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Technology

...the key to uncovering hidden wealth

Solving mysteries in hard rock mining has always come through a combination of geological, geophysical and geochemical data, and the shrewd interpretations of highly qualified, experienced professionals. SLAM has access to ample quantities of both.

Professional Geoscientists with SLAM (Management) employ current techniques to integrate new data gathered by advanced technologies with historical geochemical, geophysical and geological surveys. In-depth interpretation is undertaken using advanced GIS (Geographic Information System) compilation and manipulation technologies so that base metal deposits, which eluded earlier conventional mineral exploration work, can be detected. Following the discovery of high grade core at Nash Creek, geoscientists at SLAM have maintained an advanced in-depth GEIDS (Geographical Exploration Information Display System) compilation which allows the modeling of all exploration data.

SLAM employs leading edge technologies in all aspects of its mineral exploration programs. The Nash Creek property is a perfect example. A MegaTEM II airborne TEM survey which allowed deeper penetration into the ground was used to complete a preliminary evaluation of conductivity. A 3D-FTG (Full Tensor Gradient) Airborne gravity survey using Bell Geospace’s technology provided further data on the mineralization of the property. Analysis of this data used in conjunction with the air TEM, soil geochemistry and diamond drilling produces invaluable information in the search for low conductivity metal deposits and assisted with the geological interpretation. SLAM has found a very close correlation between conductivity, gravity gradient data and the base metal sulphides intersected by diamond drilling on the Nash Creek property. New geochemical survey and analysis techniques are also being used by the company. With the Nash Creek property as a testing ground, SLAM initiated a Mobile Metal Ion (MMI) soil geochemistry survey. Once again, the preliminary results show a strong correlation between actual drilled sulphide bodies and soil responses. The results collected using these advanced technologies have led SLAM to embark on a larger exploration program at Nash Creek. 

 * "Bell Geospace is the first and most experienced provider of world class 3D-FTG, the most sophisticated and high resolution gravity gradient data available." (www.bellgeo.com)