CanAlaska announces over 100 samples collected for KIM sampling

The samples were collected by the De Beers’ exploration team
CanAlaska announces over 100 samples collected for KIM sampling

CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. announced that the De Beers' exploration team has collected over 100 samples for kimberlite indicator mineral (KIM) processing from the West Athabasca project. The samples of glacial gravels were collected from eskers within the target area and will now be processed in De Beers laboratories to establish further evidence for kimberlite intrusives associated with the magnetic anomalies staked by CanAlaska.

These striking anomalies were identified from processing data from the Saskatchewan Government Geological Survey/Geological Survey of Canada airborne magnetics program carried out in 2010.

The second phase of exploration is expected to begin in the next few weeks, to carry our detailed magnetic mapping of staked targets, as well as any further significant features. The new high resolution airborne magnetic survey carried out by a specialized aircraft from New Zealand will define the targets in preparation for drilling.

President Peter Dasler commented, "I am very pleased with the significant attention that De Beers is giving our project. The initial reconnaissance sampling has been completed, and known targets visited. The rapid deployment of this specialized aircraft and the attention to detail with this program is very comforting."

CanAlaska and De Beers are exploring the West Athabasca project for diamonds under a staged $20.4 million Option-Participation Agreement. The project area covers 75 kimberlite-style targets staked by CanAlaska in the northwestern Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan. De Beers may earn an interest in the project through a series of escalating exploration programs.


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