Mauritania

• Country summary
• Permits
• SOMASO Joint Venture
• Exploration programme
• Exploration results

Exploration programme

October 2007 – January 2008

Re-interpretation of available government data, target generation

Desktop review of existing data

Establish logistics base

February 2008 – August 2008

Geological reconnaissance

First phase field work

Second phase field work, mapping, trenching, drilling of targets

September 2008 – September 2009

Detailed mapping of Kaouat project

Drilling of Kaouat project, 20 RC drill holes and 12 diamond drill holes completed

Ground magnetic and gravity surveys completed

Metallurgical test work

October 2009 – February 2010

Reconnaissance visit to permits 806 and 807

Exploration camp established

Regional mapping and grab sampling permits 806 and 807

Desktop studies and re-interpretation of available government data over permits 806 and 807 completed

March 2010 onwards

Reconnaissance visit to permits 288 and 909

Desktop studies and re-interpretation of available government data over permits 288 and 909

Ground geophysics