World-first electromagnetic survey to begin at Carr Boyd

A world-first helicopter-borne electromagnetic survey (targetEM) will be carried out at Estrella Resources’ (ASX:ESR) Carr Boyd project in Western Australia.

Undertaken by Canadian-based geophysical firm Expert Geophysics, the survey will target all the project’s tenure, including all the prospective horizons identified in the recent exploration review.

This includes the high priority Colreavy komatiite target which has been subject to no previous modern geophysics.

Additionally, Estrella will be acquiring very low frequency, magnetics and high frequency audio-frequency-magnetic data to improve the depth and quality of investigation in potentially detecting drill targets.  

The surveys allow Estrella to model prospective horizons at Carr Boyd before drilling, recognise anomalies and detect superconducting type massive sulphides.

It also gives the company the opportunity to update Carr Boyd’s conductivity and magnetic models.

Estrella managing director Chris Daws is excited to advance exploration at Carr Boyd.

“We have always looked to improve our discovery advantage utilising ultra-modern exploration techniques and technology,” he said.

“We were the first to successfully use the revolutionary e-vibe seismic system in WA and our team is now employing a world-first in geophysical surveying methods.

“This is next-gen geophysical system technology that even the majors have not yet utilised.

“The geophysical survey will cover our entire tenement package at Carr Boyd so that we can potentially locate drill targets that have previously evaded detection with older technology.”

The targetEM system will begin in July.