The Lorrain Batholith Project - Available for Option to Purchase

The Lorrain Batholith Project - Primary Objective: Diamond

This claim group consists of 232 contiguous claim units situated within a 15 sq. mile area from it's southern limit in the 4th concession of Lorrain Twp in south Temiskaming District, Ontario to it's northern boundary inclusive of the 8th concession.  The claims are boundered in the west by  Gillies Limit - North Part and Coleman Twps. In the south are the Cabo Mining Enterprises Ltd., "Diamond Discovery" and "Boundary Zone" claims which extend to the northern boundary of the 3rd concession  of Lorrain Twp.  Access is granted by secondary road to ATV Trails throughout the "Prairie C"  claim group. These claims are currently under preliminary exploration by Prairie C for any potential diamond bearing rocks and the project also represents several priority targets for silver exploration owing to occurrences of silver noted in the historical record for these claims, the Camp record at large and more recent discoveries in the area.  Staking has encompassed the majority of the intrusives including upper and the lower contacts of the diabase sills which are specifically noted as priority targets for silver where favourable mineralization is found within 150 metres of the contact. 

These claims are well situated within the Lake Temiskaming Structural Zone(LTSZ)  which is known as host for a large number of World Class diamond projects undertaken by a number of noteable explorers and Public Junior Mining Companies that have significant claim undertakings that are seeking or developing diamond projects in South Temiskaming and throughout the region. A key feature of a number of significant projects within the LTSZ is the Cross Lake Fault. Locally, this deep, regional fault transects the entire "Prairie C" claim group from the southeast extent to the northwest extent and is surrounded predominantly by The Lorrain Batholith Project claims.  The LBP  claims present numerous conjugate, perpendicular structures relating to the Cross Lake Fault and such structures are proven to bear diamondiferous Kimberlite pipes in the New Liskeard Kimberlite Field. Numerous kimberlites are found within 40 kilometers to the Northwest of "Prairie C's"  holdings and further northwest along the extent of the Cross Lake Fault within the LTSZ and it's areas of known and potential diamond bearing rock which are very encouraging to the Lorrain Batholith Project(LBP). Further northwest are discoveries near Kirkland Lake and toward Attawapiskat in the James Bay Lowlands. which is home to Debeers' diamond development project and related play. Locally,  the recent discovery of a kimberlite which was proven to be diamondiferous and it's character within a similar geological setting as offered by the LBP is significant affirmation of our contentions regarding the data used to assess the LBP claims and therefore it's positive bearing on the claim geology. We cannot avoid making a comparison to the Lac DeGras Region and it's prolific mine production from Kimberlites found in similar granite greenstone terrain such as offerred by the Lorrain Batholith Project

 

 

Close proximity to an area of Keewatin hosted diamondiferous rock occurrances and diatreme breccias to the immediate south and contiguous to the project area which is located along a conjugate structure of the Cross Lake Fault. A widespread zone of multiphase,  xenolithic  lamprophyre consisting of numerous ultramafic dikes ranging in width from a few inches to several metres across emerged and to which the full extent along strike is not currently known or reported for the 1 kilometre wide by 3 km long area of occurances. Prairie C recovered three diamond fragments from their first heterolithic lamprophyre discovered during our 2000 season of exploration and mechanical stripping.  A portion of the sample taken "in situ" was determined to be of Minette type chemistry. This area has also produced results of  favourable kimberlite indicators from a series of till samplings conducted by Cabo Mining. Nearly, 600 metres Southwest of Prairie C's Discovery Zone,  Cabo recovered approximately 95 diamonds from a drill hole and more from various in situ samples taken later from distinct locations. The Drill result by Cabo was highlighted in the 2002 Kaiser Report where it was stated; " Cabo's 9 kg Cobalt sample literally screams for a larger sample and investigation of this rock unit's tonnage potential." Cabo Mining Enterprises acquired an option to purchase the Prairie C claims and exercised it's right to purchase in 2004. Cabo Mining states " It is unreasonable to imagine that the only two areas that have been sampled are the only areas on the Property containing diamonds". 

Faulting and Glaciation

The Lorrain Batholith Project area is transected NWesterly by the Cross Lake Fault and staking has encompassed the majority of property surrounding the fault path. Within this package are contained a number of conjugate structures already considered highly prospective for kimberlite discovery based on present and broadly accepted historical data(Sage, et al). Past and very recent kimberlite and diamond discoveries on other projects within proximity of and structurally related to the Cross Lake Fault have added further evidence of the importance of these features for pipe emplacement specifically relating to the Cross Lake Fault and it's  importance as an available deep regional conduit system for the transport of diamondiferous material from the mantle to the surface.

Recent Ontario Geological Survey(OGS) reports and industry efforts seeking to learn of the presence of Kimberlite Indicator Minerals (KIM) in stream sediment and glacial till sampling have produced results favourable to the Lorrain Batholith Project( LBP).  To the south and in a down ice direction within reasonable transportation distance are found a number of positive and favourable kimberlite indicator mineral counts.  These results in general cases are inferred to relate to an up ice source or in some cases a more local source but if not yet localized to specific mineral trains that can be spacially related to a local kimerlite pipe  it reasonable to infer that an up ice source may be located within the LBP area, at least for a degree of contribution to those higher counts or could potentially be the source of the more local findings as it is up ice from several  KIM occurances. This is based on the premise that the project meets accepted structural requirements for kimberlite emplacement as Prairie C contends.

Geophysical Summary

Publicly available OGS Geophysical Data and subsequent correlations were instrumental in the decision to acquire this land given an apparent certainty of it's high potential for diamonds and other mineral occurrances. This information was related to topographical and geological analysis which has derived our assertion that the Lorrain Batholith Project(LBP)  is one of high potential for the discovery of a well preserved kimberlite with excellent potential to bear well preserved diamonds. Recent products released by the Ontario Geological Society and based on data from the Treasure Hunt Geophysical Compilation undertaken by Northern Development and Mines a few years previously have identified a number of  potential kimberlite targets based on the residual magnetic intensity data. Pattern recognition techniques(Keating 1995) were used and the data retained and modeled was 75% and above toward positive correlation.  The results were depicted in roughly circular anomalies and are described as clusters of high amplitude solutions. The Lorrain Batholith Project comprises no less than 24 of these circular features and many relate to previously known magnetic anomalies that are inferred to relate to key structural features also determined apparent from geophysical, geological and terrain data compilation. 

Geological Implications

The most alluring feature of The Lorrain Batholith Project is it's geology. The terrain is Archean territory dominated by the largest claimed portion of the measured, 6 X 9 mile,   Lorrain Granite Batholith. The Batholith is intruded by Nippissing diabase dikes and sills forming distinct basins and the NE extent of the Shummann Lake Arch is present in the northern part of the project area where it and faulting also intersects the Cross Lake Fault. Shummann Lake to the SW near the Montreal River Fault is host to favourable KIM results performed by Cabo Mining. Small portions of the LBP area are overlain by Huronian sedimentary rock and more recent sedimentary products in places as well as some glacial till and erosional products in some low lying areas and on plateaus in higher regions.  Significant relief and coincidental weathering and exposure exists to locate visible outcrop.

The Fissure Group Claims - Primary Objective: Silver

This property is comprised of  typical terrain suited for the likely discovery of silver and base metals. For a quick review of Silver geology it is recommended that readers view the Santa Maria Report  which is a compilation of historical activity and contentions relating to silver exploration during the heyday of Cobalt to more recent activities of Prairie C. These claims have yet to be fully evaluated but on preliminary analysis are deemed worthy of significant attention based on historic reports and proximity to the highly prolific, North Cobalt Mining Camp.  Numerous mineral occurances and showings will be evaluated this season and a  preliminary report will be uploaded as it become available.

Contact Diamond Corporation      http://www.contactdiamond.com/

Arctic Star Diamond Corp.            http://www.arcticstardiamond.com/s/Home.asp

Dianor Resources  Ltd.                  http://www.dianor.com

Adroit Resources Inc.                 http://www.adroitresources.ca/modules.php?op=modload&name=NS-PublicCompany&file=index&page=about.us

Other Relevant Links

Resident Geologist Program            http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/mndm/mines/resgeol/rfe_e.asp

OGS Annual Reports            http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/MNDM/MINES/ims/pub/saleoff_e.asp

Prairie C has maintained three property groups in and around the Cobalt Camp.The first property group is the Santa Maria claims. These claims are currently vended to Cabo Mining Enterprises Corp and are in the varying exploration stages of their development. Follow the links below to view the Property Reports and Compilation Maps. The second are the Gossan Claims occupying most of the third Concession of Lorrain Twp. Initially explored for base metals they are currently touted as diamond discovery claims resulting from the discovery of 3 diamond fragments in a Heterolithic lamprophyre dike. Third are the Cabo Mining Enterprises Corp Option. This group of claims consisted of grass roots exploration properties as well as 2 former silver/cobalt producing properties. These claims are currently vended to Cabo Mining Enterprises Corp. of Vancouver.

Santa Maria Claims - Vended

The Santa Maria claims were a grass roots exploration project seeking Silver and Cobalt targets associated with typical mineralization and structures, consistant with previous discoveries in the camp. Gold and base metal exploration is also warranted by results of assays from the 2000 work season. An 80 foot wide chert zone in archean host volcanics and a number of typical silver/cobalt targets derived from ground based magnetic survey are featured. Check out the Property Report for more details including property geology and work history. Check most recent press releases for updates on activities.

Prairie C - Property Report for the Santa Maria Mining Claim Group

Project Area Claim Map
Claim Map With Geology
Geological Data Inventory Map

Summer 2000 Data
Ground Mag/VLF Interpretation on Claim # L1225263
"Treasure Hunt" Airborne Magnetics of Santa Maria Claim Group
Assay Compilation - Muti Element Analysis and Whole Rock Assay

The Gossan Claims - Vended

These specific claims occupy a portion of a larger contiguous group of claims in concession 3 of Lorrain Twp. These claims were initially being examined for PGE, VMS and base metal potential associated with the Archean host rocks. The unexpected discovery of a large area of surface occurances of lamprophyre dikes and a unique lamprophyrric breccia similar to those known to bear diamonds in Wawa, Ontario, has added to the significant potential of this claim area. The discovery of 4 macro diamonds and 91 micro diamonds in drill a drill hole conducted by Cabo Mining Enterprises Corp as Cabo Mining has confirmed this potential.Visible occurances appear to meet the structural requirements typical of kimberlites found in the Lake Temiskaming Structural Zone to date. Data compilation is currently underway and will be provided here, as it becomes available. View Photos in Rocks and Minerals section.

"Treasure Hunt" Airborne Magnetics for Lorrain Twp Claim Area
MNDM Claim Map G - 3438 Concessions I - III
Assay Compilation - Multi Element Analysis and Whole Rock Assay

Cabo Mining Enterprises Corp - Cobalt Project

This significant undertaking by the Vancouver junior is a grass roots exploration project looking for VMS (Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide) type deposits and base metal sulphides associated with the keewatin volcanics and the various sedimentary rocks of the area such as Keewatin and Huronian sediments. Silver and cobalt targets are being sought as well. Recent results from drillng into a volcanic breccia associated with known lamprophyres has yielded 95 diamonds from a 4.6 metre intersection. This confirms previous diamond results achieved by Prairie C in the area and also confirms this exciting new potential.

View Cabo Mining Enterprises Corp's Land Position in :

Gillies Limit - North Part and South Part, Lorrain, South Lorrain,Coleman and Bucke Townships

The project includes a large contiguous block of claims including other properties originally optioned from Prairie C and Outcrop Explorations Limited by Branchwater Resources Limited of Calgary.These claims are vended to Cabo Mining Enterprises Corp. Contiguous claims are located in Gillies Limit North and South Parts, Lorrain and South Lorrain and Coleman Townships. Additional claims are held in Bucke Township. More information about these agreements and other activities may be obtained from the
Sedar Database - Search for Public Company Documents

Cabo Mining Corp - Cobalt Area Geology Report - (Microsoft Word Doc)
Author: John A. Nicholson P. Geo

Summary Work Report - 2000 Exploration Season - Cobalt Properties
Author: Seymour Sears BA, BSc

N.B. - Compilation Maps and informational graphics, exept where otherwise indicated were produced by and are the property of Prairie C. They have been provided for viewing purposes and no other use or publication may be authorized except with the express written permission of Prairie C or it's partners. Graphics were produced from data derived from multiple sources and accuracy may not be guaranteed. Information contained in these graphics should be verified prior to making any interpretations or deriving any conclusion from them. Anyone wishing printed or printable versions of these graphics may contact us directly. Anyone wishing to stake claims in the area should first check with the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines regarding the status of claims.