The North Low project covers a large area with strong potential for graphite mineralization. The property is situated in a favorable geological setting, characterized by regional fold structures and the presence of three graphite showings.
Located approximately 40 km north of Gatineau, the site benefits from excellent access, facilitating exploration activities.
The project comprises a total of 39 claims.
Exploration work
A TDEM electromagnetic survey covering 231 km of lines was conducted on the property. This survey identified 406 point anomalies, 21 of which exhibited intermediate to high conductivity.
Two linear conductive trends show a strong correlation with regional magnetic structures and are considered promising targets for sulfide-associated graphite mineralization.
Two other TDEM trends show limited or no correlation with magnetic data. These anomalies could be associated with graphite hosted in non-magnetic marbled rocks.
Graphite index
Discovery
The mineralization was discovered in 1916 during prospecting work.
Localisation
Outcropping mineralized zone located approximately 1 km west of the village of North Low.
Genesis
Graphite formation is thought to be linked to pneumatolytic processes, contact metamorphism or metasomatism.
Historical
- 1916–1917: Exploration work by Gatineau Graphite
- 1918–1919: Three boreholes (30 m) and surface excavations
- 2018: Exploration work and geophysical surveys by First Energy Metals
Lithology
Mineralization occurs as irregular bands and veins of graphite associated with the contact of gabbro dikes cutting across calcitic marble. Graphite is also observed in small veins traversing the gabbro and in the marble near the intrusions.
Mineralization
Historical analyses indicate variable graphite contents, with an average of approximately 20.2% Cg on a bulk sample.
Further analyses on selected samples show levels ranging between 2.73% and 26.90% Cg, with an average of 10.96%.