Structural Geology

The pillow lavas indicate that the strike of the rocks is generally on a 120-300 degres azimuth with local variations. Pillow tops in both 2 and 3 dimensions are to the north-east as is the dip of the formations. The local variations in strike are typical of a volcanic lava sequence.

Two sub-parallel faults are present on the property. The main structural feature is the Pipestone Fault which lies along the south shore of Painkiller Lake and crosses the central part of the property. The strike of the Pipestone Fault follows a 120°- 300° azimuth, parallel to the strike of the pillow lavas. The diabase dyke shows a 487 metres displacement of the north-side to the west. A subsidiary subparallel fault is present on the northern part of the property, the Painkiller Lake Fault. This fault exhibits a strike of roughly 120°- 300° azimuth and appears to be curving into the Pipestone Fault to the west. There is also some displacement along the strike of this fault as the diabase dyke has been displaced and is not seen on the north side. The host rock along both faults show silicification.