CH-35 Kimberlite
*Information in this current blog is based on information obtained up to mid 2018 and should be considered legacy at this time and should no longer be relied upon.*
This kimberlite was discovered via surface prospecting in the summer 2010 exploration program.
This kimberlite is diamondiferous as is it's in the immediate vicinity CH-36 kimberlite.
These 2 kimberlites will go together in any further analysis.
Here is a PDF showing graphic detail of both 35 and 36 -- Chidliak PDF
Excerpt: (Aug 23rd, 2010)
"The CH-35 and CH-36 kimberlites were discovered when abundant kimberlite
cobbles and boulders were discovered associated with magnetic high
anomalies. CH-35 and CH-36 are located, respectively, 500 and 1,000
metres south of a magnetic high anomaly which has an estimated surface
expression of one hectare. This anomaly, number 320, is scheduled for
drilling this month. CH-35 has an estimated surface expression of half a
hectare as determined by airborne geophysics, and it is represented by
an area of magmatic kimberlite outcrop measuring two metres by three
metres. The geophysical anomaly representing CH-36 is approximately one
hectare in size and the majority of it lies under a lake."
Caustics: (Nov 25, 2010)
"The discovery of CH-35 and CH-38 by prospecting and core drilling,
respectively, was reported on August 23, 2010. At CH-35, abundant
magmatic kimberlite boulders and cobbles were found associated with a
magnetic high geophysical anomaly."
A 239.3 kg sample yielded 8 stones amongst the bottom 3 sieves.
Subsequent caustics from CH-36 yielded very similar results.
This is a low priority kimberlite and will be looked well into mine production has occurred at Chidliak.
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