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BC Geological Survey Assessment Report 38048

GEOLOGICAL (scale, area)

Ground, mapping

Photo interpretation

GEOPHYSICAL (line-kilometres)Ground

Magnetic

Electromagnetic

Induced Polarization

Radiometric

Seismic

Other

Airborne

GEOCHEMICAL (number of samples analysed for...)

Soil

Silt

Rock

Other

DRILLING (total metres; number of holes, size)

Core

Non-core

RELATED TECHNICAL

Sampling/assaying

Petrographic

Mineralographic

Metallurgic

PROSPECTING (scale, area)

PREPARATORY / PHYSICAL

Line/grid (kilometres)

(scale, area)

Legal surveys (scale, area)

Road, local access (kilometres)/trail

Topographic/Photogrammetric

Trench (metres)

Underground dev. (metres)

Other

TYPE OF WORK IN THIS REPORT

EXTENT OF WORK (IN METRIC UNITS)

ON WHICH CLAIMS PROJECT COSTS APPORTIONED

(incl. support)

TOTAL COST:

(scale, area)

Line/grid (kilometres)

PROSPECTING (scale, area)

Metallurgic

Mineralographic

Petrographic

Sampling/assaying

Non-core

Core

Other

Rock

Silt

Soil

Airborne

Other

Seismic

Radiometric

Induced Polarization

Electromagnetic

Magnetic

Photo interpretation

Ground, mapping

2018 Exploration Technical Report

Prospecting and Geological Survey

on the

17-005 C Property

near

Chetwynd, BC

Liard Mining Division

Mineral Claims:

1059137

NTS 093 O

Latitude 55.696082° Longitude -122.361301°

Owned and Operated By:

543077 Alberta Ltd.

9175 14 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T6P 0C9

Author:

Michelle St. Louis, B.Sc, P.Geol.

543077 Alberta Ltd.

Date Submitted:

February 7, 2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The 1439.96 ha 17-005C Property (the Property) is located in the Liard Mining Division of British Columbia,

45 km west of Chetwynd. Prospecting and geological surveying were completed in July 2018 with the

purpose of evaluating the location, quality, extent, accessibility and prospect of any mineral deposits

within the Property. The primary focus of work in 2018 was to evaluate the potential of silica deposits for

industrial purposes, specifically for use as hydraulic fracture proppant.

To advance the potential of the Property to represent a potential economic venture, additional

exploration would be required to determine the following:

the consistency and quality of Silica across the deposit,

the size of the deposit, to establish quantity,

the suitability of the silica deposit for use as proppant through additional industry standard

analyses and

the potential for other minerals of economic value on the Property.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................. 3

1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Property Location and Access ....................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Property History ............................................................................................................................ 5

1.3 Surrounding Infrastructure and Resource Development ............................................................. 6

1.4 Climate, Physiography and Vegetation ......................................................................................... 6

1.5 Summary of 2018 Exploration Work ............................................................................................. 6

2.0 GEOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Bedrock Geology ........................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Surficial Geology ........................................................................................................................... 7

3.0 EXPLORATION ................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 Prospecting ................................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Sample Processing and Analysis ................................................................................................... 8

3.3 Geological Mapping ...................................................................................................................... 8

4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION ................................................................................................................ 8

5.0 CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................................................... 8

6.0 STATEMENT OF COSTS ...................................................................................................................... 9

7.0 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 9

7.1 Report Compilation, Geological Interpretation and Conclusions ................................................. 9

7.2 Co-authors and Field Personnel .................................................................................................. 10

8.0 LIST OF SOFTWARE PROGRAMS...................................................................................................... 10

9.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................... 11

LIST OF DRAWINGS

Drawing 1.

Drawing 2.

Location and Claim Map Sample Location Map

Drawing 3. Bedrock Geology Map

Drawing 4. Traverse Map

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A. Photographs of the Property and Field Work

Appendix B. Detailed Sample Logs

Appendix C. Prospecting Field Observations

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Technical Report was prepared by 543077 Alberta Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “543077”). 543077

is a Canadian mineral exploration company that has identified, explored for and developed various

industrial minerals.

The 17-005C property consists of one Mineral Claim totaling 1439.96 ha as described in Table 1

(hereinafter referred to as the “Property”). The Property is located in northeast British Columbia within

the Liard Mining Division, approximately 45 km west of Chetwynd. The property is wholly owned and

operated by 543077.

Table 1. Mineral Claim Details for the 17-005C Property.

Mineral Claim Number Area (ha) Date of Issue Good to Date Owner

1059137 1439.96 3/6/2018 3/6/2019 543077 Alberta Ltd. (100%)

This report describes and summarizes the location and geology of the Property, previous exploration work

and, pursuant to the Mineral Tenure Act Regulation, describes the technical exploration conducted during

the 2018 exploration program.

1.1 Property Location and Access

The Property is situated in northeastern British Columbia, approximately 45 km west of Chetwynd. The

centered geographic coordinates of the Property are UTM 10N: 540145.99m E 6172440.02m N (NAD 83).

It lies within NTS map sheet 093 O in the Liard Mining Division.

The Property can be accessed if Highway 97 is taken to travel approximately 45 km west of Chetwynd. The

Property can be further accessed via various forestry roads and existing cutlines to the north of Highway

97.

A Location Map and Claim map have been provided as Drawing 1.

1.2 Property History

Within the property, there has not been any direct studies or development. However, the region has been

subject to several studies.

The Peace Region Foothills has been subject to a number of research projects. The Government of British

Columbia’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources initiated a study in 1983 to create a

1:50000 compilation map of the region (Peace River coalfield) in order to further develop coal resources

(Legun, 1988). Posters created by the British Columbia Geological Survey highlight the history, stratigraphy

and coal quality of the Peace River coalfield (British Columbia Geological Survey 2015, 2018). With

horizontal wells and hydraulic fracturing becoming more and more common, more recent studies into

tight/shale gas plays and hydraulic fracture sand sources in the region have become more prevalent.

Works by Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd. and associates (2011) for Deep Subsurface Aquifer

Characterization of the Montney Formation, as well as Hickin (2005, 2006, 2010 and 2011) and associates,

for Preliminary Assessments of Hydraulic Fracture sand in Northeastern BC highlight new studies.

1.3 Surrounding Infrastructure and Resource Development

The Project is located within the Peace River region of northeast British Columbia which supports a diverse

range of land and resource use activities, including oil and gas exploration and development, mining,

hydroelectric projects, forestry, agriculture, outdoor recreation, trapping and guide outfitting. The

Mineral Claims overlaps the Doig River First Nations, the McLeod Lake Indian Band, the Halfway River First

Nations, the West Moberly First Nations, the Blueberry River First Nations, the Saulteau First Nations and

the Horse Lake First Nations. Additionally, this Mineral Claim overlaps a mineral and placer reserve, a coal

reserve, a uranium and thorium reserve and a post 1988 Crown Grants Reserve.

Oil and gas exploration and development in British Columbia is concentrated in the northeast, particularly

in the Montney and Horn River Basins (BC OGC, 2014). As the oil and gas industry grows in the Peace River

region, expanded infrastructure is required for development, production, processing and transportation

of natural gas and oil. A network of roads and pipelines have been constructed and maintained throughout

the area by industry to support access and transportation (BC OGC, 2014).

1.4 Climate, Physiography and Vegetation

The Sub-Boreal Interior Ecoprovince is characterized by cold winters and warm summers and an equal

amount of precipitation in the summers as in the winters. Moisture from the Pacific Ocean loses its

precipitation over the mountain ranges before moving over the ecoprovince and there are frequent

outbreaks of winter Arctic air. Mountains receive a high volume of snow fall. There are several

physiographic systems present within the ecoprovince, such as; the Nechako Lowlands (low-lying

plateau), the southern part of the Northern Rocky Mountain Trench, the southern Skeena and Omineca

Mountains to the northwest, the Hart Ranges and foothills (in the east portion of the area) and the

Muskwa Ranges and foothills and the McGregor Plateau (Demarchi, 1996). The primary types of

vegetation consist of: sub-boreal pine and spruce and Engelmann spruce (BEC WEB, 2019)

The Property covers a variety of physiography including mountains, foothills, valleys, forests and streams

and is located near a portion of the Peace River watershed.

Elevation of the Property varies from 1370 masl to 795 masl.

1.5 Summary of 2018 Exploration Work

Following a desktop geological review and field scouting, 543077 identified the Property as having

potential for a mineral resource. During July 2018, 543077 conducted preliminary evaluation of the

geology of the Property summarized in Table 2.

Table 2. Summary of Exploration Work Completed on the 17-005C Property in 2018.

Type of Work Mineral Claims Work Performed On Description

Geological Survey 1059137 165 ha surveyed at a 1:X000 scale

Prospecting 1059137 70 ha prospected

In support of the exploration program, 543077 engaged and consulted with Indigenous groups that may

be affected by the exploration activities. Engagement and consultation activities included discussions with

Indigenous groups regarding exploration plans through email and in-person meetings.

2.0 GEOLOGY

2.1 Bedrock Geology

The underlying geology if the Property contains:

- The Minnes Group: The formations of interest

within this group are the Monach and Monteith

Formations; both quartzitic in nature (Bienia et al.,

1980)

- The Bullhead Group:

o Cadomin Formation: is characterized as

a well-developed chert conglomerate

and coarse sandstone (Bienia et al.,

1980; Stott, 1973)

o Gething Formation: a fine-grained

quartz to chert sandstone unit with

intermittent shales and carbonaceous

mudstone (Stott, 1973)

Figure 1 (left). Tentative correlation of Lower

Cretaceous and Jurassic formation in the mountains of

British Columbia (from A. E. Bienia, G.D. Childs, J.

Forrest, J. Hamp, G. Hoffman, G. Jordan, J. LaMarre, S.

McKenzie and H. D. Zschach, 1980).

2.2 Surficial Geology

The Property is located within the British Columbia foothills and consists of outcropping bedrock geology.

Surficial geology is minimal and would mainly consist of eroded material such as scree or fluvial sediment.

This eroded material settles in topographical lows.

3.0 EXPLORATION

Following a desktop geological review and field scouting, 543077 identified the Property as having

potential for a mineral resource. During July 2018, 543077 conducted preliminary prospecting and

geological evaluation of the property to assess accessibility and for the collection and analysis of rock

samples to support future geological mapping. The work was undertaken to determine the location,

quality, extent and prospect of any mineral deposit within the Property. The primary focus of work in 2018

was to evaluate the potential of silica deposits for industrial purposes, specifically for the use as hydraulic

fracture proppant.

3.1 Prospecting

Bedrock samples were collected from outcrops using a rock hammer. Outcrops were investigated and

geological contacts were defined. Garmin GPS instruments were used to record UTM coordinates of

sample locations and geological contacts. Field observations, including geologic descriptions of the

bedrock material and descriptions of the land vegetation, were recorded at each sample location. Three

samples were collected. The amount of material collected varied from 0.75 kg to 2.75 kg per sample.

Samples were placed in a labelled plastic bag with the location ID, sample depth, elevation and date. UTM

coordinates of the sample location was recorded along with a field description of the sample and sample

area. Detailed sample information is provided in Appendix B. Photographs were taken during the 2018

exploration program and have been included in Appendix A. Prospecting Field Observations have been

included in Appendix C.

3.2 Sample Processing and Analysis

Samples collected during the exploration program were recorded in a database.

3.3 Geological Mapping

GPS coordinates were taken at each sample point and silica deposit thickness was measured or height

was visually estimated and recorded at various sample points. Strike and dip measurements of the silica

bedding were recorded during sample collection to be used for future mapping of the claim.

4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Sandstones were identified within the Property. A brief description of the sandstone characteristics can

be found in Appendix B Work completed in 2018 focused on sample collection and the collection of

regional-scale data. Sample analysis that will be conducted in 2019 will center on describing the chemical

and physical traits of the silica, and grading its suitability for use as a proppant.

5.0 CONCLUSION

To advance the potential of the Property to represent a potential economic venture, additional

exploration would be required including the determination of:

the consistency and quality of silica across the deposit,

the size of the deposit, to establish quantity,

the suitability of the silica deposit for use as proppant through additional industry standard

analyses and

the potential for other minerals of economic value on the Property.

6.0 STATEMENT OF COSTS

Work on Mineral Claims 1059137 was completed between July 23, 2018 and July 27, 2018 the value as

follows:

Prospecting and Sampling

Labour

Angela Wu – 7/24/2018 – 7/26/2018– 13 Hours @ 100/hour $1,300.00

Nathan Holden G.I.T. – 7/24/2018 – 7/26/2018– 14.5 Hours @ 120/hour $1,740.00

Travel & Transportation

Truck - 1 days @ $200/day $200.00

Fuel (from gas receipts) $90.99

Food/Lodging

Actual Costs of Food and Lodging

Subtotal

$295.44

$3,626.43

Technical Assessment

Sample Analysis

Sample Handling and Storage 1 @ $50.00/sample $50.00

Subtotal

Other Report Writing 1 days @ $500/day

Subtotal

$50.00

$500.00

$500.00

TOTAL $4,176.43

7.0 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

7.1 Report Compilation, Geological Interpretation and Conclusions

As author of this report, I, Michelle St. Louis, P.Geo. hereby certify that:

1. I am currently the Senior Geologist of 543077 Alberta Ltd., with a registered busniess address at

9175 14 Street, Edmonotn, Alberta.

2. I am the author of this report entitled “2018 Exploration Technical Report – Mineral Claims:

1059137 dated February 6, 2019 to which this statement of qualifications applies.

3. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Geology in 2001 from the University of Saskatchewan.

4. I am registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta since

2009.

5. I have been practicing geology continually for 19 years.

7.2 Co-authors and Field Personnel

Field Lead Nathan Holden, B.Sc. GIT, – 2.5 Years Exploration Experience

Field Geologist Brandon Stoner, B.Sc. GIT, - 1.5 Year Exploration Experience

Field Geologist Cody Lazowski, B.Sc. GIT, – 11 Months Exploration Experience

Field Geologist Mitchell McCaig, B.Sc. GIT, – 6 Months Exploration Experience

Field Geologist Carmen Ricard, B.Sc. GIT, – 1.5 Year Exploration Experience

Field Geologist Angela Wu, B.Sc. GIT, – 1 Year Exploration Experience

As a co-author of this report, I Carmen Ricard, G.I.T. hereby certify that:

1. I am currently a Junior Geologist-in-Training at 543077 Alberta Ltd., with a registered business

address at 9175 14 Street, Edmonton, Alberta.

2. I am a co-author of this report entitled “2018 Exploration Technical Report – Mineral Claims”:

1059137 dated February 6, 2019 to which this statement of qualifications applies.

3. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Geology in 2016 from the University of Alberta.

4. I am registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta since

2013.

5. I have been practicing geology intermittently for 1.5 years.

8.0 LIST OF SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

The following software programs were used in support of the exploration and development and the

preparation of this report:

- Microsoft Word

- Microsoft Excel

- Foxit PhantomPDF

- ArcMap 10.5.1

- Google Earth Pro

9.0 REFERENCES

A. E. Bienia, G.D. Childs, J. Forrest, J. Hamp, G. Hoffman, G. Jordan, J. LaMarre, S. McKenzie and H. D.

Zschach. (1980). Gulf Canada Resources Inc. Windfall Coal Report. Report number: 0692,

Government of British Columbia. Web. February, 2019.

BC Oil and Gas Commission (OGC). 2014. Oil and Gas Use in Northeast British Columbia. Technical Reports

Available at: https://www.bcogc.ca/reports/technical-reports. Accessed: December 2017.

BEC WEB. (2019). For.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 3 February 2019, from

https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/becweb/resources/maps/ProvinceWideMaps.html

British Columbia Geological Survey (2015). The Peace River Coalfields (NTS 93P,I,O & 94B). Retrieved 17

December 2018, from

http://webmap.em.gov.bc.ca/mapplace/minpot/Publications_Summary.asp?key=5592

British Columbia Geological Survey (2018). The Peace River Coalfields (poster). Retrieved 17 December

2018, from

http://webmap.em.gov.bc.ca/mapplace/minpot/Publications_Summary.asp?key=5942

Demarchi, D. A. (1996). An introduction to the ecoregions of British Columbia. Victoria, British Columbia,

Canada. Wildlife Branch, Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks.

Hickin, A.S. and Kerr, B. (2005). Bedrock topography mapping and shallow gas in northeast BC. in Summary

of Activities 2005, British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines.

Hicken, A.S. (2006). Aggregate potential of selected glaciofluvial terraces on the East Kiskatinaw River,

Northeastern British Columbia. BC Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources. Aggregate

Prospect Report 2006-1, 1:50 000 scale map.

Hickin, A. S., Ferri, F., Ferbey, T., & Smith, I. R. (2010). Preliminary assessment of potential hydraulic

fracture sand sources and their depositional origin, northeast British Columbia. Geoscience

Reports 2010, British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, 35-91.

Hicken, A.S. and M.A. Fournier. (2011). Compilation of Geological Survey of Canada surficial geology maps

NTS 94A and 93P. BC Ministry of Energy and Mines, Energy Open File 20111-2, Geoscience BC

Map 2011-08-1, 1:250,000 scale.

Legun, A. S. (1988). Geology and coal resources of the Carbon Creek map area, Peace River District.

Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd., & Canadian Discovery Ltd. (2011). Deep Subsurface Aquifer

Characterization in support of Montney Tight Gas Development: Geological Report (NTS 93O,P,

94A,B,G,H). Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.

Stott, D F; (1973). Lower Cretaceous Bullhead Group between Bullmoose Mountain and Tetsa River, Rocky

Mountain Foothills, northeastern British Columbia, Geological Survey of Canada, Bulletin no. 219

DRAWINGS

Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS UserCommunity

543077 Alberta Ltd.

0 1,500 3,000750m

DATE: February 04, 2019

DRAWN BY:Carmen Ricard

VERSION: 1.0

BEARINGS: Decimal Degrees North Azimuth

PROJECTION: NAD 1983 BC Environment Albers Units in meters

DATUM: NAD 83

oMAP SCALE 1:75,000

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Mineral Claim: 1059137

NTS Zone: 93 O

Location and Claim

Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin,Intermap, increment P Corp.,GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS,

Legend17-005 CRoad Access

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Sample Location MapMineral Claim: 1059137

Legend17-005 C Mineral ClaimWaterbodies

!( Sample LocationsRoad Access

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Bedrock Geology Map



FormationBullhead Group - Cadomin FormationBullhead Group - Gething FormationDunvegan FormationFernie FormationFort St. John Group - Boulder Creek FormationFort St. John Group - Cruiser FormationFort St. John Group - Gates FormationFort St. John Group - Goodrich FormationFort St. John Group - Hasler FormationFort St. John Group - Hulcross FormationFort St. John Group - Moosebar FormationMinnes Group - Monteith FormationMinnes Group - Upper DivisionRundle Group - rophet FormationSpray River GroupStoddart, Fantasque and Kindle Formations

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APPENDIX A

Photographs of the Property and Field Work

Picture 2. Viewing washed out road way on the Property

Picture 1. Viewing weathered sandstone outcrop

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Picture 3. Viewing road way on the Property

Picture 4. Viewing sandstone outcrop

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APPENDIX B

Detailed Sample Logs

Sample IdYear

SampledEasting

(UTM)

Northing

(UTM) Elevation MSL (m)*

Overburden Thickness (m)

Deposit Top Elevations MSL

(m)

Deposit Top Elevation

MSL (m)

Deposit Bottom

Elevation MSL (m)*

Deposit Thickness

(m)**Sample Description

17-005C OC 18003 2018 539762 6170453 1248 0.00 N/A ? ?

dark brown fine-grained sandstone,

interbedded with tan shale; iron-

staining; extremely weathered

* - Adjusted based on hole location and topographic data (topographic contours or LIDAR elevation data)

** - Includes non-silica layers or parting such as clay, gravel, etc.

Exploration Sample Results Summary

17-005 C - November 2018

APPENDIX C

Prospecting Field Observations

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