| Location | Bralorne region, SW British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Minerals | Gold, silver, zinc |
| Ownership | 100% |
| Status | Exploration - diamond drilling |
Recent History
Avino has held the Minto Property since 1985, when the company conducted geological, geochemical and geophysical surveys as well as trenching. A number of targets were identified, and these were investigated with trenching in 1987. Due to low gold prices, subsequent work was limited until 2006-2007.
Early History
According to Infomine.com’s property data base, Minto Gold Mines Ltd. mined the property for gold, copper and lead between 1934 and 1940. Historic production was reported as 17,558 ounces of gold (0.20 opt Au recovered grade), 21,327 lbs. of copper and 124,421 lbs. of lead.
Recent Diamond Drilling - Significant Gold Grades
Diamond drilling in 2006 explored down dip extensions of gold bearing structures originally discovered in trench 827 on the Minto North Zone. Two of the four holes drilled intersected significant gold grades, as follows:
HOLE: MO-06-01
| Sample # | Intersection (Meters) |
Au (g/t) |
Au oz/t |
Zn (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143452 | 23.00 - 23.30 (0.30) | 5.31 | 0.155 | |
| 143455 | 49.80 - 50.50 (0.70) | 4.51 | 0.132 | |
| 143456 | 56.60 - 56.90 (0.30) | 7.58 | 0.221 | |
| 143457 | 65.90 - 66.80 (0.90) | 7.52 | 0.219 | |
| 143458 | 71.85 - 72.50 (0.65) | 2.60 | 0.076 | |
| 143459 | 72.50 - 73.30 (0.80) | 1.04 | 0.030 | |
| 143460 | 74.90 - 75.30 (0.40) | 1.77 | 0.052 | |
| 143461 | 91.75 - 92.00 (0.25) | 45.4 | 1.324 | |
| 143462 | 92.50 - 93.30 (0.80) | 3.24 | 0.094 | |
| 143463 | 95.65 - 95.90 (0.25) | 1.72 | 0.050 | |
| 143465 | 121.30 - 121.70 (0.40) | 3.50 | 0.102 | 1.74 |
| 143466 | 124.70 - 125.60 (0.90) | 5.36 | 0.156 | 1.33 |
| 143467 | 127.00 - 127.50 (0.50) | 4.19 | 0.122 | |
| 143468 | 133.27 - 134.27 (1.0) | 3.39 | 0.099 | |
| 143472 | 137.2 - 137.55 (0.35) | 2.39 | 0.070 |
HOLE: MO-06-04
| Sample # | Intersection (Meters) |
Au (g/t) |
Au oz/t |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143480 | 48.15 - 48.70 (0.55) | 2.02 | 0.059 |
| 143482 | 56.77 - 57.50 (0.73) | 5.93 | 0.173 |
| 143486 | 60.5 - 61.50 (1.00) | 1.92 | 0.056 |
| 143487 | 61.5 - 62.50 (1.00) | 9.04 | 0.264 |
| 143489 | 63.5 - 64.50 (1.00) | 1.38 | 0.040 |
| 143491 | 66.7 - 67.70 (1.00) | 2.99 | 0.087 |
| 143492 | 72.6 - 73.50 (0.90) | 1.08 | 0.031 |
| 143495 | 74.8 - 75.80 (1.00) | 9.47 | 0.276 |
| 143496 | 81.5 - 82.30 (0.80) | 2.62 | 0.076 |
| 143499 | 92.9 - 93.57 (0.67) | 9.54 | 0.278 |
| 143500 | 101.1 - 101.80 (0.70) | 1.39 | 0.041 |
Down hole intersection lengths are reported, true widths are unknown. Samples were collected under supervision of Chris J. Sampson, P. Eng., a qualified person under NI 43-101. Samples were assayed at Eco-Tech Laboratory Ltd., Kamloops, B.C., a certified assayer by fire assay with A.A. finish.
Avino’s projects are under the supervision of Mr. Jasman Yee P.Eng, Avino director, who is a qualified person within the context of National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Yee has reviewed and approved the technical data herein.
