - tenements granted pre-Wik; no impediment to exploration |
Not required | Exploration in progress |
|
| Application, $23 \text{ km}^2$ ; various land classes partly subject to native title claim; application to be processed under NTA $^{(2)}$ |
Not required - grant of tenement will include terms of access and heritage protection |
$6-12$ months | ||
| Mt Guide $134 \text{ km}^2$ |
Application; leasehold subject to native title claim; application to be processed under $NTA^{(2)}$ |
Not required $-$ grant of tenement will include terms of access and heritage protection |
$6-12$ months | |
| Snake Creek $259 \text{ km}^2$ |
Application; leasehold subject to native title claim; application to be processed under $NTA^{(2)}$ |
Not required - grant of tenement will include terms of access and heritage protection |
$6-12$ months |
TASMANIA
| 'Yolande River | - land classes, no Not required various U Granted tenure: |
Exploration in |
|---|---|---|
| - 64 km | native fitle | progress |
NORTHERN TERRITORY
| Tanami Downs l | Application; aboriginal freehold land | Required $-$ initial meeting with | $6-12$ months |
|---|---|---|---|
| JV. | in traditional held owners |
||
| $177 \text{ km}^2$ | November 2003 | ||
| laningarra / | Application; aboriginal freehold land | Required – Traditional owners to | |
| Officer Hill / | respond to Glengarry's worki |
||
| Lake Ruth | proposal | ||
| $1334 \text{ km}^2$ |
(1) Alternative State Provisions (Queensland)
(2) Native Title Act (Commonwealth)
Land status details for the Larranganni Joint Venture, in which Glengarry holds a minority 7.5% interest, have not been included.
| ABBREVIATIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| AC | Air core | |
| Ag | Silver | |
| As | Arsenic | |
| Au | Gold | |
| Ba | Barium | |
| BCL | Bulk Cyanide Leach | |
| Co | Cobalt | |
| Cu | Copper | |
| EL(A) | Exploration Licence (Application) | |
| EM | Electromagnetic geophysical survey | |
| EPM(A) | Exploration Permit for Minerals (Application) | |
| g/t | Grams per tonne | |
| km | Kilometre | |
| lag | Coarse rock fragments remaining at the surface following wind deflation of the finer soil particles | |
| $\mathbf{m}$ | Metres | |
| Mn | Manganese | |
| Mo | Molybdenum | |
| Ni | Nickel | |
| OZS | Ounces | |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pd | Palladium | |
| PGE | Platinum Group Elements | |
| ppb | Parts per billion (1ppb = $0.001$ gram per tonne) | |
| ppm | Parts per million (1ppm = 1 gram per tonne) | |
| Pt | Platinum | |
| RAB | Rotary air blast (drilling) | |
| RC | Reverse circulation (drilling) | |
| Sb | Antimony | |
| Sn | Tin | |
| Ta | Tantalum | |
| VMS | Volcanogenic massive sulphides | |
| Zn | Zinc |
COMPANY INFORMATION COMPANY
DIRECTORS Allan T Harris FCA Chairman
Anthony (Tony) J Alston BSc(Geol), MAusIMM, MAIG Exploration Director
Michael J Glasson BSc(Hons), MSc, FAusIMM Director
PRINCIPAL OFFICE
Ground Floor, 35 Havelock Street West Perth WA 6005 (PO Box 975, West Perth WA 6872) Telephone: (08) 9322 4929 Facsimile: (08) 9322 5510
Email: [email protected]
MANAGING DIRECTOR
David R Richards BSc(Geol Hons), MAIG
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
Glengarry Resources Limited shares and options are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (Code GGY - Shares) (Code GGYOA - Options)
OUEENSLAND OFFICE
68 Railway Avenue Railway Estate QLD 4810 (PO Box 908, Castletown QLD 4812) Telephone: (07) 4772 5880 Facsimile: (07) 4772 4999
Web Site: www.glengarrynl.com.au