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Whistler Project
Alaska
Exploration project focused on intrusive related gold and porphyry copper deposits
Whistler Project- Alaska
Client: Kiska Metals
When: 2010-2012
Project Description: Exploration project focused on intrusive related gold and porphyry copper deposits
Scope of Services:
1) Provided drill support crews for up to 6 drill rigs at a time
2) Constructed hundreds of drill pads, helicopter pads and access trails at Island Mountain and Whistler for up to 6 diamond core fly-rigs at a time for seasonal drilling programs.
a. Constructed pads for both winter and summer drilling programs
b. Terrain was highly variable from high elevation extremely steep terrain with cliffs to lower elevation subdued terrain
c. Pad construction included using a slingable mini-excavator for some sites
d. Drill pads were up to 16’ x 32’ size for drilling rigs and up to 15’ tall in very steep areas
e. Drill support, moves and water lines and pump maintenance, expediting, helicopter sling load rigging
3) Geological and Structural Mapping (Island Mountain)
4) Airstrip tree clearing and construction
5) General camp construction and maintenance activities
6) Drill site reclamation and cleanup
7) Winter caretaking crew
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