GEOCHEMICAL REPORT

ON THE

B I G GROUP MINERAL CLAIMS

(MWC 101 - MWC 106; MWC 115 - MWC 122; MWC 124;

MWC 143 - MWC 156; MWC 171 - MWC 176; MWC 271;

MWC 272; MWC 294; M I N K 1-8, Stoat #1; Stoat #2 )

NANAIMO M I N I N G D I V I S I O N

LAT 49'45.5'N

N.T.S. 92F/14, 9 2 F / l l

FOR

BETTER RESOURCES LIMITED

BY

JAMES F. BRISTOW, P.ENG.

OCTOBER, 1983

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.............................. GENERAL LOCATION MAP SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ........................... 2 /

INTRODUCTION .....................................

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LOCATION AND ACCESS ........................... 2 i

AREA MAP 3 / PHYSIOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE .......................... 2,4 /

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION .............................. 4 y 5 ,’’

CLAIM MAP 7 /

DISCUSSION 5,6 i COST STATEMENT 8 ./ AUTHOR’S QUALIF ICATION AND CERTIFICATION ............. 9 /

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APPENDIX I - GEOCHEMICAL LABORATORY ............................. i REPORTS

WATER SAMPLE STATION LOCATION MAP

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O C T 1984

MT. WASHINGTON PROJECT F i g u r e 1

GENERAL LOCATION MAP

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS A preliminary environmental base line water quality survey was

conducted by Better Resources Limited at their Mt. Washington property during the 1984 exploration season.

f r m Mt. Washington have a below average pH and contain low but detect- able amounts of metals.

studies .

The results from tnis survey indicate that some of the streams flowing

The results obtained from this survey reportedly concur with previous

LOCATION AND ACCESS

The Big Group of Mineral Claims are centered on 49O45'30" North latitude and 125O15' west longitude within map sheets N.T.S. 92F/14 and 92F/ll in the Nanaimo Mining Division. The claims are situated 18 kil- ometres northwest of Courtenay, t3.C. and 2.5 kilometres east of the summit of Mt. Washington (see figure 2). They cover two high easterly facing ridges and the intervening Murex Creek Basin.

Access to the claims is facilitated by a network of well maintained paved and gravel mining and logging roads. However, the upper reaches of the Murex Basin must be accessed by foot. Depending on snowfall and runoff conditions, four wheel drive access is usually possible between July and November.

PHYSIOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE

Mt. Washington is located along the eastern margin of the northwest trending Vancouver Island Range in the Insular Fold Belt. The local landscape varies from moderate to precipitous. At lower elevations it is mantled by a thick mixture of hemlock, red and yellow cedar, douglas fir and balsam fir. Much of this has been extensively logged and now supports a varying amount of second growth forest. A subalpine forest is developed above 1400 metres. Property elevations range from 520 to 1550 metres. The deeply incised north easterly draining Murex basin is the dominant physical feature on the claim group. Evidence of recent glaciation is exemplified cirque development, glacial striae and thin but pervasive glacial till development.

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B I G GROUP BETTER RESOURCES L I M I T E D NANAIMO M . D . MT. WASHINGTON PROJECT

AREA M A P OCT 1984

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PHYSIOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE - cont.

Drainages throughout the area are generally quite steep. Flows vary from moderate to fast, however, for short periods after a storm they can become torrential.

significant snowfall. temperatures ranging up to 25°C. elevation, freezing temperatures can occur any time during the year.

October to May is characterized by cool wet weather with The remainder of the year is drier and milder, with

However, because of the property's high

P RO P E RT Y D ESC R I P T I 0 N

The Big Group of Mineral Claims is owned by Better Resources Limted of Vancouver, British Columbia. The Group consists of forty-eight conti- guous two-post claims as shown on Figure 3.

The Record Dates and Record Numbers o f the individual claims are tabulated below:

CLAIM NAME UNITS RECORD DATE RECORD rjo.

MWC 101 MWC 102 MWC 103 MWC 104 MWC 105 MWC 106 MWC 115 MWC 116 MWC 117 MWC 118 MWC 119 MWC 120 MWC 121 MWC 122 MWC 124 MWC 143 MWC 144 MWC 145 MWC 146 MWC 147 MMC 148 MWC 149 MWC 150

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

September 13 II

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September 14 II

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37 196 37197 37198 37199 37200 3720 1 37210 3721 1 372 12 372 13 37214 372 15 372 16 37217 372 19 37078 37079 37080 37081 37082 37083 37084 37085

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CLAIM NAME UNITS

MWC 151 MWC 152 MWC 153 MWC 154 MWC 155 MWC 156 MWC 171 MWC 172 MWC 173 MWC 174 MWC 175 MWC 176 MWC 271 MWC 272 MWC 294 Mink 1 Mink 2 Mink 3 Mink 4 Mink 5 Mink 6 Mink 7 Mink 8 Stoat #1 Stoat #2

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September 13 II

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3723 1 37232 37239 37240 37241 37242 37243 37244 37108 37109 37131 1580 1581 1582 1583 1584 1585 1586 1587 1576 1577

A preliminary environmental base line water quality study was initiated at Better Resources Limited's Mt. Washington property prior to the commencement of the 1984 exploration programme.

The purpose of this study was to acquire background information regarding water quality of the streams draining the upper reaches of Mt. Washington and to monitor any changes that might occur after commence- ment of work. below the elevation of the lowest anticipated worksite. Samples were collected in one litre white plastic bottles with non- contaminating caps. prior to being filled. Styrofoam cooler and packed with refrigerant prior to shipping. Samples collected one day were delivered for analysis at the laboratory the following

Ten stream sample stations were selected on active streams

Bottles were carefully rinsed with stream water After collection the samples were placed in a

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DISCUSSION - cont

Water samples were analyzed for 18 trace elements, 14 major elements, 7 anions, and alkalinity was determined. Where applicable, results were reported in gm/l. ( ppm) - (see Laboratory reports - Appendix I ) .

analyzed by I .C.P. spectroscopy (hydride generation). In these samples, low level concentrations o f Arsenic, Bismuth, Mercury, Antimony and Selenium were measured in mg/l. However, the detection limit was lowered to approximately 1 ppb.

low level concentrations of arsenic. These results reportedly concur with previous analysis obtained by both the Provincial and Federal environmental agencies.

For greater accuracy, samples suspected o f being anomalous were

In all, four of the samples checked by I.C.P. were shown to contain

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cs COST STATEMENT BIG CLAIM GROUP

Geochemical Water Survey Supervision and site selection

James F. Bristow, P.Eng. - Aug. 4,5,23/84 1'12 days (3 $300.00 per day $ 450.00

Collection and shipping Robin D. Bristow - Aug.5,6,23,24

253.00 22 hours @$11.50 per hour Transportat ion

3 days vehicle rental @ $38.00 per day 114.00 Food and Accommodation

Assaying Costs - Water Samples analyzed for 4% days @ $25.00 per day 112.50

18 trace elements, 14 major elements, 7 anions and alkalinity

20 samples @ $79.28 per sample 1,585.50 Samples Express 17.70 Report preparation (including drafting & typing ) 350.00

9; 2,882.70 TOTAL

This water quality survey is similar in nature to an airborne survey as it compares water quality on the claims with the general background of the area. that the major portion o f the above total expense is eligible for assess- ment work credits. The anticipated total a1 lowable expense is $2,800.00.

All survey results have been submitted and, therefore, it is felt

CERTIFIED CORRECT

/James F. Bristow, P-. Eng.

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QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATION

I, James F. Bristow, of 3431 Bowen Drive, in the Municipality of Richmond, Province of British Columbia, hereby certify as f 01 lows :

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I am a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a B.A. Degree (Geology and Physics).

I am a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of British Columbia.

I am a member of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of South Africa.

I have actively practiced my profession in mineral exploration and mining geology since my graduation in 1957.

That this report is based on data either gathered by '

myself or by persons working under my direct supervision.

That I am a Director of Better Resources Limited and hold a direct interest in Securities of this company.

DATED at Richmond, British Columbia, this day of October, 1984.

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GEOCHEMICAL LAB REPORTS

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