Nemaska Exploration (OTC Other: NMKEF; TSX-V: NMX) continues to have lots to talk about regarding its 100% owned Whabouchi property in the James Bay region of Quebec. Between October 12 and November 12, 2010, 16 trenches perpendicular to the mineralized zones, spaced approximately 50 m apart and totalling 1,969 m, were dug. In addition, 810 m of stripping was done along strike on 7 contact zones. A total of 670 channel samples were taken from these trenches and stripping areas and were sent for assay. Results are expected in about 6 weeks. During this period, the geological mapping of all the trenches and stripping zones was also completed.
In addition, Nemaska recently commenced a 9,000 m diamond drill program (HQ size) on Whabouchi. As of this date, 9 of the 48 holes planned have been completed for a total of 2,038 m. All the mineralized zones were intersected where expected. The objectives of this drill program are to obtain a representative sample across the deposit to be used in pilot plant metallurgical testing planned for winter 2011 and to update the initial resource estimate published on July 14, 2010 by SGS Geostat. The updated resource will include both the drill results and channel samples completed earlier this month. The drilling will also enable the Company to increase its confidence in the resource, a necessary step in moving the project into feasibility stage.
