1960s
Kidd Creek base metal discovery sparks initial exploration
- Aimed exclusively at locating base metals deposits by locating electromagnetic conductors (EM)
- Frankfield zones discovered
mid-1980s
Gowest acquires interest in the area
- Develops new geological model: identifying fracture zones near contacts between ultramafic and volcanic sequences
2000–2008
Geophysical survey and several drilling campaigns completed (+$3.0 million), strengthening confidence in geological model and proving a resource of 500,000+ ounces
- Progress hindered by lack of ownership on adjacent claims and 50/50 JV arrangement on Frankfield
2009
Gowest acquires 100% of Frankfield east and adjacent claims
- All available data compiled for entire regional area
- Performing geochemical and high-res geophysical surveys prior to expanding the deposit both at depth and along strike
- Two similar parallel structures identified south of Frankfield target with promising mineralization potential
- Gold occurrences found to the west of Frankfield east deposit