Konkin Silver
Ross Sherlock, Ph.D. geologist, reported that the Konkin Silver showing, with high grade silver in massive baritic zones, had similar geology to the Eskay Creek precious metal rich VMS deposit.
Property Overview
The Konkin Silver property features extensive silver mineralization with at least five structures tested by trenching showing exceptional grades up to 36.27 oz/ton silver over 16.4 feet. A 2018 Geotech ZTEM survey identified two large anomalies (A-9 and A-10) in the eastern portion and a porphyry copper-gold target (P-3) in the west. The property shows geological similarities to the high-grade silver zones at the former Eskay Creek mine.
Exploration History
Historical trenching programs have tested five structures, with one short drill program completed. The 2018 Geotech ZTEM survey provided deep targeting information and identified multiple anomalies.
Recent Developments
Recent glacial retreat has exposed a previously hidden network of barite veins below the main Konkin Silver showing. These newly exposed veins remain unsampled and present immediate exploration targets.
Exploration Potential
Significant potential exists for both high-grade silver vein expansion and discovery of deeper porphyry mineralization indicated by ZTEM anomalies. The structural continuity with the high-grade LG Vein to the north suggests a larger mineralized system.
Geological Setting
Understanding the geology that drives mineralization potential
Geological Summary
The property hosts multiple silver-bearing structures within Hazelton Group volcanics, with mineralization controlled by NNW-striking faults. A network of barite veins exposed by recent glacial retreat suggests a possible white smoker environment similar to Eskay Creek. The ZTEM anomalies form a northerly-trending chain along a volcanic-sediment contact.
Mineralization
- High-grade silver in multiple structures (2.53 to 36.27 oz/ton)
- Barite-silver mineralization resembling white smoker deposits
- Structurally controlled veins over widths of 5.7 to 29.5 feet
- Associated gold and copper mineralization
- Five documented mineralized structures with consistent grades
Alteration
- Extensive barite veining exposed by glacial retreat
- Silicification associated with silver mineralization
- Propylitic alteration in volcanic host rocks
- Clay alteration along structural zones
Structural Controls
- NNW-striking fault control on mineralization
- Multiple parallel vein systems
- ZTEM anomalies along volcanic-sediment contacts
- Structural continuity with LG Vein to the north
Key Highlights
What makes this property exceptional
Exceptional Silver Grades
Multiple structures with silver grades ranging from 2.53 to 36.27 oz/ton over significant widths
Large ZTEM Anomalies
Two major conductive anomalies (A-9 and A-10) extending over 2km, indicating deep mineralization potential
Eskay Creek Similarities
White smoker-style mineralization comparable to high-grade zones at the former Eskay Creek mine
Porphyry Target P-3
Western portion hosts identified porphyry copper-gold target from ZTEM survey
Glacial Retreat Opportunities
Newly exposed barite vein network below main showing presents untested targets