Winshear Metals (WINS ) has completed a downhole electromagnetic survey, following on from the recent drill program at the Portsoy nickel–copper–cobalt project in northeast Scotland.
The survey identified a strong conductor, with characteristics of a massive sulphide body.
This conductor is close to the 460 metre long drill hole RBD030 at the South Zone of the Rodburn target.
The north-northwest plunging conductor is modelled as being over 350 metres long by 50 metres wide.
It is above, and around 100 metres east of the end of RBD030.
The conductor remains open to depth.
DHEM is an exploration tool used extensively in exploration for massive sulphide deposits.
Winshear engaged Alan King of Geoscience North Ltd of Sudbury, Ontario to model the DHEM data.
Mr. King is widely known in the field of DHEM surveying, and previously held the roles of chief geophysicist of INCO and chief geophysicist global exploration for Vale.
Previous drilling at the South Zone encountered strong nickel-copper-cobalt massive sulphide mineralization extending from around 20 metres below surface to a vertical depth of approximately 185 metres below surface.
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Winshear continues to build knowledge about mineralisation and potential mineralisation at Portsoy, and the identification of the conductor is a welcome boost. The company has been doing a good job of bringing Portsoy back to life after decades of inattention by previous owners. The opportunity could be significant, and the identification of this conductor certainly whets the appetite.