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Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 6273

Report of Activities, 2011 Resident Geologist Program

Thunder Bay South Regional Resident Geologist Report: Thunder Bay South District

2012

ONTARIO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Open File Report 6273

Report of Activities, 2011 Resident Geologist Program

Thunder Bay South Regional Resident Geologist Report: Thunder Bay South District

D.A. Campbell, J.F. Scott, A. Cooke, M.R. Brunelle, H.C. Lockwood and A.C. Wilson

2012

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Ontario Geological Survey Regional Resident Geologist Program

Thunder Bay South Regional Resident Geologist (Thunder Bay South District)—2011

D.A. Campbell, J.F. Scott, A. Cooke, M.R. Brunelle, H.C. Lockwood and A.C. Wilson

2012 CONTENTS

Thunder Bay South District—2011

INTRODUCTION...... 1 MINING ACTIVITY ...... 2 Amethyst...... 2 Gold ...... 2 Hemlo Mine Deposits (Barrick Gold Corporation) ...... 2 Platinum Group Elements ...... 3 Lac des Iles Mine (Lac des Iles Mines Ltd.) ...... 3 EXPLORATION ACTIVITY ...... 14 Mining Lands...... 14 Exploration...... 14 RESIDENT GEOLOGIST STAFF AND ACTIVITIES ...... 31 PROPERTY EXAMINATIONS ...... 32 Echo Ridge Property ...... 32 Faries Lake Copper-Nickel Occurrence...... 36 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPLORATION ...... 41 Interpretation of Coldwell Complex Area Airborne Versatile Time-Domain Electromagnetic Survey ...... 41 Gold and Base Metals at Tilly Creek ...... 43 OGS ACTIVITIES AND RESEARCH BY OTHERS...... 44 REGIONAL LAND USE GEOLOGIST ACTIVITIES ...... 51 Land Use Planning Activities...... 51 Crown Lands ...... 51 Forest Management Planning...... 51 Far North Land Use Planning ...... 52 Withdrawal Orders...... 52 Municipal and Private Lands...... 52 Exemptions from Mining Tax...... 53 First Nations ...... 53 Other Activities ...... 53 Client Inquiries ...... 53 Class Environmental Assessments...... 54 Environmental Registry ...... 54 MINERAL DEPOSIT COMPILATION GEOLOGISTS—PROVINCIAL ACTIVITIES...... 54 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ...... 55 REFERENCES...... 55

viii Tables 1. Mine production, reserves and resources (as of December 31, 2011) in the Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s District ...... 2 2. Assessment files received in the Thunder Bay South District in 2011 ...... 4 3. Exploration activity in the Thunder Bay South District in 2011 (keyed to Figures 2 and 3) ...... 9 4. Property visits and field trips conducted by staff of the Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s Office in 2011 ....32 5. A summary of the exploration history for the Faries Lake area...... 38 6. Lakehead University BSc (Honours) and MSc thesis research projects ...... 45 7. Publications received by the Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s Office in 2011 ...... 46 8. Mineral deposits not being mined in the Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s District in 2011...... 47 9. Mineral Deposit Inventory records revision in 2011...... 55

Figures 1. Location map, Thunder Bay South District ...... 1 2. Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s District (eastern portion), exploration activity, 2011 (keyed to Table 3) ...... 12 3. Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s District (western portion), exploration activity, 2011 (keyed to Table 3) ...... 13 4. Schematic of Current Lake intrusive complex, Bridge zone, Beaver Lake zone and area of current drilling.....21 5. Schematic of current mineral resource area and South East Anomaly...... 22 6. Location map of properties held by Magma Metals Limited ...... 22 7. Location map of new drilling targets in the Current Lake, Steepledge Lake and Lone Island Lake intrusive complexes based on airborne geophysical ZTEM survey ...... 23 8. Schematic showing longitudinal section of Seagull intrusive complex ...... 24 9. Location map of Nuinsco Resources Limited trenching and drilling program ...... 26 10. Echo Ridge claims and access route ...... 33 11. Echo Ridge property with overlay of geology map and diamond-drilling locations by Noranda Exploration Company Limited...... 35 12. Echo Ridge property with regional geology and locations sampled by RGP staff in 2011...... 35 13. Claim map depicting the location of the Gionet Faries Lake claims...... 37 14. Faries Lake copper-nickel occurrences, showing location of stripped zones...... 38 15. Geological sketch map of the Manitouwadge area ...... 39 16. Geology of the Coldwell Complex ...... 41 17. Airborne total field magnetic survey covering the Coldwell Complex...... 42 18. Airborne VTEM survey covering the Coldwell Complex ...... 42 19. Location of the Tilly Creek occurrence...... 43

Photos 1. David Bell Mine, decommissioned Golden Giant Mine and Williams Mine...... 3 2. Various lithologies observed in the Faries Lake and Moshkinabi Lake areas ...... 40

Thunder Bay South Regional Resident Geologist—2011

D.A. Campbell1, J.F. Scott2, A. Cooke3, M.R. Brunelle4, H.C. Lockwood5 and A.C. Wilson6

1Regional Resident Geologist (Acting), Thunder Bay South District, Ontario Geological Survey

2Former Regional Resident Geologist, Thunder Bay South District, Ontario Geological Survey

3District Geologist (Acting), Thunder Bay South District, Ontario Geological Survey

4District Geological Assistant, Northwest Regional Office, Resident Geologist Program, Ontario Geological Survey

5Northwest Regional Land Use Geologist, Resident Geologist Program, Ontario Geological Survey

6Mineral Deposit Compilation Geologist, Resident Geologist Program, Ontario Geological Survey

INTRODUCTION

The Thunder Bay South District encompasses an area of about 76 500 km². It extends from longitude 92°30′W in the southwest near Namakan Lake, south of Mine Centre, easterly to longitude 85°20′W, just west of White River. The southern boundary is the international border between Canada and the United States, touching on the states of Michigan and Minnesota. The northern boundary is irregular in nature, but extends up to latitude 50°25′N, just northwest of Armstrong (Figure 1).

All Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) co-ordinates are reported in North American Datum 1983 (NAD83), unless otherwise noted. The District straddles UTM Zone 15 and UTM Zone 16 with the demarcation line being longitude 90°W. All assays were performed at the Geoscience Laboratories, Ontario Geological Survey, in Sudbury, unless otherwise noted. The authors note that, for ease of reading, all Web addresses were accessed March 13 to 16, 2012, unless otherwise noted.

Figure 1. Location map, Thunder Bay South District (image from Google Earth™ mapping service).

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MINING ACTIVITY

In 2011, there were 2 producing gold mines and 1 base metal mine active in the Thunder Bay South District; David Bell and Williams gold mines are located near Hemlo, and the Lac des Iles palladium mine is located 85 km north of Thunder Bay. There are several seasonal producing amethyst properties as shown in the table under “Amethyst”. Mine production and reserves are listed in Table 1. Assessment work received is listed in Table 2. Exploration activity is detailed in Table 3 and keyed to Figures 2 and 3.

Table 1. Mine production, reserves and resources (as of December 31, 2011) in the Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s District.

Reserves and Resources as of Dec. 31, 2011 Production to End of 2011 Production in 2011 *Reserves and Resources as of May 31, 2011 Mine Tonnage Total Commodity Tonnage Total Tonnage Grade @ Grade @ Grade Commodity Hemlo 74 054 609 t 13 816 898 oz Au 3 370 000 tons 227 000 oz Au 16 620 000 tons for a 0.069 oz/ton Au Deposits @ 5.8 g/t Au @ 0.071 oz/ton total of 1 139 000 oz Au (543 (Proven + Probable) employees 4 735 000 tons for a total 0.087 oz/ton and 110 of 410 000 oz Au contractors) (Measured + Indicated) Lac des Iles 44 105 430 t 2 583 681 oz Pd 1 689 781 t 146 0624 oz Pd * 920 000 t for a total of * 5.81 g/t Pd, 0.40 g/t Pt, Mine 207 037 oz Pt @ 3.70 g/t Pd 9143 oz Pt 172 000 oz Pd 0.34 g/t Au, 0.08% Cu, (190 184 290 oz Au 7267 oz Au (Proven + Probable) 0.08% Ni employees) 53 300 198 lb Cu 1 596 185 lb Cu * 37 759 000 t for a total * 3.39 g/t Pd, 0.26 g/t Pt, 30 572 659 lb Ni 816 037 lb Ni of 4 110 000 oz Pd 0.21 g/t Au, 0.06% Cu, (Measured + Indicated) 0.09% Ni Unit abbreviations used: g/t = grams per tonne; lb = pounds; oz/ton = ounce(s) per ton; oz = ounces; t = tonnes.

Amethyst

Two areas northeast of Thunder Bay are well-known locations for amethyst veins and production. In the area along the Magone Lake Road, north of MacGregor Township (accessible via Highway 527), 2 sites undergo periodic, small-scale extraction of amethyst. In McTavish Township, 5 deposits are accessible from Highway 11/17, 4 of which operate as seasonal tourist attractions. Local amethyst deposits and mines are listed below.

Deposit or Mine Location Owner(s) Amethyst Mine Panorama McTavish Township S. and T. Lukinuk Blue Points Amethyst Mine McTavish Township L. Swanson Boulder Creek Amethyst Quarry McTavish Township C. Anderson Canadian Shield Amethyst Mine McTavish Township J. Blakely Pearl Lake Amethyst Mine McTavish Township B. Richardson Purple Haze Mine North of MacGregor Township M. and S. Grieve Windy Ridge Amethyst Quarry North of MacGregor Township L. Kowtuski

Gold

Barrick Gold Corporation continues to produce gold from the Hemlo deposits (Photo 1).

HEMLO MINE DEPOSITS (BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION)

Production from the Hemlo Mine deposits (Barrick Gold Corporation), in 2011, consisted of 227 000 ounces of gold from 3 370 000 tons processed at an average grade of 0.071 ounces per ton gold (Barrick Gold Corporation, Hemlo Property, under “Investors, Annual & Quarterly Reports, 2011, Supplemental Information, Fourth Quarter & Year-End Mine Statistics”, Mine Statistics (p.3), www.barrick.com/Theme/Barrick/files/docs_annualquarterly/2011/Q4-Mine-Stats.pdf).

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Reserve and resource figures for the Hemlo Mine deposits are reported below as of December 31, 2011. Proven and probable reserves at the Hemlo deposits totalled 16 620 000 tons at a grade of 0.069 ounces per ton gold for a total of 1 139 000 ounces gold. Measured and indicated mineral resources are reported at 4 735 000 tons at a grade of 0.087 ounces per ton gold for a total of 410 000 ounces gold (Barrick Gold Corporation, under “Investors, Annual & Quarterly Reports, 2011, Quarterly Reports, 2011 Year-End Report”, Fourth Quarter and Year-End Report 2011 February 16, 2012 (p.161), www.barrick.com/Theme/Barrick/files/docs_annualquarterly/2011/Q4-Report.pdf).

Photo 1. David Bell Mine (foreground), decommissioned Golden Giant Mine (middle) and Williams Mine (background).

Platinum Group Elements LAC DES ILES MINE (LAC DES ILES MINES LTD.)

In 2011, production from the Lac des Iles Mine (North American Palladium Ltd.) located 85 km north of Thunder Bay, consisted of 146 624 ounces palladium from 1 689 781 tonnes of ore processed at an average palladium head grade of 3.7 g/t, with a palladium recovery of 78.34% (North American Palladium Ltd., news release, February 23, 2012; www.napalladium.com/English/investor-relations/news-releases/news-releases-details/2012/North-American-Palladium- Announces-Year-End-2011-Results1128375/default.aspx).

Proven and probable reserves from the Lac des Iles Mine, as of May 31, 2011, totalled 920 000 tonnes grading 5.81 g/t Pd, 0.40 g/t Pt, 0.34 g/t Au, 0.08% Cu, 0.08% Ni (as prepared by Scott Wilson RPA and updated by D. Penna, P.Geo., an employee of the Company). Measured and indicated resources from the Lac des Iles Mine, as of May 31, 2011, totalled 37 759 000 t grading 3.39 g/t Pd, 0.26 g/t Pt, 0.21 g/t Au, 0.08% Cu and 0.08% Ni (as prepared by A. Yassa, P.Geo., and E. Puritch, P.Eng., of P & E Mining Consultants Inc.) (North American Palladium, news release, June 13, 2011, www.napalladium.com/English/investor-relations/news-releases/news-releases- details/2011/North-American-Palladium-Updates-Palladium-Mineral-Resources1125660/default.aspx).

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Table 2. Assessment files received in the Thunder Bay South District in 2011.

Abbreviations AEM ...... Airborne electromagnetic survey IP ...... Induced polarization survey AM ...... Airborne magnetic survey Lc ...... Line cutting ARA ...... Airborne radiometric survey Met ...... Metallurgical testing ASD ...... Assay data OD ...... Overburden drilling Beep ...... Beep Mat survey ODH ...... Overburden drill hole(s) Bulk ...... Bulk sampling OTH ...... Other DD ...... Diamond drilling PEM ...... Pulse electromagnetic survey DDH ...... Diamond-drill hole(s) PGM ...... Platinum group metals DGP ...... Down-hole geophysics Pr ...... Prospecting GC ...... Geochemical survey RES ...... Resistivity survey GEM ...... Ground electromagnetic survey Samp ...... Sampling (other than bulk) GL ...... Geological survey Seismic ...... Seismic survey GM ...... Ground magnetic survey SP ...... Self-potential survey GRA ...... Ground radiometric survey Str ...... Stripping Grav ...... Gravity survey Tr ...... Trenching HLEM ...... Horizontal loop electromagnetic survey UG ...... Underground exploration/development HM ...... Heavy mineral sampling VLEM ...... Vertical loop electromagnetic survey IM ...... Industrial mineral testing and marketing VLFEM ...... Very low frequency electromagnetic survey

Township or Area Company Name Year Type of Work AFRO Resident (Property) Number Geologist Office File Designation Anders Lake Area Minfocus International Inc. / 2009-2011 ASD, GC, Lc, 2.48819 52A15NW-018 (Springlet Lake Property) 2244223 Ontario Inc. GM Anders Lake Area Minfocus International Inc. / 2009-2011 ASD, DD 2.48843 52A15NW-019 (Springlet Lake Property) 2244223 Ontario Inc. Barbara Lake Area Robert, P. / Kornik, W. 2011 Pr 2.48656 42E05SW-028a,b (Jackpot & Salo Properties) Barbara Lake Area TNR Gold Corp. 2009 ASD, Pr 2.47840 42E05SW-027 (Niemi Rare Metals Property) Barbara Lake Area Canadian Orebodies Inc. 2009 ASD, GL 2.46196 42E05SW-026 (Vegan Property) Bedivere Lake Area Minfocus International Inc. / 2011 ASD, GC, GL, 2.48952 52B15SW-032 (Chief Peter Property) Fenwick, K. / Bjorkman, K. Lc Black River Area Rouge Resources Ltd. / Krell, D. / 2010 ASD, Pr, Str 2.47844 42C13NW-022 (Dotted Lake Property) Fladgate Exploration Consulting Boot Bay Area Platinum Group Metals Ltd. / 2011 AEM, AM 2.48611 52B15SE-021 (Bark Lake Property) Benton Resources Corp. 52B10NE-027 Brothers Tp. MetalCorp Limited 2010-2011 ASD, DD, IP, 2.48501 42C12NE-065 (Hemlo East Property) GM, Lc 42C12NW-135 Burchell Lake Area Foundation Resources Inc. / 2010 ASD, DD, Pr, 2.47569 52B10SE-208a,b (Coldstream Gold Property) Alto Ventures Ltd. GL, IP, Lc Cecil Tp. Gionet, G. 2010 Pr 2.46547 42F04SE-046 (Fairies Lake Property) Cecil Tp. Gionet, G. / Gionet, M. 2011 Pr, Str 2.48969 42F04SE-049 (Fairies Lake Property) Cecil Tp. Gionet, G. 2010 Pr 2.46619 42F04SE-047 (Rawluk Lake Property) Circle Lake Area HTX Minerals Corp. 2009-2011 AEM, AM, ASD, 2.48015 52H06SE-015 (Thread Lake Property) DD, GL Conacher Tp. Drift Lake Resources Inc. / 2010 ASD, DD 2.44547 52B09NE-087 (Rossmere Property) Rainy Mountain Royalty Corp. Dorion Tp. Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. / 2010 GM 2.45969 52A15SE-033 (Sibley South Benton - Benton Resources Corp. 52A10NE-086 JV Property) Duckworth Tp. Golden Share Mining Corporation / 2010 IP 2.47021 52B09SE-143 (Elwood Property) Patola, J. / Haavaldsrud, B. / Starr, E.

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Township or Area Company Name Year Type of Work AFRO Resident (Property) Number Geologist Office File Designation East Bay Area Quetico Resources Ltd. / 2009-2010 ASD, Pr, AM 2.46465 52A11NE-016 (Onion Lake Property) Benton Resources Corp. 52A11NW-006 52A14SE-006 52A14SW-003a,b Eayrs Lake Area Magma Metals (Canada) Limited 2009-2010 ASD, GL 2.47212 52A13NE-004 (Block Creek Property) 52H03SW-019 52H04SE-041 Eva Lake Area Morehouse, W. / Asselin, R. 2010-2011 ASD, Samp 2.49274 52B14SE-066 (Claim # 3014697) Eva Lake Area Asselin, Robert 2009-2011 ASD, DD, Pr 2.49094 52B14SE-065 (Claim # 4212174) Eva Lake Area Morehouse, W. 2011 ASD 2.49570 52B14SE-064 (Claim # 655146) Finlayson Lake Area Bjorkman, K. 2011 ASD, Pr 2.48654 52B13SE-053 (Abie Lake Property) Finlayson Lake Area Asselin, R. / Kulik, H. 2010 ASD, Samp 2.45790 52B13NE-029 (Claim TB3014700) Finlayson Lake Area Osisko Hammond Reef Gold Ltd. / 2010-2011 ASD, DD 2.48385 52B14NW-050 (Hammond Reef Property) Sparton Resources Inc. Finlayson Lake Area TerraX Minerals Inc. / 2010 IP, GM, Lc 2.46962 52B13SE-052 (Blackfly Property) Fenwick, K. / Bjorkman, K. Flatrock Lake Area Great Lakes Resources Ltd. 2011 ASD, Samp, GL 2.49844 52B08SE-018 (Jean Iron Property) 52B01NE-014 Goldie Twp. RJK Explorations Ltd. 2009 AEM, AM 2.47765 52A12NW-007 (Buda Property) 52A12NE-003 Greenwich Lake Area Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. 2011 ASD, DD 2.48913 52A15NW-017 (RTX RPT JV Hicky Lake 52A15SW-051 Property) Greenwich Lake Area Magma Metals (Canada) Limited 2010 ASD, DD 2.46917 52A15SW-050 (Thunder Bay North Property) Hagey Tp. Golden Share Mining Corp. / 2011 GM 2.48241 52B09NE-088 (Conacher Property) Kukkee, K. 52B09SE-146 Hagey Tp. North American Palladium Ltd. / 2010-2011 ASD, DD, GEM, 2.49577 52B09SE-147 (Shebandowan Property) Vale Canada Limited / Lc 52B09SW-079a-c Lac des Iles Mines Ltd. Haines Tp. Bjorkman, K. / Hackl, J. 2011 ASD, Str 2.49065 52B09NW-108 (East Divide Property) Hicks Lake Area Seeley, S. / Brumpton, G. 2009-2010 ASD, Pr 2.49211 52A14SE-010 (Claim # 4250706) Hicks Lake Area Seeley, S. / Brumpton, G. 2009-2011 ASD, Pr 2.49492 52A14SE-009 (Claim # 4250707) Hicks Lake Area Seeley, S. / Brumpton, G. 2010-2011 ASD, Pr 2.49767 52A14SE-011 (Claim # 4250708) Hicks Lake Area Magma Metals (Canada) Limited 2011 DD 2.49509 52A14SE-012 (East West Connector Project) 52A11NE-019 Hicks Lake Area Kaminak Gold Corporation 2009-2011 IP, Lc, Pr 2.48375 52A14SE-008 (TBN Property) 52A14NE-009 Horne Tp. Denarii Resources Inc. 2011 ASD 2.49588 52A12SW-174 (Bateman Lake Property) 52A12SE-035 Horne Tp. Gold Cache Inc. 2011 ASD, Str 2.48891 52A12SW-175 (Gold Cache Property) Horne Tp. Gold Cache Inc. 2011 ASD, Samp, Str 2.48486 52A12SW-173 (Gold Cache Property) Horne Tp. Benton Resources Corp. / 2008-2009 ASD, Str, GL, 2.43546 52A12SW-166 (Horne Property) Hickman, C. / Stares, M. / Stewart, M. Lc, GM 52A05NW-078

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Township or Area Company Name Year Type of Work AFRO Resident (Property) Number Geologist Office File Designation Hutchinson Tp. TerraX Minerals Inc. / 2010-2011 ASD, Pr, Samp 2.49003 52B14SW-084 (Central Canada Property) Fenwick, K. / Bjorkman, K. Hutchinson Tp. Gagne, P. 2011 Str, Tr 2.48906 52B14SW-085 (Sapawe Gold Mine Property) Icarus Lake Area HTX Minerals Corp. 2009-2010 AM, ASD, DD, 2.47044 52B02NE-001a-c (Icarus Property) Pr 52B02NW-004a,b 52B02SE-001 52B07NE-023 52B07SE-006a,b 52B07SW-045 Jacques Tp. Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. 2010 Grav, Lc 2.46668 52A11NW-007 (Sunday Lake Property) 52A11NE-018 Jean Tp. Canada Iron Inc. / 2011 ASD, GL, Pr, 2.49214 52B08SE-017 (Gunflint Property) Kukkee, K. Samp 52B01NE-013 Laurie Tp. Kukkee, P. 2010 ASD 2.46825 52A12SW-165 (Claim TB 829892) Laurie Tp. North American Palladium Ltd. / 2011 AM 2.48227 52A12SW-168 (Ken Kukkee Property) Kukkee, K. Laurie Tp. North American Palladium Ltd. / 2010-2011 ASD, DD 2.48008 52A12SW-167 (Kukkee Property) Kukkee, K. Laurie Tp. Hackl, J. / Hackl, J. 2009-2010 Pr 2.46317 52A12SW-164 (Moose Calf Property) 52B09SE-142 Laurie Tp. North American Palladium Ltd. / 2010-2011 ASD, DD 2.48012 52A12SW-169 (Moose Calf Property) Hackl, J. Laurie Tp. North American Palladium Ltd. / 2011 AM 2.48554 52A12SW-170 (Moose Calf Property) Lac des Iles Mines Ltd. / Hackl, J. 52B09SE-144 Laurie Tp. North American Palladium Ltd. / 2011 AM 2.48231 52A12SW-172 (P. Kukkee Property) Kukkee, P. Laurie Tp. North American Palladium Ltd. / 2011 AM 2.48233 52A12SW-171 (Sand Lake Property) Fenwick, K. 52B09SE-145 Leckie Lake Area Ursa Major Minerals Incorporated 2010 AEM, AM 2.47983 52H02SW-039 (Disraeli Lake Property) 52H02NW-027 52H03NE-023 52H03SE-016 Leckie Lake Area Ursa Major Minerals Incorporated 2011 ASD, DD 2.48129 52H02SW-038 (Disraeli Lake Property) MacGregor Tp. China Metallurgical Exploration Corp. 2010-2011 ASD, Pr 2.49608 52A10SW-041a,b (MacGregor Property) MacGregor Tp. Bunt, R. 2010-2011 ASD, Samp 2.47229 52A11SE-036 (Claim #4254901) McCaul Tp. Bjorkman, K. 2011 ASD, Pr 2.48417 52B14SW-082 (Olcott Gold Property) McCoy Tp. Besco International Investment Co. 2010 Pr 2.47058 42D16SW-150 (Hare Lake Property) Ltd. McGill Tp. Tyko Resources Inc. 2011 AEM, AM 2.48265 42C13NE-019 (Tyko Block) 42C14NW-015 McMaster Tp. HTX Minerals Corp. / 2009-2010 AEM, AM, ASD, 2.46570 52A15NE-014 (Hele Property) Benton Resources Corp. DD, GL, Pr 52A16NW-007 52H02SE-014 McTavish Tp. Clemons, Bruce 2009-2010 ASD, Pr 2.46132 52A10NE-087 (Claim # 4210154) McTavish Tp. Stone, T. / Stone, A. / Stone, J. 2009-2010 Pr, Tr 2.46933 52A10NE-088 (Claim #3001257) McTavish Tp. Watson, L. 2009-2010 Pr, Str 2.46432 52A10SE-011 (Claims #4251309 & #4246534)

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Township or Area Company Name Year Type of Work AFRO Resident (Property) Number Geologist Office File Designation McTavish Tp. Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. 2010 ASD, DD 2.46686 52A15SE-034 (Sibley South Property) 52A10NE-089 Moss Tp. Coventry Resources Limited / 2009-2010 ASD, DD, GC, 2.47961 52B10SW-124 (Ardeen Gold Property) Pele Gold Corporation Met 52B10SE-209 Mussy Lake Area MetalCorp Limited 2008-2010 ASD, Pr 2.45427 42D09SE-030a,b (Big Lake Property) Nelson Lake Area Bever, C. 2011 Pr 2.49651 52B07NE-025 (Claim # 3008874) Nelson Lake Area Bever, C. 2010 ASD, Pr 2.46830 52B07NE-024 (Claim #3008874) O'Neill Tp. Wilkinson, D. 2011 Pr 2.48710 42D09NW-147 (Claim 1218370) Onion Lake Area Friborg, G. 2011 Samp 2.48965 52A11SE-037 (Claim #3007723) Onion Lake Area Seeley, S. / Brumpton, G. 2009-2010 ASD, Pr, Samp 2.47762 52A11NE-017 (Claim #1221340) Onion Lake Area Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. / 2010 ASD, Pr 2.46407 52A11NE-015 (Spirit Lake Property) Benton Resources Corp. Oskabukuta Lake Area Radul, B.W. 2010-2011 ASD, Pr 2.48897 42C11SW-011 (Nokanee Lake Property) Oskawe Lake Area Cricket Capital Corp. / 2009-2010 ASD, GC, Lc 2.47813 52H08SW-003 (Forgan Lake Property) TNR Gold Corp. Pardee Tp. HTX Minerals Corporation / 2011 Pr 2.48615 52A04SE-089 (Pardee Property) Chataway, R. / Middaugh, R. Parry Tp. HTX Minerals Corp. / 2010-2011 AM, ASD, GL 2.48016 52A13SE-002 (Fisher Lake Property) Hackl, J. 52A13SW-001 Pic Tp. Jiminex Inc. / 2010 IP, Lc 2.47621 42D09NE-134a,b (Northern Eagle Gold Property) Beaufield Resources Inc. 42D09NW-146 Powell Lake Area Xstrata Canada Corporation 2008-2011 ASD, DD 2.48888 52B07NW-113 (Hamlin Property) Powell Lake Area Xstrata Canada Corporation 2008-2011 ASD, DD 2.48740 52B07NW-112 (Sungold Property) Priske Tp. Everton Resources Inc. / 2010 ASD, GC 2.44969 42D14SE-145 (Hays Lake South Property) Canadian Star Minerals Ltd. 42D14SW-063 Priske Tp. Skalesky, A. 2011 ASD, Str 2.49896 42D14SW-064a,b (Rooster Canyon Property) Priske Tp. Fladgate Exploration Consulting 2010 GC 2.46904 42D14SE-143 (North Priske Property) Corporation / Kravchik, O. Ramsay-Wright Area TerraX Minerals Inc. / 2010-2011 ASD, DD, GL 2.48204 52B14SW-081 (Sunbeam–Pettigrew Property) Bjorkman, K. / Fenwick, K. 52B14NW-049a,b Richardson Lake Area China Metallurgical Exploration Corp. 2010-2011 AEM, AM, Pr 2.49099 52G03SE-044 (Richardson Lake & 52G03NE-001 Upper Scotch Lake Property) Richardson Lake Area Brett Resources Inc. / 2010 GC 2.46207 52G03SE-043 (Richardson Lake Property) Osisko Hammond Reef Gold Inc. Roberta Tp. Pelangio Exploration Inc. / 2010 ASD, DD 2.47633 42F04NE-075 (Moshkinabi Property) Gionet, G. / Gionet, M. 42F04SE-048 Sackville Tp. GLR Resources Inc. / 2009-2010 ASD, DD 2.45816 52A05NW-077 (Sackville Property) RJK Explorations Ltd. Saganagons Lake Area Benton Resources Corp. / 2010 ASD, Samp, GC, 2.47049 52B07SW-044a-c (Saganaga Property) Stares, M. GL, Str, Lc Saganagons Lake Area Benton Resources Corp. / 2009-2010 ASD, Pr, GL 2.46953 52B07SW-046a-c (Saganaga Property) Stares, M.

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Township or Area Company Name Year Type of Work AFRO Resident (Property) Number Geologist Office File Designation Saganagons Lake Area Benton Resources Corp. / 2009-2010 IP, GM, Lc 2.43895 52B07SW-043a,b (Saganaga Property) Stares, M. 52B02NW-003 Sawbill Bay Area Osisko Hammond Reef Gold Ltd. / 2011 AM 2.48798 52B14NW-051 (Atikokan West & Hammond Bjorkman, K. et al. / Kinross Gold 52B14SW-083 Reef Blocks) Corporation / Sparton Resources Inc. 52B13NE-032 52B13SE-054a,b 52B13SW-031 Sawbill Bay Area Sparton Resources Inc. / 2009-2010 ASD, GC, GL 2.45871 52B14NW-047 (Clement Lake Property) Bjorkman, K. / Fenwick, K. / 52B14SW-080 Moudrak, M. 52B13NE-030 52B13SE-051 Sawbill Bay Area Osisko Hammond Reef Gold Ltd. / 2009 ASD, DD 2.49213 52B14NW-052 (Hammond Reef Property) Bjorkman, K. / Fenwick, K. Sawbill Bay Area Osisko Hammond Reef Gold Ltd. / 2010 ASD, DD 2.49286 52B14NW-053 (Hammond Reef Property) Bjorkman, K. / Fenwick, K. / Davidson, B. Seeley Lake Area Marathon PGM Corporation / 2010 ASD, DD, GL 2.47672 42D16SW-151 (Geordie Lake Property) Discovery PGM Exploration Ltd. 42D15SE-106 Shelby Lake Area Platinum Group Metals Ltd. / 2010 IP, GM, Lc 2.45107 52H04SE-042a,b (Lac des Iles Property) Bjorkman, K. / Fairservice, R. / 52B13NE-031 Fenwick, K. / O’Toole, J. 52B14NW-048 Shelby Lake Area North American Palladium Ltd. / 2010-2011 ASD, DD, Str 2.48006 52H04SE-043 (Legris Lake Property) Fenwick, K. / Lac des Iles Mines Ltd. 52H04NE-058 52H03NW-029 52H03SW-021 Smiley Lake Area Magma Metals (Canada) Limited 2010-2011 ASD, GL, DD 2.47217 52A14NW-010 (Block Creek Property) 52A13NE-005a-c 52H03SW-020 Smiley Lake Area Seeley, R. / Brumpton, G. 2008-2009 ASD, Pr 2.45797 52A14NW-009 (Claim 4207298) Strey Tp. Kravchik, O. 2011 ASD, GC, Pr 2.48919 42D14SE-146 (Syine Property) Syine Tp. Hamel, J. / Bond, J. / 2009-2010 ASD, DD, Pr 2.47066 42D15SW-132a,b (Bews, Jackfish and Santoy Renner, R. / Richards, W. 42D14SE-144 Lakes Joint-Venture Property) Syine Tp. Galahad Metals Inc. / 2009 ASD, GC, GL, 2.46954 42D15SW-131 (Kellyn Property) Hamel, J. / Richards, W. Lc, Str Tartan Lake Area Siltamaki, A. / Furlotte, R. 2009-2011 Pr, Samp 2.48260 52A10SW-040 (Claims 4221448 & 4249813) Tartan Lake Area Siltamaki, A. 2010-2011 Str, Samp 2.48500 52A10NW-044 (Beck Property) Tartan Lake Area Magma Metals (Canada) Limited / 2011 DD 2.49424 52A10NW-045 (Escape Lake Property) Pizzolato, R. / Zimowski, C. Tartan Lake Area Bakovic, D. 2010 Str 2.46768 52A10SW-039 (Claim 1233212) Tartan Lake Area Siltamaki, A. / Hietapakka, R. 2009-2010 Pr, Str 2.46462 52A10NW-042a,b (Claims #1183117 & #1194849) Tartan Lake Area Siltamaki, A. 2009-2011 Pr 2.48309 52A10NW-043 (Claims 1194849, 1232817 & 1233227) Tease Lake Area Black Panther Mining Corporation / 2009-2010 ASD, DD 2.47594 52A14NE-006 (Wolf Mountain Property) Rainy Mountain Royalty Corp. 52A15NW-016a,b 52H03SE-015 Tease Lake Area Magma Metals (Canada) Limited 2010-2011 DGP, DD 2.48081 52A14NE-007 (Spruce River Property) 52A14NW-011

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Township or Area Company Name Year Type of Work AFRO Resident (Property) Number Geologist Office File Designation Tease Lake Area Magma Metals (Canada) Limited 2010-2011 ASD, GL 2.48120 52A14NE-008a,b (Spruce River Property) 52A14NW-012 52A14SE-007 Wabikoba Lake Area Kaminak Gold Corporation 2011 ASD, GC 2.49461 42C13SW-139 (Hemlo Property) Wabikoba Lake Area Big Bar Gold Corporation / 2010 GEM, GM 2.47118 42C13SW-138 (Hemlo North Property) Fowler, B. Wabikoba Lake Area Kaminak Gold Corporation 2011 IP 2.48479 42C12NW-134 (Hemlo Property) 42D09NE-135 Wabikoba Lake Area Dick, P. / Fowler, B. 2010 ASD, GEM, GM, 2.46787 42C13SW-137 (Valley Lake Property) Pr, Lc Walsh Tp. Canadian International Minerals Inc. / 2010 AM, ARA 2.46804 42D15SE-105 (Dead Horse Creek Property) Ternowesky, J. Wawang Lake Area Consolidated Abaddon Resources Inc. 2009-2010 ASD, GC 2.45754 52G07NW-001a,b (Selwyn Lake Property) 52G07NE-001 Weikwabinonaw Lake Area HTX Minerals Corporation / 2010 ASD, Pr 2.49278 52B08SW-001 (Jade Lake Property) Stewart, M. White Lake Area Kakeeway, D. / 2010-2011 ASD, Samp, Pr 2.47977 42C12NE-064 (Narrows Gold Property) Freewest Resources Canada 42C13SE-066

Table 3. Exploration activity in the Thunder Bay South District in 2011 (keyed to Figures 2 and 3).

Abbreviations AEM ...... Airborne electromagnetic survey Lc ...... Line cutting AM ...... Airborne magnetic survey Met ...... Metallurgical testing ARA ...... Airborne radiometric survey OD ...... Overburden drilling ASD ...... Assay data ODH ...... Overburden drill hole(s) Beep ...... Beep Mat survey OTH ...... Other Bulk ...... Bulk sampling PEM ...... Pulse electromagnetic survey DD ...... Diamond drilling PGM ...... Platinum group metals DDH ...... Diamond-drill hole(s) Pr ...... Prospecting DGP ...... Down-hole geophysics RES ...... Resistivity survey GC ...... Geochemical survey Samp ...... Sampling (other than bulk) GEM ...... Ground electromagnetic survey Seismic ...... Seismic survey GL ...... Geological survey SP ...... Self-potential survey GM ...... Ground magnetic survey Str ...... Stripping GRA ...... Ground radiometric survey Tr ...... Trenching Grav ...... Gravity survey UG ...... Underground exploration/development HLEM ...... Horizontal loop electromagnetic survey VLEM ...... Vertical loop electromagnetic survey HM ...... Heavy mineral sampling VTEM ...... Versatile time-domain electromagnetic survey IM ...... Industrial mineral testing and marketing ZTEM ...... Z-axis Tipper electromagnetic survey IP ...... Induced polarization survey

No. Company/Individual Area Exploration (Occurrence Name or Property) (Commodity) Activity 1 Alto Ventures Ltd. / Foundation Resources Inc. (Coldstream Gold) Burchell Lake (Au, Cu-Zn) Tr, GL, DD 2 Balmoral Resources Inc. / GTA Resources and Mining Inc. (Northshore) Schreiber (Au) Tr, Samp, DD 3 Barrick Gold Corporation (Williams & David Bell properties) Bomby Township (Au) DD 4 Belmont Resources Inc. / Dorex Minerals Inc. (Bufo) Norway Lake (Cu-Zn-Ag, Au) DD 5 Benton Resources Corporation / Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Boot Bay (Cu, Ni, PGE) Pr, Samp, GL, AM, (Bark Lake) GM, IP, DD 6 Benton Resources Corporation / Glory Resources Ltd. / Rio Tinto Onion Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) Pr, GM, DD Exploration Canada Inc. (Onion Lake) 7 Benton Resources Corporation / Trillium North Minerals Burchell Lake, Greenwater, IP, DD (Shebandowan North) Kashabowie Lake (Au)

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No. Company/Individual Area Exploration (Occurrence Name or Property) (Commodity) Activity 8 Bever, C. (Claim # 3008874) Nelson Lake (Au) Pr 9 Bjorkman, K. (Abie Lake ) Finlayson Lake (Au) Pr, Samp 10 Bjorkman, K. / Hackl, J. (East Divide) Haines Township (Cu, Ni, PGE) Str, Samp 11 Bunt, R. (Claim #4254901) MacGregor Township Samp 12 Canada Iron Inc. (Gunflint Iron Deposit (aka Mount Edna)) Jean Township (Fe) Pr, GL, Samp 13 Canadian International Minerals Inc. (Deadhorse Creek) Ashburton Bay (REE) Samp 14 Canadian International Minerals Inc. (Prairie Lake) Killala Lake, Foxtrap Lake, Tr, GL, Samp Cairngorm (REE) 15 China Metallurgical Exploration Corp. (MacGregor) MacGregor Township (Au) Pr, Samp, DD 16 China Metallurgical Exploration Corp. Richardson Lake (Cu-Zn-Ag, Au) AEM, AM, Pr (Richardson Lake & Upper Scotch Lake) 17 Entourage Metals Ltd. (Black Raven) Lorna Lake, Cirrus Lake (Au) Samp, DD 18 Entourage Metals Ltd. (Northern Arm) Wabikoba Lake, White Lake GL, GC, Samp (Au, Cu-Pb-Zn-Ag) 19 Entourage Metals Ltd. / Beaufield Resources Inc. (Rous Lake) Rous Lake (Au) Grav, GC, DD 20 Entourage Metals Ltd. (Toothpick West) Pic Township (Au) DD 21 Fairmont Resources Inc. (Clay–Powell) Powell Lake (Au) DD 22 Fairmont Resources Inc. (Marion South) Steeprock Lake, Sawbill Lake (Au) AEM, AM 23 Gagne, P. (Sapawe Gold Mine) Hutchinson Township (Au) Str, Tr 24 Golden Share Mining Corporation (Shebandowan Project) Hagey Township (Au) GL, Str, Samp, DD 25 Gold Cache Inc. (Gold Cache) Horne Township (Au) Samp, Str 26 Great Lakes Resources Ltd. (Jean Iron) Flatrock Lake (Fe) GL, Samp 27 Friborg, G. (Claim #3007723) Onion Lake (Amethyst) Samp 28 Holbik, E. (Greenwater Dream Catcher) Greenwater Lake (Cu, Zn, Au) Pr, Samp 29 HTX Minerals Corporation / Chataway, R. / Middaugh, R. (Pardee) Pardee Township (Cu, Ni, PGE) Pr 30 HTX Minerals Corporation / Hackl, J. (Fisher Lake ) Parry (Cu, Ni, PGE) AM, Samp, GL 31 HTX Minerals Corporation (Thread Lake) Circle Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) AEM, AM, GL, Samp, DD 32 Jiminex Inc. / Beaufield Resources (Northern Eagle) Rous Lake (Au) Tr, Str, Samp, DD 33 Kakeeway, D. (Narrows Gold) White Lake (Au) Pr, Samp 34 Kaminak Gold Corporation (Hemlo) Wabikoba Lake (Au) Samp, GC 35 Kaminak Gold Corporation (TBN) Hicks Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) Lc, Pr, IP 36 Kravchik, O. (Syine) Strey Township (Au) Samp, GC, Pr 37 Magma Metals (Canada) Limited (Thunder Bay North) Greenwich Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) ZTEM, GRA, DD 38 Magma Metals (Canada) Limited (Block Creek) Smiley Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) Samp, GL, DD 39 Magma Metals (Canada) Limited (Spruce River) Tease Lake Area (Cu, Ni, PGE) DGP, DD 40 MetalCorp Limited (Big Lake) Mussy Lake (Cu, Zn, Ag) Internal Review 41 Minfocus International Inc. (Springlet Lake) Anders Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) Lc, GC, GM, Samp, DD 42 Minfocus International Inc. (Chief Peter) Bedivere Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) Lc, GC, GL, Samp 43 Mistango River Resources Inc. (Sackville) Sackville Township (Cu-Zn) GC, IP 44 Morehouse, W.D. (Eva Lake) Eva Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) Pr, Samp 45 North American Palladium Ltd. (Lac des Iles) Lac des Iles Area (Cu, Ni, PGE) DD 46 North American Palladium Ltd. (Legris Lake) Shelby Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) Str, Samp, DD 47 North American Palladium Ltd. (Shebandowan) Hagey Township (Cu, Ni) GEM, Samp, DD 48 North American Palladium Ltd. (Moose Calf and Kukkee) Laurie Township (Au) AM, GM, Samp, DD 49 Nuinsco Resources Limited (Prairie Lake) Killala Lake (U, REE) DD, Samp 50 Osisko Hammond Reef Gold Ltd. (Hammond Reef) Finlayson Lake Area (Au) DD, Samp, NI43-101

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No. Company/Individual Area Exploration (Occurrence Name or Property) (Commodity) Activity 51 Osisko Hammond Reef Gold Ltd. / Sparton Resources Inc. Finlayson Lake Area (Au) Pr, Str, Tr, GC, IP, DD, (West Hammond Contact and Clement Lake properties) Samp 52 Pyhtila, B. (MacGregor Township) MacGregor Township Pr, Samp (Diamonds, Cu, Zn, Au, Ni) 53 Radul, B.W. (Nokanee Lake) Oskabukuta Lake (Diamonds, REE) Pr, Samp 54 Rare Earth Metals Inc. (Coldwell) Ashburton Bay (U, REE) Pr, ARA 55 Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. (RTX RPT JV Hicky Lake) Greenwich Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) DD, Samp 56 Robert, P. / Kornik, W. (Jackpot & Salo Properties) Barbara Lake (Li) Pr 57 Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (Aumacho and MNW properties) Barbara Lake (Li) Bulk, DD 58 Seeley, S. / Brumpton, G. (Claim # 4250706-08) Hicks Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE, Au) Pr, Samp 59 Siltamaki, A. (Beck) Tartan Lake (Amethyst) Str, Samp 60 Siltamaki, A. / Furlotte, R. (Claims 4221448 & 4249813) McGregor Township (Amethyst) Pr, Samp 61 Silvore Fox Mineral Corp. / Orebot Inc. (Winston Lake) Pays Plat Lake (Cu-Zn) VTEM 62 Skalesky, A. (Rooster Canyon) Priske Township (Au) Str, Samp 63 Stillwater Mining Company (Bamoos–Claw Lake–Four Dam) Seeley Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) Pr, GL 64 Stillwater Mining Company (Geordie Lake) Seeley Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) GL 65 Stillwater Mining Company (Marathon PGM) Seeley Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) Environmental Assessment 66 TerraX Minerals Inc. (Black Fly) Steeprock Lake (Au) DD, Samp 67 TerraX Minerals Inc. (Pettigrew–Sunbeam) Sawbill Bay (Au) Samp, DD 68 TerraX Minerals Inc. (Central Canada) Hutchinson Township (Au) Pr, Samp 69 Tyko Resources Inc. (Tyko Block) McGill Township (Cu, Ni, PGE) AEM, AM 70 Ultra Uranium Corp. / Goldbank Mining Corporation Tib Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) Pr, Samp (Buck Lake Prospect) 71 Ursa Major Minerals Incorporated (Fox Mountain Project) Leckie Lake (Cu, Ni, PGE) DD 72 ValGold Resources Ltd. (Tower Mountain) Forbes Township (Au) DD 73 Wilkinson, D. (Shack Lake) Pic Township (Stone) Pr, Tr 74 Xstrata Copper Canada (Sungold–Hamlin–Deaty’s Creek) Powell Lake (Au-Cu-Mo) GL, DD

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Ontario Geological Survey (2006). from gy 2011 (keyed to Table 3). Bedrock geolo rict (eastern portion), exploration activity,

Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s Dist Figure 2. Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s District (eastern portion), exploration activity, 2011 (keyed to Table 3). Figure 2.

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Ontario Geological Survey (2006). from ogy strict (western portion), exploration activity, 2011 (keyed to Table 3). Bedrock geol

Figure 3. Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s District (western portion), exploration activity, 2011 (keyed to Table 3). Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s Di Figure 3.

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EXPLORATION ACTIVITY

Mining Lands

There were 6138 active mining claims for a total 55 516 claim units in the Thunder Bay South District as of January 4, 2012.

Exploration

The Thunder Bay South District is actively being explored for a variety of mineral deposit types: copper-zinc, copper-nickel-PGE, lode gold, Olympic Dam-style iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG), copper-molybdenum, diamonds, amethyst, stone and peat.

Balmoral Resources Inc. finalized a joint-venture agreement with GTA Resources and Mining Inc. whereby GTA Resources will act as the operator and can earn up to 70% interest in the Northshore property, which is located in Priske Township immediately south of Schreiber (Balmoral Resources Ltd., news release, July 27, 2011, http://balmoralresources.mwnewsroom.com/press-releases/balmoral-and-gta-finalize-northshore-property-opti-tsx-venture-bar- 201107270715759001).

A chip sampling program was completed, as well as a drilling program consisting of 12 holes (totalling 1035 m) designed to further test the chip-sampled areas, focussing on the Audney and Caly veins. Visible gold was noted in 9 of 12 holes. Some results of the chip sampling program are provided below. Highlights from the drilling program returned 12.49 g/t Au over 33.80 m including 760.15 g/t Au over 0.40 m and 133.99 g/t Au over 0.50 m on the Caly and Caly North Vein systems. Highlights reported from the Audney vein returned an intercept of 13.23 g/t Au over 6.50 m (GTA Resources and Mining Inc., news release, February 14, 2012, www.gtaresources.com/properties/northshore-property/northshore-property-drilling-results/).

Sample No. Vein Width (m) Gold (g/t) 1 Caly 0.25 32.582 2 Caly 0.30 798.818 3 Caly 0.10 460.039 13 Caly 0.20 2.808 14 Caly 0.10 2.434 31 Caly North 0.10 69.479 33 Caly North 0.10 18.648 34 Caly North 0.05 33.861 35 Caly North 0.05 39.294 36 Caly North 0.05 11.243 38 Caly North 0.10 20.679 42 Caly North 0.02 1.974 56 Audney 0.50 66.772 57 Audney 0.50 580.275 63 Audney 0.30 22.443 64 Audney 0.20 3.709 65 Audney 0.25 25.257 (from Balmoral Resources Inc., news release, November 8, 2011, http://balmoralresources.mwnewsroom.com/pressreleases/balmoral-reports-additional-bonanza-grade-gold-ass-tsx-venture-bar-201111080742750001).

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Barrick Gold Corporation is undertaking an Open Pit Expansion Feasibility Study at the Williams Mine at Hemlo, 40 km east of Marathon. Under the current mine plans and permits, gold production is scheduled to cease at the end of 2015. The feasibility study will evaluate the deepening of the Williams open pit and determine the potential of extending the mine life to 2026. Completion of the feasibility study is expected in March 2012 (Barrick Fact Sheet, October 2011). Barrick’s Hemlo Mine operations were recognized by the Mining Association of Canada for excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility. Barrick received the Towards Sustainable Mining Leadership Award (Barrick Gold Corporation, November 22, 2011, www.barrick.com/News/PressReleases/PressReleaseDetails/2011/Barrick-Hemlo-Receives-Towards-Sustainable-Mining- Leadership-Award/default.aspx).

Beaufield Resources Inc. (www.beaufield.com) acquired 16 claims (totalling 235 units), known as the Campfire Block, adjacent to Barrick Gold Inc.’s Hemlo property approximately 25 km east of Marathon (Beaufield Resources Inc., news release, April 6, 2011, www.beaufield.com/investors/press-releases/details.aspx?id=50).

Beaufield Resources Inc. and joint-venture partner Jiminex Inc. (www.jiminex.com) completed the first phase of a diamond-drilling program consisting of 10 holes (totalling 6816 m) on the Northern Eagle property, 10 km east of Marathon. The drilling program was designed to test geophysical targets recommended by Quantec and to test the barite-bearing alteration zone at depth (500 to 700 m from surface). Assays results for over 2000 core samples are pending (Jiminex Inc., news release, filed August 2, 2011 with SEDAR®, see SEDAR Home Page).

Belmont Resources Inc. (www.belmontresources.com) completed its eight-hole, 2443 m winter diamond-drilling program (started in late 2010) on its Lumby/Bufo base metal property, northeast of Atikokan. Results included a 1.3 m section grading 122 ppb Au, 58.92 ppm Ag, 3030 ppm Zn and 973 ppm Pb from hole BB-10-12, as well as another 1.0 m section grading 67 ppb Au, 60.58 ppm Ag, 10 894 ppm Zn and 317 ppm Pb from hole BB-10-11 (Belmont Resources, news release, April 5, 2011, www.belmontresources.com/news/11apr05.html). Belmont terminated its option agreement with Dorex Minerals Inc. on the Lumby/Bufo property (Belmont Resources, news release, March 17, 2011, www.belmontresources.com/news/11mar17.html). Belmont is arranging a private placement to raise $1.25 million to continue exploration on the Lumby/Bufo property (Belmont Resources, news release, December 8, 2011, www.belmontresources.com/news/11dec08.html).

Benton Resources Corp. (www.bentonresources.ca/) was active on 3 properties in the Thunder Bay District: i) Bark Lake copper-nickel-PGE, ii) Onion Lake copper-nickel-PGE and iii) Shebandowan North gold properties.

Benton Resources Corp. and Platinum Group Metals Ltd. signed an agreement whereby Platinum Group Metals can earn up to 75% interest in the Bark Lake property. Benton Resources has completed grid establishment, aeromagnetic, ground magnetic and ground IP surveying, geological mapping, prospecting and some shallow diamond drilling on the property (Platinum Group Metals Ltd., news release, February 10, 2011, www.platinumgroupmetals.net/news_releases/index.php?&content_id=275). The property consists of 19 mining claims totalling 242 claim units, centred approximately18 km northwest of Kashabowie, straddling the Quetico fault zone.

Benton Resources Corp. and joint-venture partner Glory Resources Ltd. acquired Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Ltd.’s adjacent mining claims, thereby expanding the Onion Lake property to 192 km2 in size (Benton Resources Corp., news release, February 15, 2011, www.bentonresources.ca/article/benton-and-partner-glory-acquire-rio-tinto-claims- adding-to-onion-lake-jv-284.asp). With Glory Resources as the operator, a summer exploration program consisting of prospecting and a high-resolution magnetic survey on the Onion Lake property was completed; a follow-up drilling program of 2500 m to test 12 targets is planned (Glory Resources Ltd., news release, November 16, 2011, www.gloryresources.com.au/assets/downloads/GLY%20ASX%20Announcement%20-%20Commence%20Exploration%20- %20Phase%202%20Drilling.pdf).

Benton acquired another gold project in the Shebandowan greenstone belt by staking claims and optioning 5 adjoining claims from Trillium North Minerals. The Shebandowan North property is located approximately 90 km west of Thunder Bay. A seven-hole diamond-drilling program, totalling 1280 m, was completed on the property, testing induced polarization (IP) chargeability anomalies from an IP survey completed earlier in the year. Results from the drilling included 19.5 g/t Au and 30g/t Ag over 0.8 m in hole SH-11-003 and 2.3 g/t Au over 1.1 m in hole SH-11-007 (Benton Resources Corp., news release, June 7, 2011, www.bentonresources.ca/article/benton-drills-gold-at- shebandowan-301.asp).

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Canada Iron Inc. completed a summer mapping and sampling program on the Gunflint property, located approximately 50 km west of Thunder Bay. The company took a larger than 500 kg bulk sample from the best exposure of the Paleoproterozoic Gunflint Formation and 25 grab samples from across the property. The bulk sample was divided into 18 separate samples and analyzed. The bulk sample returned from 28.189% to 32.560% Fe2O3, whereas the grab samples returned from 5.77% to 40.16% Fe2O3 (Sharpe 2011).

Canadian International Minerals Inc. (www.cdnintlminerals.com) extended the Deadhorse Creek property by acquiring a further 8 mining claims, totalling 218 claim units, in Grain and Walsh townships, located 25 km northwest of Marathon. The Deadhorse Creek property hosts 2 rare metal–rare earth element (REE)–mineralized zones contained in a breccia and a mineralized dike. Associated rare metals include yttrium, zirconium, beryllium, niobium, cerium and uranium (Canadian International Minerals Inc., news releases, July 31, 2009, www.cdnintlminerals.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=358102; February 11, 2011, www.cdnintlminerals.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=442173). Canadian International Minerals commenced an exploration program on the Prairie Lake and Deadhorse Creek properties, located 45 and 25 km, respectively, northwest of Marathon. The exploration programs consisted of geological mapping, sampling, trenching and stripping, to be followed up with drilling potential target(s) generated by field work. The exploration model is based on REE deposits that occur on the periphery of carbonatite systems (Canadian International Minerals Inc., news release, June 6, 2011, www.cdnintlminerals.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=460924).

Canterra Minerals Corp. staked 8 claims, totalling 1984 ha, in the Bedivere Lake area, 50 km east of Atikokan. The claim group covers the Andrews North and Andrews South gold occurrences. Canterra plans to carry out an exploration program consisting of airborne magnetic and electromagnetic surveys, as well as prospecting, systematic soil and rock sampling (Canterra Minerals Corporation, news release, March 7, 2011, www.canterraminerals.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=445995&_Type=News-Releases&_Title=Canterra-Acquires-New- Gold-Properties-in-Ontario).

China Metallurgical Exploration Corp., during 2011, undertook a prospecting and sampling program over the MacGregor gold property, located approximately 50 km northeast of Thunder Bay. A total of 140 grab samples were collected and analyzed. Significant results included 2.5 g/t Au from sample L32-11-01, 8.13 g/t Au from sample L44-03-01 and 1564 ppm Cu from sample L35-S05-03 (Keystone Associates Inc. 2011).

Coventry Resources Limited (www.coventryres.com) earned a 51% interest, in the Ardeen Gold project, from joint- venture partner Pele Mountain Resources Inc. and intends to increase its interest to 75% by completing necessary expenditures by January, 2013 (Pele Mountain Resources Inc., news release, March 7, 2011, www.pelemountain.com/news/030711_PeleMountainProvidesGoldProjectsUpdate.pdf).

Entourage Metals Inc. (www.entouragemetals.com/), in 2011, was active on the i) Black Raven gold, ii) Northern Arm gold-base metal, iii) Rous Lake gold, and iv)Toothpick West gold properties in the Thunder Bay South District.

Entourage completed a sampling and channel sampling program on the Super G occurrence, as well as a reconnaissance outcrop and soil sampling program on the Black Raven property, 20 km northeast of Marathon. Two grab samples of quartz vein hosted by sheared mafic metavolcanic rocks returned assay values of 734 g/t Au and 150 g/t Au. Five channel samples (averaging 1.0 m) returned from 0.08 g/t Au up to 4.84 g/t Au (Entourage Metals Ltd., news release, August 16, 2011, filed August 18, 2011 with SEDAR®, see SEDAR Home Page). Entourage completed 4 holes of a ten-hole drill program (planned to total 2000 m) on the Black Raven property. Highlights from the drilling program included 128.0 g/t Au over 0.3 m in hole BR11-01, and 44.57 g/t Au over 2.38 m (including 107 g/t Au over 0.95 m) 110 m down-dip from BR11-01 in hole BR11-04 (Entourage Metals Ltd., news release, December 8, 2011).

Entourage Metals expanded their land position by optioning 2 properties, consisting of 65 claim units, on the northern limb of the Hemlo greenstone belt, 15 km north of Barrick’s Hemlo operations. The properties, known as Spruce Bay and Valley Lake, connected with Entourage Metal’s existing property, providing a continuous land position, now referred to as the Northern Arm property (Entourage Metals, news release, May 3, 2011). During the 2011 field season, Entourage carried out limited surface mapping, prospecting and sampling on the Northern Arm property (J. Florek, Entourage Metals Inc., personal communication, February 22, 2012).

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Entourage completed gravimetric and soil gas hydrocarbon surveys on their Rous Lake property, covering the western extension of a known deformation zone. The company started a 2000 m diamond-drilling program in late 2011 targeting anomalies from their earlier geochemical and geophysical surveys (Entourage Metals Ltd., news releases, October 25, 2011; December 5, 2011).

Entourage Metals completed 4 drill holes, totalling 3037 m, on their Toothpick West property, approximately 10 km southeast of Marathon. The program was designed to evaluate mineralization within a regional deformation zone. Historically, drilling at the Toothpick West has returned highlights of 6.3 g/t Au over 6.3 m. Results from the latest drilling program were reported (Entourage Metals, news release, December 5, 2011):

DDH # From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Gold (g/t) TW02-01x 789.75 790.58 0.83 3.04 and 822.12 823.26 1.14 0.54 and 846.65 846.98 0.33 1.43 and 895.33 896.76 1.43 0.70 and 898.79 899.60 0.81 1.00 and 917.40 917.81 0.41 0.61 and 999.17 1002.23 3.06 0.52 and 1027.34 1028.63 1.29 0.80 and 1095.71 1096.67 0.96 0.97 TW11-01 346.10 346.85 0.75 0.64 and 369.41 373.86 4.45 0.87 and 461.89 465.72 3.83 0.23 and 471.03 471.88 0.85 0.59 and 482.76 484.10 1.34 0.66 and 488.49 489.23 0.74 1.21 and 568.10 569.18 1.08 0.68 TW11-02 339.26 341.26 2.00 3.06 and 344.76 346.42 1.66 0.53 and 487.82 494.09 6.27 0.64 and 513.95 525.02 11.07 0.50 and 596.00 598.00 2.00 0.80 TW11-03 982.09 984.29 2.20 0.75 and 1017.52 1018.09 0.57 0.72 and 1369.47 1371.47 2.00 2.18 and 1383.47 1384.47 1.00 1.10

Fairmont Resources Inc. (www.fairmontresources.com) completed a drilling program, totalling 1500 m, on the Clay- Powell property, located 140 km west of Thunder Bay. The program was focussed on the shear zone extension of the Moss Lake and the East Coldstream deposits. Highlights from drilling included 2.91 g/t Au over 1.55 m from hole CP-11-04 and 8.45g/t Au over 1.90 m from hole CP-11-06. Drilling also targeted the iron oxide-copper-gold–bearing extension of the widespread mineralized zone on Xstrata Copper’s joint-venture property. Three holes, CP-11-01 to CP-11-03, intersected anomalous values of copper (Fairmont Resources Inc., news release, June 24, 2011, www.fairmontres.com/news/2011/24).

Fairmont Resources Inc. completed an airborne geophysical survey on their Marmion South Contact property, approximately 5 km east-northeast of Atikokan. Fairmont’s 2011 field program consisted of mapping, prospecting and sampling from 10 different areas; a total of 197 grab samples, 185 channel samples, and 208 soil samples were collected (Fairmont Resources Inc., news release, November 8, 2011, www.fairmontresources.com/news/2011/54).

Foundation Resources Inc. (www.fdnresources.com) and former joint-venture partner Alto Ventures Ltd. completed 2 phases of diamond drilling (55 holes totalling 12 173 m), an induced polarization (IP) survey, prospecting and sampling and, in late November 2011, commenced a third, 4000 m phase of diamond drilling on the East

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Coldstream gold property, located 100 km west of Thunder Bay (Foundation Resources Inc., news releases, March 1, 2011, www.fdnresources.com/index.php/news/news-2011/83-foundation-and-alto-commission-an-ni43-101-mineral- resource-estimate-on-the-east-coldstream-deposit-northwestern-ontario; March 30, 2011, www.fdnresources.com/index.php/news/news-2011/81-coldstream-project-expanded-to-the-north-of-the-high-grade-iris-lake- gold-discovery; July 11, 2011, www.fdnresources.com/index.php/news/news-2011/71-drilling-update-at-east-coldstream- deposit-ontario; July 26, 2011, www.fdnresources.com/index.php/news/news-2011/70-826-gt-gold-over-335-metres- intersected-at-the-sanders-zone-east-coldstream-deposit-ontario; Alto Ventures Inc., news release, March 22, 2011, www.altoventures.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=448342&_Type=News-Releases&_Title=New-High-Grade-Gold- Intersected-Approximately-1500-metres-North-of-the-East...). Gold mineralization is associated with sheared, silicified and iron carbonate-altered mafic to felsic metavolcanic rocks and porphyritic rocks along a northeasterly trend for over 1.5 km (Alto Ventures Ltd., news release, February 16, 2010, www.altoventures.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=385311&_Type=News-Releases&_Title=2000m-Diamond-Drilling- Program-Commences-on-the-East-Coldstream-Gold-Deposi...).

Alto Ventures Ltd. and joint-venture partner and operator Foundation Resources released a NI 43-101–compliant technical report indicating a mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the East Coldstream deposit; Wardrop, a Tetra Tech Company, prepared the mineral resource estimate, based on 26 000 m of drilling. At a 0.4 g/t Au cut-off, the inferred resource estimate is 30.5 Mt @ 0.78 g/t Au (for a total of 763 276 ounces gold) and the indicated resource estimate is 3.5 Mt @ 0.85 g/t Au (for a total of 96 400 ounces gold):

East Coldstream Deposit Resource Estimation Summary at 0.4 g/t Au cut-off (using ID2 method) Class Horizon Tonnes Above Cut-off Grade Average Grade (g/t) Gold (ounces) Inferred EC-1 (Main and Sanders zones) 20 732 000 0.77 515 454 EC-2 (North and East zones) 9 801 000 0.79 247 822 Total 30 533 000 0.78 763 276

Indicated EC-1 (Main and Sanders zones) 1 371 900 0.89 39 376 EC-2 (North and East zones) 2 144 800 0.83 57 024 Total 3 516 700 0.85 96 400 (from Foundation Resources Inc., news release, September 20, 2011, www.fdnresources.com/index.php/news/news-2011/66-ni43-101- mineral-resource-estimate-reports-significant-contained-ounces-of-gold-for-the-east-coldstream-gold-deposit-in-northwestern-ontario)

A diamond-drilling program of 20 holes (totalling 3850 m) was focussed on the newly discovered Iris zone, located approximately 1.5 km north of the East Coldstream property. Diamond-drill hole IL-11-02 returned 3.68 g/t Au over 26.0 m (incl. 8.39 g/t Au over 11.0 m). Alto and Foundation staked a further 31 claim units adjacent to the Iris Lake zone (Foundation Resources Inc., news releases, March 1, 2011, www.fdnresources.com/index.php/news/news-2011/83- foundation-and-alto-commission-an-ni43-101-mineral-resource-estimate-on-the-east-coldstream-deposit-northwestern-ontario; March 30, 2011, www.fdnresources.com/index.php/news/news-2011/81-coldstream-project-expanded-to-the-north-of-the-high- grade-iris-lake-gold-discovery; Alto Ventures Inc., news release, March 22, 2011, www.altoventures.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=448342&_Type=News-Releases&_Title=New-High-Grade-Gold- Intersected-Approximately-1500-metres-North-of-the-East...).

In November 2011, Foundation acquired 100% interest in the in the Coldstream Gold project by obtaining the remaining 40% interest from Alto Ventures Ltd. (Foundation Resources Inc., news releases, November 8, 2011, www.fdnresources.com/index.php/news/news-2011/59-foundation-acquires-100-interest-in-the-coldstream-gold-project-ontario).

Gold Cache Inc. undertook a stripping and sampling program on its Gold Cache property, located near Shabaqua approximately 80 km west of Thunder Bay. A total of 38 samples were collected, assay results from 16 of them ranged from <5 ppb Au to 32 ppb Au. Assays from the rest of the samples were not provided (Yahn 2011).

Golden Dory Resources Corp. (www.goldendoryresources.com) optioned the Jackpot lithium property, located approximately 140 km northeast of Thunder Bay, to Super Metals and Mining Inc. (formerly Canadian Copper Core Inc.). The Jackpot No. 1 deposit has returned historical drill intersections of 1.47% Li2O over 3.97 m. Jackpot No. 2 deposit is reported to contain historical (non-NI 43-101–compliant) resources of 2 million tons grading 1.09% Li2O (The Northern Miner, March 22, 1956, p.32, Appendix 4). An NI 43-101 technical report was prepared by Caracle

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Creek International Consulting Inc., which suggested additional discoveries are possible; additional drilling has been recommended (Golden Dory Resources Corp. news releases, January 5, 2011, www.goldendoryresources.com/index.php?page_id=69&news_id=66; January 18, 2012, www.goldendoryresources.com/index.php?page_id=69&news_id=86).

Golden Share Mining Corporation (www.goldenshare.ca) entered into agreements to acquire 100% interest in both the Conacher property and the Band Ore property. The Conacher property is contiguous with the eastern boundary of the Pistol Lake property and the Band Ore property is contiguous with the eastern end of the Conacher property. The project is located about 80 km west of Thunder Bay and is now referred to as the Shebandowan Project (Golden Share Mining Corporation, news release, June 30, 2011, www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/golden_share_mining/release.jsp?actionFor=1466566).

The Shebandowan Project now has 2 gold targets on the 10 km Pistol Lake–Band Ore trend; the following resource estimates were reported: • Pistol Lake JF’s West zone: Inferred Mineral Resource of 2 857 200 t @ 1.64 g/t Au for at total of 150 699 ounces (at 1.00 g/t Au cut off) or an Inferred Mineral Resource of 851 000 t @ 2.62 g/t for a total of 71 700 ounces Au (at 2.00 g/t Au cut off) NI 43-101–compliant • Band Ore deposit: Historical Resource of 251 271 ounces gold within 2 principal zones (Main zone: 706 000 t at a grade of 6.86 g/t Au; and # 4 zone: 616 000 t at a grade of 4.83 g/t Au) (Golden Share Mining Corporation, news release, October 4, 2011, www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/golden_share_mining/release.jsp?actionFor=1508737; and Shebandowan Project, www.goldenshare.ca/s/Shebandowan.asp).

In 2011, Golden Share completed surface mapping (468 km of traverses) and sampling (>2000 rock samples), trenching and channel sampling (>300 channel samples for over 280 m) on the Shebandowan project. Highlights from the several gold-bearing zones are • New Mathe Lake Trend: new discovery about 1.5 km west of Pistol Lake with several new gold showings grading up to 1.17 g/t Au • Fogen Zone (east of JF West zone/Pistol Lake): historical drilling indicated 1.03 g/t Au over 12.20 m and several new gold showings discovered within this part of the regional trend returned up to 0.77 g/t Au • Band Ore Main Zone: sampling of old trenches returned up to 93.30 g/t Au in the main felsic intrusion- hosted, pyrite-bearing shear (Golden Share Mining Corporation, news release, August 30, 2011, www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/golden_share_mining/release.jsp?actionFor=1492569).

Golden Share completed 8 diamond-drill holes, totalling 1358 m, on their Shebandowan project. Results from 3 of the 4 holes at Trench 14 (eastern extension of the JF West Zone) were reported: • PL-11-18 : 0.54 g/t Au over 32.59 m (14.61 to 47.20 m) • PL-11-14 : 1.28 g/t Au over 6.45 m (14.45 to 20.90 m) • PL-11-16 : 0.59 g/t Au over 8.00 m (53.00 to 61.00 m) • PL-11-16 : 2.67 g/t Au over 1.00 m (71.00 to 72.00 m)

Results for the remaining 4 holes drilled on Pistol Lake were pending (Golden Share Mining Corporation, news release, December 15, 2011, www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/golden_share_mining/release.jsp?actionFor=1546509).

Golden Share Mining Corporation signed an option agreement with Viking Gold Exploration Inc., to acquire 50% interest in the Larose property, located on the western arm of the Shebandowan greenstone belt, 120 km west of Thunder Bay. Golden Share completed line cutting, channel and rock sampling, geological and geophysical surveys on the property. Highlights from channel sampling at the P1 trench, located midway along the Larose shear zone, returned 45.93 g/t Au over 3.1 m and 54.21 g/t Au over 1.4 m (Golden Share Mining Corporation, news release, February 1, 2012, www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/golden_share_mining/release.jsp?actionFor=1563754). The previous operator, Freewest Resources Canada Inc., reported grades up to 371.9 g/t Au from surface rock sampling on the P1 trench. Mineralization is associated with a major northeast-trending shear up to 25 m wide that has been systematically traced through surface exposures over 4 km (Golden Share Mining Corporation, news release, December 9, 2011, www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/golden_share_mining/release.jsp?actionFor=1540821).

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Great Lakes Resources Ltd. completed 2 phases of exploration in 2011 on the Jean Iron property, located in Jean Township, approximately 65 km west-southwest of Thunder Bay. The first phase of exploration consisted of prospecting and grab sampling Gunflint Formation banded iron formation to verify historical information and assaying for iron. The second phase consisted of channel and bulk sampling. Iron content in the samples ranged from 24.35 to 48.42% Fe2O3 (Thein 2011).

Local prospector, E. Holbik continued to prospect his claim group in the Greenwater Lake–Loch Erne area of the Shebandowan greenstone belt, 80 km west-northwest of Thunder Bay. Mr. Holbik’s activity in 2011 included prospecting with a Beep Mat, hand stripping and sampling for gold and base metal occurrences. Earlier Beep Mat surveys, stripping and sampling delineated massive to disseminated sulphide mineralization associated with felsic metavolcanic rocks. Additionally, historical drilling by Steep Rock in 1957 intersected a peridotite body over hundreds of feet with small sections of serpentinized peridotite, shearing, pyrrhotite, pyrite and traces of chalcopyrite. Mr. Holbik’s property is available for option.

HTX Minerals Corp. (www.htxminerals.com) entered into an option agreement with Robert Chataway and Richard Middaugh to earn a 100% interest in 2 mining claims and 5 patented claims totalling 80 ha. The property, called the Pardee property (formerly referred to as the McCuaig copper-nickel-PGE property), is located in Pardee Township, 50 km south-southwest of Thunder Bay. Prospecting and sampling was completed on the property (HTX Minerals Corp. 2011).

Kaminak Gold Corporation (www.kaminak.com/) contracted Quantec Geoscience Ltd. to conduct a Titan-24 DCIP (direct current (DC) resistivity and induced polarization (IP)) survey over their Hemlo property, 20 km east- northeast of Marathon. The goal of the survey was to delineate potential drilling targets (Bournas and Daneshaver 2011). Kaminak also contracted Insight Geophysics Inc. to conduct an induced polarization (IP) survey over its TBN property, located 50 km north of Thunder Bay (McLaughlin 2011).

Local prospector, R. Kwiatkowski continued to prospect on the copper-gold Echo Ridge property, just west of the southwest corner of Moss Township in the western Shebandowan greenstone belt. The property was visited by staff from the Resident Geologist Program in the spring and fall of 2011 (see “Property Examinations” “Echo Ridge Property”). Mr. Kwiatkowski optioned his Bateman gold and copper-nickel property, 30 km northwest of Thunder Bay, to Double Crown Resources (a Nevada-based company).

Magma Metals Limited (www.magmametals.com.au) released, in February 2011, a positive scoping study (preliminary economic assessment) completed by AMEC Americas Limited on the Thunder Bay North copper- nickel-PGE project, 50 km northeast of Thunder Bay. In February 2012, Magma Metals added an internal mineral resource estimate of the East Beaver Lake zone to the previous AMEC underground mineral resource. The combined open pit and underground indicated mineral resource is currently estimated at 9.83 Mt at 2.34 g/t Pt-Eq for 741 000 Pt-Eq ounces (Magma Metals Limited, news release, February 23, 2012, http://phx.corporate- ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTI3NDE5fENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1). The indicated and inferred resources for open pit and underground mineral development are summarized in the following tables.

AMEC Americas Ltd. suggested development of an open pit mine in the Current Lake and Bridge Zone areas with an indicated resource of approximately 8.5 Mt at 2.13 g/t Pt equivalent (Pt-Eq); details are provided in the following table:

Open Pit Mineral Resources – Current Lake & Bridge Zone Areas, Magma Metals Limited Grade Open Pit Mineral Resources Tonnage (0.59 g/t Pt-Eq cut-off) (× 1000 t) Pt-Eq Pt Pd Rh Au Ag Cu Ni Co (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (%) Indicated 8460 2.13 1.04 0.98 0.04 0.07 1.5 0.25 0.18 0.014 Inferred 53 2.00 0.96 0.89 0.04 0.07 1.6 0.22 0.18 0.014 Contained Metal: Pt-Eq Pt Pd Rh Au Ag Cu Ni Co (ounces (× 1000)) (tonnes (× 1000)) Indicated 580 282 266 12 18 411 21 15 1 Inferred 3 2 2 — — 3 — — — (from Magma Metals Limited, news release; February 7, 2011, www.connect4.com.au/fcas/casdeliver.cgi?img=01148523)

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On February 23, 2012, Magma Metals added an internal mineral resource estimate of the East Beaver Lake zone to the previous AMEC underground mineral resource for a current combined underground indicated mineral resource of 1.37 Mt at 2.13 g/t Pt equivalent (Pt-Eq); details are provided in the following table:

Magma Metals Limited Combined Underground Mineral Resource – Previous AMEC Estimate with East Beaver Lake Zone Extension Combined Underground Grade Tonnage Mineral Resources (× 1000 t) Pt-Eq Pt Pd Rh Au Ag Cu Ni Co (1.94 g/t Pt-Eq cut-off) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (%) Indicated 1369 3.67 1.65 1.54 0.08 0.11 2.6 0.43 0.24 0.016 Inferred 472 2.97 1.32 1.25 0.06 0.09 2.1 0.36 0.19 0.011 Contained Metal: Pt-Eq Pt Pd Rh Au Ag Cu Ni Co (ounces (× 1000)) (tonnes (× 1000)) Indicated 161 73 68 4 5 115 6 3 — Inferred 45 20 19 1 1 32 1 — — (from Magma Metals Limited, news release; February 23, 2012, http://phx.corporate- ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTI3NDE5fENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1) In 2011, Magma Metals completed 3 drilling programs designed to test 3 targets: i) massive sulphides at the Bridge zone (10 929 m); ii) regional magnetic targets (11 657 m); and iii) East Beaver Lake area (13 509 m), which extends the mineralized zone another 450 m to the east (indicated in bright pink in Figures 4 and 5).

Magma is currently drilling the extension of mineralized zone(s) approximately 1 km to the east-southeast of the resource area. There is no previous drilling in this area and down-hole geophysical surveys will be conducted in each drill hole (see Figures 4 and 5) (Magma Metals Limited, Management’s Discussion and Analysis Quarter Ended 30 September 2011, November 9, 2011, http://phx.corporate- ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTA2OTgyfENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1).

Figure 4. Schematic of Current Lake intrusive complex, Bridge zone, Beaver Lake zone and area of current drilling (UTM co-ordinates in NAD83, Zone 16) (from Magma Metals Limited, news release, August 30, 2011, http://phx.corporate- ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTA4MjYxfENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1).

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Magma Metals completed 2 transactions on properties adjacent to their Thunder Bay North property. Magma exercised their option to purchase 100% of the Beaver Lake claim, covering the eastern extension of the underground mineralization, and entered into a joint-venture option agreement with Mega Uranium Ltd. on their Greenwich Lake property (16 claims), which is adjacent on the northeastern boundary of Magma’s Thunder Bay North property (Figure 6; Magma Metals Limited, news releases, October 5, 2011, http://phx.corporate- ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTA4OTE1fENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1; October 26, 2011, http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTEyNDMwfENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1).

Figure 5. Schematic of current mineral resource area and South East Anomaly (from Magma Metals Limited, news release, August 30, 2011, http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTA4MjYxfENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1).

Figure 6. Location map of properties held by Magma Metals Limited (from Magma Metals Limited, news release, October 26, 2011, http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTEyNDMwfENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1). UTM co-ordinates in NAD83, Zone 16.

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Drilling is planned in the first quarter of 2012 on the Greenwich Lake JV property and Pic River nickel-copper showing, adjacent on the northeast boundary of Magma’s Thunder Bay North property and 240 km northeast of Thunder Bay, respectively (Magma Metals Limited, news release, December 22, 2011, http://phx.corporate- ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTE5Njg5fENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1).

Magma Metals completed an airborne Z-axis Tipper electromagnetic (ZTEM) survey, identifying several new drilling targets in the Current Lake, Steepledge Lake and Lone Island Lake intrusive complexes (Figure 7) (Magma Metals Limited, news release, December 22, 2011, http://phx.corporate- ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTE5Njg5fENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1).

Figure 7. Location map of new drilling targets in the Current Lake, Steepledge Lake and Lone Island Lake intrusive complexes based on airborne geophysical ZTEM survey (from Magma Metals Limited, news release, December 22, 2011, http://phx.corporate- ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MTE5Njg5fENoaWxkSUQ9LTF8VHlwZT0z&t=1). UTM co-ordinates in NAD83, Zone 16.

Magma Metals Limited completed a Phase One diamond-drilling program, consisting of 5 holes (totalling 811 m), on the Spruce River property. The property is located 45 km north of Thunder Bay and consists of 36 contiguous mining claims (totalling 537 units, 8374 ha). The drill holes encountered only non-magnetic granite and metasedimentary rocks. No samples were submitted for assay (Weston 2011). The company also contracted Crone Geophysics and Exploration Ltd. to complete a three-dimensional borehole pulse electromagnetic survey on the property (Krueger 2011).

MetalCorp Limited (www.metalcorp.ca) completed an internal review on the Big Lake base metal property, 25 km southeast of Marathon. P&E Mining Consultants Inc. was contracted to verify results and upgrade the copper-zinc mineralization estimate to NI 43-101 compliance in order to provide the basis for a preliminary economic assessment (MetalCorp Limited, news release, May 17, 2011, www.metalcorp.ca/news/content/recent/article/metalcorp- announces-path-forward-for-big-lake-project-development).

Minfocus International Inc. (http://minfocus.com/) optioned the Seagull nickel-copper-PGE property from joint- venture partners, Rainy Mountain Royalty Corp., Black Panther Mining Corp. and Trillium North Minerals Ltd. The Seagull property adjoins Minfocus’s 100%-owned Springlet property and is currently known as the

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Nipigon Reefs property, located approximately 90 km north-northeast of Thunder Bay. Previous exploration at the Seagull intrusive complex was focussed on a 10 km diameter, Mesoproterozoic mafic to ultramafic intrusion. The favourable horizon lies within a lherzolite that hosts PGE-bearing sulphide zones at the base of the Seagull intrusive complex (Figure 8) (Rainy Mountain Royalty Corp., news release, February 24, 2011, www.rmroyalty.com/site/?page_id=2230). Minfocus currently has an 8 to 10 hole (3000 m) drill program underway on the Nipigon Reefs property (G. Harper, Minfocus International Inc., personal communication, February 16, 2012).

Figure 8. Schematic showing longitudinal section of Seagull intrusive complex, Rainy Mountain Royalty Corp. (from Rainy Mountain Royalty Corp., Seagull property, www.rmroyalty.com/site/?page_id=751).

Additionally, Minfocus optioned the Chief Peter nickel-copper-PGE property and acquired by staking the Max Lake property, located approximately 130 km west-northwest and 75 km north of Thunder Bay, respectively.

Mistango River Resources Inc. (http://mistangoriverresources.ca/cms/; formerly RJK Exploration Ltd. and GLR Resources Inc.) completed a summer exploration program consisting of soil and till sampling followed by an induced polarization (IP) survey on their Sackville copper-zinc property, located 65 km west of Thunder Bay. Mistango reported that the IP survey indicated 11 conductive zones in the vicinity of the soil and till sampling areas (Mistango River Resources Inc., news release, December 14, 2011, http://mistangoriverresources.ca/cms/news/2011/184- sackville-exploration-update.html).

North American Palladium Ltd. (www.napalladium.com) budgeted $8.8 million for 2011 exploration on their palladium properties. The primary focus of exploration targeted the Offset zone, as well as the Cowboy, Outlaw and Sheriff zones at the Lac des Iles Mine, located 85 km north of Thunder Bay. Drilling programs at the Offset zone were expanded several times throughout the year: initially consisting of a 25 000 m program in the first quarter, expanding to 52 000 m in the second quarter and then increasing again to 78 000 m in the third quarter (North American Palladium, news releases, February 14, 2011, www.napalladium.com/English/investor-relations/newsreleases/news-releases-details/2011/North-American-Palladium-Provides-Palladium-Exploration-Update-Continued-Excellent-

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Results1124152/default.aspx; June 28, 2011, www.napalladium.com/English/investor-relations/news-releases/news-releases- details/2011/North-American-Palladium-Provides-Palladium-Exploration-Update-Offset-Zone-Continues-to- Expand1125808/default.aspx; September 14, 2011, www.napalladium.com/English/investor-relations/news-releases/newsreleases-details/2011/North-American-Palladium-Provides-Palladium-Exploration-Update-Offset-Zone-Continues-to-Deliver- Good-Results1126590/default.aspx).

North American Palladium’s primary exploration target is the Offset zone; however, drilling continues on the Creek zone, West Pit area and the new Sheriff zone. Six holes were drilled on the North VT Rim, indicating narrow, higher grade zones. The Baker zone was also drilled, returning assay results of approximately 2 g/t over several metres; additional assays were pending (North American Palladium Ltd., news release, September 14, 2011, www.napalladium.com/English/investor-relations/news-releases/news-releases-details/2011/North-American-Palladium- Provides-Palladium-Exploration-Update-Offset-Zone-Continues-to-Deliver-Good-Results1126590/default.aspx).

North American Palladium Ltd. planned 7000 m of exploration drilling for nearby properties: 3000 m at the Legris Lake property, adjacent to the Lac des Iles Mine property, and 4000 m at the Moose Calf and Kukkee gold properties, both located approximately 55 km west-northwest of Thunder Bay. North American Palladium contracted Fugro Airborne Systems to conduct a 384 line-kilometres MIDAS airborne magnetic gradiometry survey over the Sand Lake, Moose Calf and Kukkee properties (McLean 2011). (North American Palladium, news releases, February 14, 2011, www.napalladium.com/English/investor-relations/news-releases/news-releases- details/2011/North-American-Palladium-Provides-Gold-Exploration-Update1124153/default.aspx; June 28, 2011, www.napalladium.com/English/investor-relations/news-releases/news-releases-details/2011/North-American-Palladium- Provides-Palladium-Exploration-Update-Offset-Zone-Continues-to-Expand1125808/default.aspx)

Nuinsco Resources Limited (www.nuinsco.ca) continues to explore the Prairie Lake carbonatite, located approximately 45 km northwest of Marathon. The Prairie Lake carbonatite is a Mesoproterozoic, circular, multi- phase intrusion (8.8 km2 in size) that consists of an ijolite core surrounded by a rim of mixed carbonatite, silicocarbonatite and calcitic ijolite (Sage 1987). Anomalous uranium mineralization and a broad range of rare metals, including niobium, tantalum, phosphorous and rare earth elements (REE), including lanthanum, cerium, samarium, neodymium and yttrium, occur throughout the Prairie Lake carbonatite. Previous exploration work (mid- 1960s) on the property identified a historic (non-NI 43-101–compliant) resource of 200 000 t grading 1.8 pounds per ton (0.09%) U3O8 and 5.0 pounds per ton (0.25%) Nb2O5 (Sage 1987, p.44).

In March and April 2011, Nuinsco released results from a trenching program completed in October 2010. The trenching program consisted of 4 trenches (Figure 9: Dragonfly, Grouse, Raspberry Hill and Wollastonite) totalling 1565.25 m in length and the collection of 1042 samples (Nuinsco Resources Limited, news releases, March 10, 2011, www.nuinsco.ca/news/display/index.php?d=1413065; April 11, 2011, www.nuinsco.ca/news/display/index.php?d=1425909).

Nuinsco released the results of a follow-up drilling program that was carried out in the late fall-winter of 2010; Nuinsco completed 7 diamond-drill holes for a total of 4000 m (see Figure 9). The results on the first hole were released April 15, 2011; the remaining results were released October 20, 2011 (Nuinsco Resources Limited, news release, filed April 15, 2011 with SEDAR®, see SEDAR Home Page; news release, October 20, 2011, www.nuinsco.ca/news/display/index.php?d=1509319).

Based on the drilling results at the Prairie Lake property, Nuinsco announced an updated version of the exploration target mineralization inventory identifying 515 to 630 Mt grading 0.09 to 0.11% Nb2O5 and 3.0 to 4.0% P2O5 (see table “Nuinsco Resources Limited, Prairie Lake Property, Zone Exploration Target Mineralization Inventory (ETMI)”) (Nuinsco Resources Limited, news release, October 26, 2011, www.nuinsco.ca/news/display/index.php?d=1511378).

Nuinsco submitted a 1000 kg sample to COREM in Quebec City for an evaluation of the potential to produce a niobium and phosphorus concentrate from their Prairie Lake carbonatite. Phosphorous is used in fertilizers and niobium in used in steel (Nuinsco Resources Limited, news release, November 30, 2011, www.nuinsco.ca/news/display/index.php?d=1526457).

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Nuinsco Resources Limited, Prairie Lake Property, Exploration Target Mineralization Inventory (ETMI)1 Main/SW Zone Jim’s Showing East Zone NE Zone Total Tonnes (million) 435 – 530 35 – 45 40 – 50 7 – 8 515 – 630

P2O5 (%) 3.0 – 4.0 3.5 – 4.5 2.5 – 3.0 2.5 – 3.5 3.0 – 4.0

Nb2O5 (%) 0.095 – 0.115 0.100 – 0.120 0.040 – 0.050 0.085 – 0.105 0.090 – 0.110

Ta2O5 (ppm) 18 – 25 25 – 30 5 – 7 10 – 12 18 – 21

U3O8 (%) 0.005 – 0.007 0.015 – 0.020 0.002 – 0.003 0.004 – 0.005 0.006 – 0.007 La (ppm) 275 – 340 295 – 360 305 – 370 200 – 250 280 – 340 Ce (ppm) 650 – 790 670 – 820 670 – 820 450 – 550 650 – 790 Sm (ppm) 55 – 70 55 – 70 55 – 70 50 – 60 55 – 70 Nd (ppm) 295 – 360 290 – 360 320 – 390 235 – 290 300 – 360 Y (ppm) 85 – 100 90 – 110 80 – 100 135 – 170 85 – 100 La+Ce+Sm+Nd+Y (ppm) 1360 – 1660 1400 – 1720 1430 – 1750 1070 – 1320 1370 – 1660 Volume (millions of m3) 140 – 175 12 – 14 13 – 16 2 – 3 170 – 210 “1The potential quantity and grade of the ETMI is conceptual in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the discovery of a mineral resource.” (from Nuinsco Resources Limited, news release, October 26, 2011, www.nuinsco.ca/news/display/index.php?d=1511378)

Figure 9. Location map of Nuinsco Resources Limited trenching and drilling program (from Nuinsco Resources Limited, news release, April 11, 2011, www.nuinsco.ca/news/display/index.php?d=1425909). UTM co-ordinates in NAD83, Zone 16.

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Osisko Mining Corporation (www.osisko.com) released a technical report (prepared by SGS Canada Inc.) for its Hammond Reef gold project, located 22 km northeast of Atikokan. Gold mineralization is associated with fracture- controlled quartz vein stockworks hosted in a northeast-trending zone of sheared granitoid rocks and mafic dikes. The zone has been traced along a 2.3 km strike length and ranges in width from 100 to 300 m. The resource estimates are • Global Inferred Resource: 10.52 million ounces gold at an average undiluted grade of 0.62 g/t Au (0.30 g/t Au lower cut-off) • In-Pit Inferred Resource: 6.86 million ounces gold at a diluted grade of 0.63 g/t Au (0.28 g/t Au lower cut-off grade) Between October 2006 and September 1, 2011, drilling has been ongoing. Drilling was initiated by Brett Resources Inc., followed by Osisko, and totalled 1266 exploration holes (totalling 405 678 m) and 22 condemnation holes (totalling 3318 m). Drilling continues year-round, with up to 22 drills operating at one time, from mostly regular drill pads on surface, as well as on lake ice in winter and from barge platforms in the summer. Another 160 000 m of definition drilling is slated for the first quarter of 2012 (Cukor, Gignac and Dagbert 2011).

Osisko Mining Corporation (operator) and joint-venture partner Sparton Resources Inc. (www.spartonres.ca/) agreed to a $1.2 million budget for 2011 exploration programs on the West Hammond Contact and Clement Lake properties, located adjacent to Osisko’s Hammond Reef property, approximately 22 km northeast of Atikokan (Sparton Resources Inc., news release, May 17, 2011, www.spartonres.ca/pressreleases/PR2011May17.html). Gold is hosted in quartz veins at the contact between sheared altered metavolcanic and Marmion batholith granitic rocks. The summer- fall field program consisted of prospecting, stripping, trenching sampling and soil sampling and a spectral induced polarization survey. Values up to 0.6 g/t Au were reported on the Clement Lake property and at the northern end of the West Hammond property in the Sawbill grid area; grab samples returned values ranging from 0.105 to 6.86 g/t Au (Sparton Resources Inc., news release, September 12, 2011, www.spartonres.ca/pressreleases/PR2011Sept12.html).

Osisko commenced a drilling program, consisting of 6 to 8 holes and totalling 3300 m, designed to test the depth extensions on the South Silicified and Stubby zones at the southern end of the West Hammond property. Previous drilling at this zone returned 0.80 g/t Au over 14.8 m and 0.78 g/t Au over 7.5 m (Sparton Resources Inc., news release, November 17, 2011, www.spartonres.ca/pressreleases/PR2011Nov17.html).

Pacific North West Capital Corp. (http://pfncapital.com/s/Home.asp) staked 88 mining claims (totalling 1380 claim units) between Poshkokagan Lake and Heaven Lake, 95 km north of Thunder Bay. Between 2000 and 2002, Phoenix Matachewan Mines Ltd. conducted exploration in the area and reported results from grab samples with disseminated sulphides, including pentlandite, hosted along the southern contact of essentially non-magnetic, gently discordant gabbro to pyroxenite sills:

Cu (ppm) Ni (ppm) Au (ppb) Pt (ppb) Pd (ppb) 4370 1900 72 50.5 290 2510 1415 44 46 250 1980 855 36 20 102 1630 521 20 25 66 (from Pacific North West Capital Corp., news release, December 13, 2011, http://pfncapital.com/i/pdf/2011-12-13_NR.pdf) Following completion of the a compilation report (in progress), an exploration program and budget will be recommended (Pacific North West Capital Corp., news release, December 13, 2011, http://pfncapital.com/i/pdf/2011-12-13_NR.pdf).

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PGM; www.platinumgroupmetals.net/) recently acquired by staking 12 of their 14 properties in the Lac des Iles area, approximately 85 km north of Thunder Bay. Additionally, PGM optioned Benton Resources Corp.’s Bark Lake platinum-palladium project, located approximately 120 km west of Thunder Bay. PGM completed prospecting, mapping, sampling, geophysical surveys and drilling on the various PGE properties; 13 holes, totalling 2759 m, had been drilled (Platinum Group Metals Ltd., Management’s Discussion and Analysis, p.10-11, filed November 22, 2011 with SEDAR®, see SEDAR Home Page).

Rare Earth Metals Inc. (www.rareearthmetals.ca) in 2010 staked 750 claim units over the western and central portion of Coldwell alkalic complex, near Marathon. In 2011, Rare Earth Metals completed an airborne radiometric survey over the rare metal property (M. Stares, Rare Earth Metals Inc., personal communication, January 2012).

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Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. (www.riotinto.com/) in May and June 2011, completed 1 drill hole (totalling 165 m) on the RTX RPT Hicky Lake nickel-copper-PGE property, located 50 km northeast of Thunder Bay. The drill hole was designed to test a magnetic feature thought to be associated with a series of picrite boulders. The hole intersected a small gabbro dike (Beach 2011).

Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. signed an agreement to option the Great Lakes Nickel deposit from Great Lakes Nickel Limited, located in Pardee Township, approximately 70 km south-southwest of Thunder Bay. Rio Tinto will pay Great Lakes Nickel $5.5 million over the course of 7 years. Great Lakes Nickel will retain a 2% net smelter return royalty (Great Lakes Nickel Limited, news release, filed November 18, 2011 with SEDAR®, see SEDAR Home Page).

Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (www.rocktechlithium.com) has 3 rare metal properties straddling the Thunder Bay South and North districts in the Georgia Lake area, 40 to 50 km northeast of Nipigon. The Aumacho–MNW property is located in the Thunder Bay South District, whereas the other 2 properties are located in Thunder Bay North District (Rock Tech Resources Inc., news release, April 15, 2010). In 2010, Rock Tech conducted a drilling program on known pegmatites in the Aumacho claim block. In 2011, the results from 3 holes were released (Rock Tech Lithium Inc., news release, March 15, 2011, www.rocktechlithium.com/news/2011-03-15); key results are shown in bold:

Lithium Beryllium Cesium Niobium Tantalum Rubidium Claim & From To Width Oxide Oxide Oxide Oxide Oxide Oxide Drill Hole ID (m) (m) (m) (Li2O, %) (BeO, ppm) (Cs2O, ppm) (NbO2, ppm) (Ta2O5, ppm) (Rb2O, ppm) AM10-01 14.86 18.14 3.28 NSV 34.95 184.44 12.74 55.92 369.26 including 21.03 27.05 6.02 NSV 541.71 899.94 95.88 59.83 6199.46 including 54.00 58.90 4.90 NSV 88.90 214.12 84.43 87.91 747.32 AM10-02 30.95 32.00 1.05 NSV 17.50 1479.76 31.55 43.33 2700.24 including 37.77 42.10 4.33 1.06 569.49 435.66 155.55 117.85 2211.19 including 45.55 48.40 2.85 0.40 396.70 469.58 82.23 64.22 3514.60 AM10-03 18.40 20.10 1.70 NSV 166.68 327.54 35.35 58.61 648.41 (NSV – non-significant value; from Rock Tech Lithium Inc., news release, March 15, 2011, www.rocktechlithium.com/news/2011-03-15/)

Rock Tech released preliminary results of metallurgical testing from an 800 kg bulk sample taken from the Nama Creek Main zone; even though the bulk sample is from the Thunder Bay North District, the testing is relevant to their properties in Thunder Bay South. Highlights from the testing are as follows:

• lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) with purity of 99.96%

• a high-grade spodumene concentrate of 6.2% Li2O, with a 75.5% spodumene recovery rate utilizing heavy liquid separation (HLS)

• a high-grade spodumene concentrate of 6.2% Li2O with an 81.5% spodumene recovery rate utilizing flotation testing (Rock Tech Lithium Inc., news release, June 27, 2011, www.rocktechlithium.com/news/2011-06-27/)

Silvore Fox Mineral Corp. (www.silvorefox.com/) optioned Orebot Inc.’s Winston Lake copper-zinc-silver-gold property, north of Schreiber. The Winston Lake property, adjacent to the past-producing Winston Lake Mine property, consists of 5 claims (53 claim units) with road access from Highway 17. Silvore Fox acquired a larger land position by staking around the Orebot option, bringing the total number to 600 claims, totalling 9600 ha (Silvore Fox Minerals Corp., news release, June 29, 2011, www.silvorefox.com/index.php?module=news- detail&pid=179&pagenumber=3).

Silvore contracted Geotech Ltd. to complete a 1061 line-kilometres, helicopter-borne versatile time-domain electromagnetic (VTEM) geophysical survey over the property. A compilation of the new geophysical and historical data was underway in order to generate drill targets (Silvore Fox Minerals Corp., news releases, August 11, 2011, www.silvorefox.com/index.php?module=news-detail&pid=181&pagenumber=2; September 13, 2011, www.silvorefox.com/index.php?module=news-detail&pid=182&pagenumber=2).

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Stillwater Mining Company (www.marathonpgmproject.com/) is projecting July 2015 as a start date for an open-pit mine at the Marathon copper-PGE deposit, located 10 km north of Marathon (Stillwater Mining Company, news release, September 7, 2010, www.marathonpgmproject.com/database/asp/NewsUploads/44.PDF). Stillwater anticipates 400 to 600 construction jobs and 350 to 375 operating jobs when the mine opens. In January 2010, Marathon PGM Corporation released a feasibility study for the Marathon project. The optimized proven and probable reserves for the Marathon project is 91.45 Mt grading 0.832 g/t Pd, 0.237 g/t Pt, 0.085 g/t Au, 0.247% Cu and 1.44 g/t Ag, containing 2.44 million ounces palladium, 696 000 ounces platinum, 251 000 ounces gold, 497 million pounds copper and 4.23 million ounces silver (Marathon PGM Corporation, news release, January 11, 2010, www.marathonpgmproject.com/database/asp/NewsUploads/22.pdf).

Public information sessions were held in early October 2011 by Stillwater Canada Inc. and in late October 2011 by a Joint Review Panel established by the federal Minister of the Environment and the Ontario Minister of Environment (Marathon Mercury, October 11, 2011; Stillwater Canada Inc., event notice, September 28, 2011, www.marathonpgmproject.com/database/asp/NewsUploads/56.pdf).

Strike Minerals Inc. (www.strikeminerals.com/) acquired 100% interest by buying out all future exploration obligations (except for 2% net smelter royalties) in 3 gold properties, previously known as the Morley Mine, Harkness–Hays Mine and the Gold Range, all located in the Schreiber area. Host rocks include mafic metavolcanic rocks, iron formation, quartz- and quartz-feldspar porphyries and quartz veins. Polymetallic veins contain coarse visible gold within large pyrite cubes on the Harkness–Hays and Gold Range properties. These gold systems are spatially associated with the margin of the Terrace Bay batholith and were known to be very high-grade small-tonnage targets (Strike Minerals Inc., news release, December 6, 2011; www.strikeminerals.com/pdf/STKPR111206.pdf).

TerraX Minerals Inc. (www.terraxminerals.com) completed work on 3 gold properties, all located in the Atikokan area and all within the Thunder Bay South District: Blackfly property, Central Canada property and Sunbeam– Pettigrew property.

TerraX reported assay results from 7 drill holes completed in late December 2010 and early January 2011 on the Blackfly property, 10 km northwest of Atikokan. Five holes were drilled on the main Blackfly target in the southern part of the property and 2 holes were drilled on the Blackfly Northeast target. Drill-hole BF11-11 at the Blackfly Northeast target returned 10.96 g/t Au over 2.0 m, including 29.8 g/t Au over 0.7 m (TerraX Minerals Inc., news release, March 4, 2011, www.terraxminerals.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=445748).

TerraX released results from a channel sampling program, carried out in September 2010, on the Central Canada property, 20 km east of Atikokan. The sampling program returned assay values of 2.51 g/t Au over 2.0 m, including 7.5 g/t Au over 0.45 m. Previous sampling from this area returned assay results ranging from below detection to a high of 39.6 g/t Au (TerraX Minerals Inc., news release, January 19, 2011, www.terraxminerals.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=438442). TerraX plans to drill these targets based on historical data and these recent results.

Terra X completed a thirteen-hole drilling program in February and March 2011 on the Sunbeam–Pettigrew property, 25 km northeast of Atikokan.

Drill Hole From (m) To (m) Length (m) Gold (ppb) Zone SP11-06 64.30 78.20 13.90 1112 Road SP11-07 62.88 71.35 8.47 67 Road SP11-08 63.11 69.03 5.92 102 Road SP11-09 63.80 69.96 6.16 70 AL198 SP11-10 63.31 73.56 10.25 303 AL199 SP11-11 59.80 65.43 5.63 983 AL200 including 60.45 61.25 0.80 6117 AL201 SP11-12 38.21 53.00 14.79 666 Roy including 49.15 51.00 1.85 4014 Roy SP11-13 41.02 53.30 12.28 429 Roy including 44.22 48.00 3.78 1047 Roy (from TerraX Minerals Inc., news release, April 12, 2011, www.terraxminerals.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=451343).

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The company is planning further work in the first quarter of 2012 on the property. A drill program consisting of 6 drill holes tested the WN2 and Rubble zones based on channel sampling that was conducted during the summer of 2011 (TerraX Minerals Inc., news release, March 13, 2012; www.terraxminerals.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=511968). Tyko Resources Inc. contracted Aeroquest Airborne to perform a helicopter-borne AeroTEM time-domain electromagnetic survey over the Tyko Block copper-nickel-PGE property, which is located approximately 25 km southeast of Manitouwadge (Aeroquest Airborne 2011).

Ultra Uranium Corp. (www.ultrauranium.com) and partner-operator Goldbank Mining Corporation (www.goldbankmining.com) contracted Terraquest Ltd. to complete an aeromagnetic and XDS very low frequency electromagnetic (VLF-EM) survey on the property, located 25 km west of Lac des Iles Mine, along the northern contact of the Buck Lake intrusion. Goldbank completed a spring exploration program that included mapping, trenching, grab sampling and channel sampling. Goldbank also staked additional claims adjoining the Buck Lake property at the southern and western ends (Goldbank Mining Corp., news releases, April 18, 2011, http://storage.ubertor.com/goldbankmining.myubertor.com/content/document/62.pdf; June 8, 2011, http://storage.ubertor.com/goldbankmining.myubertor.com/content/document/63.pdf).

URSA Major Minerals Incorporated completed 2 diamond-drill holes on the Fox Mountain project, located 75 km north of Thunder Bay. The drilling program was designed to test a magnetic and time-domain electromagnetic (TDEM) anomaly identified from an airborne survey flown in November 2010. Both drill holes intersected massive magnetite with pyrite, pyrrhotite, and chalcopyrite within subhorizontally bedded Sibley Group mudstones that are intruded by diabase and olivine gabbro. The mineralization is believed to be skarn type, involving the replacement of carbonate-rich sedimentary rocks by metal-rich fluids related to gabbro intrusions. Results from the drill program:

Hole No. Location Azimuth / Inclination From To Width Iron Copper Cobalt (UTM Zone 17) [Trend / Dip] (m) (m) (m) (%) (%) (%) U17-01 0356500E 5440795N 082 / -45 133.50 138.95 5.45 46.11 0.12 0.073 U17-02 0356500E 5440795N 082 / -55 114.95 119.26 4.31 31.90 0.14 0.071 (from Ursa Major Minerals Incorporated, news release, June 2, 2011; http://www.ursamajorminerals.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=460421&_Type=News-Releases&_Title=URSA-Major- Minerals-drills-iron-oxide-skarn-mineralization-at-Fox-Mountain-...).

ValGold Resources Ltd. (www.valgold.com/s/Home.asp) completed 2 phases of drilling, totalling 29 holes and 4678 m, on the Tower Mountain gold property, located in Conmee Township, 40 km west of Thunder Bay. The drilling tested a number of gold targets to the south and west of the U/V zone with the objective of revising the resource for that zone. Some highlights from the drilling program included

Drill Hole Length From To Gold Drill Hole Length From To Gold (m) (m) (m) (g/t) (m) (m) (m) (g/t) TM-11-59 16.5 84.5 101.0 1.136 TM-11-75 115.5 6.5 122.0 0.70 and 4.5 120.5 125.0 0.992 includes 10.5 20.0 30.5 0.58 TM-11-62 18.0 255.5 273.5 0.540 includes 27.0 38.0 65.0 2.00 TM-11-63 73.5 152.0 225.5 0.815 includes 13.5 80.0 93.5 0.56 includes 21.0 168.5 189.5 1.760 includes 10.5 104.0 114.5 0.32 includes 7.5 180.5 188.0 3.440 TM-11-76 148.5 3.5 152.0 0.40 includes 4.5 180.5 185.0 4.930 includes 6.0 17.0 23.0 1.10 TM-11-74 145.5 6.5 152.0 0.34 includes 21.0 68.0 89.0 0.60 includes 40.5 6.5 47.0 0.60 includes 40.5 98.0 138.5 0.80 includes 4.5 65.0 69.5 0.40 includes 25.5 89.0 114.5 0.47 includes 1.5 150.5 152.0 1.00 (from Valgold Resources Ltd., news releases, April 8, 2011, www.valgold.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=450802&_Type=News-Releases- &_Title=Valgold-Reports-First-Results-of-2011-Drill-Program-on-the-Tower-Mountain-G; July 25, 2011, www.valgold.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=468388&_Type=News-Releases-&_Title=Valgold-Announces-Additional- Positive-Drill-Results-from-the-Tower-Mountain)

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Marathon prospector, R. Wahl, conducted prospecting and sampling programs several properties in the Schreiber– Terrace Bay and Marathon areas as listed below. All of the properties are available for option; further information is available (http://users.renegadeisp.com/~rwahl/main.htm):  Little Pic River (REE and diamonds)  Ruffle Lake (REE)  Trap Lake (REE and diamonds)  Goldbar Lake (gold and volcanogenic copper-zinc)

Xstrata Copper Canada acquired a significant land position on the western end of the Shebandowan greenstone belt by entering into option agreements with Freewest Resources Canada Incorporated (currently Cliffs Natural Resources) and East West Resource Corporation (currently Rainy Mountain Royalty Corp. and Mega Uranium Ltd.) for the Sungold–Hamlin–Deaty’s Creek project (Freewest Resources Canada, news release, December 21, 2007; East West Resource Corporation, news release, January 2, 2008). Xstrata has subsequently confirmed the presence of a mineralized breccia zone related to an iron oxide-copper-gold system (IOCG) on the Sungold–Hamlin–Deaty’s Creek project. Alteration zones related to the system have been traced for over a 4.5 km strike length and ranges from 100 to 400 m in width. The zones are characterized by hematitic, chloritic, sodic and calcic alteration, and contain zones with disseminated chalcopyrite, magnetite and malachite. Xstrata continues to explore the mineralized breccia zone. In 2011, Xstrata’s drilling program consisted of 26 drill holes, totalling approximately 7500 m, on the Sungold–Hamlin–Deaty’s Creek project (staff, Xstrata Copper, personal communication, March 2012).

RESIDENT GEOLOGIST STAFF AND ACTIVITIES

The Thunder Bay South District was staffed by J.F. Scott, P.Geo., Regional Resident Geologist; D.A. Campbell, P.Geo., District Geologist, M.R. Brunelle, District Geological Assistant and R. Pelaia, Administrative Assistant. J.F. Scott retired in late 2011 and D.A. Campbell became Acting Regional Resident Geologist. Staff were assisted by Rob Cundari (Acting District Geologist) on a contract basis. Andrew Cooke, G.I.T., assumed Acting District Geologist duties in early 2012 and contributed to the preparation of this report.

The Thunder Bay South District staff dealt with more than 1200 inquiries from the mining and mineral exploration sector, other government agencies and the general public. The satellite office in Marathon was staffed on an ad hoc basis. Core storage facilities in Thunder Bay and outdoor storage facilities at Marathon and in Conmee Township were made available for both exploration clients and university client use.

Thunder Bay South District staff conducted 22 property visits and participated in 4 field trips with industry and university groups in 2011 (Table 4). District staff attended and participated at the Northwestern Ontario Mines and Minerals Symposium (Thunder Bay); Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada annual convention (Toronto); Ontario Exploration and Geoscience Symposium (Sudbury); Career Fair and Challenge (Eabametoong First Nation); Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIMM) Nickel-Copper-PGE Workshop (Thunder Bay); CIMM Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) Workshop (Thunder Bay); and Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) Prospector Workshop (Thunder Bay). D.A. Campbell continued to serve as Treasurer, CIMM Thunder Bay Branch.

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Table 4. Property visits and field trips conducted by staff of the Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s Office in 2011.

Number Property or Occurrence Commodity 1 Richardson Lake Drill Core - China Metallurgical Exploration Corp. Staff Au, Cu-Zn 2 Ejecta Tour Field Trip – given by D.A. Campbell Research 3 Barnum, White Lily and Trout Lake Areas – B. Kuzmich, P. Hollings Au 4, 5 Tilly Lake - R. Kwiatkowski (spring and fall visits) Au, Cu 6 MacGregor Township - M. Gaudreau / China Metallurgical Exploration Corp. Staff Au 7 Coldwell Complex - Michigan Tech Paleomagnetic Research / A. Smirnov, J. Richardson, Research K. Anderson 8 Coldwell Complex - Michigan Tech Paleomagnetic Research / E. Kulakov, E. Piispa Research 9 Rossport Area - Princeton University Paleomagnetic Research / N. Swanson-Hysell, R. Cundari, Research P. Hollings 10 Shebandowan Field Trip led by A. Aubut, D.A. Campbell and J.F. Scott Cu-Ni 11 Orbit Lake Area U 12 Pokki Road – R.W.D. Lodge, K. Ostler Cu-Zn 13 Manitouwadge Area Cu-Zn 14 Thunder Bay East Felsic Metavolcanic Rocks - R.W.D. Lodge, K. Ostler Cu-Zn 15 Mud Lake Area - A. Onchulenko, P. Gehrels Au 16 Trout Bay - R. Cundari Research 17 MacGregor Township - B. Phytila Au, Cu-Zn 18 Hwy 527 Transect Field Trip Au, Cu-Zn, Cu-Ni-PGE 19 Black Sturgeon Area Au 20 Shebandowan North property – N. Sims Au, Cu 21 North Coldstream and Span Lake Areas Au, Cu 22 Shebandowan Mine Area - A. Aubut Cu-Ni 23 Geordie Lake - R. Cundari Cu-Ni-PGE 24 Crooks Township - R. Cundari Cu-Ni-PGE 25 Tilley Lake - R. Kwaitkowski Au 26 Prairie and Rufo Lakes – R. Wahl REE

PROPERTY EXAMINATIONS Echo Ridge Property

The Echo Ridge property consists of two 16-unit mining claims (4262311 and 4262312) located on the Tilly Lake Area claim sheet, just west of the southwestern corner of Moss Township in the western Shebandowan greenstone belt. The claims are registered to Russell A. Kwiatkowski, Derrick A. Kwiatkowski, Gloria A. Kwiatkowski and Richard C. Kwiatkowski, who each have a 25% interest in the 2 claims.

Access to the property is provided by a network of logging roads that extends south from Highway 11 via the Swamp Road. The intersection is located just south of Sitches Lake on Highway 11 (UTM co-ordinates 673478E 5391591N, NAD83, Zone 15). Figure 10 illustrates the route into the claim area.

Geological mapping of the area was conducted by the Ontario Department of Mines (Harris 1970). The area was remapped by the Ontario Geological Survey in the 1991, 1992 and the 1993 field seasons by Osmani (1997a, 1997b). However, the Echo Ridge claim group falls just west of Osmani’s (1997a, 1997b) mapping. The property was included in a regional till sampling survey conducted by Bajc (2000) and in a regional lake sediment and water geochemical survey conducted by Jackson (2001) for the Ontario Geological Survey. Additionally, the Ontario Geological Survey released an airborne magnetic and electromagnetic survey covering the Shebandowan greenstone belt.

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The western part of the Shebandowan greenstone belt has been subjected to intense mineral exploration activities since the construction of logging roads into the area in the mid-1970s. Previous to then, the area was isolated and access was limited to aircraft or canoe. The western Shebandowan greenstone belt has hosted 3 past-producing mines: North Coldstream Mine (copper) (Osmani 1997a, p.66), the Ardeen Mine (gold) (Osmani 1997a, p.55) and the INCO Shebandowan Mine (copper-nickel-PGE) (Osmani 1997a, p.67).

Widespread evidence of copper-gold-molybdenum mineralization, along with the regional copper anomalies documented by the regional lake water and lake sediment geochemical surveys undertaken by Jackson (2001) and targets generated by the regional till sampling by Bajc (2000), has provided the impetus for the exploration for copper-gold and copper-zinc base metal deposits. Because of coincident copper-gold-molybdenum anomalies in the basal till, Bajc (2000) postulated that the source might be the result of epithermal or porphyry-style mineralization. More recently, explorationists have adopted an iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG)-style model.

In the summer of 1966, copper mineralization was discovered on the property during geological mapping by Harris (1970). The mineralization was further delineated by C. Poirier, who was constructing logging roads for Great Lakes Paper at the time. Poirier optioned the claims to Noranda Exploration Company Limited, who, in 1990, established a 35 km grid on the property followed by geological mapping, trenching, sampling, a ground magnetometer survey, an induced polarization (IP) survey, and 4 diamond-drill holes totalling 449 m (Thomson and Chubb 1990). In 1997, local prospector Costy Bumbu commissioned Claude Larouche of Ovalbay Geological Services Inc. to compile and summarize the previously known geological information on the property (Larouche 1997).

Larouche (1997) described the property as being underlain by northeast-trending, steeply dipping metasedimentary rocks within the Quetico Subprovince, close to its boundary with the Shebandowan greenstone belt (Wawa Subprovince). The subprovinces are separated by a major unconformity and fault system and all lithologies have undergone greenschist-facies regional metamorphism. Diorite and quartz diorite sills intrude the Quetico Subprovince metasedimentary rocks and minor feldspar porphyry dikes crosscut all lithologies at high angles. Shearing, alteration and gold-copper mineralization on the Echo Ridge property is associated with a 200 to 250 m

Figure 10. Echo Ridge claims and access routes (roads shown in red) (image modified from Google Earth™ mapping service).

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wide diorite intrusion trending northeast and traced on surface for approximately 1 km. In 1990, Noranda Exploration Company Limited completed a diamond-drilling program consisting of 4 drill holes; the locations of these 4 diamond-drill holes with respect to the current claims are shown in Figure 11. The drilling locally intersected wide zones of disseminated copper-mineralized rocks. Thomson and Chubb (1990) described the alteration as variable in intensity throughout the diorite, with pervasive epidote alteration and patchy chlorite alteration occurring along fractures and with quartz flooding. Silica, albite and sericite occur as halos around the mineralized zones, accompanied by weak hematitic and potassic alteration. Pyrite and chalcopyrite occur as disseminated sulphides; significant malachite was also noted. Noranda’s drilling results are summarized by Larouche (1997):

Diamond Drill Hole Copper (%) Width (m) NT-90-1 0.13 65.0 including 0.58 8.0 NT-90-2 0.07 71.0 including 0.90 2.0 NT-90-3 0.28 26.0 NT-90-4 no significant values

In December 2004, Geotech Ltd. flew a helicopter-borne time-domain electromagnetic survey for joint-venture partners Canadian Golden Dragon Resources Ltd., East West Resource Corporation and Maple Minerals Corporation (Caven 2005).

The property was visited twice by Resident Geologist Program (RGP) staff, on May 20 and on October 27, 2011. The property visit in the spring concentrated on occurrences located along the main logging road (samples 12, 13, 16 and 17), whereas the visit in the fall concentrated on the recently logged areas north of the logging road (samples 33 to 38). Several areas of outcrop and subcrop, exposed during logging, contain appreciable amounts of malachite with minor azurite, pyrite and chalcopyrite in what appears to be sheared diorite and metasedimentary rocks. Russell Kwiatkowski accompanied RGP staff on both occasions. Samples were collected at the sites indicated on Figure 12.

Sample Number Au (ppm) Ag (ppm) Cu (ppm) Zn (ppm) Mo (ppm) 12 <0.01 <0.1 50 <6 — 13 0.02 <0.1 2095 58 — 16 <0.01 <0.1 233 48 — 17 <0.01 0.4 867 23 — 33 0.02 0.1 >800 141.24 4.21 34 0.01 0.1 >800 121.62 23.63 35 <0.01 <0.1 >800 110.31 14.97 36 0.01 <0.1 >800 142.53 2.62 37 0.01 <0.1 >800 233.16 1.81 38 <0.01 <0.1 >800 149.29 1.62

Further sampling and assaying was carried out in the fall of 2011 on the Echo Ridge property by Mr. Don Hoy, for Wolfden Resources Corp. The following results were provided to the authors by Russell Kwiatkowski (personal communication, January 2012):

Sample Number Au (ppm) Ag (ppm) Cu (ppm) Zn (ppm) Mo (ppm) 5-20-1 0.926 23 13 987 266 42 5-20-4 1.227 54 24 812 334 29 5-20-5 0.368 10 6806 333 13 17-15-1 0.741 13 23 698 417 28 070911B 0.406 66 69 696 810 584 1027-1 0.442 17 13 439 51 16 1027-2 0.191 28 14 915 231 7 1027-3 0.179 29 14 478 243 8

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Figure 11. Echo Ridge property (outlined with yellow boundary) with overlay of geology map and diamond-drilling locations by Noranda Exploration Company Limited (Thomson and Chubb 1990) (after Larouche 1997) (base image from Google Earth™ mapping service).

Figure 12. Echo Ridge property with regional geology and locations sampled by RGP staff in 2011; UTM co-ordinates in NAD83, Zone 16.

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While the area has been explored in the past by Noranda and others, the widespread occurrence of copper and low- grade gold mineralization on the Echo Ridge property and surrounding area (Elephant Lake and Tilly Creek) suggests the mineral potential of the area should be reassessed. Because of the disseminated nature of the mineralization and its association with shear zones, a comprehensive program of detailed geological mapping coupled with magnetometer, electromagnetic and induced polarization surveys should be conducted. Many of the occurrences visited appear to be hosted in disaggregated outcrop or in subcrop. To better expose these occurrences, a program of back-hoe trenching should be undertaken to aid in their assessment. Even the occurrences deemed to be in situ are not well exposed and a power-stripping program would be beneficial. Access for the back hoe should not pose a problem due to the recently logged nature of the area.

Faries Lake Copper-Nickel Occurrence

The Faries Lake copper-nickel occurrence is located on mining claim 1214872 in Cecil Township, approximately 17 km east-southeast from Manitouwadge. The claim is part of a contiguous group of 5 claims near Faries Lake (Figure 13). The list of claims and their ownership as of January 11, 2012, is as follows:

Claim Number Ownership 1214872 Gilles Gionet (100%) 1214873 Gilles Gionet (100%) 1192124 Gilles Gionet (100%) 1192223 Mabel Olive Gionet (100%) 3007152 Michael Leonard Gionet (100%)

Access to the claim group is via the Twist Lake Road east from Manitouwadge. A trail extends easterly from the Twist Lake Road in the vicinity of UTM co-ordinates 601350E 5436317N (NAD83, Zone 16). This trail leads directly to 2 areas of newly stripped and blasted outcrop examined on July 19, 2011 (blue circle on Figure 14).

Previous work has been carried out by various government agencies, mineral exploration companies, prospectors and Lakehead University. Table 5 summarizes the exploration history of the Faries Lake area.

The area sits within the broader Manitouwadge mining camp, in which the largest producer was the Geco Mine. Figure 15 is a geological map of the region.

The Faries Lake area is described by Schnieders, Smyk and McKay (1996, p.93) as a north-trending suite of highly strained, upper amphibolite-facies, mafic intrusive and mafic metavolcanic rocks within a terrane of strongly foliated to gneissic tonalite. Williams and Breaks (1989, 1990a, 1990b) termed the suite of mafic intrusive rocks as the Faries Lake–Moshkinabi Lake Complex (Photos 2e, 2g and 2h) and described them as a layered suite of gabbro, leucogabbro, anorthosite and peridotite. According to Williams and Breaks (1989), the Faries Lake portion of the complex is approximately 12 km long by 0.5 to 3 km wide, extending from south of Faries Lake to north of Rawluk Lake. The Faries Lake–Moshkinabi Lake Complex consists primarily of deformed anorthositic metagabbro (Photo 2e) that may be difficult to distinguish from the amphibolitic mafic metavolcanic rocks (Photo 2f). Schnieders, Smyk and McKay (1996, p.93) suggested that the metagabbro has a coarser grain size, more massive texture and “salt and pepper” appearance in outcrop. Mafic (dioritic) and felsic (quartz-feldspar pegmatite) dikes parallel to and crosscutting foliation are relatively common in the area surrounding the showings.

The Faries Lake copper-nickel occurrence is hosted by hornblende-biotite-quartz-feldspar gneiss that may represent a highly deformed and metamorphosed anorthositic metagabbro of the Faries Lake–Moshkinabi Lake Complex. The copper-nickel occurrence is hosted by an intensely gossaned zone exhibiting narrow, discontinuous seams of remobilized chalcopyrite along fractures planes, as well as massive sections of subhedral, medium-grained pyrite, chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite (Photos 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d). The zone was stripped and washed off over an area

36 D.A. Campbell et al. Claim map depicting the location of the Gionet Faries Lake claims. claims. Lake Faries Gionet the of location the depicting Claim map Figure 13.

Figure 13. Claim map depicting the location of the Gionet Faries Lake claims.

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Table 5. A summary of the exploration history for the Faries Lake area (mostly from McKay 1994).

Year Author Work Type: Organization or Company/Individual Reference 1964–1965 V.G. Milne Geological: Ontario Department of Mines Map 2145 1967 J.F. Giguere Geological: Ontario Department of Mines Map 2219 1978–1990 P.W.B. Friske et al. Regional lake sediment and water geochemical survey: GSC Open File 2360 and Geological Survey of Canada (GSC)–Ministry of Natural GSC Open File 2362 Resources 1987–1988 J. Gagnon and F. Baker Geological, stripping, sampling and diamond drilling: Assessment File 42F04SE0002 K. Roy / Noranda Minerals Inc. Assessment File 42F04SE0003 1989–1990 H.R. Williams and Geological: Ontario Geological Survey Miscellaneous Paper 146, F.W. Breaks Miscellaneous Paper 151, Open File Map 142 1991–1992 I.M. Kettles Reconnaissance till sampling: Geological Survey of Canada GSC Open File 2616 1994 D.B. McKay Mineral occurrences of the Manitouwadge area: Open File Report 5906 Ontario Geological Survey 1994–1996 R. Reukl Trenching update on the Gionet Cu-Ni property: Assessment File 42F04SE0005 G. Gionet 1996 H.R. Williams and Geology of the Manitouwadge–Hornepayne region: Open File Report 5953 F.W. Breaks Ontario Geological Survey 1996 B.R. Schnieders, M.C. Smyk Geological: Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 5943 and D.B. McKay 2001, 2002 Ontario Geological Survey Airborne magnetic and electromagnetic survey, Maps 60 013, 60 016, 60 023, Geco–Manitouwadge area 60 027, 60 030 Geophysical Data Set 1205–Revised 2001–2007 G. Gionet and M. Gionet Beep Mat survey, sampling and trenching: Assessment Files 2.21822, 2.24711, G. Gionet and M. Gionet 2.27208, 2.27579, 2.33517, 2.36547, 2.46547, 2.48969 2003 D. Wagner Diamond drilling: G. Gionet / Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Assessment File 2.28808

Figure 14. Faries Lake copper-nickel occurrences, showing location of stripped zones (in red). The July 19, 2011, property visit concentrated on the 2 new southeastern stripped zones (blue circle) (image from Ministry of Natural Resources, © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2012). UTM co-ordinates in NAD83, Zone 16.

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approximately 60 to 70 m long and 20 to 25 m wide (Photo 2c). Rocks at the occurrence exhibit a strong foliation striking 346° dipping 50° east, with lineations plunging 70° north. Five samples were collected for analysis with the following results:

Sample # Au (ppm) Ag (ppm) Cu (ppm) Ni (ppm) Pb (ppm) Zn (ppm) 12A <0.01 <0.1 2105 1213 <12 20 12B <0.01 <0.1 3233 1477 <12 32 12C <0.01 0.7 18 335 1718 <12 43 12D <0.01 <0.1 3239 392 <12 14 12 (Float) <0.01 <0.1 94 392 1052 <12 130

Most of the near-surface sulphide occurrences were detected using a Beep Mat. Beep Mat surveys should be continued at a more closely spaced interval, with anomalous areas carefully marked for future stripping. Care should be taken to ensure Beep Mat traverses are oriented as close as possible to perpendicular with respect to lithologic contacts and foliation.

Although only the 2 most southeastern stripped areas were visited, the trend of the stripped areas, as depicted in Figure 14, suggests a fairly consistent northwesterly trend of copper-nickel occurrences over a strike length of 800 m on the Faries Lake property. A compilation of previous work (drilling and sampling) and geological mapping is recommended to evaluate the copper-nickel mineral potential of the property. A detailed geological map should be prepared to delineate lithologic units within the anorthositic complex. The Faries Lake portion of the complex should be flown using closely spaced flight lines with a versatile time-domain electromagnetic (VTEM)-type survey to help in outlining any potential electromagnetic anomalies that might reflect sulphide deposits at depth. The magnetometer component of the survey should aid in the determination of the extent of the intrusive rocks as well as any internal structure in the Faries Lake–Moshkinabi Lake Complex.

The Faries Lake–Moshkinabi Lake Complex appears to be a layered mafic to ultramafic complex and, as such, sulphide concentrations may be expected near the base of the complex, in structural traps (basement inflections) and/or near the base of subsequent intrusions. Ascertaining the nature of the internal structure of the complex is vital in investigating the mineral potential of the complex to its fullest. Follow-up diamond drilling is recommended based on the results of surface exploration programs.

Figure 15. Geological sketch map of the Manitouwadge area (modified from McKay (1994) and Williams and Breaks (1990a, 1990b)).

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a) b)

c) d)

e) f)

g) h)

Photo 2. Various lithologies observed in the Faries Lake and Moshkinabi Lake areas: a) remobilized chalcopyrite stringers and veins in deformed anorthosite, Faries Lake section; b) massive pyrite, chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite, Faries Lake; c) nature of the exposed mineralized zone, looking north, Faries Lake section; d) sheared feldspar-rich clots imparting a pseudo-fragmental texture to the anorthosite, Faries Lake section; e) foliated anorthositic gabbro, Faries Lake section; f) grey and white, altered bands of medium-grained biotite-quartz-feldspar schist (metavolcanic protolith), Faries Lake section; g) small-scale folding of layers in the deformed Faries Lake–Moshkinabi Lake Complex; and h) massive anorthosite, Moshkinabi Lake section. Pen/marker is 14 cm long.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPLORATION

Interpretation of Coldwell Complex Area Airborne Versatile Time- Domain Electromagnetic (VTEM) Survey

The eastern gabbro of the Mesoproterozoic Coldwell Complex is prospective host rock for orthomagmatic PGE- copper and copper-iron-titanium-PGE deposits, as shown by numerous discoveries stemming from extensive work carried out by numerous exploration companies, but most recently by the following: • Stillwater Canada Inc. and their predecessors on the Marathon PGM-copper deposit (Proven and Probable Reserves: 91.45 Mt grading 0.832 g/t Pd, 0.237 g/t Pt, 0.085 g/t Au, 0.247% Cu and 1.44 g/t Ag) (Table 8) • Benton Resources Corp.’s Sally Lake and Lake 3 areas copper-iron-titanium±PGE deposits currently under option to Stillwater Canada Inc. (Historical Resource Estimate: 60 million tons grading 0.2% Cu, 27% Fe, 5% Ti, 5% P; plus 32 million tons grading 0.3% Cu, 23% Fe, 0.02% Ni, 2.48% Ti, 0.36% P) (Table 8)

In Figure 16, the eastern gabbro is shown in purple along the northeastern margin of the Coldwell Complex; the deposits and occurrences are outlined in black (modified from Walker et al. 1993a, 1993b).

An airborne magnetic survey and a VTEM survey, the results of which are shown in Figures 17 and 18, respectively, were flown in the fall of 2007 by Geotech Ltd. (Yee 2008). The eastern gabbro is represented by a low magnetic response, indicated on Figure 17 by the areas in blue. The magnetic data indicate that the eastern gabbro extends further to the west than the geological mapping suggests (see Figure 17, red circle). The eastern gabbro is also represented by a topographic high; further examination of the area, using imagery from Google Earth™ mapping service, also supports the contention that the eastern gabbro may extend further to west. The VTEM survey shows electromagnetic anomalies corresponding to the areas where known deposits are situated, as well as one anomaly (see Figure 18, red circle) where the eastern gabbro may potentially extend. The area of both the magnetic and electromagnetic anomalies, at the time of writing this report (December 5, 2011), is open for staking and is recommended for further exploration.

Figure 16. Geology of the Coldwell Complex (modified from Walker et al. 1993a, 1993b).

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Figure 17. Airborne total field magnetic survey covering the Coldwell Complex (modified from Yee 2008).

Figure 18. Airborne VTEM survey covering the Coldwell Complex (modified from Yee 2008).

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Gold and Base Metals at Tilly Creek

An area in the southwestern portion of Moss Township in the western Shebandowan greenstone belt, formerly held by Costy Bumbu, has come open for staking. The property centre is located at UTM co-ordinates 657632E 375669N (NAD83, Zone 15) (Figure 19). Access is by all-weather logging road (Swamp Road) that intersects Highway 11 just south of Sitches Lake (see Figure 10 (for reference, Moss Lake is labelled on both Figures 19 and 10)).

The area has been mapped by Harris (1970) and Osmani (1997). As well, numerous assessment reports by various mineral exploration companies are on file at the Thunder Bay Resident Geologist office. Trenching and stripping by prospector Costy Bumbu exposed numerous quartz veins and silicified areas. These zones contain more than 10% pyrite plus chalcopyrite. Larouche (1999) reported that 1999 exploration work consisted of stripping, trenching and sampling. Quartz veins up to 15 feet wide were exposed. Assays results of up to 5.2% Cu, 2214 ppb Au and 191 ppm Ag were reported. Quartz vein systems and zones of silicification are contained in metasedimentary rocks described by Osmani (1997) as wacke and siltstone. These, in turn, have been intruded by feldspar porphyries and gabbro.

As of November 15, 2011, the property was open for staking and further exploration is highly recommended. Numerous copper occurrences are present on nearby claims owned by Russell Kwiatkowski; these occurrences might belong to the same mineralizing system (see “Property Examinations” “Echo Ridge Property”). A larger ground package would facilitate a regional approach in exploring the copper-gold-silver potential of the area.

Figure 19. Location of the Tilly Creek occurrence (roads shown in red) (image modified from Google Earth™ mapping service). Note, the area depicted in Figure 10 overlaps this area (use Moss Lake for reference) and shows access from Highway 11.

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OGS ACTIVITIES AND RESEARCH BY OTHERS

D.E. Ames and M.G. Houlé (Geological Survey of Canada) are working on a Targeted Geoscience Initiative 4 (TGI-4) nickel-copper-PGE-chromium project. This is part of a five-year (2010–2015) collaborative federal– provincial geoscience program. The project is a study of the following systems: i) high-magnesium ultramafic to mafic systems; ii) hydrothermal-magmatic copper-PGE-rich systems; and iii) orogenic nickel-copper systems. The project will cover various deposits and districts throughout Canada, including Stillwater’s Marathon and Geordie Lake copper-nickel-PGE deposits in the Coldwell Complex (Ames and Houlé 2011).

R.W.D. Lodge (Mineral Exploration Research Centre, Department of Earth Sciences, Laurentian University, Sudbury) is currently studying the volcanology, stratigraphy and geodynamic setting of greenstone belts of age 2720 Ma near the Wawa–Quetico subprovincial boundary (Lodge 2011).

A.S. Marich (Sedimentary Geoscience Section, OGS, Sudbury) completed the second phase of a two-year regional till sampling and Quaternary geology program in the Mowe Lake area. The program began in 2010 and was designed to extend regional surficial mapping and sampling in areas over, and adjacent to, the Shebandowan greenstone belt and south to the Minnesota (USA) border in order to explore the mineral potential of the region (Marich 2011).

R.M. Cundari and P. Hollings (Lakehead University, Thunder Bay) continue to be involved in research with Resident Geologist Program staff on Midcontinent Rift–related intrusions. Two areas of study are included in Cundari et al. (2011) are the Pigeon River area (NTS 52 A/3 and A/4) and the Coldwell Complex (NTS 42 D/16).

B. Kuzmich and P. Hollings (Lakehead University, Thunder Bay) collaborated with J.F. Scott and D.A. Campbell (Resident Geologist Program, Thunder Bay) on an investigation of the geochemistry and petrology of the Dog Lake granite chain, Quetico Subprovince, north of Thunder Bay (Kuzmich et al. 2011). The Dog Lake granite chain is a linear series of at least 6 separate, possibly genetically related, granitoid intrusions, referred to as the Silver Falls, Trout Lake, Barnum Lake, Shabaqua, Penassen Lake and White Lily intrusions.

R. Purdon (Ministry of Natural Resources) continues to manage the Steep Rock Rehabilitation project: a four-year project initiated in 2008, which will address the personal hazards and potential environmental impacts of flooding of the old mine pits. Water quality, such as sulphate content in the Hogarth Pit, and safety hazards of slumping, collapsing pits and underground openings are the significant issues at the site.

A. Smirnov, J. Diehl, E. Kulakov and E. Piispa (Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, Michigan Technical University, Houghton, Michigan) are involved in a two-year paleomagnetic and geochronological re-investigation of the Coldwell Complex (circa 1.1 Ga), generating implications for the reversal asymmetry in Keweenawan rocks.

A. Vaughan and N.L. Swanson-Hysell (Department of Geology, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota) have a paleomagnetic study in progress, focussing on the Osler Volcanic Group and associated interflow sedimentary rocks in the Lake Superior archipelago. A. Vaughan will work on the project for his senior thesis project and is currently developing data at the Institute for Rock Magnetism.

Faculty and students at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, have recently completed, or currently are involved in, a number of research projects in the Thunder Bay South District, as shown in Table 6.

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Table 6. Lakehead University BSc (Honours) and MSc thesis research projects.

Student Research Topic(s) – Faculty Member HBSc Theses: Steven Flank The Geology, Petrology and Geochemistry of the Mesoproterozoic Hele Sill, Nipigon, Ontario (Completed) Supervisor: Dr. Peter Hollings Stephen Greiner Kinetic Humidity Cell Testing of Waste Rock from the Former Steep Rock Iron Mines, Ontario (In Progress) Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Conly Simon Horner Silicified Stromatolites in the Gunflint Formation (In Progress) Supervisor: Dr. Phil Fralick Jesse Koroscil Deformation in the Gunflint Formation (In Progress) Supervisor: Dr. Mary Louise Hill Ben Kuzmich Geochemistry of the Dog Lake Granites, Quetico Subprovince (In Progress) Supervisor: Dr. Peter Hollings Josh Selagi Microstructural Analysis of Porcellaneous Syenite Within the Coldwell Complex (In Progress) Supervisor: Dr. Mary Louise Hill Bret Timmis An Investigation of Acid Rock Drainage Interaction with Waste Rock Materials and Catchment Ponds at Steep Rock Mine (Completed) Site, Atikokan, Ontario Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Conly MSc Theses: Robert Cundari Geochemistry of Midcontinent Rift-Related Intrusive Rocks Around Thunder Bay (In Progress) Supervisor: Dr. Peter Hollings Adam Fage Geology, Geochemistry and Geochronology of the Hemlo East Property, Schreiber–Hemlo Greenstone Belt, Ontario (Completed) Supervisor: Dr. Peter Hollings Nathan Forslund Fluid Modeling for the Hamlin Lake Iron Oxide Copper-Gold (IOCG) Deposit (In Progress) Supervisor: Dr. Steve Kissin Sonya Kalynuik Synthesis and Analysis of Highly Metalliferous Hollandite-Type Mn-Oxides (In Progress) Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Conly Ben Kowalczyk Alteration of the “C” Zone of the Hemlo Au Deposit, Ontario (In Progress) Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Conly Larissa Stevens Hydrodynamic Modeling of the Steep Rock Pit Lakes, Atikokan (In Progress) Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Conly

Publications received in the Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist office in 2011 are shown in Table 7. Mineral deposits not being mined in the district are listed in Table 8.

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Table 7. Publications received by the Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s Office in 2011.

Title Author(s) Type and Year of Publication Institute on Lake Superior Geology, 2011, Ashland, Wisconsin Edited by T. Fitz, A. Mills, Institute on Lake Superior specific abstracts of interest: K. Wilson, C. Bodette, D. Cramer Geology Proceedings, v.57 (2011) Part 1: Programs and Abstracts Chemistry and Petrology of Midcontinent Rift-Related C. Carl et al. p.12 Intrusive Rocks of the Sibley Peninsula, Ontario Compilation and Re-evaluation of the Geochemistry of Midcontinent R. Cundari et al. p.24 Rift Related Intrusive Rocks around Thunder Bay, Ontario Sedimentology of a Wet, Pre-Vegetation Floodplain Assemblage: P. Fralick and K. Zaniewski p.39-40 the Mesoproterozoic, Outan Island Formation, Sibley Group, Ontario, Canada Platinum-Palladium-Copper-Nickel Mineralization at the A.D. MacTavish et al. p.57-58 Thunder Bay North Deposit, Ontario Paleomagnetism of Midcontinent Rift Rocks from the E.J. Piispa et al. p.65 Northern Shore of Lake Superior (Ontario, Canada) Part 2: Field Trip Guidebook Index to Maps, Bedrock Geology, 1991–2010 Ontario Geological Survey Ontario Geological Survey, Set of 4 maps, scale 1:1 000 000 (2011) Index to Maps, Surficial Geology, 1991–2010 Ontario Geological Survey Ontario Geological Survey, Set of 4 maps, scale 1:1 000 000 (2011) Precambrian Geology of the Northern Eagle Barite Occurrence, T.L. Muir Ontario Geological Survey, Map Hemlo Greenstone Belt, Ontario P.3759, scale 1:100, colour (2011) Index to Published Reports, Maps and Digital Data, Supplement 1993– Ontario Geological Survey Ontario Geological Survey, 2010 Miscellaneous Paper 177 (Supplement 1993–2010) (2011) Geographic Index to Published Reports, Maps and Digital Data, Ontario Geological Survey Ontario Geological Survey, Supplement 1994–2010 Miscellaneous Paper 178 (Supplement 1994–2010) (2011) Report of Activities 2010, Resident Geologist Program, Thunder Bay J.F. Scott, D.A. Campbell, Ontario Geological Survey, South Regional Resident Geologist Report: Thunder Bay South District H.C. Lockwood, N.A. Bennett, Open File Report 6263, 60p. M.R. Brunelle and R. Pelaia (2011) Summary of Field Work and Other Activities, 2011 Edited by R.M. Easton, Ontario Geological Survey, O.M. Burnham, B.R. Berger, Open File Report 6270, 378p. G.P. Beakhouse, J.R. Parker, (2011) specific articles of interest: R.I. Kelly and E.J. Debicki Mesoproterozoic Midcontinent Rift–Related Mafic Magmatism: R.M. Cundari, P. Hollings, p.7-1 to 7-6 Project Update and Field Observations M.C. Smyk, J.F. Scott and D.A. Campbell Geochemistry and Petrology of the Dog Lake Granite Chain, B. Kuzmich, P. Hollings, p.8-1 to 8-8 Quetico Subprovince, Thunder Bay: A Preliminary Report J.F. Scott and D.A. Campbell A Progress Report on the Volcanology, Stratigraphy and R.W.D. Lodge p.11-1 to 11-13 Geodynamic Setting of Greenstone Belts of Age 2720 Ma Near the Wawa–Quetico Subprovincial Boundary Regional Till Sampling Survey, Mowe Lake, Northwestern A.S. Marich p.19-1 to 19-9 Ontario: An Update Overview of the Targeted Geoscience Initiative 4 Nickel-Copper- D.E. Ames and M.G. Houlé p.37-1 to 37-7 Platinum Group Elements-Chromium Project (2010–2015)— Mafic to Ultramafic Ore Systems: Footprint, Fertility and Vectors 1:250 000 Scale Bedrock Geology of Ontario Ontario Geological Survey Ontario Geological Survey, Miscellaneous Release—Data 126 – Revision 1 (2011) Geochemistry of Midcontinent Rift-Related Mafic Intrusions, P. Hollings, R. Cundari, Ontario Geological Survey, Thunder Bay Area R. Pulchalski and M.C. Smyk Miscellaneous Release—Data 261 – Revised (2011) Western Wabigoon GIS Synthesis – 2011 G.P. Beakhouse, J.L. Webb, Ontario Geological Survey, D.R.B. Rainsford, D. Stone and Miscellaneous Release—Data 280 S.D. Josey (2011) Mineral Deposit Inventory—2011 Resident Geologist Program Ontario Geological Survey, Mineral Deposit Inventory—2011 (2011)

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Table 8. Mineral deposits not being mined in the Thunder Bay South Resident Geologist’s District in 2011.

Abbreviations AF ...... Assessment Files MLS...... Mining Lands, Sudbury CMH ...... Canadian Mines Handbook MR...... Mining Recorder GR...... Geological Report NM...... The Northern Miner MDC ...... Mineral Deposit Circular OFR ...... Open File Report MDIR...... Mineral Deposit Inventory record PC ...... Personal Communication

Deposit Name Commodity Tonnage-Grade Estimates Ownership Reserve Status and NTS and/or Dimensions References References Anderson Lake Mo 1 346 000 T A. Onchulenko W.N. Ingham (June 16, Active 52A/10NE (grade not stated) 1959) in Lindsay Explorations Ltd., prospectus (June 19, 1959) Ardeen Mine Au Inferred Resource of Coventry Resources The Ontario Prospector, Active 52B/10SE,SW 1 082 939 t @ 14.4 g/t Au (uncut) Limited and Pele v.1, no.3, p.35 (1998); Mountain Resources CMH 2002–2003, p.335 Inc. (CMH 2002– 2003, p.335) Atikokan Iron Mine Fe, Cu 12 000 000 T @ 35% Fe, K. Bjorkman NM (October 26, 1972) Inactive 52B/14 0.040% Cu (Resident Geologist’s files)

Aumacho (Brink) Li 759 475 T @ 1.65% Li2O, Rock Tech Resources GR 31, p.64 Active 42E/05SW plus 96 000 T @ 1.5% Li2O Inc. Coco–Estelle Au 53 700 t @ 10.7 g/t Au Claims restaked in AF Active 42E/03SW 2011 Dead Horse Creek Pb, Zn, Ag 14 000 T @ 1.45% Pb, 7.28% Zn, Canadian Resident Geologist’s Active North 8.27 ounces Ag per ton International files 42D/15SE Minerals Inc. Dead Horse Creek Pb, Zn, Ag 35 000 T and 36 000 T (Zones 1 Canadian Resident Geologist’s Active South and 2) @ 19.87% Pb, 9.08% Zn, International files 42D/15SE 27.65 ounces Ag per ton Minerals Inc. Dorion Mine Pb, Zn Maximum of 35 000 T @ 10% Pb K. Haskell (Resident Andowan Mines Ltd., Restaked by 52A/15 Geologist’s files) prospectus, March 30, current holder in 1957 2002 East Coldstream Au Inferred Resource: 30.5 Mt Foundation Foundation Resources Active; 52B/10SE @ 0.78 g/t Au for a total of Resources Inc. / Inc., news release, Diamond drilling 763 276 ounces gold former joint-venture September 20, 2011 Indicated Resource: 3.5 Mt partner Alto Ventures @ 0.85 g/t Au for a total of Ltd. 96 400 ounces gold NI 43-101 compliant Fern Elizabeth Au 250 000 T @ 4.57 g/t Au Redpine Exploration CMH 1998–1999, p.309 Active Mine Inc. / R. Moffat joint 52B/13SE venture Geordie Lake Pd, Au, Ag, 32.42 Mt @ 0.61 g/t Pd, Stillwater Mining Marathon PGM Active 42D/16SW Cu 0.04 g/t Pt, 0.05 g/t Au, Company Corporation, news 2.93 g/t Ag, 0.37% Cu release, May 4, 2010 for 641 000 ounces Pd, 39 510 ounces Pt, 49 700 ounces Au, 3 057 800 ounces Ag, 263 670 000 lbs Cu (Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource) NI 43-101 compliant Great Lakes Nickel Cu, Ni, PGE Historical indicated resource: Rio Tinto Exploration CMH 2002–2003, p.197 Active 52A/4SE 45.6 MT @ 0.344% Cu, Canada Inc. / Great 1970s bulk 0.183% Ni, 0.0043 opt Pt, Lakes Nickel Limited sample and 0.021 opt Pd feasibility study

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Deposit Name Commodity Tonnage-Grade Estimates Ownership Reserve Status and NTS and/or Dimensions References References Hammond Reef Au Global Inferred Resource of Osisko Mining Osisko Mining Diamond drilling 52B/14NW 10.52 million ounces Au at an Corporation Corporation, Technical average undiluted grade of Report on the Hammond 0.62 g/t Au (0.30 g/t Au lower Reef Gold Property cut-off) Atikokan area, Ontario, In-Pit Inferred Resource of December 20, 2011 6.86 million ounces Au at a diluted grade of 0.63 g/t Au (of 0.28 g/t Au lower cut-off grade) NI 43-101 compliant Hemlo (Interlake) Au 10.8 MT @ 0.216 ounce Au per Barrick Gold Franco-Nevada Mining Active 42C/12NW ton (= 2 328 000 ounces gold) Corporation has Corporation Limited, agreement with First-Quarter Report Newmont Mining (1999) Corporation of Canada Limited (Newmont Capital) (CMH 2002–2003, p.170) Jack Lake Au Possible: 75 000 T Osisko Mining OFR 5332, p.J-7; Active 52B/14SW @ 0.35 ounce Au per ton and Corporation (100%) / Annual Report, 3000 T @ 0.30 ounce Au per ton; K. Bjorkman retains Asamera Inc. (1981) or 100 000 T Net Smelter Royalty @ 0.45 ounce Au per ton Kaministikwia Fe 190 MT that could produce Inland Steel MDC 11, p.374 Inactive Prospect 47.5 MT of concentrate Company 52A/12 62.85% Fe

Lac La Croix Li 1.525 MT @ 1.27% Li2O Within Quetico AF Mining Lease of 52B/05SW Provincial Park Occupation expired in 1970 M.N.W. Li 40 000 T “high-grade Li” Rock Tech Resources GSC Economic Geology Sampling 52H/04NE Inc. Report 21, p.61; Golden Nugget Exploration Inc. (CMH 2002–2003, p.190; Resident Geologist’s files) Marathon Cu-PGE Cu, Ni, PGE Proven and Probable: 91.45 Mt Stillwater Mining Marathon PGM Active Project grading 0.832 g/t Pd, 0.237 g/t Pt, Company Corporation, news 42D/16SW 0.085 g/t Au, 0.247% Cu and release, January 11, 1.44 g/t Ag, containing 2010 2.44 million ounces palladium, 696 000 ounces platinum, 251 000 ounces gold, 497 million pounds copper and 4.23 million ounces silver NI 43-101 compliant Matawin Iron Fe 120 MT @ 29.56% Fe Staked by various MDC 11, p.376 Active area for Range, Duckworth, companies currently gold exploration Laurie and Horne focussed on gold townships exploration 52B/09 and 52A/12 Mt. Edna Prospect Fe 270 MT @ 26.9% Fe K. Kukkee optioned MDC 11, p.386 Active; (Gunflint property) to Canada Iron Inc., Bulk Sample in 52B/08 and 52B/01 March 2009 2011 Nicopor Ni, Cu 185 000 T @ 0.48% Ni, B. Fowler and Zenmac Metal Mines Inactive; 42D/14NW 0.26% Cu (0-90 m); M. Shuman; optioned Ltd., Annual Report Optioned to plus to Apella Resources (1970) Apella Resources 190 000 T @ 0.40% Ni, Inc. (formerly Inc. (formerly 0.12% Cu (90-180 m) Novawest Resources Novawest Inc.) MD&A Resources Inc.); February 24, 2012 explored in 2001–2004

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Deposit Name Commodity Tonnage-Grade Estimates Ownership Reserve Status and NTS and/or Dimensions References References North Shore Au Geological reserves of 2 Mt Balmoral Resources Resident Geologist’s Active; 42D/14SW @ 2.2 g/t Au (Afric zone) Inc. / joint-venture files; Autotrac Ltd. Diamond drilling Explored in 1997 by Cyprus partner GTA (CMH 2002–2003, Canada Inc. Resources and p.230) Mining Inc.

Ontario Lithium Li 1.18 MT @ 1.084% Li2O Golden Dory CMH 1997–1998, p.250 Active (Jackpot) Resources Inc. / 42E/05SW joint-venture partner Super Metals and Mining Inc. Pistol Lake Au Pistol Lake JF’s West zone: Golden Share Mining Golden Share Mining Active; 52B/09NW Inferred Resource: Corp. option from Corporation, news Diamond drilling 2 857 200 t @ 1.64 g/t Au D. Parker and release, October 4, 2011 for a total of 150 699 ounces Au B. D’Silva (at 1.00 g/t Au cut off); or Inferred Resource: 851 000 t @ 2.62 g/t Au for a total of 71 700 ounces Au (at 2.00 g/t Au cut off) NI 43-101 compliant Powell Au 250 000 T @ 0.25 opt Au Benton Resources NM (January 22, 1990) Active 52B/07SW Corp. Prairie Lake U, Nb, REE, 515 to 630 Mt grading Nuinsco Resources Resources Limited, Diamond drilling 42E/02SE wollastonite 0.09-0.11% niobium (0.9-1.1 kg/t) Limited (CMH 2002– news release; October and 3.0-4.0% phosphorus 2003, p.319) 26, 2011 (1.2-1.4 kg P/t) Sally Lake Area Cu, Fe, Ti, P 60 MT @ 0.2% Cu, 27% Fe, Stillwater Mining (Bell and Bell 1991; Active plus Lake 3 Area - 5% Ti, 5% P; Company AFRO# 2.14737) northwest of Sally plus Newmont Mining Lake 32 MT @ 0.3% Cu, 23% Fe, Corporation of Canada 42D/16NW,SW 0.02% Ni, 2.48% Ti, 0.36% P Limited (Newmont Capital) (CMH 2002– 2003, p.170) Sapawe Mine Au 528 614 T @ 0.31 opt Au Sapawe Gold Mines Sapawe Gold Mines Inactive 52B/14SW Ltd. (Resident Ltd., news release, Geologist’s files) March 10, 1995 Sawbill Lake Au 66 600 T @ 0.20 opt Au Osisko Mining OFR 5332, p.J-4 Active 52B/14 Corporation Schreiber–Pyramid Au 107 T @ 0.71 opt Au Strike Minerals Inc. Resident Geologist’s Active 42D/14SE (100%) / B. Fowler files retains Net Smelter Royalty

Silver Mountain Ag 60 000 T @ 5.0 opt Ag, 12% CaF2 Lakehead University NM (October 28, 1954) Inactive 52A/04NW Silver Islet Ag 115 000 T @ 40 ounces Ag per Cross Estate MP 71, p.44; Dump material 52A/07SW ton in dump, plus (Resident Geologist’s MDC 10, p.74; processed 300 000 ounces Ag in roof pillar; files) NM (October 18, 1979); ca. 1984 by QC or 1 050 000 ounces Ag NM (February 10, 1983) Explorations Ltd. plus 750 000 ounces Ag in pillars and stopes Snodgrass Lake Au 56.1 Mt @ 0.027 opt Au; includes Moss Lake Gold Watts, Griffis, McOuat Evaluating 52B/10SE 39.0 Mt @ 0.035 opt Au Mines Ltd. Ltd., news release, geotechnical NI 43-101 compliant December 1, 2006 data, diamond drilling Stewart–Fire Tower Au 4.5 Mt inferred ValGold Resources Caracle Creek Active; 52A/12SE @ 0.069 g/t Au for calculated Ltd. International Consulting Diamond drilling reserve of 3 130 820 g Au Inc., news release, or 100 658 ounces Au January 30, 2006 NI 43-101 compliant

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Deposit Name Commodity Tonnage-Grade Estimates Ownership Reserve Status and NTS and/or Dimensions References References Sunbeam Au 4410 T @ 0.42 opt Au (unknown) OFR 5332, p.J-2 Inactive; 52B/14 Acquired by Allegheny Mines Ltd. in 1996 (company delisted 1999) Swamp River Au Band Ore deposit: historical Golden Share Mining CMH 2002–2003, p.52 Active 52B/09SE resources of 251 271 ounces Au Corporation Golden Share Mining within 2 principal zones: Corp., news release, Main Zone: October 4, 2011 706 000 t @ 6.86 g/t Au; # 4 Zone: 616 000 t @ 4.83 g/t Au) Vanguard Cu, Zn, Au, East Vanguard: 100 000 T Trillium North Allegheny Mines Active gold 52B/09NW Ag @ 1.8% Cu, 3.4% Zn, Minerals Ltd. / joint- Corporation, news exploration to the 0.22 opt Ag, 0.06 to 0.19 opt Au venture partner release, November 4, east of the Benton Resources 1997 Vanguard deposit Corp. Vanguard Cu, Zn, Au, West Vanguard: ~200 000 T Trillium North Allegheny Mines Inactive 52B/09NW Ag @ 1.3% Cu, 1% to 2% Zn, Minerals Ltd. Corporation, news 0.28 opt Ag release, November 4, 1997 Willecho and Cu, Zn, Ag 759 448 T @ 4.42% Zn, Xstrata Canada Willroy Mines Ltd., Inactive; Willroy 0.28% Cu, 1.47 opt Ag Corporation Annual Report (1976) Past producer; 42F/04NW (combined) Noranda Mining and Exploration Inc. Winston Lake Cu, Zn 598 000 t @ 1.0% Cu, 21.2% Zn Inmet Mining Inmet Mining Inactive; 42D/14NW (incl. 33% dilution) Corporation Corporation, personal Mine closed, communication, 1999 February 1999

Wisa Lake Li 330 000 T @ 1.15% Li2O Dan Patrie Lexindin Gold Mines Geophysics 52C/08NE Exploration Ltd., Manager’s Report (1958) Note: This table contains tonnage and grade estimates referred to as reserves (indicated, measured, possible, probable), which were determined at various times by methods largely unreported. None of these estimates, unless otherwise stated, are known to conform to the standards required for National Instrument (NI) 43-101. All should be considered inferred mineral resources not reserves. Unit abbreviations used: lbs = pounds, MT = million tons, opt = ounces per ton, T = tons; g/t = grams per tonne, Mt = million tonnes, t = tonnes.

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REGIONAL LAND USE GEOLOGIST ACTIVITIES

Land Use Planning Activities

The northwest Regional Land Use Geologist, based in Thunder Bay, co-ordinates input into land use planning activities in the Thunder Bay South, Thunder Bay North, and Red Lake–Kenora Resident Geologist districts. Hugh C. Lockwood, P.Geo., filled this position throughout 2011.

The objectives of the position are to • effectively represent mineral-related values in the context of competing interests for land use; • optimize the land base available for mineral exploration and development; and • raise awareness within the mineral sector of the implications of legislation and regulations other than the Mining Act on their activities.

The competing interests for land use vary from place to place across the province, but most have the potential to restrict the availability of land, access to it, and/or the activities on it. In 2011, the northwest Regional Land Use Geologist dealt with a variety of land use planning issues throughout the Northwest Region; the following sections summarize issues, and describe the work that was done.

CROWN LANDS

The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines engages with the Ministry of Natural Resources when Crown land use planning activities have the potential to impact Provincial mineral interests. These activities include Forest Management Planning, energy and other major infrastructure projects, Far North land use planning, proposed parks, and various other initiatives related to Crown land use.

Forest Management Planning

The forest management planning process involves consideration of a wide range of values including mineral values in the context of forestry activities, and the relevance of legislation other than the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, including the Mining Act. The northwest Regional Land Use Geologist normally provides input into the development of forest management plans, including • the distribution of areas of high mineral potential, so that forestry planners are aware of areas where there may be pressures from the mineral sector for access for exploration; • the locations of existing mining claims and leases, so that exploration workings such as grid lines are not inadvertently damaged or destroyed by forestry activities; • information regarding current exploration and development activities in the area; • the location of mining-related hazards, so that forestry workers are not put at risk; and • the socio-economic impact of mineral exploration and mining in the forest management unit, so that its importance can be considered in the context of other sectors, such as tourism, that may be active within the forest management unit.

Formal comments and mineral values maps were provided for the Pic River, Ogoki, and Wabigoon forest management units in 2011. The data provided included past mineral production; known mineral resources; the locations of mining land tenure and mining-related hazards; and a discussion of current exploration activity and trends.

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Far North Land Use Planning

Providing geoscience advice in support of the community-based land use planning initiatives of First Nation communities in the Far North remains a priority in the Northwest Region. In 2011, the northwest Regional Land Use Geologist, together with other Resident Geologist Program staff members from the Thunder Bay North and Red Lake districts, worked extensively with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Cat Lake, Slate Falls, Pauingassi, and Little Grand Rapids First Nations as they finalized and began to implement their land use plans through the Far North land use planning initiative. Mineral values mapping and mineral industry information were provided, mineral potential was discussed, and compromise solutions to conflicting land uses and Best Management Practices for mineral industry activities developed.

Mineral values mapping and initial industry activity summaries were also prepared for the traditional territories of the Deer Lake, Wawakapewin, and Kasabonika First Nations, as land use planning began in those areas. The northwest Regional Land Use Geologist also gave a presentation on MNDM’s role in community-based land use planning to representatives from a number of Far North First Nations at the Boreal Prospectors Association’s Northern Ontario Mines and Minerals Symposium.

In addition, guidance was provided with regard to excluding a part of the Little Grand Rapids First Nation planning area with high mineral potential—the Cherrington Lake greenstone belt—from a rapidly evolving candidate site for UNESCO World Heritage designation that was initially proposed to overlay the entire Pikangikum, Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi land use plans. The Cherrington Lake belt was ultimately kept open for staking.

Withdrawal Orders

Other work related to Crown land use in the Northwest Region included reviews of 32 applications for withdrawal of lands from staking under Section 35 of the Mining Act. Some applications were for surface rights only; some were for mining rights only; and some were for both surface and mining rights. The requests were done for a wide range of reasons, including • developing waste disposal sites and sewage lagoons; • selling Crown land for cottage lots; • enabling land exchanges; • supporting First Nation land claim and/or treaty entitlement negotiations; • allowing hydroelectric and other infrastructure developments; • facilitating Ministry of Transportation review of aggregate potential in support of highway maintenance; and • assessing applications under Section 35.1 of the Mining Act for the withdrawal of Crown-owned mining rights in Northern Ontario, where the surface rights are privately held.

Reviews by the Regional Land Use Geologist ensured that mineral potential, mineral industry activity, and mining related hazards are identified and considered before decisions were made.

Comments, guidance and recommendations were provided for 7 aggregate extraction proposals throughout northwestern Ontario.

Of special note is the review of 6 applications for withdrawal of Crown mining rights under private surface rights under Section 35.1(8) of the Mining Act. The Mining Act requires that mineral potential be considered in these cases, and 3 of these applications were not recommended on grounds that the properties had high mineral potential.

MUNICIPAL AND PRIVATE LANDS

The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), which guides municipal planning in Ontario, is issued under the provisions of the Planning Act. The Provincial Policy Statement was last modified in 2005. A compulsory five-year review of the Provincial Policy Statement was initiated in 2010 to ensure that it is up to date and meets current environmental standards, ensures human health and safety, and protects Ontario’s cultural and natural heritage. The northwest

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Regional Land Use Geologist’s assistance with the Provincial Policy Statement review in 2011 included reviewing 10 existing Official Plans and commenting on how well they comply with the requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement. This work is helping to guide the revision of the Provincial Policy Statement.

The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines supports municipal and private land use planning directly through the One-Window Planning Service led by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. When requested, the northwest Regional Land Use Geologist provides input into, and reviews, draft Official Plans, Official Plan Amendments, draft plans of subdivision and consent (severance) applications to ensure that Provincial mineral interests are appropriately considered in the planning process. MNDM input includes • providing data regarding mineral potential, mining claims and leases, exploration and mining activity and mining-related hazards to planning authorities, planning consultants and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in support of the new municipal Official Plans, Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-laws, and Consents (lot severances); • reviewing land use policies proposed in municipal planning documents and providing comments on those policies to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing “One-Window” planners for consolidation with feedback from other ministries; and • supporting the development of municipal policies and guidelines, and working to enhance the availability of data to support wise planning decisions.

In 2011, reviews, comments, mineral values mapping and other input as required were provided for Official Plans and Official Plan Amendments for the municipalities of Dryden, Rainy River, Emo, LaVallee, Chapple, Schreiber, Atikokan, Oliver–Paipoonge, Dorion, Alberton, Shuniah, and Conmee. In addition, preconsultations and reviews were provided in conjunction with 24 subdivision and consent applications.

Exemptions from Mining Tax

Section 189(1) of the Mining Act now allows for owners of patented mining rights to apply for exemption from paying mining tax on the land. Key factors that are considered when applications are reviewed are whether or not the lands are being used for mining-related purposes, and whether or not there would be third party interest in using the lands for mining related purposes (e.g., the surrounding lands are staked and being explored or the sites in question have provincially significant mineral potential).

Comments and recommendations were made for 52 applications for exemption from mining taxes under Section 189 of the Mining Act. The northwest Regional Land Use Geologist recommended against granting 28 of these applications on grounds that the properties in question have high mineral potential.

FIRST NATIONS

In addition to doing work related to Far North land use planning, the northwest Regional Land Use Geologist reviewed the mineral potential of lands planned for transfer to Canada on behalf of the Rainy River, Red Rock, Pays Plat, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay), and Mitaanjigamiing (Stanjikoming) First Nations in fulfillment of land claim agreements.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

The northwest Regional Land Use Geologist also undertook a variety of other work in 2011, as outlined below.

Client Inquiries

The northwest Regional Land Use Geologist handled inquiries from a number of concerned landholders affected by mineral industry activities or mining-related hazards. He also responded to inquiries from mineral industry proponents regarding camps, access issues in general, conflicts with other land users, and the decommissioning of forest industry roads and water crossings installed by the forest industry throughout the Northwest Region. These inquiries typically required inter-ministerial consultations and discussion with private parties to develop solutions.

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Class Environmental Assessments

Class Environmental Assessments are documents that set out streamlined environmental assessment processes. They apply to routine projects that have predictable and manageable environmental effects. There are currently 10 Class Environmental Assessments in effect in Ontario, with regard to initiatives including the development of new infrastructure such as dams, transmission lines, pipelines, highway corridors, commuter rail stations and bus terminals, and sewer and water facilities; the establishment of new parks and conservation reserves; forest management plans; and Crown land dispositions.

The northwest Regional Land Use Geologist worked with staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources and other ministries to ensure that mineral values and mineral industry interests were identified and accommodated early in the planning process of projects subject to Class Environmental Assessments. Infrastructure proponents commonly require considerable assistance to understand the various mineral industry interests that might be affected by their projects, and how mining land tenure may restrict their development plans.

Guidance regarding claimholders’ interests, exploration activity, mining activity, mineral potential, and mining- related hazards was provided for 9 Class Environmental Assessment reviews for projects throughout northwestern Ontario in 2011, including a run-of-river power project near Thunder Bay, a major power-line corridor to serve the Little Jackfish power development north of Lake Nipigon, and the realignment and four laning of Highway 11/17 east of Thunder Bay.

Environmental Registry

The Environmental Registry is an online resource that contains public notices about environmental matters being proposed by all Ontario government ministries covered by the Environmental Bill of Rights. The public notices contain information about proposals including new acts, regulations, policies and programs; plans to change or eliminate existing ones; and plans to issue permits for a wide range of activities across Ontario.

The northwest Regional Land Use Geologist monitored the Environmental Registry and distributed a monthly summary of postings of interest to MNDM staff.

MINERAL DEPOSIT COMPILATION GEOLOGISTS—PROVINCIAL ACTIVITIES

The Mineral Deposit Compilation geologists (MDCG) investigate and document mineral deposits and occurrences across the province. Through field visits, comprehensive literature research and personal research, they work with regional and district Resident Geologist Program staff to ensure that the Mineral Deposit Inventory (MDI) database is regularly updated. Regular updates are required to ensure that the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines is using the most up-to-date information in making land-use planning and policy decisions. A.C. Wilson is the northeastern Ontario MDCG. N.A. Bennett was the northwestern Ontario MDCG until mid 2011.

In December 2011, an updated version of the MDI was released. In addition to being made available through the MNDM web site, through GeologyOntario and OGS Earth, the entire digital data set is also on CD as “Mineral Deposit Inventory—2011”. All three have search capabilities.

In mid 2011, a new administrative layer was incorporated into the MDI database. This change was implemented in order to maintain consistency with the administrative layer (townships and areas) used by the Mining Lands Section (Mineral Development and Lands Branch, MNDM). As a result, a significant number of pre-existing records were revised to include a new township or area name. Significant contributors to the database in 2011 included J. Bongfeldt (Kenora), D.L. Guindon (Kirkland Lake), A. McKee (Red Lake), A. Pace (Sault Ste Marie), N.A. Bennett (Thunder Bay North and South), R.M. Cundari (Thunder Bay North) and P. Bousquet (Timmins).

Total contributions to the MDI database in 2011 included 2267 updated records, 519 records deleted and 390 new records. A breakdown of the provincial records revised by office is provided in Table 9.

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Table 9. Mineral Deposit Inventory records revision in 2011.

Resident or District Office Updates Deletions New Kenora 175 2 99 Kirkland Lake 89 10 Red Lake 59 7 Sault Ste Marie 46 1 1 Southeastern Ontario 863 414 20 Southwestern Ontario 6 0 0 Sudbury 217 98 8 Thunder Bay North 214 1 66 Thunder Bay South 389 2 110 Timmins 209 1 69 Total 2267 519 390

The MDI database is a dynamic compilation of over 19 000 records describing most of the known mineral occurrences in Ontario. It is an important reference tool for explorationists interested in exploring and acquiring mining properties in Ontario. When used in conjunction with other spatial databases generated by the Ontario Geological Survey, it provides additional tools for making mineral discoveries in Ontario.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Numerous prospectors, geologists and other individuals from the exploration and mining sector provided valuable information and discussions during the year and many are referred to throughout the text. This manuscript was edited by Mark Smyk and staff of the Publication Services Section.

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58 Metric Conversion Table

Conversion from SI to Imperial Conversion from Imperial to Sl

SI Unit Multiplied by Gives Imperial Unit Multiplied by Gives LENGTH 1 mm 0.039 37 inches 1 inch 25.4 mm 1 cm 0.393 70 inches 1 inch 2.54 cm 1 m 3.280 84 feet 1 foot 0.304 8 m 1 m 0.049 709 chains 1 chain 20.116 8 m 1 km 0.621 371 miles (statute) 1 mile (statute) 1.609 344 km AREA 1 cm2 0.155 0 square inches 1 square inch 6.451 6 cm2 1 m2 10.763 9 square feet 1 square foot 0.092 903 04 m2 1 km2 0.386 10 square miles 1 square mile 2.589 988 km2 1 ha 2.471 054 acres 1 acre 0.404 685 6 ha VOLUME 1 cm3 0.061 023 cubic inches 1 cubic inch 16.387 064 cm3 1 m3 35.314 7 cubic feet 1 cubic foot 0.028 316 85 m3 1 m3 1.307 951 cubic yards 1 cubic yard 0.764 554 86 m3 CAPACITY 1 L 1.759 755 pints 1 pint 0.568 261 L 1 L 0.879 877 quarts 1 quart 1.136 522 L 1 L 0.219 969 gallons 1 gallon 4.546 090 L MASS 1 g 0.035 273 962 ounces (avdp) 1 ounce (avdp) 28.349 523 g 1 g 0.032 150 747 ounces (troy) 1 ounce (troy) 31.103 476 8 g 1 kg 2.204 622 6 pounds (avdp) 1 pound (avdp) 0.453 592 37 kg 1 kg 0.001 102 3 tons (short) 1 ton(short) 907.184 74 kg 1 t 1.102 311 3 tons (short) 1 ton (short) 0.907 184 74 t 1 kg 0.000 984 21 tons (long) 1 ton (long) 1016.046 908 8 kg 1 t 0.984 206 5 tons (long) 1 ton (long) 1.016 046 9 t CONCENTRATION 1 g/t 0.029 166 6 ounce (troy) / 1 ounce (troy) / 34.285 714 2 g/t ton (short) ton (short) 1 g/t 0.583 333 33 pennyweights / 1 pennyweight / 1.714 285 7 g/t ton (short) ton (short) OTHER USEFUL CONVERSION FACTORS Multiplied by 1 ounce (troy) per ton (short) 31.103 477 grams per ton (short) 1 gram per ton (short) 0.032 151 ounces (troy) per ton (short) 1 ounce (troy) per ton (short) 20.0 pennyweights per ton (short) 1 pennyweight per ton (short) 0.05 ounces (troy) per ton (short)

Note: Conversion factors in bold type are exact. The conversion factors have been taken from or have been derived from factors given in the Metric Practice Guide for the Canadian Mining and Metallurgical Industries, published by the Mining Association of Canada in co- operation with the Coal Association of Canada.

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