Unlocking the Potential of the Hat Project

Welcome to the Hat Project, where the geological wonders of the Stikine Terrane and the Intermontane Physiographic Province converge. Situated east of the Coast Range, the Hat Property boasts a rich mineralization that spans volcaniclastic rocks of Upper Triassic age and younger dioritic and gabbroic intrusions. Our team of dedicated geologists has been diligently studying and updating the geologic model, constantly refining our understanding of the deposit’s characteristics and boundaries. 

Driving Exploration with Advanced Techniques:

At Doubleview Gold Corp, we embrace cutting-edge technologies and advanced geological techniques to enhance our exploration efforts. Through the utilization of state-of-the-art software and the application of sophisticated modeling methods, we maximize the value of our extensive database, encompassing various technical surveys and drilling information. By employing innovative approaches like “Fuzzy Logic” routines and extrapolation, we extract valuable information on sulphide occurrences, alteration types, and more. This database-driven approach has provided fresh insights into the geological potential of the Hat Property, allowing us to make informed decisions.

Geological Setting and Metallogeny:

The Hat Project finds itself nestled within the Stikinia terrane, adjacent to the Coast Crystalline Belt. Its geological framework is dominated by the Stuhini formation, an Upper Triassic volcaniclastic unit akin to other renowned rock formations in British Columbia. Our exploration efforts have revealed the presence of various granitic plutons, reflecting regional structural styles aligned with the Cordilleran trends. Despite the challenges posed by Tertiary volcanoes and extensive basaltic lavas, we persist in our mission to unveil the hidden riches beneath these surface layers.

Unleashing Mining Potential in Northwest BC:

While most of British Columbia’s copper porphyry deposits are concentrated in the central “Quesnellia” terrane, the relatively unexplored “Stikinia” terrane hosts several active mines and numerous properties ripe for development. The Hat Project stands as a testament to the immense mineral potential this region holds. Within a 200 km radius of the Hat deposit, several deposits with significant production potential await exploration and development. Notable among them are the massive KSM-Pretium copper-gold-silver-molybdenum resources, the lucrative Galore Creek copper bodies, the expansive Copper Fox (Schaft Creek) copper-molybdenum deposit, and the recently commenced Red Chris mine. The area continues to attract a multitude of junior mining companies, making it the most active exploration hub in the Province. The future of mining in British Columbia undoubtedly lies in the abundant resources of Northwest BC.

Unveiling the Lisle Zone and Beyond:

Doubleview’s early exploration efforts resulted in the discovery of the Lisle Zone, at the Hat Project. Our exploration work over the past 10 years to date has determined dimensions of 1,650 m x 1,750m and it remains open in all directions. Additionally, to copper and gold, Doubleview discovered that the Hat Project is a major source of cobalt, scandium and silver.

Hat Property Geology and Metallogeny:

Doubleview’s geological team, as part of an ongoing study of the Hat gold-copper alkalic porphyry deposit, is continually updating its geologic model. Exploration of the Lisle Zone mineralized area in Northwest British Columbia is still continuing to determine its geologic characteristics and to locate its boundaries.

The Company’s geological team has built large database from the samples of NQ-sized diamond drill core from more than 40,000m drilled. This continuously growing data is the base for its geological model, block model and structural model. Geological studies include the interpretation and analysis of aerial and magnetic data as well as the deep 3D IP survey. Working with this databases has given new perspectives of the geological potential of the Hat Property.

As noted before, the Hat project lies in Stikinia terrane at the western edge of the Intermontane physiographic province, proximal to the Coast Crystalline Belt. Dominant rock types are related to the Stuhini formation, a volcaniclastic unit of Upper Triassic age that is similar to the Nicola and Takla Group rocks elsewhere in British Columbia and Lewes River Group in Yukon. Various granitic plutons are outliers of Coast Intrusions and regional structural styles conform to northwesterly Cordilleran trends. Tertiary and younger volcanoes that occur along a northerly alignment have resulted in large areas of flat-lying basaltic lavas that, along with extensive glacial till and outwash deposits, obscure underlying formations and frustrate mineral exploration.

Although most of British Columbia’s copper porphyry deposits are located in central “Quesnellia” terrane, a north-trending belt of intermediate volcaniclastic rocks that extends northerly through the length of the province, “Stikinia” terrane, with similar characteristics but is less explored, is host to several active mines and numerous properties that are either awaiting development or re-activation. In both terranes most deposits are closely related to dioritic and granodioritic plutons of Early- to Mid-Jurassic age.

Although northwestern British Columbia is endowed with a significant number of base metal deposits, several historic mines are now closed or inactive and several properties have entered the permitting phase. Many deposits with realistic potential to achieve production are located within 200 km of the Hat deposit. Of particular note are the huge KSM-Pretium copper-gold-silver-molybdenum resources, the rich Galore Creek copper bodies, the very large Schaft Creek, copper-molybdenum deposit, the Red Chris mine and the now-depleted very high-grade Eskay gold and silver mine. A large number of junior mining companies are active throughout the Northwest and it continues to be the most active exploration area of the Province. It appears certain that northwest BC is destined to become a very important mining area that will ensure the future of mining in B.C.