The area is underlain by Lower Jurassic Hazelton Group volcanics of the Nilkitkwa Formation comprised of massive andesite, andesitic flows, tuff and breccia. Two parallel sulphide veins crosscut the andesite at 1615 metres elevation. The veins strike 070 degrees and dip 50 degrees southeast, and range between 2.5 to 20 centimetres in width. Sulphide mineralization consists of sphalerite, pyrrhotite and pyrite.
At 1630 metres elevation, another vein striking 040 degrees and dipping 65 degrees southeast outcrops in the andesitic rock. The vein is 15 metres long and 15 centimetres wide and hosts dark, massive sphalerite with minor pyrrhotite and pyrite.
WORK HISTORY
The Josie and Limited claims (Lots 7251 and 7252, respectively) were owned by Peter Schufer from prior to 1928. The claims were Crown-granted in 1933.
In 2011, a surficial exploration program was completed on the Hudson Bay Mountain property by Lions Gate Metals Inc from June to August 2011. Focus was given to locating and testing historical showings and investigating areas outlined by the 2008 Quest West airborne survey. Historic mineral occurrences on the property are: King Tut [093L 087] (prospect); Bonanza [093L 096] (showing); Silver Lake (L.7239) [093L 097] (Past Producer); Iron Vault (L.5754) [093L 098] (Past Producer); Mammoth (L.7249) [093L 100] (Prospect); Copper Queen (L.5751) [093L 101] (Developed Prospect); Josie (L.7251) [093L 229] (Prospect); and Silver Lake 2 (L.7240) [093L 231] (Past Producer).
Silt samples were collected from creeks within and draining the property and several soils grids were completed over areas of interest. A total of 122 rock samples were collected and submitted for assay over the 2011 field program. Samples were collected from areas of known mineralization as well as new areas. Results obtained from samples collected from known showings support historical results. Rocks samples were collected from King Tut, Iron Vault, Copper Queen, Josie, Silver Lake 2 and Silver Lake. Efforts were made to locate the Mammoth, Rachel, Vancouver and Bonanza showings but were considered unsuccessful.
