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EM31 Ground Conductivity Surveys

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Hyman Property

ARTISAN GOLD ][NC. Hyman Township, Ontario

July 2009

ClearView Geophysics Inc.

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Report on

EM31 Ground Conductivity Surveys

at the

Hyman Property

Hyman Township, Ontario

July 2009

On behalf of:

Artisan Gold Inc. 25 Adelaide Street East Suite 1010 Toronto, Ontario M5C 3Al

telephone: 416-221-4124 facsimile: 416-218-9772 E-mail:

Contact: Mr. Tom Drivas

By:

ClearView Geophysics Inc. 12 Twisted Oak Street Brampton, Ontario L6R lTl

telephone: 905.458.1883 facsimile: 905.792.1884 cellular: 416.617.1884 E-mail: [email protected]

Contact: Mr. Joe Mihelcic

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TABLE of CONTENTS

1. INTR 0 DUCT ION -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1I

2. S U RV E Y P E RSO NNE L ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~!

3. E QUI P ME NT -----------------------------------------------------------------------------.. ---------------------------------- ~!

4. S U RV E Y M ETH 0 DO LOG Y ---------------------------------------------------------.. ---------------------------------- 4~

4.] Dalily Work Log and Coverage -------------------------------------.. ----------------.. ---------------------------------- 4

I 4.2 Total SUrvey Coverage ---------------------------------.-------------.. ----------------.. ---------------------------------- 4

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5. DATA PROCESSING AND PRESENTATION -------,-------------.. ----------------.,---------------------------------- 5

6. DISC U SS ION 0 F RES U LTS -----------------------------.. ------------.. ---------------------------------------------------5

6. ] S u rvey Iss u es ---------------------------------------------.. ------------.. --------------------------------------------------- 5

6.2 An 0 m a I ies -------------------------------------------------.. ------------.. --------------------------------------------------- 6

7. CON C L U S ION S --------------------------------------------.. -------------,--------------------------------------------------- 7

8. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS, JOE MIHELCIC ---------------------------------------------------------8

AppendhB

APPENDIX A - Instrument Specijications APPENDIX B - Plates

LIST of PLATES

Plate ........ EM31 Apparent Conductivity; colour contour plan map; 1 :5000


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1. INTRODUCTION

Clear View Geophysics Inc. carried out Geonics EM3l Ground Conductivity Surveys for Artisan Gold Inc. at its Hyman Property located near Nairn Centre, Ontario. The work was completed between July 9 and 12, 2009. The purpose for the surveys was to locate and prioritize areas of potential economic mineralization.

£.hotos: Personnel with Geonics EM31 and GPS systems at survey area.

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2. SURVEY PERSONNEL

The following personnel were employed to carry out the work at the Hyman Property:

Mr. Joe Mihelcic, M.B.A., P.Eng.; Geophysicist: Mr. Mihelcic operated the EM31 instrument. Ht:: also edited., processed, presented

and interpreted the data presented in this report.

Ms. Sabina Mihelcic; Assistant: Ms. Mihelcic assisted Mr. Mihelcic with the EM31 and GPS surveys.

3. EQUIP\1ENT

The Geonics EM31-MK2 Ground Conductivity Meter is a shallow penetrating electromagnetic device that detects small changes in ground conductivity and is also sensitive to metal.

A transmitter coil, located at one end of the instrument, induces circular eddy current loops in the earth. Under certain conditions: fulfilled in the design of the instrument the magnitude of anyone of these current loops is directly proportional to the terrain conductivity in the vicinity of the loop. Each one of the loops generates a magnetic field that is proportional to the value of the current flowing within that loop. The receiver coil, which is located 3.67 metres away from the transmitter coil, intercepts a part of the magnetic field from each loop. This results in an output voltage that is therefore also linearly related to the terrain conductivity.

There are two modes of operation: vertical and horizontal dipoles. In the vertical dipoles mode, the instrument is carried upright and penetration is approximately 6 metres, with most of the response derived from the deeper ground. The instrument is rotated 90 degrees for the horizontal dipoles mode. Most of the response is derived from the upper ground. These are illustrated in the following figures (Geonics TN-6 - Electromagnetic Terrain Conductivity Measurement at Low IndU(:tion Numbers).

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FI(;UR~ 7. Cumulative response versus licplh ror vcnical dipoles. R,·(zl F,GURf 6. Com""ri..,.. of relalive responses for vcnica! and horizDlllai is tbc relative conlribution 10 H, fro,n all material below a (normalitcd) dipoles. clleplh z.

The instrument is calibrated to read the correct conductivity when the earth is uniform. Since the ground is almost always non-uniform, the value is presented as an "apparent conductivity". The unit of conductivity is the millimho per metre (or millisiemans per metre). The inphase component (units of part per thousand [ppt]) typically yields a negative value, below background levels, for buried metal.

Knowledge of background conductivity and inphase levels are important for detecting anomalies. Background is interpreted by viewing the colour-shaded maps. In general, broad "green" regions on these maps are at ba<:kground if they do not coincide with known surface or buried features. Deviations in response from background either above (red) or below (blue) are typically indicative of anomalous response. Background levels can change naturally if the following vary across the surv(!y area: topography, stratigraphy/structure, bedrock depth and water table depth. Background levels are difficult to determine if the site is dominated by surface obstructions/metal and buried pipes/utilities.

The Trimble AgGPS132 real-time differential GPS and A1icroflex DAP ruggedized data logger were utilized for the EM31 survey. WAAS supplied real-time differential corrections. These provide sub-meter horizontal accuracy, except through vegetation where accuracy can be compromised.

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The altitude is recorded as WGS84_ALT. For a GPS receiver, the altitude accuracy is normally about 2 times worse than the horizontal accuracy. Mean Sea Level varies around the globe as much as 10-20 meters over a few kilometers because of variations in gravity. A GPS receiver uses a mathematical equation to estimate MSL called a Geoid Model. Because different models of GPS receivers use different equations, MSL can vary up to 0.5 meter from one receiver to another. These data are not presented in the report but available for potential future requirements. The DAP logger recorded both EM31 and GPS data streams.

Appendix A (Instrument Specifications) provides additional information for these instruments.

4. SURVEY METHODOLOGY

The EM31 Surveys were carried out through both uncut bush and previously cut survey lines. The instrument was carried at hip level in the vertical dipoles mode, and typically oriented in line with the receiver coil leading in the survey direction. The survey lines were cut a few years ago and picketed at 25-metre intervals. The writing on the pickets at a number of locations were still legible and noted in the DAP logger. These are indicated on the Plate presented in Appendix B for reference purposes.

4.1 DAILY WORK LOG AND COVERAGE

Date EM31 Coverage Comments

July 9 nla • Mobilization Brampton to Sudbury July 10 640 m within Block, • Travel Sudbury to Hyman Property

540 m access coverage • Locate access roads/orientation south of Block • EM31 Surveys

• Hyman Property to Sudbury July 11 5.6 km • Travel Sudbury to Hyman Property

• EM31 Surveys

• Travel Hyman Property to Sudbury July 12 4.7km • Travel Sudbury to Hyman Property

• EM31 Surveys

• Demobilization Hyman Property to Brampton

4.2 TOTAL SURVEY COVERAGE

Claim Block: 3016503,3016504,3016505

Meth()d Number Lines Total Coverage (m)

EM31 Surveys 9 1 148

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5. DATA PROCESSING AND PRESENTATION

EM data were transferred to a laptop and processed with Microsoft Excel and Geosoft software. They were edited and plotted using Geosoft Oasis A1onta). Field notes colle<:ted during the field surveys were transferred directly to the plot. Results are presented as a colour contour plan map in Appendix B (Plate: EM31 Apparent Conductivity). Note that additional information such as: the inphase component and GPS elevation positioning were not presented but are available digitally for potential use at a later date.

All plots were output to an HP DesignJet 800PS 42" colour plotter, Samsung CLP-510 colour laser printer, and Panasonic KX-P71 05 laser printer.

6. DISCUSSION OF RESULTS

6.1 SURVEY ISSUES

There were a few problems encountered during the survey. Attempts to gain access to the eastern sections of the claim block were made on th~~ first survey day. A single line of EM31 coverage was obtained along a former ATV trail that had grown-in (refer to Plate, Appendix B). Access was from a few hundred metres south of the claim block. Coverage outside and inside the claim block is included on the Plate. At the north end of the indicated survey path, the GPS battery failed and additional coverage was not possible.

The survey was continued the next day in the west side where access roads and trails traversed the claim block. Initial coverage was done along uncut survey lines until the previously cut grid was located. Production rates increased significantly over the precut survey lines.

The precut survey lines already had magnetics coverage, and because coverage over uncut lines was excessively time consuming and di fficult, the decision was made to focus solely on the EM31 survey. All three budgeted field days were spent collecting EM31 data with the Overhauser magnetometers on standby.

Heavy rain during the night of July 10 and early morning July 11 made it more difficult to traverse through wet bush. By mid-afternoon the bush had dried significantly making it easier and safer to work.

The previously cut cross-lines consisted of a baseline and no tie-lines. The lack of end tie-lines made it difficult to locate the adjacent survey cross-line tn some cases due to strong bush growth since the lines were originally cut.

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6.2 ANOMALIES

A number of EM31 anomalies were detected and are indicated on the Plate as Anomaly or Zone A through C. A brief discussion of these follows:

Anomalous Zone A appears to coincide with a gradient aITay survey apparent resistiivity anomaly (refer to first Dan Patrie report dated Oct 19, 2006). The coinciding gradient chargeability results are highly variable at and south of A. Anomalous zone A could result from a zone of conductive overburden; although the survey area south of BLO is generally flat and wet in some areas (refer to "swp" labels on Plate, Appendix B). Significantly, the magnetics map prepared by Patrie (refer to second Dan Patrie report dated Oct.19, 2007) indicates that Zone A generally coincides with a weakly magnetic high zone that likely results from a bedrock source. Zone A could indicate a zone of conductive or linked sulphide mineralization which could be magnetic (e.g., phrrhotite, etc.).

Anomalous Zone B is located and not fully defined along the northern edge of the survey area. The gradient array survey also indicates an apparent resistivity high zone in the gt:neral area of Zone B. There are no obviously visible chargeability anomalies at Zone B. The ground is generally at a lower elevation compared to the flat region located south of the vicinity ofBLO. Anomaly B coincides with swampy and ponded (i.e., beaver ponds/dams) areas. This anomaly is likely the result of the instrument located closer to the water table compared to elsewhere, and possibly elevated soil conductivity related to sediments. It could also coincide with weathered bedrock which subsequently contains more conductive clayey or alteration mineralization. These anomaly factors could "mask" conductive mineralization related to favourable sulphides. However, the Dan Patrie magnetics map indicates an associated weakly magnetic high zone that coincides with Zone B, indicating a bedrock source. Coverage was not completed through and north of B due to wet and ponded ground conditions.

Anomaly C is located in the northern part ()f the single line of coverage obtained in the eastern part of the Plate (Appendix B). Apparent conductivity values are elevated, although ground conditions are swampier in the coinciding area. Anomaly C is likely the result of elevated soil conductivity which could relate to clayey or altered mineralization. Magnetics and IP data are not available in this area.

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7. CONCLUSIONS

The Geonics EM31 Ground Conductivity Survey was successful in detecting three (3) anomalies or zones that could related to sulphide mineralization. Zone A is given the highest priority for further exploration due to its location within an overall flat area of ground and therefore its reduced likelihood of resulting solely from thicker or more conductive overburden.

If there are any questions about the surveys, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Sincerely,

ClearView Geopnysics Inc.

y7/L--Joe Mihelcic, P.Eng., M.B.A. Geophysicist/President

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8. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS, JOE MIHELCIC

I, Joe Mihelcic, Hereby certify that:

1) I am a geophysicist with business office at 12 Twisted Oak Street, Brampton, Ontario L6R 1 T1.

2) I am a principle of ClearView Geophysics Inc., a company performing geophysical services.

3) I am a graduate of Queen's University in Applied Science, Geological Engineering (B.Sc. 1988) and of Ivey Business School (M.B.A. 1995).

4) I am a member ofthe Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

5) I have practiced my profession for over 20 years.

6) I do not have a direct or indirect interest in A11isan Gold Inc. securities.

Signed ___________ _

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Joe Mihelcic, P.Eng., M.B.A. Brampton, Ontario July 14, 2009

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APPENDIX A - Instrume:nt Specifications

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MEASURED QUANTITII~S

PRIMARY E'IELD SOURCE

SENSOR

INTERCOIL SPACING

OPERATING FREQUENCY

POWER SUPPLY (For Main Console)

CONDUCTIVITY RANGES

INPHASE RANGE

DATA LOGGER CAPACITY

EM31~ SPBCIFlCA~IORS

(1) Apparent conduct i vity of the ground in millisiemens per meter (mS/m)*

(2) Inphase component in parts per thclusand (ppt) olf the ratio of the secondary to primary magnetic field.

Self-contained dipole transmitter

Self-contained dipole receiver

3.66 meters

9.8 kHz

8 disposable alkaline "C" cells (approx. 20 hrs. life continuous use)

10, 100, 1000 mS/m

±20 ppt

a) 8,000 records (two components) b) 6,000 records (two components + GPS)

MEASUREMENT RESOLUTION 0.1% of full scale

MEASUREMENT ACCURACY

NOISE LEVELS

OUTPUT PORT FOR

REAL TIME LOGGING

DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

+5% at 20 mS/m

0.1 mS/m, 0.03 ppt

RS-232C, 9,600 baud rate

Boom

Shipping Case Instrument Weight Shipping Weight

4 • 0 meters ext.~nded : 1.4 meters stored

144x21.5x36 cm : 12.4 kg : 24 kg

I I • l-band satellite difTerential correction receiver

• Dual-channel digital medium frequency beacon receiver • Sub-meter differential accuracy • 2 line. 16 character liquid crystal display • 4 button keyboard

Add 10 Hz capability' Add Scorpio capabillt/ Add DCPS &Ise Station Add Everest™ Multi-Path Reduction AgField Pack 120 Volt I • Combined L1 CPS. Satellite djfferential and beacon antenna AgField Pack 240 Volt

Part Number 33176-llO Part Number 33176-1~0 Part Number 33176-~10 Part Number 33176-40 Part Number 32294-00 Part Number 32294-10 Part Number 30660

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• Two programmable RS-232 serial ports: • NMEA-0183 output/RTCM SC-104 input • TSIP I/O

• Operation manual • 5 meter ruggedized antenna cable • CPS receiver to PC cable • Magnetic mount for antenna

PhYSical Characteristics

• AgGPS 132 Housing

Size: 14.5cm W x 5.lcm H x 19.5cm D (5.7"W x 2.0"H x 7.7" D)

Weight: 0.76kg (I.68 lb.) Power: 7W (max.). IOta 32 VDC Operating temp: -20·C to +65°C Storage temp: -30°C to +85°C Humidity: 100% condensing. unit fully sealed Casing: Dust proof. waterproof. shock resistant • Combined Antenna

Size:

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Storage temp:

Humidity:

Casing:

Ei.5cm D x 14cm H (6.1" D X 5.5" H) .5:5kg (1.2 Ib) -30°C to +65 cC -40°C to -t85cC 100% condensing. unit fully sealed

Dust proof. waterproof. shock resistant

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Performance Charactensllcs

• GPS Receiver General:

Update rate:

12 -channel. parallel tracking. L1 C/ A code wit.h carrier phase filtered measurements and multi-bit digitizer 1 Hz standard; 10 Hz optional 1

Diffl!rel1lial speed ,1CCUfaty:

0.1 MPH (0.16 KPH)' Diffl!l'ential position aCCII'acy:

less than 1 meter horizontal RMS3

At least 5 satellites. PDOP <4 and RTCM SC-104 standard format broad cast from a Trimble 4000RSl or equivalent referenCE' station.

TImt! to ftrStllx: <30 seconds. typical NMEAmessages: ALM. CCA*. Cll, CSA*, CSV. VTC*,

MSS. RMC*. ZDA *Default messages

• Differential COITection Dual-channel MF Receiver

Frequency range: 283.5 KHz to 325.0 KHz Channel spacing:

MSK modulation:

Si9"'ll strength:

Dynamic range:

Channel selectivity:

Frequency offset:

3rd order intercept:

Beao)fl acquisition time:

Opemting Modes:

500 Hz 50. 100 & 200 bits/second 10 llV/meter minimum @ 100BPS 100 dB 70 dB >500 Hz offset 17 ppm maximum +15 dBm @ RF input (min. ACC setting)

<5 seconds. typical Auto power, Auto distance. and Manual modes

• L-band satellite Differential Correction Receiver with

Ml.l/tiple VendOl' Support Bit Error Rate: 10' for Eb/N of >5.5 dB Acquisition and re-alcquisition Time:

<2 seconds. typical

Frequency band: 1525-1560 Mhz Chanrlel spacing: 5 kHz

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