The Hit Creek Canyon showing is part of the Salal property, and is approximately 70 kilometres northwest of Pemberton.

Molybdenum mineralization in the form of quartz-molybdenite pyrite veins occur in a medium-grained, variably quartz-sericite–altered quartz monzonite.

In 1996, Verdstone Gold Corp. completed an exploration program of geological mapping, soil and rock sampling and diamond drilling on the Salal property. Highlights of the rock sampling include rock chip sample SR-101, which assayed 0.698 per cent molybdenum over 5 metres at Hit Creek Canyon (Assessment Report 24684).

In 2007 and 2008, Paget Minerals conducted small exploration programs to confirm past accounts of mineralization on the Salal property. Work included mapping and rock sampling in the Mud Lake and Logan Ridge area in the northern section of the property.

In early 2010, Miocene Metals Ltd. conducted airborne geophysical surveys over the Salal property. In late 2010 and through 2012, Miocene Metals Ltd. completed programs of sampling, prospecting, mapping and four diamond drill holes on the Salal property. Highlights of this program include a grab sample from Hit Creek Canyon, which assayed 0.717 per cent molybdenum, 0.33 per cent zinc and 21.4 grams per tonne silver (Assessment Report 32913).

For regional geology and a complete property history, see Salal Creek (MINFILE 092JW 005).