The Vig 8 East occurrence is located on an east facing slope, approximately 1.5 kilometres north of Deserted Lake.

The area is underlain by calc-alkaline volcanic rocks of the Lower Jurassic Bonanza Group and basaltic volcanic rocks of the Upper Triassic Karmutsen Formation (Vancouver Group). A north west- striking band of Upper Triassic Quatsino Formation (Vancouver Group) limestone, that dips moderately to the southwest, cuts through the area. These have been intruded by a granodiorite stock of the Early to Middle Jurassic Island Plutonic Suite.

Locally, mineralized skarns are hosted along the contact between sheared andesitic dikes and limestone. Sphalerite mineralization as pods and disseminations ranging from 2 to 20 centimetres in width. In 1988, a grab sample (172021) assayed 18.6 per cent zinc and 55.5 grams per tonne silver over 0.20 metre (Assessment Report 17521).

During 1979 through 1981, Pan Ocean Oil completed programs of geological mapping and geochemical sampling on the area as the Tah 1-19 claims. In 1982, Crystal Mountain Resources completed a program of soil sampling. In 1983, Aberford Resources continued he previous mapping and sampling programs. In 1984, Homestake Canada completed a program of geological mapping and rock sampling. In 1987, Great Keppel Resources completed a program of geological mapping, geochemical sampling, hand trenching and a ground magnetic survey. In 1988, Centaur Resources completed a program of geological mapping and geochemical sampling. In 2007 and 2008, Silverlake Capital completed programs of geochemical sampling and geological mapping on the area. During 2009 through 2013, Homegold Resources completed programs of prospecting, historical literature reviews and air photo interpretations on the area as part of the Head Bay property.

In 2012, Canadian Dehua International Mines Group Inc. completed air photo interpretation on their Head Bay Property, covering the Glengarry and Elaine past producers, the Rob Roy, Head Bay and Vivian prospects, and the Mohawk, Middle Quarry, Upper Quarry and North Tsowwin showings. A 2015 exploration program on the Head Bay property included minimal rock sampling in the VIG area.