Elevate Uranium – 2D Seismic Identifies New Uranium Targets at Angela
Background
In 2022 HiSeis was commissioned by Elevate Uranium to acquire, process and interpret three 2D seismic lines around the Angela uranium project approximately 25 km south of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia. The objective of the 2D seismic was provide an understanding of the exploration potential at the Angela project and support future exploration activities.
“A key exploration opportunity identified from the seismic imaging is an anomalous area below the known mineralisation, which may represent deeper uranium enrichment… The 2D seismic program at Angela confirmed that reflection seismic is an effective method by which to image the subsurface. The results and interpretation of the seismic data provide additional insight into potential mechanisms for uranium deposition and upside for future exploration.”
https://www.elevateuranium.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Annual-Report_Compress.pdf
Solution
The seismic program was designed in collaboration with Elevate as part of a NT government funding grant. Three 2D seismic lines were acquired along existing tracks with minimal line preparation thereby minimising any land access footprint.
Outcomes
The seismic data showed significant reflectivity from the geology, indicating that the area is conducive towards seismic reflection as a technique for exploration. Known uranium mineralisation from drill assays closely follows a gently dipping seismic reflector. Other seismic reflectors suggest that there could be further mineralisation below the known endowed layer. In addition, two working hypotheses were developed exploring the possibility that the uranium enriched fluid could have entered the system from above or below the discovered orebody.
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