{ Viteanes } eS nel DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE pate November 26, 1981 THE GROUND MAGNETIC SURVEY AT CERRO SARAMBI-1981 File ee Subject Fron Fernando were faN : FIELD WORK Technical Data In combination with the 1980 ground magnetic survey at Cerro Sarambi, during 1981 a follow-up program was performed to extend the survey area and close-in existing magnetic information. The 1981 magnetic survey (See Plate I) resulted in the following technical data. Time: 20th June to 19th August 1981 Personnel: 2 crews - cutting new piques 1 crew - ground magnetic survey supervision - 1 TAC geologist Existing piques: 57km a Additional piques cut: 75km Total surveyed piques: 132km Magnetic station interval: 50m Total magnetic stations: 2685 Magnetometer: Scintrex MP-2, Portable Proton Precession Magnetometer In addition, short creck traverses wore carried out for better geological understanding and interpretation of the Cerro Sarambi complex magnetic and geochemical information. DATA PROCESSING The ground magnetic survey of 1981 was performed with a portable proton precession magnetometer, using the same instrument through the complete survey. As a general magnetic base station the 1980 base station was utilized, taking the first 1981 magnetic reading of 23828» at this station as the general magnetic base reading. All folléwing magnetic data were corrected and leveled to this base. The extension of the survey area made it necessary to refer every morning and afternoon cycle to selected magnetic subbases, including a reading at the beginning and the end of each day at the general base station. oll TEAY Pha F 2]The rough magnetic field data were processed mathematically by hand procedures in the following way: After the time correction to decimal values for each station occupied, the magnetic values were corrected towards their diurnal base. Formula used for diurnal corrections: (ti - Tei) yir |qysi- year - corrected (Tp2- Tei) The obtained corrected diurnal values refer directly to the @iurnal general magnetic base reading. The final step to the general correction (values from different days can be related directly) takes the general base reading and levels all diurnal corrected data by simple addition or substrac- tion. The corrected magnetic values put on a base map 1:5000 were contoured according to the intensity of magnetic variation. The central part of the complex shows a quiet magnetic area, while the northern and southern part reflect noisy magnetic zones. Therefore, the central part is contoured in a 100¢ interval and the northern and southern part in a 250y interval. The interpretation map (Plate IT) shows the magnetic contour lines with observed geological features. PRELIMINARY INTERPRETATION AND RESULTS The magnetic contour map of Cerro Sarambi (Plate II) is a compo- site interpretation of the work done from June to December 1981 The magnetic ground survey data interpretation is combined with the geological basic information (rock types) obtained during geological traverses over the main creeks at Cerro Sarambi. The zones of high ané low magnetic contour areas (limit 23500») are shown in different colours. The main result of the survey is the limitation of the intrusive body of Cerro Sarambf in a oval to circular trend with a tendency in a NE-SW direction (Plate III). In combination with outcrop geology the instrusive body can be subdivided into a central pyroxenite intrusion (quiet magnétic area / 72-R1, 72-R2 and Arroyo Bananas) which is heterogeneously surrounded and cross Mtoe cutt by various syenites (noisy magnetic areas). The major group of observed normal alkali syenites (pinkish to grey coloured / C. Mboi Chini, C, Yuquery) can not be subdivided in the magnetic data from mafic alkali syenites (blakish coloured / camp, western Arr.Ne-4). Trachyte dikes and veins cross-cutting both ma or instrusives show a general trend in a NE-SW direction. A strong contrasting magnetic zone surrounds the intrusive body. Pronounced magnetic values ranging from 26000jto 19000 reflect highly magnetic rich zones which may feflect pyrometasomatism (enrichment of magnetite in zones adjacent to the intrusive as a contact metamorphic event). The high magnetite content (up to 35%) is confirmed in drill hole 52-R1. The rock types related to this magnetic anomaly are a variety ef quartz-mica schists, which are components of the country rock at Cerro Sarambi. The trend of this contact zone (intru- sive-country rock) shows a tendency to be a circular shape around the intrusive. Observed fenitic rocks in the northwestern (Acr.Ne-&) and the southeastern area(C. Tigre) reflect no defined ground magnetic data, which indicates the decrease of magnetic intensity over these areas. The formation of quartzite near the intrusive - country rock contact zone (C. Tigre, eastern Arr.Ne-4) could reflect the adjacent fenitization process (emanation of silica during the alkali metasomatism, silicifying the country rock). A detailed magnetic response is not observed here. There is a clear NE-SW directed trend (varying magnetic relief) observed all through the complex. As an explanation of this trend, reflecting over all rock types, is the observed NE-SW strike direction at the country rock (schist and quartzite). It can be assumed, that this original direction might have been the possible favorable structural trend for the emplacement of the intrusive. Remnants of country rock observed within the complex area (C. Cure-{, C. Yuquery) also show the same NE-SW strike directions. These remnants in the original structural trend (the elongated orientation nature in the magnetics) may reflect an arching of country rocks during the emplacement of the intrusive. This last argument is supported by airborne magnetics over Cerro Sarambi which show a homogeneous magnetic body, reflecting a deeper emplaced magnetite rich intrusive. The structural analysis according to the interpretation of magnetic @ata indicates a major NE-SW fault zone (?) which is parallel to the main strike orientation of the country rock at Cerro Saramb{. Of similar importance are N-S and NW-SE oriented ALstructural trends through the complex. Secondary tectonic ten- dencies are observed in a radial fashion around the complex, being these crosscutted by stronger developed structural ele- ments (NE-SW direction). The relationship between the structural trends and magnetic data combined with observed rock units confirm that the major intrusive event took place along the strongest tectonic direction (NE-SW). The central pyroxenite body is oriented in this NE-SW direction (plate III), as well as trachyte dikes which also prefer this trend. Note: The final magnetic interpretation will be given in cooper- ation with TAC- consulting geophysist Dr. F. Hales. Attachements: Plate I - Pique map (1:5000) Plate II - Magnetic interpretation map (1:5000) Plate III - Inferred geology (1:5000) FW/sf.: cc: J.S-Pearson SSE M.D. Druecker + WORK AREA LIBRARY Lene | ae Tech.File F.W. Hales THE GROUND MAGNETICS AT CERRO SARAMBI THE FIELD WORK The adoption of straight-line closed traverses, in contrast to those used at neighbouring Chiriguelo, was a great improvement which facilitated reduction of data and enhanced the reliability ef the interpretation, In zones characterized by strong magnetic relief, the repeat readings were surprisingly close, frequently better than +5 gammas. INTERPRETATION Se Probably the most surprising feature encountered is the abrupt ee change of magnetic relief across an almost N-S diameter, shown “™s..9n the accompanying contour map as a contact. To the West of this “Givision, the magnetic values are monotonously similar with no clearly recognisable trends. In a less specific geologic environ- ment, the interpreter would be tempted to regard the material to the West of the contrast as having a granitic nature, but its geological situation, coupled with the absence of any change of mean magnetic level, rules against this and the lithological identity of the unit cannot be suggested from the magnetic evidence. To the East of the division, the magnetic alignments are much clearer and the relief much greater. The contours are character- istic of metamorphic rocks, their elongated orientations suggesting schists. Zones of varying magnetic relief trending approximately NE-SW within this eastern area are probably due to variations in the magnetite content of the schist material, possibly associated with tectonic activity. Attention is drawn to the very pronounced magnetic low trendin| E-W in the north-eastern part of the contour map. A low of this nature is strongly indicative of a near-vertical tabular body of strongly magnetic material intruding into the schists. The hori- zontal dimensions of the anomaly tadicets that the top of the intrusive must be near to the surface a fact which enhances its economic potential, Fredonch Wale? Frederick W. Hales Geophysical Consultant FWH: gd. January 1981DEPA RTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE Bee November £7e CERRO SARAMBT George F.. Sanders From wok ee Etats ee ~ Take one (1) day to identify the rocks collected by Fernando Wiens during his recent 3 day visit to Sarambi. Incorporate these descriptions into outline form, accompanied by a sketch map of the locations and append to your report. Integrate this information into your present report, which should be on my desk for final editing by noon on Friday November 20, 1981. You should be aware that a traverse like the one just completed by Fernando is the first item of business in exploration of a new area, not the last shot of a field season. I find it incomprehensible that traverses of this nature were not completed during 1980. FuB:gd. Et Pho AiDEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE Date September 16, 1981 CERRO SARAMBI DRILL CORE Subject... M.D. Druecker corre oeecenenmee PL Te" Cerro” Sarambt: FAH. Blair ce: Sampling of the 1981 drill core from Cerro Saramb{ has been completed, and a representative suite of chip samples from 72-R1, R2 and 52-R1 is now available for examination. As soon as the rock saw is made ready, I will begin sample preparation for magnetic susceptibility tests and thin section studies of the Cerro Saranbi core. I am requesting that J.M. Florentin from the Bucking Room be assigned to help with this sample preparation during afternoons under my supervision. RE NY pho Rn