- SMDI #
- 2420
- Current Showing Name
- Greywacke Gold Deposit (North, Central, and South Zones)
- Historical Showing Names
- Greywacke Gold Deposit (North, Central, and South Zones)
- Company Name
- MAS Gold Corp.
- Project Name
- Greywacke Lake
- UTM Easting (NAD83 Z13)
- 527989.9800
- UTM Northing (NAD83 Z13)
- 6177542.3200
- NTS Sheet
- 073P10
- TRM (Township-Range-Meridian)
- 78-17-2
- Primary Commodities
- Gold
- Associated Commodities
- Copper, Iron, Lead, Marcasite, Molybdenum, Zinc
- Discovery Type
- Drillhole
- Status
- Deposit: Advanced Exploration
- Geological Details
- The Greywacke Gold Showing is located 312 m (0.19 mile) north of the southwest tip of a northeast trending un-named lake that is located 0.89 km (0.55 mile) east of Dickens Lake. The showing is 1.45 km (0.9 mile) south southeast of the Shandy showing or SMDI 2297.
The showing area, as mapped by D.J. Thomas in 1986, is underlain by a northeast trending, northwest dipping sequence of McLennan Group meta-arkoses with interlayered subordinate quartzitic meta-arkose (Unit S1a) and Maclean Lake Belt psammites with minor feldspathic and quartzitic psammites (Unit S4b) and polymictic meta-conglomerates, pebbly psammites and minor meta-quartzites and meta-greywackes (Unit S4d). This sequence of rocks reached middle to upper amphibolite metamorphic grade.
The stratiform Greywacke Showing consists of several auriferous zones within a sulphide-rich arenite horizon which is the transitional phase between northeast-striking and moderately northwest-dipping MacLean Group arenites and McLennan Group arkoses. Locally, the undeformed and unaltered arenite or meta-greywacke hosts up to 5% disseminated pyrite and pyrrhotite. Rare accessory minerals include molybdenite, galena, chalcopyrite, sphalerite, marcasite, and ilmenite. The gold occurs as visible grains and as up to 40 micron wide intergrowths with the pyrite-pyrrhotite. The deposit is felt to have resulted from an early metamorphic-hydrothermal precipitation. A later remobilization and concentration concentrated the gold in the porous arenite horizon. Initial grab samples returned up to 0.359 oz/ton Au and initial chip sampling returned the following values:
SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE PPB OZ./ST
NUMBER TYPE WIDTH AU AU
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DK70-319 grab ----- 490 -----
DK80-0045 chip 0.5 m >1000 0.087
DK80-0046 chip 0.5 m >1000 0.102
DK80-0047 chip 0.5 m >1000 0.370
DK80-0048 chip 0.5 m >1000 0.062
DK80-0050 chip 0.5 m >1000 0.270
Drilling along the mineralized trend outlined concentrations of gold at the Greywacke North Zone, the Greywacke South Zone, and at Hoover Showing which is located 3.5 km (2.17 miles) northeast and along strike of the Greywacke North Zone.
The Greywacke North Zone, which occurs at grid coordinates 49+90E to 50+10E and 101+00N to 102+00N, is a mineralized shoot of ore containing 328,000 tons of ore which grades 0.27 oz/ton Au. Mineralization has been delineated along strike for 300 m (984.3 ft) and to a depth of 250 m (820.2 ft). The 3.0 m (9.8 ft) wide ore zone, which grades an average 0.27 oz/ton Au is surrounded by a wider subeconomic zone of gold mineralization.
The Greywacke South Zone, which is located 350 m (1148.3 ft) south of the North Zone at grid coordinates 50+10E to 50+50E and 96+50N to 99+00N consists of mainly sub-economic gold mineralization which has been traced along strike for 400 m (1312.3 ft) and to a depth of 50 m (164.0 ft).
The better drill intersections are as follows:
DRILLHOLE ZONE INTERSECTION WIDTH OZ/TON INTERSECTION
NUMBER DRILLED (M) (M) AU GEOLOGY
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GW89-1 North 43.5 - 45.0 1.5 0.146 arenite
GW89-2 North 36.0 - 45.0 9.0 0.183 arenite
GW89-3 North 67.5 - 70.5 3.0 0.234 arenite
GW89-10 North 73.0 - 77.0 4.0 0.410 arenite
GW90-11 North 41.5 - 43.5 2.0 0.160 arenite
GW90-13 North 73.0 - 94.0 19.0 0.151 arenite
GW90-14 North 133.5 - 136.0 2.3 0.210 arenite
GW90-15 North 117.5 - 122.5 4.4 0.379 arenite
GW90-25 North 131.5 - 133.0 1.5 0.401 arenite
GW90-30 North 275.0 - 277.0 2.0 0.209 arenite
GW89-6 South 51.0 - 52.0 1.0 0.020 arenite
South 59.0 - 60.0 1.0 0.067 arenite
GW89-7 South 48.0 - 52.5 4.5 0.115 arenite
GW89-9 South 56.0 - 57.5 1.5 0.330 arenite
GW89-18 South 77.0 - 78.0 1.0 0.037 arenite
GW94-37 North 251.5 - 253.0 0.9 0.165 arenite
GW94-38 South 252.6 - 253.1 0.5 0.134 arenite
GW94-39 South 251.8 - 253.8 2.0 0.062 arenite
South 261.5 - 262.5 1.0 0.131 arenite
GW94-40 South 246.0 - 247.0 1.0 0.165 arenite
South 250.5 - 251.5 1.0 0.226 arenite
GW01-41 North 120.0 - 124.5 4.5 0.764 arenite
GW01-42 North 113.7 - 118.3 4.6 0.468 arenite
GW01-43 North 87.1 - 98.0 10.9 0.087 arenite
GW01-44 North 31.0 - 38.3 4.5 0.115 arenite
GW01-45 North 50.6 - 56.3 5.7 0.329 arenite
GW01-46 North 34.5 - 39.4 4.9 0.028 arenite
GW01-47 North 78.0 - 84.0 6.0 0.318 arenite
GW01-48 North 40.2 - 49.7 9.5 0.168 arenite
GW01-49 North 77.0 - 83.5 6.5 0.299 arenite
GW01-50 North 64.5 - 74.8 10.3 0.246 arenite
GW01-51 North 40.0 - 46.9 6.9 0.431 arenite
GW01-52 North 72.8 - 89.5 16.7 0.179 arenite
GW02-56 North 95.9 - 98.4 2.5 0.135 arenite
GW02-57 North 75.0 - 86.4 11.4 0.162 qtz feld porphyry
GW02-59 North 39.0 - 44.5 5.5 0.104 arenite
GW02-60 North 30.1 - 43.5 13.4 0.153 arenite
GW02-65 North 64.0 - 65.0 1.0 0.065 arenite
GW02-61 South 24.0 - 36.5 12.5 0.086 arenite
GW02-62 South 30.4 - 46.8 16.4 0.087 arenite
GW02-63 South 30.3- 44.0 13.7 0.068 arenite
GW02-64 South 33.4 - 38.6 5.2 0.075 arenite
GW02-66 North 35.0 - 36.0 1.0 0.149 tuffaceous arenite
North 45.7 - 46.1 0.4 0.578 tuffaceous arenite
North 46.1 - 46.6 0.5 0.549 tuffaceous arenite
North 46.6 - 47.0 0.4 0.520 tuffaceous arenite
GW02-67 North 42.5 - 43.0 0.5 0.173 volcanic tuff
North 43.0 - 43.5 0.5 0.132 volcanic tuff
GW02-68 North 221.5 - 222.0 0.5 0.289 arenite
North 222.0 - 222.5 0.5 0.192 arenite
GW02-69 North 2.7 - 3.0 0.3 0.801 arenite
North 3.0 - 3.4 0.4 1.110 arenite
North 3.4 - 3.8 0.4 1.460 arenite
North 3.8 - 4.2 0.4 1.030 arenite
North 7.9 - 8.9 1.0 0.208 arenite
North 9.4 - 10.4 1.0 0.260 arenite
North 10.9 - 11.5 0.6 0.590 arenite
North 11.5 - 12.5 1.0 0.362 arenite
GW02-70 North 5.1 - 5.5 0.4 0.385 coarse arenite
North 5.5 - 6.0 0.5 1.752 coarse arenite
North 6.0 - 6.4 0.4 0.135 coarse arenite
North 6.4 - 6.8 0.4 0.964 coarse arenite
North 6.8 - 7.2 0.4 0.476 coarse arenite
GW02-72 North 0.9 - 16.9 16.0 0.258 arenite
GW02-73 North 1.0 - 9.2 8.2 0.220 tuffaceous arenite
GW02-74 North 0.8 - 8.8 8.0 0.263 coarse arenite
GW02-77 North 4.5 - 14.5 10.0 0.254 coarse arenite
GW02-78 North 0.8 - 18.3 17.5 0.099 arenite
GW02-79 North 12.5 - 17.5 5.0 0.117 tuffaceous arenite
GW02-80 North 4.0 - 6.5 2.5 0.0.145 bedded arenite. A 2014 delineation drill program of 22 diamond drill holes with holes GW14-105 to -127 inclusive (AF MAW00761). The results were consistent with those existing in the area. Some of the better assays included: hole GW14-108 with 4.27 g/t Au/2.0 m from 24-26 m; hole GW14-111 with 6.98 g/t Au/2.0 m from 45-47 m; hole GW14-112 with 5.19 g/t Au/3.0 m from 64-67 m; hole GW14-113 with 4.87 g/t Au/1.0 m from 99-100 m and 4.58 g/t Au/2.0 m from 117-119 m; hole GW14-114 with 4.38 g/t Au/3.0 m from 22-25 m; hole GW14-117 with 5.99 g/t Au/7.0 m from 59-66 m; hole GW14-118 with 13.93 g/t Au/1.0 m from 123-124 m; hole GW14-122 with 3.43 g/t Au/1.0 m from 126-127 m; hole GW14-123 with 4.95 g/t Au/5.0 m from 85-90 m and 10.8 g/t Au/9.0 m from 92-101 m; hole GW14-124 with 7.4 g/t Au/1.0 m from 98-99 m; and hole GW14-126 with 4.24 g/t Au/3.0 m from 25-28 m.
- Geological Domain
- Kisseynew
- Host Rocks
- Host Minerals
- Molybdenite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
- Indicators
- Exploration History
- 12/1/2023
(From Saskatchewan Exploration and Development Highlights 2023, Table 4, p.12)
12/1/2024
MAS Gold Corporation is planning drill programs for its Greywacke Lake and Preview North (also known as North Lake) properties, north of La Ronge.
(Saskatchewan Exploration and Development Highlights 2024, p.13)
(See also Reserves/Resources, from Saskatchewan Exploration and Development Highlights 2024, Table 6, p.12)
6/10/1992 In 1959, the area around the Greywacke Showing was geologically mapped for the Saskatchewan Geological Survey by W.J. Pearson and E. Froese. In 1961, A. Morris mapped the NTS block immediately east of the showing at 1" to 4 miles.
In 1966, Noranda Exploration Company Limited completed an airborne EM and magnetic survey over undisposed land that covered the showing area (AF 73P15-0017). In 1977, SMDC completed an airborne INPUT and magnetic survey over nearby MPP 1112 that overlapped the showing area (AF 73P16-0022). In 1980, SMDC staked the showing area as CBS 6753. Between 1981 and 1983, SMDC completed regional prospecting, mapping and sampling that resulted in the discovery of the Rainbow Showing (AF 73P10-0076). In 1981, SMDC flew an second INPUT and magnetic survey that covered the showing location (AF 73P10-0073). 1982, completed regional geological mapping and prospecting that covered the general showing area (AF 73P10-0078).
On 1 November 1983, SMDC restaked the immediate showing area as CBS 8911. In 1985, SMDC completed reconnaissance prospecting and rock and soil sampling in the showing area (AF 73P15-0053). In 1986, geological mapping, and further prospecting and boulder sampling was completed on the Shandy grid (AF 73P-0005).
In 1986, D.J. Thomas geologically mapped the showing area at a scale of 1:20,000 for the Saskatchewan Geological Survey. In 1987, SMDC completed geological mapping, prospecting and grab sampling of the southeast portion of the Shandy grid (AF 73P10-0112). Grab sample DK70-319, taken from the showing outcrop, returned 490 ppb Au. Ground VLF-EM and magnetic surveys were completed over the showing area (AF 73P15-0067). World Geoscience Corporation flew a high resolution VLF-EM and magnetic survey which covered the showing (AF 63M05-0030).
In 1988, Cameco completed detailed mapping, prospecting, stripping and chip sampling of that portion of the Shandy grid around where sample DK70-319 was taken (AF 73P15-0075). This work resulted in the discovery of the Greywacke Mineralized Zones in a metagreywacke horizon west of Greywacke Lake. The better sample results are given above.
In 1989, Cameco completed ground EM and magnetic surveys over the Greywacke Showing (AF 73P15-0079) as well as geological mapping, prospecting, stripping, trenching, and channel sampling of the Greywacke North, Central, and South zones and the Hoover Zone which is located along strike 3.5 km (2.2 miles) to the north (AF 73P10-0144).
Between 1989 and 1990, Cameco completed drill holes GW89-1 to 10 and GW90-11 to 30 on the Greywacke and Hoover showings (AF 73P10-0142).
In the winter of 1990, Cameco completed a ground magnetic survey over the showing (AF 73P15-0090). In the summer of 1990, Cameco completed geological mapping, prospecting, and rock sampling on the Greywacke Trend between the Greywacke Showing and the south end of Minuhik Lake (AF 73P15-0093). This work resulted in the discovery of the Wasp Lake Showing or SMDI 2569.
In 1991, Cameco completed ground HLEM and VLF-EM surveys, a core and outcrop petrographic study, and drill holes DK91-31 to -36 on the Hoover grid which covers the Greywacke Trend between the Greywacke North Showing and the Wasp Showing (AF 73P10-0094). No significant mineralization was intersected. In the same year, bulk till sampling was completed over the showing (AF 73P-0020). In 1994, they completed four drill holes (GW94-37 to -40) to test the Greywacke North and South Zones (AF 73P10-0165). All four intersected significant sub-economic gold mineralization. On 1 April 2001, CBS 8911 was allowed to lapse.
On 1 April 2001, M. Lederhouse staked the zone as S-106711. He went into a 50% partnership with JNR Resources Ltd. Eventually, Shane Resources Ltd. Took over Lederhouse's 50% interest in the property. In May of 2001, Masuparia Gold Corporation optioned the property. In the fall of 2001 to 2002, Masuparia completed 23 drill holes on the Greywacke North and South zones, a ground magnetic survey over the Gerywacke Lake, Main, and North grids, and a soil sample survey over the Greywacke Lake grid (AF 73P10-0169). 17 drill holes were completed on the North Zone of the deposit (holes GW-01-41 to -52, -56, -57, -59, -60 and -65) and 4 holes (GW-01-61 to -64) were completed on the Greywacke South Zone. The drill program discovered significant sphalerite at the Greywacke North Zone and signiicant ghanite at the Greywacke South Zone.
In 2002, a partnership involving Masuparia Gold (operator), JNR Resources, United Carina Resources, and Pine Channel Gold completed lake sediment at the Greywacke Zone, recce Geological mapping, prospecting, and soil sampling between Closure Lake and the zone,and 16 drill holes (02-66 to 02-80, 02-76A) on the Greywacke North Zone (AF 73P10-NE-0176).
- Production History
- Reserves and/or Resources
- 2024-12-01
Summary:
Greywacke North: Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 645,000.00 tonne
- Gold: 101,000.00 troy oz @ 4.9 g/tonne (Cutoff: 0.65)
2023-12-01
Summary:
Greywacke North: Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 645,000.00 tonne
- Gold: 101,000.00 troy oz @ 4.9 g/tonne (Cutoff: 0.65)
2022-01-12
Summary:
Greywacke North: Indicated Mineral Resource of 645,000.00 tonne
- Gold: 101,000.00 oz @ 4.9 g/tonne
Greywacke North: Inferred Mineral Resource of 410,000.00 tonne
- Gold: 54,000.00 oz @ 4.12 g/tonne
2015-08-29
Greywacke (North zone)
NI 43-101-compliant
Measured & Indicated Resource (August 29, 2015) of 252,299 tonnes grading 9.92 g/t Au for 80,587 oz.
Inferred Resource of 58,456 tonnes grading 7.42 g/t Au for 13,951 oz.
Summary:
Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 252,299.00 tonne
- Gold @ 9.92 g/tonne
Inferred Mineral Resource of 58,456.00 tonne
- Gold @ 7.42 g/tonne
2012-04-30
Greywacke (North zone)
NI 43-101 compliant
Measured & Indicated Resources of 184,000 tonnes grading 8.4 g/t Au.
Inferred Resource of 58,000 tonnes grading 7.29 g/t Au.
Summary:
Greywacke (North zone): Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 184,000.00 tonne
- Gold: 184,000.00 tonne @ 8.4 g/tonne
Greywacke (North zone): Inferred Mineral Resource of 58,000.00 tonne
- Gold: 58,000.00 tonne @ 7.29 g/tonne
2005-01-01
A resource of 328,000 tonnes grading 0.27 oz/ton (9.26 g/t) Au.
Summary:
Historic reserve (unspecified) of 328,000.00 tonne
- Gold: 328,000.00 tonne @ 0.27 oz/ton
2002-12-31
297,555 t grading 0.27 oz/ton Au.
Summary:
Historic reserve (unspecified) of 297,555.00 ton
- Gold: 297,555.00 ton @ 0.27 oz/ton
1991-12-01
Greywacke North Zone: 328,000 tons of ore with an average grade of 0.27 oz/ton Au which is surrounded by a wider sub-economic zone of mineralization.
Summary:
Greywacke North Zone: Historic reserve (unspecified) of 328,000.00 ton
- Gold: 328,000.00 ton @ 0.27 oz/ton