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1st Year Assessment Report on
Prospecting and Sampling Program,
Mary’s Harbour West, Labrador
License Number 017997M
03D/05,13A/08
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Submitted by:
Chris Moran, B.Sc.
For:
Alterra Resources Inc.
November 30th, 2011
Total Claims: 41
Program Expenditures: $40,369.59
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Property Location and Access ......................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Physiography........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Claim Status .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. PREVIOUS WORK ......................................................................................................................... 2
3. GEOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................ 2 3.1 Regional Geology and Mineralogy .................................................................................................. 2 3.2 Property Geology ................................................................................................................................ 3
4. 2010/2011 EXPLORATION PROGRAM................................................................................... 3 4.1 Prospecting ........................................................................................................................................... 4 4.2 Clearing, Hand Trenching, and Channel Sampling Using a Portable Chop Saw ................. 4 4.3 Exploration Results ............................................................................................................................ 5
5. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................... 5
6. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................. 7
APPENDIX A – EXPENDITURES
APPENDIX B – MINERAL TENURE
APPENDIX C – SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS
APPENDIX D – ASSAY CERTIFICATES
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Table of Figures Figure 1: Alterra Resources Southeastern Labrador Licences ................................................1 Figure 2: Regional Geology Map .............................................................................................................2 Figure 3: Geochemical Samples Taken on Licence 17997M .....................................................4
List of Tables Table 1: 017997M Claim Status ..............................................................................................................2 Table 2: 017997M Channel Summary Table ....................................................................................5
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1. INTRODUCTION
Search Minerals, by way of its wholly owned subsidiary Alterra Resources Inc., owns 41 claims
within license 17997M. This license is located near Mary’s Harbour, approximately 20
kilometres southeast of Port Hope Simpson and was staked in October 2010 by Alterra
Resources Inc. for Rare Earth Element (REE) exploration. This report documents the work
conducted on license 17997M during the 2010-2011exploration season.
1.1 Property Location and Access
License 17997M is located on the flank of a hill that borders the St. Lewis Inlet, southeast of Port
Hope Simpson (Figure 1). The license is accessible by boat, helicopter and via highway 510, an
all season gravel highway.
Figure 1: Location of License 17997M
1.2 Physiography
The vegetation in this locality varies from spruce and birch, to areas covered by alders and
caribou moss. This licence is littered with boulders and covered locally with thick overburden
that makes prospecting and traversing difficult. Relief in the area ranges from ~220m on a
nearby hilltop to sea level.
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1.3 Claim Status
License
Number
Year Number
of
Claims
Issued Work Date Required
Expenditures
Actual
Expenditures
17997M 1 41 2010/10/07 2011/10/07 $8200 $40369.59
Table 1: 017997M Claim Status
2. PREVIOUS WORK
Alterra Resources Inc. conducted an airborne radiometric and magnetic survey in 2009 that
covered their entire B&A claim area, with the exception of licenses 15151M and 15152M. This
included the area covered by license 17997M.
3. GEOLOGY
3.1 Regional Geology and Mineralogy
Figure 2: Regional Geology Map
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Regional geological units in the St. Lewis Inlet-Mary’s Harbour Area belong to three
lithotectonic domains of the Grenville Structural Province: from north to south, Lake Melville,
Mealy Mountains and Pinware (Gower, 2005; Gower et al., 1987, 1988). Differing lithologies,
structures and metamorphic effects distinguish each of these domains; major fault zones separate
these domains (Gower et al., 1987, 1988).
The Lake Melville domain, in the Port Hope Simpson area, is characterized by units of the
Alexis River anorthosite, biotite-bearing granite, granodiorite and quartz diorite to diorite gneiss
(Gower et al., 1987, 1988). The Fox Harbour fault zone separates the Lake Melville to the north,
from the Mealy Mountain domain to the south (Gower, 2005).
The Mealy Mountains domain, which occurs on the north shore of St. Lewis Inlet and
northwestward consists mostly of biotite granitic gneiss, K-feldspar megacrystic granite gneiss,
quartz diorite to dioritic gneisses and pelitic to semipelitic sedimentary gneisses (Gower et al.,
1987, 1988). The Mealy Mountains domain is separated from the Pinware domain by the Long
Harbour fault zone; this fault mainly occurs within the St. Lewis Inlet (Gower, 2005).
The Pinware domain, in the St. Lewis Inlet to Henley Harbour area, consists of metamorphosed
felsic to intermediate intrusions and older intercalated quartzofeldspathic supracrustal rocks.
Intrusions consist mainly of granite, K-feldspar megacrystic granite, quartz monzonite,
granodiorite and quartz diorite (Gower et al., 1987, 1988). Supracrustal rocks are thought to be
metamorphosed felsic volcanic rocks and arenitic sediments (Gower, 2007).
Granitic pegmatites cut most units in the region. Some of the biotite and/or magnetite-bearing
granitic dykes also contain U, Th and REE minerals.
3.2 Property Geology
Due to the preliminary nature of exploration work on this license, it was not mapped in any
detail. Most fieldwork revolved around prospecting and sampling, utilizing a spectrometer to
highlight areas of anomalous radioactivity.
A foliated quartzofeldspathic unit (volcanic (?)), intrusive granitoids and mafic volcanics are
present in the area. This license also contains a relatively unmineralized, but locally enriched
pegmatite with an average crystal size between 0.5-1cm.
4. 2010/2011 EXPLORATION PROGRAM
Exploration work conducted on this property during the period covered by this assessment report
consisted of 1) prospecting, and 2) clearing, hand trenching, and channel sampling using a
portable chop saw.
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The 2010/2011 exploration program on this license commenced with a program of anomaly
assessment, which consisted of prospecting and sampling with teams of geologists and
prospectors utilizing truck, boat, and helicopter support. The focus of exploration activity were
REE’s, along with associated Zr, Y and Nb.
Expenditures are listed in Appendix A.
4.1 Prospecting
Surface prospecting was predominantly conducted using hand-held spectrometers and
scintillometers. Anomalous zones identified by prospecting were marked for later clearing and
channel sampling.
4.2 Clearing, Hand Trenching, and Channel Sampling Using a Portable Chop Saw
Figure 3: Channel Samples Taken on License 17997M
Subsequent to the discovery of prospective areas, select locations were cleared and channel
sampled. Areas were cleared by stripping moss carpets and hand-trenching soils/tills to normally
less than 50cm depth. Radioactivity and favourable geology dictated the size of area cleared.
Channel samples, 10cm deep and 8cm wide, are cut by gas-powered diamond saw from cleaned
outcrops to provide samples for assay and logging/reference. Each channel is cut into two
vertical sections, similar to drill core, with a 6 cm thick section (weathering removed) being sent
out for assay to Activation Laboratories Ltd. (see SMY News Release July 27, 2010 for details of
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analytical methods). A 2 cm thick section is stored in channel boxes for reference and to provide
due diligence/verification samples. The channels are cut perpendicular to strike, pieced together,
logged and photographed to produce geological and geochemical sections. These channel
samples, or horizontal drill holes, produce the same data as vertical diamond drill holes, except
the data is from horizontal geological sections and the collected sample is 6 to 8 times bigger
than NQ drill core. Additional 8 cm wide cuts from a channel interval make excellent
preliminary metallurgical samples (1m of channel yields about 30kg of sample).
All channels sampled on license 17997M are shown in Figure 3 with their associated
lithogeochemical sample numbers. The assay data and descriptions for each channel sample are
listed in Appendix C. Rock types were given number and letter abbreviations during channel
logging. Pertinent numbers for the 17997M logs include: the number two for mafic rocks, three
for pegmatites, and six for foliated granites.
All 2010/2011 samples were sent to Activation Labs Ltd. for lithogeochemical analysis.
Activation Laboratories has a prep laboratory in Goose Bay, Labrador, while analyses are
conducted in Ancaster, Ontario.
Channel License Easting Northing Azimuth Date Cut
Date
Sampled
Length
(m) Assay Range
SSC-11-001 017997M 563731 5805494 040/220 08/20/2011 08/29/11 1.69
519042-
519045
SSC-11-002 017997M 563715 5805504 074/254 08/20/2011 08/29/11 1.21 519040-519041
SSC-11-003 017997M 563720 5805503 054/234 08/20/2011 08/29/11 1.29
519037-
519039
SSC-11-004 017997M 563723 5805506 148/328 08/20/2011 08/29/11 3.21
519104-
519110
Table 2: 017997M Channel Summary Table
4.3 Exploration Results
Exploration on this license gave mixed results. While some samples were anomalous, most were
relatively barren of REE, and incompatibles. Zirconium values up to 1800ppm were observed,
along with slight enrichments in the light rare earth elements. No anomalous heavy rare earth
elements were detected.
5. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
While the desired exploration results were not obtained on this license during the assessment
period, further understanding of the area has been obtained. Samples from this license were taken
from mineralized units, as well as unmineralized units, to try to understand the greater geological
processes that contributed to the rocks as we find them currently. Further prospecting, as well as
channel sampling and mapping will further add to our understanding of the geology that is found
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not only on this license, but in surrounding areas as well.
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6. REFERENCES
Gower, C.F.,
2005: Kinematic evidence for terrane displacements in the Grenville province in eastern Labrador, Current Research (2005) Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources, Geological Survey, Report 05-1, p. 73-92
2007: Protolith recognition of metamorphosed felsic volcanic/volcaniclastic rocks, with special reference to the Grenville province in southeast Labrador, Current Research (2007) Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources, Geological Survey, Report 07-1, p. 11-23
2010: Geology of the St. Lewis River area (NTS sheets 03D/04 and 05; 13A/01, 02, 07
and 08), southeastern Labrador. Geological Survey, Mines Branch, Department of
Natural Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Map 2010-24, Open
File LAB/1566.
Gower, C.F., Neuland, S., Newman, M., Smyth, J., 1987: Geology of the Port Hope Simpson map region, Grenville province, eastern
Labrador, Current Research (1987) Newfoundland Department of Mines and Energy, Mineral Development Division, Report 87-1, p. 183-199
Gower, C.F., Van Nostrand, T., Smyth, J., 1988: Geology of the St. Lewis River map region, Grenville province, eastern
Labrador, Current Research (1988) Newfoundland Department of Mines, Mineral Development Division, Report 88-1, p. 59-73
APPENDIX A—EXPENDITURES
License 017997M ( 41 Claims)
Field Work General Exploration Geo Consulti Assays Helicopters Field SupplieField TraveGIS/CartograpCamp CostTravel Rentals Total(Prospecting, sampling, etc.)
Paul Delaney 237.50
Chris Moran 937.50
Marek Downarowicz 125.00
Carlo Penacerrada 200.00
Luc Chabanole 3,566.66
Jonathan Remedios 125.00
Matt Baird 600.00
Andrea McFarlane 150.00
Amiee Snelgrove 112.50
Claude Sheppard 137.50
Sam Acreman 1,744.22
Charlie Curl 146.02
Fred Butt 222.04
Shane Eastman 149.68
Lawrence Pool 477.75
Brian Penney 540.13
Brian Ward 459.26
Russell Poole 744.02
Pearce Penney 576.12
Harvey Kippenhuck 303.90
Blair Penney 1,669.17
Cdn Helicopters 11,300.37
Activation Labs 1,128.00
Budgell's 234.00
PH General 1,917.16 745.38 2,100.02 2,594.48 1,521.51 1,774.48 458.79 1,688.38 1,379.65 303.40
Total 15,137.63 745.38 2,337.52 1,128.00 13,894.85 1,521.51 1,774.48 458.79 1,688.38 1,379.65 303.40 40,369.59
October 7, 2010 - October 7, 2011
APPENDIX B—MINERAL TENURE
Mineral Rights Inquiry Report
Licence Number: 017997M
File Number: 775:1391
Original Holder: Alterra Resources Inc.
Licence Holder: Alterra Resources Inc.
Address: 1320, 885 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC Canada, V6C 3E8
Licence Status: Issued
Location: St Lewis Inlet
Electoral Dist.: 04 Cartwright-L'anse Au Clai
Recorded Date: 2010/09/07
Issuance Date: 2010/10/07
Renewal Date: 2015/10/07
Report Due Date: 2011/12/06
Org. No. Claims: 41.0000
Cur. No. Claims: 41.0000
Recording Fee: $410.00
Receipt(s): 56990122 (2010/09/07) $410.00
Deposit Amount: $2,050.00
Deposit: 56990122 (2010/09/07) $2,050.00
Map Sheet No(s): 03D/05 13A/08
Comments:
Mapped Claim Description:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of the herein described parcel of land, and said corner having UTM coordinates of 5 806 500 N, 563 500 E; of Zone 21; thence South 500 metres, thence East 2,000 metres, thence South 500 metres, thence East 500 metres, thence South 500 metres, thence East 1,000 metres, thence South 500 metres, thence East 2,000 metres, thence South 500 metres, thence East 1,000 metres, thence South 1,500 metres, thence West 1,500 metres, thence North 500 metres, thence West 1,000 metres, thence North 1,000 metres, thence West 3,000 metres, thence North 500 metres, thence West 1,000 metres, thence North 500 metres, thence West 500 metres, thence North 1,500 metres, thence East 500 metres to the point of beginning. All bearings are referred to the UTM grid, Zone 21. NAD27.
Land Claims (effective 2005/12/01): LISA: 0.00% LIL: 0.00% VBP: 0.00% Crown: 100.00%
Extensions: None
Work Reports: None
$8,200.00 to be expended on this license by 2011/10/07
Licence Transfers: None
Partial Surrenders: None
This Licence replaces Licence Number(s): None
This Licence is replaced by Licence Number(s): None
Work Report Descriptions: None
Detailed breakdown of projected required expenditure:
Actual Year Actual Expenditure Work Year Excess Expenditure Claims
1 $0.00 1 -$8,200.00 41.0000
APPENDIX C—SAMPLED DESCRIPTIONS
ASSAY#FROM
(m) TO (m)
LT (m)
P. ROCK TYPE % PRI
S. ROCK TYPE
% SEC % MAG % AMPH % BIO % REE 1 FABRIC FABRIC MAG Comments
519042 0.00 0.35 0.35 6 100 ~5 1-2 <1 foliated visible yellow mineral - ferg or titanite.519043 0.35 1.00 0.65 6 100 ~5 1-2 <<1 foliated519044 1.00 1.32 0.32 6 100 ~5 2-5 <<1 foliated519045 1.32 1.63 0.31 6 100 ~5 2-5 <<1 foliated
ECO
ALTERRA CHANNEL SAMPLE LOG SHEET Page _1___ of __1____ Channel #: SSC-11-001 Total Length: 1.63m Date Cut: Date Logged: August 29, 2011 Logged By: Luc Chabanole Project: Southern Shore License #: 017997M Assay # Range: 519042 - 519045 Channel UTM E- 563731 N- 5805505 Channel Trend: Photo: S: F: Stitched: Picture:
ASSAY# FROM (m)
TO (m)
LT (m)
P. ROCK TYPE
% PRIS. ROCK
TYPE% SEC % MAG % AMPH % BIO % REE 1 FABRIC MAG Comments
519040 0.00 0.61 0.61 6? 100 1-3 ~5-10 ~1-2 at 0.21m 0 4 cm epidote rich vein; epidote diss throughout, up to ~25%; no visible REES
519041 0.61 1.17 0.56 6? 100 1-3 ~5-10 ~1-2 at 0.21m 0 4 cm epidote rich vein; epidote diss throughout, up to ~25%; no visible REES
ALTERRA CHANNEL SAMPLE LOG SHEET Page __1__ of __1__ Channel #: SSC-11-002 Total Length: 1.17M Date Cut: Date Logged: August 29, 2011 Logged By: Luc Chabanole Project: Southern Shore License #: 017997M Assay # Range: Channel UTM E- 563715 N- 5805504 Channel Trend: Photo: S: F: Stitched: Picture:
ASSAY# FROM (m)
TO (m)
LT (m)
P. ROCK TYPE
% PRIS. ROCK
TYPE% SEC % MAG % AMPH % BIO % REE 1 FABRIC MAG Comments
519037 0.00 0.33 0.33 6 70 3 30 ~1-3 2-5 ~1 <<1 6 is foliated pyrite; ferg, or titanite around some mafics;
519038 0.33 0.97 0.64 3 100 <<1 mostly qtz & feldspar; coarse
519039 0.97 1.31 0.34 2 100 10-15 10-15 2-5 <<1 weak foliation epidote visibleonly in first ~5-8cm around tims of amph; granet:
EOC
ALTERRA CHANNEL SAMPLE LOG SHEET Page __1__ of __1__ Channel #: SSC-11-003 Total Length: 1.31M Date Cut: Date Logged: August 29, 2011 Logged By: Luc Chabanole Project: Southern Shore License #: 017997M Assay # Range: 519037 - 519039 Channel UTM E- 563720 N- 5805503 Channel Trend: Photo: S: F: Stitched: Picture:
ASSAY# FROM (m)
TO (m)
LT (m)
P. ROCK TYPE % PRI
S. ROCK TYPE % SEC % MAG % AMPH % BIO % REE 1 FABRIC MAG Comments
519104 0.00 0.90 0.90 6? 100 1-3 2-5 <1 <<1 foliated varying amounts of diss epidote519105 0.90 1.18 0.28 6? 100 1-3 2-5 <1 <<1 foliated varying amounts of diss epidote519106 1.18 1.53 0.35 2 100 2-5 15-20 1-3 <<1 weak foliation some sulphides;519107 1.53 1.88 0.35 6? 100 1-3 2-5 <<1 <<1 foliated diss epidote throughout519108 1.88 2.58 0.70 6? 100 1-3 2-5 <<1 <<1 foliated change in foliation direction; less epidote519109 2.58 2.68 0.10 2 100 2-5 75% <<1 <<1519110 2.68 3.10 0.42 6? 100 1-3 2-5 <<1 <<1 foliated epidote around rims of mafics
EOC
ALTERRA CHANNEL SAMPLE LOG SHEET Page __1__ of __1__ Channel #: SSC-11-004 Total Length: 3.10M Date Cut: Date Logged: August 29, 2011 Logged By: Luc Chabanole Project: Southern Shore License #: 017997M Assay # Range: 51904 - 519110 Channel UTM E- 563723 N- 5805506 Channel Trend: Photo: S: F: Stitched: Picture:
APPENDIX D—ASSAY CERTIFICATES