Canada-based mineral exploration company New Earth Resources has announced the commencement of planning for airborne geophysics surveys at the Red Wine rare earth elements (REE) project in east Newfoundland and Labrador.
These surveys form a crucial part of the preliminary exploration programme at the site.
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The surveys will utilise 50m flight lines to gather data on geological features and anomalies related to radioactive elements such as uranium and thorium.
New Earth plans to include a magnetic survey to assess the geological structures and lithological characteristics, alongside a radiometric survey aimed at identifying correlations between radioactive elements and REE target mineralisation.
The Red Wine project encompasses approximately 1,575 hectares (ha) within the Central Mineral Belt of Labrador.
It is predominantly underlain by formations of the Red Wine Complex, which comprises peralkaline volcanic and porphyritic rocks, as well as peralkaline and alkaline plutonic rocks.
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By GlobalDataThese geological formations are considered highly prospective for hosting REE mineralisation.
The project area is part of the broader Red Wine Intrusive Suite, incorporating features such as peralkaline granites and syenites within the North and South Red Wine Plutons.
This region has a documented history of containing REE-bearing minerals, with exploration activities targeting REEs, zirconium, niobium and yttrium dating back to the 1970s.
Historic exploration programmes have resulted in several notable discoveries within the district, including Two Tom (niobium, beryllium, REE), North Red Wine (uranium, zirconium), Partridge River (thorium) and Mann (niobium, zirconium, thorium).
These discoveries share geological correlations with findings from previous explorations within the Red Wine project area.
New Earth CEO Lawrence Hay said: “This exploration programme underscores our commitment to advancing the Red Wine project through methodical, data-driven approaches.
“By building on historic data and integrating modern techniques, we aim to uncover the full REE potential of this promising district.”
Last month, New Earth announced that it will begin exploration activities at its Lucky Boy Uranium Project in Gila County, Arizona.
