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December 28, 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SUMMARY........................................................................................................................ 1
INTRODUCTION AND TERMS OF REFERENCE ........................................................ 6
DISCLAIMER .................................................................................................................... 6
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION .............................................................. 7
PERUVIAN MINING LAW ............................................................................................ 10
ACCESSIBILITY, CLIMATE, LOCAL RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND
PHYSIOGRAPHY............................................................................................................ 10
HISTORY ......................................................................................................................... 13
GEOLOGICAL SETTING ............................................................................................... 14
REGIONAL GEOLOGY............................................................................................ 14
PROPERTY GEOLOGY............................................................................................ 15
DEPOSIT TYPES............................................................................................................. 18
MINERALIZATION ........................................................................................................ 19
EXPLORATION............................................................................................................... 23
DRILLING........................................................................................................................ 25
SAMPLING METHOD AND APPROACH .................................................................... 25
SAMPLE PREPARATION, ANALYSES AND SECURITY ......................................... 26
DATA VERIFICATION .................................................................................................. 26
MINERAL PROCESSING AND METALLURGICAL TESTING ................................ 29
MINERAL RESOURCE AND MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATES............................ 32
RPA BLOCK MODEL ............................................................................................... 33
WIREFRAME MODELS ..................................................................................... 34
SAMPLE DATABASE ........................................................................................ 35
HIGH GRADE CAPPING.................................................................................... 37
ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY ...................................................................... 38
SEARCH PARAMETERS ................................................................................... 40
BULK DENSITY.................................................................................................. 41
RESOURCE CLASSIFICATION ........................................................................ 42
CUT-OFF GRADE ............................................................................................... 42
BLOCK MODEL VALIDATION........................................................................ 43
MINERAL RESOURCES .................................................................................... 44
MINING OPERATIONS.................................................................................................. 46
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LIST OF TABLES
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TABLE 1 PROPERTY HOLDINGS.................................................................................. 8
TABLE 2 VERIFICATION SAMPLING ........................................................................ 29
TABLE 3 BLOCK MODEL PARAMETERS ................................................................. 33
TABLE 4 LITHO CODES................................................................................................ 35
TABLE 6 VARIOGRAM MODEL PARAMETERS ...................................................... 39
TABLE 7 SEARCH PARAMETERS .............................................................................. 41
TABLE 8 MINERAL RESOURCES 0.5 G/T AU CUT-OFF ...................................... 44
TABLE 9 MINERAL RESOURCES - 1.0 G/T AU CUT-OFF ....................................... 45
TABLE 10 MINERAL RESOURCES - 2.0 G/T AU CUT-OFF ..................................... 45
TABLE 11 PROPOSED PROGRAM & BUDGET ......................................................... 49
LIST OF FIGURES
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FIGURE 1 LOCATION MAP ............................................................................................ 9
FIGURE 2 REGIONAL GEOLOGY ............................................................................... 12
FIGURE 3 LOCAL GEOLOGY ...................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 4 GEOLOGY SURFACE PLAN MAP............................................................. 17
FIGURE 5 SECTION 675E.............................................................................................. 21
FIGURE 6 SECTION 400E.............................................................................................. 22
FIGURE 7 GEOLOGY OF PROSPERIDAD LEVEL..................................................... 24
FIGURE 8 TONNAGE AND GRADE CURVE.............................................................. 43
SUMMARY
Roscoe Postle Associates Inc. (RPA) was retained by Goldmarca Limited
(Goldmarca) to review the San Nicolas Property, to prepare a resource estimate and a
Technical Report that conforms with NI 43-101. Stewart Wallis visited the property
during the period October 24 to October 26, 2003. Goldmarca reports that no exploration
on the property or mining of the resources have been carried out since the visit.
supplies power to the buildings at the mine site which is located 1.2 km from the plant
site. The national power grid is some 20 km to the southeast.
The early history of the San Nicolas Property is not well documented but the recent
precious metal operation commenced in 1983 with the vat leaching of oxide ore. During
the period 1983 to 1996, 1.31 million tonnes of oxide ore grading 4.25 grams of gold per
tonne (g/t Au) and 171.2 g/t Ag were mined from the Colorado open pit and placed in a
vat leaching facility at the San Nicolas plant site. In 1998, San Nicholas commenced
heap leaching of the tailings from the vat leach process and reports that gold recovery
from the pad is about 50% of the estimated tailings grade of 0.8 g/t Au. San Nicolas
developed a series of adits below the open pit in the early 1990s but production was
limited to development ore. In 1997 El Misti Gold Limited (El Misti) optioned the
property and carried out an underground and surface mapping and sampling program in
addition to completing 104 Reverse Circulation (RC) drill holes totalling 10,680 m.
Alteration in the limestones is not extensive and consists of weak silicification, local
pyritization and recrystallization close to the sulphides. Within the limestones, massive
sulphide veins up to 15 m wide and mantos up to 25 m thick have been exposed in the
Colorado open pit. The veins are hosted by the east-southeast fault and the mantos
appear to have replaced the limestones adjacent to the veins. The primary vein dips 60O
to 70O south with a strike length of 800 m.
Goldmarca has not carried out any exploration on the property to date. Their
involvement has been limited to compilation of the geological data and metallurgical
testwork carried out in Australia.
RPA has reviewed the sampling and assay methodology as reported by the previous
operators and is of the opinion that the work was carried out according to standard
industry practices. RPA checked the database for errors and found less than 1% errors
which are not considered significant. RPA notes that the over limit assays could not be
verified and that four holes were missing assays.
During the site visit RPA took a number of samples of the mineralization in the pit
and underground. RPA notes that the results compared to the underground samples taken
by San Nicolas show lower values and limited check assays submitted by San Nicolas
show a positive variance. Because of this variance and the fact that the more recent El
Misti underground sampling results are not available, RPA has not used the underground
assays in the resource database. With this exception, RPA is of the opinion that there is
no reason to believe that the assay results reported herein are not representative of the
mineralization in place.
In 1997 Oretest Pty Ltd carried out preliminary testwork on three composites of the
San Nicolas sulphide mineralization. Standard cyanide bottle roll tests indicated that the
gold was not readily leached. Differential flotation and cyanidation of the tails indicated
overall recoveries ranging from 57% to 69.7% for the gold and 44.4 to 90.7% for copper.
Goldmarca completed additional testwork in Australia in 2004 using a low-temperature
pressure leach process that combines fine grinding with an acid leach. Results indicated
satisfactory precious metal recoveries could be achieved using the Albion Process and
further testwork was recommended.
Goldmarca is not carrying out any mining operations on the property. San Nicolas is
currently leaching the tailings and has stated that it intends to commence mining
additional oxide material from the Colorado pit in the near future.
During the site visit RPA noted that there was a steady outflow of water from the
Prosperidad adit. The water is being treated with the addition of calcium prior to release
into the river.
RPA reconstructed a block model of the San Nicolas mineralization using Gemcom
software and parameters that matched, as reasonably as possible, those reportedly used by
Goldmarca personnel. The model comprised blocks 2.5m x 2.5m x 2.5m in size, with
grade estimation constrained using 3D wireframe models of the vein, manto and oxide
mineralization. Grade estimation was carried out using ordinary kriging (OK) for Au and
Ag, and Inverse-Distance-Squared (ID2) weighting for Cu, Pb, and Zn. High assays were
capped at 7.0 g/t for Au and 350 g/t for Ag. A cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t Au was used.
Limited test results show that the average density of the mineralized rock ranges from
3.2 to 3.3 g/cc. Goldmarca used bulk densities of 2.35 g/cc for the oxide, 3.00 g/cc for
the vein, and 2.80 g/cc for the manto mineralization that would suggest that the bulk
densities used by Goldmarca are conservative, however, the limited tests were carried out
on crushed material and do not account for the porosity of the rock. Additional testwork
is required to confirm the bulk density used in the resource model.
The Indicated Mineral Resources at a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off are estimated at 3.76 million
tonnes at a grade of 1.9 g/t Au, 86.6 g/t silver. 0.26 % Cu, 1.14 % Zn and 0.46% Pb
containing 230,000 ounces of gold and 10.5 million ounces of silver. In addition the
Inferred Mineral Resources at a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off are estimated at 1.35 million tonnes
grading 1.62 g/t au, 75.4 g/t silver, 0.28% Cu, 1.08% Zn, 0.46% Pb containing 73,000
ounces of gold and 3.3 million ounces of silver.
RPA is of the opinion that that the classification of Inferred Resources as reported
meets the definitions as stated by NI 43-101 and defined by the CIM Standards on
Mineral Resources and Reserves definitions and guidelines as adopted by the CIM
Council on August 20, 2002. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not
have demonstrated economic viability.
RPA recommends additional drilling to increase the tonnage and the confidence level
of the resources to the measured and indicated level. The program should consist of
4,000 m of surface and underground core drilling. The underground workings should be
resampled. A rigorous QA/QC program should be instituted for all samples. The
recommended program is estimated at US $935,000 including the drilling program,
underground sampling, metallurgical testwork and completion of a prefeasibility study.
RPA is of the opinion that the property has sufficient merit to warrant the program
and budget as proposed.
The Qualified Persons for this Technical Report are C. Stewart Wallis P.Geo.,
Consulting Geologist associated with RPA and David W. Rennie, P. Eng., Consulting
Geological Engineer employed by RPA. Stewart Wallis visited the property during the
period October 24 to October 26, 2003. During the visit discussions were held with
Goldmarcas staff on site and in the Lima office on October 27th and 28th. Geologist Jose
Siveroni, consultant for San Nicolas Mine, and mine manager, Guillermo Santolalla
provided information on the geology and operations at the mine.
RPA provided a draft of the report to Goldmarca in January 2004. In March 2005,
Goldmarca requested that the report be completed.
All dollars are United States $ and measurements are Metric unless indicated
otherwise. Standard abbreviations are used, such as copper, (Cu) silver (Ag), gold (Au),
metre (m), tonnes (t), kilometre (km), and degrees Celsius (o C). Grades of silver and
gold are expressed in grams of metal per metric tonne (g/t Au), or parts per billion (ppb)
unless otherwise noted. Copper and other metals in sulphides are expressed as a percent
(%).
DISCLAIMER
This report has been prepared by RPA for Goldmarca. The information, conclusions,
opinions, and estimates contained herein are based on:
RPA does not guarantee the accuracy of conclusions, opinions, or estimates that rely
on third party sources for information that is outside the area of technical expertise of
RPA.
RPA relied on Goldmarca for information regarding the legal title and status of the
mining leases, terms of the option agreement and any outstanding environmental
liabilities or non-compliance notices.
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Under the original agreement dated June 26, 2003 between San Nicolas and
Compania Minera Goldenmarca SA, a subsidiary of Goldmarca, formerly Hydromet
Technologies Inc. Goldmarca had a two year option to earn an 80% net profits share in
the commercial exploitation of an annual minimum 75,000 ounces of gold or gold
equivalent from the property as described above.
RPA received documentation indicating the agreement was amended May 28, 2004.
Under the amended agreement Goldmarca must complete a feasibility study within 30
months and make payments to San Nicolas totalling US$80,000 by June 28, 2005 and
quarterly payments of US$40,000 commencing September 28, 2005 until production
commences. Upon production, San Nicolas receives minimum advance production
payments of $240,000 per annum, paid in quarterly instalments of $60,000. Goldmarca
is required to obtain project financing sufficient to construct a plant capable of producing
at a rate of 1,800 tpd, (equivalent to production of 75,000 ounces of gold or gold
equivalent per annum), and three months of working capital. San Nicolas reports that the
agreement is in good standing as of July 15, 2005.
Upon production, San Nicolas receives a minimum $240,000 per annum, paid in
quarterly instalments of $60,000.
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Upon notice of Goldmarca giving notice of exercising the option, San Nicolas has 90
days to increase their participation from a 20% carried interest to a 35% working interest
by reimbursing Goldmarca 35% of all previous expenditures and contributing 35% of the
cost to put the property into production as described in the feasibility study.
The General Mining Law also regulates environmental issues effecting mining.
Depending on the level of activities, the Ministry of Energy and Mines may require an
Environmental Evaluation (EA), an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), a Program
for Environmental Management and Adjustment (PAMA) and a Closure Plan.
Exploration programs in excess of 20 drill holes or a disturbance of 10 ha or greater
requires an EA. An EIA is required for mining or processing concessions. The PAMA
sets out the companys plan of compliance with the environmental regulations, including
mining, monitoring programs, waste management and reclamation plans.
The local climate is high altitude temperate and consists of two well-defined seasons.
The dry season, from May to November, has average temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius
during the day and may be below freezing at night. The rainy season, from December to
April, has an average daytime temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and the night time
temperature ranges from 3 to 5 degrees Celsius. During the rainy season, constant rains
may hamper road access.
The property elevation varies from 3,500 to 3,800 metres with moderate slopes. The
plant site is located near the head of the valley, about 1.5 km northwest of the mine. A
small stream drains the mine area and the adits.
The vegetation throughout the valley consists of a variety of grasses with rare low
shrubs growing near water. The villagers use the mountain slopes as pasture for cattle or
cultivation of crops, primarily potatoes. Staff at the mine indicates that the local villagers
are supportive of the mine. The requirements for additional tailings impoundments and
waste-rock dumps will require the purchase of additional surface rights.
The mine mill, offices and camps are supplied electricity by diesel generators while a
small hydroelectric plant supplies power to the buildings at the mine site which is located
1.2 km from the plant site. The national power grid is some 20 km to the southeast.
Cajamarca, the closest major town can supply basic goods, services and
accommodation. Local settlements may provide a limited source of unskilled labour.
The San Nicolas mine currently employs about 40 personnel who are housed at the mine.
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HISTORY
The early history of the San Nicolas Property is not well documented but the recent
precious metal operation commenced in 1983 with the vat leaching of oxide ore. There is
also a flotation mill on site that was used to process ore from other properties in the early
1980s. During the period 1983 to 1996, 1.31 million tonnes of oxide ore grading 4.25
g/t Au and 171.2 g/t Ag (El Misti 1996) were mined from the Colorado open pit and
placed in a vat leaching facility at the San Nicolas plant site (EL Misti 1999). Another
report (El Misti 1997) reports total production 1990-1996 at 1.04 mt at 2.43 g/t Au. The
latter lower gold grade may represent a recovered grade. The average recovery is
reported to be 69% of the gold and 36% of the silver. RPA understands that poor
recovery of the gold in the sulphide ore is due to the refractory nature of the ore, a
combination of silicate occlusion and the presence of possible preg-robbing carbon
material. During this time the underground sulphide zone was developed by drifting
along seven levels
In 1998, San Nicholas commenced heap leaching of the tailings from the vat leach
process. It has been reported that the tailings assay between 0.61 and 0.81 g/t Au (El
Misti 1997). A membrane was laid down in the area below the plant and the tailings
were then loaded onto it. Approximately 60% of the existing tailings have been loaded
onto the pad and are currently under leach. The gold and silver are recovered through a
Merrill-Crowe plant. The pad is currently being expanded in order to treat more of the
tailings. It is reported by the mine manager; Guillermo Santolalla that gold recovery
from the pad is about 50% of the estimated grade of 0.8 g/t Au. The high amount of
copper in the ore (enargite) has allowed the mine to install a copper-cyanide recovery
process that is reported to be working well. There are plans to produce copper sulphate
or copper cement in the near future.
El Misti Gold Limited (El Misti) carried out an underground and surface mapping and
sampling program in addition to completing 104 Reverse Circulation (RC) drill holes
totalling 10,680 m in 1997. The drill results are discussed in detail elsewhere in this
report. RPA has not seen the results of the underground or surface sampling program. El
Misti later relinquished all rights to the property and Goldmarca optioned the property in
2003. Goldmarca has stated that no significant work has been carried out on the property
since RPAs visit in 2003. San Nicholas continues to treat the tailings.
GEOLOGICAL SETTING
REGIONAL GEOLOGY
Geologically, the Hualgayoc-Yanacocha district is situated in Tertiary-age volcanic
terrain that extends from Cajamarca to the Ecuadorian border, 225 miles to the north-
northwest. Locally, the basement rocks consist of a thick pile of fossiliferous limestones
interbedded with minor calcareous siltstones, shales and sandstones of Middle Cretaceous
age (Figure 3). The limestones are overlain by volcanic rocks varying in composition
from rhyolites to dacites to andesites. The volcanic rocks have been folded about
northeast trending axes and intruded by a coarse grained batholith of dioritic
composition. Later intrusive events have included the intrusion of medium-grained
diorite to quartz diorite porphyry stocks prior the eruption of quartz dacitic domes and
associated rhyolitic flows that intrude all the earlier formations. Diorite dikes represent
the final phases of the igneous activity.
PROPERTY GEOLOGY
Locally the property is underlain by limestones belonging to the Machay formation of
Mid-Cretaceous age (Figure 4). The limestones strike generally east west with a 25O to
30O south dip. A north-south fault separates the limestones and calcareous sediments
from the intrusive porphyry and volcanics in the west. The limestones strike east west
with shallow southerly dips and are commonly thinly bedded with interbedded shales and
siltstones. The limestones have been subdivided into three units separated by 110o south-
dipping normal faults. To the southeast the limestones are grey to black, finely laminated
with shale interbeds containing disseminated pyrite. This limestone is in fault contact
with the massive light grey limestone that outcrops to the north. The third limestone unit
is interbedded with the other units and consists of finely bedded black limestones
containing grey cherty nodules and cherty interbeds.
In addition to the main north-south fault west of the mine area, other major faults are
the east-southeast trending faults along which the alteration and mineralization is located.
These faults vary in dip from subvertical to 60o south with assumed movement to be
south side down. Later northeast faults with subvertical dips may have influenced the
placement of the mineralization by providing dilatant zones where they intersect the east-
southeast faults.
Alteration in the limestones is not extensive and consists of weak silicification, local
pyritization and recrystallization close to the sulphides. The interbedded sandstones and
siltstones have locally been decalcified, pyritized or kaolinized.
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DEPOSIT TYPES
Within the Hualgayoc district both mesothermal porphyry style and epithermal high
sulphidation mineralization and alteration are seen in outcrop. The original nature of the
porphyries has been overprinted by advanced argillic alteration associated with high
sulphidation epithermal mineralization. The porphyries are recognized by their
characteristic quartz stockwork and associated gold and copper mineralization.
MINERALIZATION
Within the limestones massive sulphide veins up to 15 m wide and mantos up to 25 m
thick have been exposed in the pit. The veins are hosted by the east-southeast fault and
the mantos appear to have replaced the limestones adjacent to the veins. The primary
vein dips 60O to 70O south with a strike length of 800 m. Both the veins and mantos are
thickest at the intersection of the east-southeast trending veins with the northeast faults.
The sulphides are dominantly pyrite with enargite, tetrahedrite, and minor sphalerite and
galena. Significant assays are listed in Appendix 1.
For the purpose of modelling the deposit, RPA has interpreted the mineralization as
one event although there are geologists who have worked at the property that interpret the
manto mineralization as a separate event. The statistics on the gold and silver assays
suggest the possibility of two populations that may reflect two periods of mineralization.
The mineralization has been divided into four different categories as described below:
o Footwall mantos are similar in nature but are commonly thinner and more
common at depth. Mineralization is similar in nature to the hanging wall
mantos.
In the review of the cross-sections, RPA noted that were areas where manto
mineralization was shown to crosscut the vein mineralization. On a geology map of the
Prosperidad adit, vein mineralization is shown to abruptly change into manto
mineralization. For the purposes of this report, RPA has considered the vein to be the
dominant structure and to crosscut the mantos. Two typical sections are shown in
Figures 5 and 6.
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EXPLORATION
Modern exploration on the property has consisted of surface and underground
mapping and sampling carried out by San Nicolas Mines and later by El Misti. There are
seven levels accessed from the surface by adits. They include the Miracles level at 3,710
m ASL, the Don Eloy, Totora, and Maria Luz at 3,668 m ASL, Renacimiento at 3,650 m
ASL, Sauco 3,627 at m ASL, Tingo at 3,616 m ASL Intermediate at 3,607 m ASL, and
the main Prosperidad at 3,556 m ASL. The Prosperidad consists of a main footwall drift
with 14 crosscuts and a drift along the vein in addition to 14 raises driven in the
mineralization (Figure 7). The Don Eloy and Prosperidad adits were sampled by the
mine staff in 1991. RPA has the results of these samples but notes that they were
analyzed in the mine assay office and are of unknown reliability. In 1997 El Misti
mapped and resampled the existing open pit surface and several of the adits as part of
their exploration program. These results are currently not available.
Goldmarca has not carried out any exploration on the property to date. Their
involvement has been limited to compilation and metallurgical testwork carried out in
Australia and described in the Section on Metallurgy.
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El Misti carried out a RC drilling program during the period March to June of 1997
(Figure 4). A total of 10,690 m was completed in 104 holes. Much of the deposit was
drilled on a nominal 25 m by 25 m spacing but RPA notes that there are many sections
that are not drilled to this specification. Representative chips were collected for each 2 m
sample interval and stored in plastic chip trays. The geologist on site logged the holes
and noted alteration, mineralization and lithology and structures. During the visit to
Goldmarcas office, the author inspected a number of the chip trays and compared them
to the graphic logs. RPA is of the opinion that the logging has been carried out in a
professional manner using standard industry practices.
The drill hole collars have been surveyed by transit using UTM co-ordinates but there is
no evidence of downhole surveys. As the holes average 100 m in depth and the deepest
holes are in the 170 to 190 m range the lack of down hole surveys may not have a
significant effect on the modeling, especially as there are additional controls from the
underground mapping and sampling. However, RPA recommends that all holes be
surveyed downhole during the next phase of drilling, and if possible, the deeper RC holes
from the 1997 program should be re-entered if possible and surveyed.
locked facility but they are not suitable for confirmation assaying as their integrity is
unknown.
El Misti reports (anonymous 1997) that no standards were submitted due to the
difficulty in obtaining a reliable split at 150 mesh from the San Nicolas mineralization.
EL Misti also reports that at least three holes were reassayed but RPA has not seen the
data. Bondar Clegg, now a part of the ALS Chemex Group was an accredited laboratory
and RPA assumes that the laboratory maintained its normal procedure of internal
standards and reassays.
DATA VERIFICATION
During the visit the author reviewed the drill logs and assay database for data entry
errors. A few of the paper drill logs were missing survey coordinates but these were
recorded in the digital database and where checked, no errors were found.
RPA was able to compare the electronic assay results from Bondar Clegg for Holes
CCR 1 to CCR 84. Assay sheets were not available for Holes CCR 84 to CCR 104
inclusive and the over limit assays, those above 10,000 ppb Au, 20,000 ppm Zn, and
10,000 ppm Pb, for all of the holes. RPA checked 522 assay entries in 8 holes, 10% of
the database. Excluding the over limit assays, which could not be verified, RPA found
five errors in the database entries which is approximately 1% and is not considered
significant. RPA also notes that assay results for Holes CCR 98 to CCR 101 were not
available. The lack of verification of the assay over limits is of concern, as these samples
could affect the resource estimate. Attempts should be made to obtain these sheets in
paper or digital form. RPA recommends that the missing assay sheets be obtained and
the database be validated.
During the site visit the author took eight samples as described below and in Table 2
in order to verify the tenor of the mineralization. RPA sample locations have not been
surveyed and can be considered as approximate, within 10 m on surface and 3 m
underground. The original underground sample location numbers are illegible and RPA
did not have access to the more recent 1997 El Misti sample results from underground.
o Sample #2563, taken in the pit, is a 1.5 m chip sample of dark black limestone
containing 5% to 10% pyrite with local silicification. The sample site is close
to an opening of the Intermedio Level, elevation 3607 m ASL.
o Sample #2564 is a 2 m chip sample adjacent to #2563 and consists of silicified
limestone containing 30% to 50% pyrite.
o Sample #2565 is a random chip sample across 5 m of massive pyrite exposed
in the pit wall (8 m high by 50 m in length) just below the collar of DH CRC-
49 on section 475E.
o Sample #2566 is a 1 m chip sample from the wall of the Don Eloy adit,
elevation, 3667 m ASL. The sample corresponds closely to mine sample #328
that is reported to assay 2.65 g/t Au.
o Sample #2567 is a 2 m chip sample from the wall of the Prosperidad adit,
elevation 3553 m ASL, near crosscut #3 and corresponds closely to mine
sample #425.
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The samples were crushed to 70% -10 mesh, riffle split to obtain a representative
sample which was then pulverized to 95% 150 mesh. Gold was determined by standard
one assay ton fire assay with an atomic absorption finish. The other elements were
determined using a 4-acid digestion with analysis by atomic absorption techniques.
The samples confirm the presence of mineralization but RPA notes that in most cases
the mine assays are higher in gold than the recent RPA samples. RPA carried out
statistical analyses of assays taken from a San Nicolas mine map reportedly comparing
assays carried out at the mine assay office from the Don Eloy and La Prosperidad adits
with checks done at Alex Stuart Laboratories in Lima (Pers. Com.). The statistics show a
very definite positive bias for the Alex Stuart results. Because of this apparent bias, and
the lack of standards and blanks, RPA does not recommend using the underground
samples in the database for the resource estimate.
by direct cyanidation which resulted in a recovery of 51.9% of the gold, 37.5 % of the
silver and 79.6% of the copper.
Five composite sulphidic ore samples were provided for the testwork program. One
of the samples (Prosperidad) was high grade (12.9g/t) in gold; the other four samples
had gold head grades between 1.7g/t and 2.9g/t. The silver head grades varied from
61g/t to 180g/t.
Cyanidation tests confirmed the refractory nature of the samples, with gold
recoveries ranging from 27% to 41%, and with silver recoveries ranging from 15% to
41%. Flotation tests resulted in very high sulphur recoveries (in excess of 97%
throughout). Silver recoveries were also in excess of 91% for all samples; however the
gold recoveries were lower, at 73% to 88%.
The flotation conditions were employed to produce bulk concentrate samples for the
sulphide oxidation testwork using the Xstrata proprietary Albion Process. The Albion
Process consists of a fine grinding stage followed by an atmospheric leach stage and
cyanidation of the residue. Fine grind alone was insufficient to produce high gold and
silver recoveries, as tested on one of the composite samples.
Three variants of the Albion Process flowsheet were tested during the course of the
testwork program. These variants differ principally in the type of alkali used in the
neutralisation / iron removal stage of the leach flowsheet, and in the type of iron
precipitate sought. The Caustic variant, essentially a diagnostic tool, produced the
highest levels of sulphide oxidation, high to very high silver recoveries throughout, and
high to very high gold recoveries for all but one of the samples. A diagnostic leach
procedure was applied to this sample Prosperidad which concluded that
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approximately 40% of the gold in this sample will not be amenable to recovery using the
Albion Process, being neither free milling, associated with sulphides, or liberated by fine
grinding. Fine gold locked in silicates was suspected for this sample. Gold and silver
recoveries ranged from 60% to 90% and 85% to 99% respectfully. The Caustic variant
is unlikely to represent an economic flowsheet due to the use of high cost caustic soda as
the neutralisation agent.
The Goethite variant, a more generic flowsheet, and lower cost in terms of
neutralising reagents, produced from an unoptimised flowsheet, silver recoveries from
74% to 97% for all samples expect for Prosperidad, and gold recoveries ranging from
75% to 91% for the same samples. For Prosperidad, the gold recovery was 34% to 55%,
and silver 50% to 59%. Further optimisation of this flowsheet on the Don Eloy sample
increased the gold recovery to almost 91%. In general, this variant produced the lowest
cyanide consumption figures.
Goldmarca staff in Peru provided RPA with a database consisting of the RC drill
data, wireframe geology models, and topography data. The drill data comprised collar
surveys, hole orientations, and assays (Au, Ag, Cu, Pb, and Zn) but no lithology.
Wireframe models of the veins, oxide mineralization and mantos were included as both
DXF and Gemcom BT2 files that had been translated from Datamine. RPA notes that,
these wireframes were invalid and could not be used for volumetrics or to constrain block
models.
An ASCII dump of the Datamine block model coordinates, lithology code, and Au
grades was included with the database. However, this file appeared to be incomplete, as
only a small proportion of the reported tonnage and grade could be accounted for by the
blocks listed in the ASCII file. Consequently, RPA was unable to inspect and validate
the Datamine block model.
The Goldmarca estimate was reported to contain 8.13 million tonnes grading 1.32 g/t
Au. However, this estimate is unclassified, and does not appear to have been subject to a
cut-off grade. As such, the estimate does not conform to National Instrument 43-101,
and cannot be relied upon.
The block model dimensions and orientation were the same as that reportedly used by
Goldmarca, and these parameters are listed in Table 3.
Rotation 0degrees
Columns 282
Row 140
Level 128
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WIREFRAME MODELS
As mentioned above, the 3D wireframe models provided to RPA were invalid and
could not be used for grade estimation or volumetrics. Three-dimensional wireframe
solids must be topologically sound, and represent entirely enclosed volumes. An invalid
solid model is one that intersects itself, is not closed, or contains some other
inconsistency that makes it impossible for the software to evaluate it.
RPA reconstructed the wireframe models of the veins, mantos and oxide bodies using
the sectional geological interpretations supplied by Goldmarca. The vein models were
reasonably easy to construct, as the veins are relatively simple, steeply dipping tabular
bodies. The oxide bodies were also relatively straightforward to construct.
The mantos are considerably more complex and vary in geometry quite significantly
from section to section. RPA could not expeditiously construct the wireframes of the
mantos using the conventional method of linking sectional outlines of the bodies. Solid
models constructed using this method resulted in wireframes with a large number of
inconsistencies and invalid geometries. Reconciliation of these inconsistencies would
have required a prohibitive amount of time so it was decided to approximate the manto
solids using a method of extrusion of the sectional outlines. In this method, individual
manto outlines are extrapolated outwards from each section half the distance to the next
section. The resulting solids represent polygonal volume estimates that provide a
reasonable global estimate on the tonnage. RPA notes that there will be local
inaccuracies in geometry resulting from the crude way in which the solid models
represent the manto volumes. In RPAs opinion, however, these models will produce a
reasonable estimate. RPA recommends that, when time allows, the manto wireframe
bodies be more accurately reconstructed.
A digital terrain model (DTM) of topographic surface was included in the database
along with survey information, and a contour map of the project area. RPA compared the
DTM to surface models generated from the contour map as well as from the survey data.
RPA notes that there were some significant differences in the surfaces, as in places they
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differed by several metres in elevation. This could affect the Mineral Resource estimate
although it appears as though the overall impact will be small. RPA recommends that the
surface surveying be reviewed and corrected where necessary.
SAMPLE DATABASE
RPA used only the RC drilling data. The database comprises records for 103
drillholes, with a total of 5,033 non-zero assay records. The collar locations, hole
orientations, and assays were provided to RPA in the form of ASCII files. These ASCII
files were imported into Gemcom. As noted above, the lithological information for the
drill samples was not provided. Consequently, a lithological rock code was assigned to
each of the samples using the wireframe models. The rock codes and their corresponding
rock types are listed in Table 4.
1 Air
99 Waste
100 Vein
110 Manto
120 Oxide
A Gemcom utility was used to determine the downhole intervals for each rock type
according to where the holes intersected the wireframe solids. Sample mid-point
locations relative to the downhole intervals were used to determine the sample rock code
assignment.
Samples were consistently taken over 2 m intervals and so it was not deemed
necessary to composite them. Assay statistics for each rock type are summarized in
Table 5.
Vein Au Ag Cu Pb Zn
Manto Au Ag Cu Pb Zn
Oxide Au Ag Cu Pb Zn
Histograms, cumulative frequency plots, and probability diagrams were generated for
all of the datasets. RPA notes that the grade distributions for all elements in all rock
types are positively skewed and that there are often individual outliers to the
distributions. This can lead to overestimation of the resource grade if appropriate steps
are not taken. This is discussed in greater detail in the section of this report entitled High
Grade Capping.
RPA notes that assays from the underground workings at San Nicolas were either not
available, or not appropriate for use in grade estimation. However, it appears as though
the underground sampling was used to provide some guidance for geological
interpretation. In RPAs opinion, sampling of the workings and underground diamond
drilling should be carried out in order to further define the extent of the mineralization.
Of these methods, capping of high grades is the oldest and probably most widely
used. It is simple and quick to perform but is difficult to apply without some production
experience to calibrate the cutting level(s). In addition, cutting often overly penalizes the
high grades while leaving the lower grade portion of the distribution unaffected. This
leads to underestimation of the high-grade portions of a deposit and overestimation of the
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grade of the lower grade portions. For the purpose of this review, RPA considered
capping to be the most expeditious method to apply. However, RPA recommends that as
the project advances that more sophisticated methods of dealing with the high-grade
assays be applied.
In RPAs opinion, the cutting of high assays for all elements is warranted but because
the project economics are less sensitive to base metal grades, only Au and Ag were cut.
Assay values were capped at 7.0 g/t Au and 350 g/t Ag. These values were derived from
inspection of the sample histograms and probability plots. Cutting of high Au assays
resulted in a 5.3% reduction in average sample grade for the veins, 1.8% for the mantos,
and had no affect on the oxide. Cutting high Ag values to 350 g/t reduced the average
sample grade 8.9% in the veins, 12.4% in the mantos, and 0.0% in the oxide. In RPAs
opinion, the reduction in average Au and Ag grades incurred by cutting is within a
reasonable range. However, RPA considers this to be a preliminary attempt at cutting
and recommends that if Goldmarca chooses to continue to apply high-grade capping, that
additional work be done to refine the capping levels.
ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY
RPA used OK for the Au and Ag and ID2 for the base metals. OK was selected for
the precious metals because it provides a marginally better estimate than ID2. However,
kriging requires additional time relative to ID2 for development of the variogram models
and so, in order to expedite the process, only Au and Ag were estimated with OK.
The sample database was flagged with the litho codes from the solids, and the search
parameters for each rock type were configured to limit the grade estimation for each rock
type to those samples with that particular rock code. Grade estimation was constrained to
the 3D volume models only. A Gemcom percentage model was used to account for
partial blocks located on the boundaries of the wireframe models.
the oxide bodies were observed to reside primarily in the vein structures, the vein
variogram model was used for the oxides. RPA notes that the variogram models were
created hastily and could be refined with additional work. The orientations of the
principal variogram axes were not rigorously defined and in some cases there does not
appear to be good agreement between the observed variography and the interpreted
geology. RPA recommends that additional analytical work be done to refine the
geostatistical model.
SEARCH PARAMETERS
The RC drilling has been carried out at a nominal intercept spacing of 25 m x 25 m.
However, RPA observes that there is some variation in the intercept spacing owing to the
geometry of the mineralized bodies and the orientation of the holes. A maximum search
distance of 30 m (down-dip and along-strike) was used in preliminary block model grade
estimations. This search distance was supported to a certain extent by the variography, as
well as by the drill pattern. The search strategy was configured to a maximum of 16 and
a minimum of 3 samples per block, as well as a maximum of 2 samples from any one
hole, which forced the estimate to use at least two holes per block. However, it was
found that a number of blocks contained within the wireframes were not estimated using
the 30 m radius. Consequently, the grade estimation was done in two passes, one using
the 30 m radius, and a second using a maximum search of 50 m as well as a strategy that
allowed for only one hole per block. A lower level of confidence has been assigned to
blocks estimated in the second pass.
RPA notes that the maximum search directions were derived from the geological
interpretation and not from the variogram analysis. As stated above, the variogram
model orientations did not appear to match the geological interpretation, and RPA
recommends carrying out further work to resolve this issue.
The same search parameters were used for all five elements.
BULK DENSITY
Goldmarca used bulk densities of 2.35 g/cc for the oxide, 3.00 g/cc for the vein, and
2.80 g/cc for the manto mineralization. These densities were derived from metallurgical
test work carried out by 1997 Oretest Pty Ltd. The results show that the average density
of the material tested ranged from 3.2 to 3.3 g/cc, which would suggest that the bulk
densities used by Goldmarca are conservative. However, RPA notes that the density tests
were conducted on pulverized material and that any original porosity of the in situ rock
mass would not be taken into account. In RPAs opinion, additional study on this issue is
warranted and RPA recommends that a program of bulk density measurements of intact
samples (e.g. drill core) should be carried out.
RESOURCE CLASSIFICATION
The two-pass grade estimation methodology was configured such that there would be
two levels of confidence in the block grade estimates. Indicated Resources are
considered to be blocks estimated using the 30 m maximum search and minimum of 3
samples per estimate, with samples from a minimum of 2 drillholes contributing to the
estimate. Inferred Resources are blocks estimated with the 50 m-search radius, a
minimum of 2 samples, and no constraint on the minimum number of holes.
CUT-OFF GRADE
In order to comply with NI43-101, a Mineral Resource estimate must include the
application of a cut-off grade. Detailed determination of an economic cut-off grade for
San Nicolas has not been done as yet. However, an estimate can be made by comparing
the property with similar deposits under development in the region and worldwide. In
RPAs opinion, assuming that the Mineral Resources would be mined by open pit, a
reasonable preliminary cut-off grade to apply at San Nicolas would be in the order of 0.5
g/t Au. As mentioned above; however, at the time of writing of this report, metallurgical
testing is underway and the results of this testing could have a significant impact on the
economic cut-off for this deposit. RPA further notes, that no consideration has yet been
given to the depth of the mineralization. When costs, pit design parameters, and stripping
ratios are defined, there is a possibility that some of the Mineral Resources will not be
economically mineable by open pit.
A tonnage and grade curve for the entire block model (i.e. both Indicated and Inferred
blocks) is provided in Figure 8.
7,000 7.00
6,000 6.00
5,000 5.00
Au Grade (g/t)
4,000 4.00
Tonnes
Kt
Au Grade
3,000 3.00
2,000 2.00
1,000 1.00
0 0.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.50 0.00
Au Cut-Off (g/t Au)
Cross validation was performed on the variogram model for Au and it was found that
there was a conditional bias consistent with the treatment of the data (i.e. high-grade cap).
Conditional bias is a systematic error in the estimation that varies depending on the
grade. For many kriged estimates, the higher grades are overestimated and the lower
grades are underestimated, even though the overall (global) average grades are the same.
In the case of this cross validation exercise, the higher grades appear to be
underestimated while the lower grades are overestimated, which is counter to the general
case for kriging. However, this is an expected result for grade estimates using capped
data, as the highest-grade samples will have a diminished influence on the grade
estimation.
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RPA carried out an ID2 estimate for the Au and Ag and compared it to the kriged
estimate and found that the two estimates agreed quite closely to one another.
MINERAL RESOURCES
The Mineral Resource estimate for San Nicolas is summarized for a variety of cut-off
grades in Tables 8 through 10 below:
Tonnes Au Ag Cu Zn Pb Au Ag
(t) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (%) (oz) (oz)
Indicated
Manto 1,888,000 1.52 91.8 0.15 1.57 0.65 92,000 5,574,000
Oxide 104,000 1.55 98.8 0.32 0.26 0.19 5,000 330,000
Vein 1,771,000 2.33 80.3 0.36 0.74 0.27 133,000 4,570,000
Total Indicated 3,763,000 1.90 86.6 0.26 1.14 0.46 230,000 10,474,000
Inferred
Manto 559,000 1.31 73.4 0.23 1.24 0.61 24,000 1,318,000
Oxide 72,000 1.61 105.5 0.20 0.31 0.24 4,000 244,000
Vein 721,000 1.95 75.8 0.33 0.96 0.31 45,000 1,756,000
Total Inferred 1,352,000 1.62 75.4 0.28 1.08 0.46 73,000 3,318,000
Tonnes Au Ag Cu Zn Pb Au Ag
(t) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (%) (oz) (oz)
Indicated
Manto 1,338,000 1.84 101.1 0.17 1.52 0.64 79,000 4,349,000
Oxide 75,000 1.87 115.5 0.40 0.21 0.18 5,000 278,000
Vein 1,614,000 2.48 83.5 0.37 0.76 0.28 129,000 4,334,000
Total Indicated 3,027,000 2.18 92.1 0.28 1.08 0.44 213,000 8,961,000
Inferred
Manto 300,000 1.82 85.1 0.27 1.16 0.70 18,000 821,000
Oxide 54,000 1.91 122.7 0.22 0.28 0.25 3,000 213,000
Vein 596,000 2.19 84.2 0.36 1.06 0.33 42,000 1,613,000
Total Inferred 950,000 1.62 75.4 0.28 1.08 0.46 63,000 2,647,000
Tonnes Au Ag Cu Zn Pb Au Ag
(t) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (%) (oz) (oz)
Indicated
Manto 405,000 2.72 114.4 0.17 0.82 0.41 35,000 1,489,000
Oxide 25,000 2.63 142.3 0.51 0.29 0.23 2,000 114,000
Vein 1,055,000 2.99 89.4 0.39 0.80 0.28 101,000 3,032,000
Total Indicated 1,485,000 2.91 97.1 0.33 0.80 0.31 138,000 4,635,000
Inferred
Manto 82,000 2.73 93.6 0.30 0.61 0.41 7,000 247,000
Oxide 22,000 2.48 156.0 0.22 0.31 0.28 2,000 110,000
Vein 265,000 3.07 89.3 0.44 1.20 0.33 26,000 761,000
Total Inferred 369,000 2.97 91.6 0.40 1.02 0.35 35,000 1,118,000
RPA is of the opinion that that the classification of Indicated and Inferred Resources
as reported meets the definitions as stated by NI 43-101 and defined by the CIM
Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves definitions and guidelines as adopted by
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the CIM Council on November 14, 2004. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral
Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability
MINING OPERATIONS
Goldmarca is not carrying out any mining operations on the property. San Nicolas
Mines is currently leaching the tailings and has stated that it intends to commence mining
additional oxide material from the Colorado pit in the near future. From a visual
inspection of the pit and the cross sections, there does not appear to be a significant
amount of oxide mineralization easily available.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
RPA has not carried out an environmental audit. Goldmarca reports that the
permitting is in place and that there are no outstanding compliancy issues. During the
site visit RPA noted that there was a steady outflow of water from the Prosperidad adit.
The water flows into a pond where it appears that the water is being neutralized with the
addition of calcium. Although the mineralized material in the adit consists of massive
pyrite, the net acid generation may not be significant due to the presence of the limestone
host rock. RPA did not observe any other obvious environmental concerns but notes that
San Nicolas has recommenced the heap leach operation and is in the process of
expanding the pad. RPA recommends that acid generation tests be carried out on the
waste rock and that an environmental audit be carried out by a qualified person prior to
the exercise of the option.
The Indicated Mineral Resources at a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off are estimated at 3.76 million
tonnes at a grade of 1.9 g/t Au, 86.6 g/t silver. 0.26 % Cu, 1.14 % Zn and 0.46% Pb
containing 230,000 ounces of gold and 10.5 million ounces of silver. In addition the
Inferred Mineral Resources at a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off are estimated at 1.35 million tonnes
grading 1.62 g/t au, 75.4 g/t silver, 0.28% Cu, 1.08% Zn, 0.46% Pb containing 73,000
ounces of gold and 3.3 million ounces of silver.
RPA is of the opinion that that the classification of Inferred Resources as reported
meets the definitions as stated by NI 43-101 and defined by the CIM Standards on
Mineral Resources and Reserves definitions and guidelines as adopted by the CIM
Council on August 20, 2002. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not
have demonstrated economic viability
The current mineralization is open at depth and there is some potential along strike to
increase the tonnage.
RECOMMENDATIONS
RPA makes the following recommendations:
o Carry out additional drilling to increase the confidence level of the resources
to the measured level. The program should consist of surface and
underground core holes. A rigorous QA/QC program that includes the use of
standards, blanks and duplicate samples is required for this program. A
RPA is of the opinion that the property has sufficient merit to warrant the program
and budget as proposed in Table 11.
Total 935,000
REFERENCES
Oretest Pty Ltd. (July 1997): Preliminary Metallurgical Testwork on San Nicolas Ore
Composites: Report for El Mist gold Limited.
Silver, Douglas B. (2003): A Comparison between MPT Capital Costs and Feasibility
Studies for International Gold Projects. Unpublished Report for Hydromet Technologies
Limited.
SIGNATURE PAGE
This report titled Technical Report on the San Nicolas Project, Peru and dated
December 28, 2005 was prepared and signed by the following authors:
CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATIONS
Charles Stewart Wallis
Roscoe Postle Associates Inc
304 595 Howe Street
Vancouver BC V6C 2T5
4. I have practiced my profession continuously for over 35 years and have examined
and reported on numerous epithermal precious metal deposits throughout the
world.
5. I have read the definition of Qualified Persons set out in NI 43-101 and as a
result of my experience, education and registration; I am a Qualified Person as
defined in NP 43-101.
8. I am not aware of any material fact or material change with respect to the subject
matter of the Technical Report that is not reflected in the report, the omission to
disclose which would make the report misleading.
10. I have read NI 43-101 and Form 43-101F1 and this report has been prepared in
compliance with National Instrument 43-101 and Form 43-101F1.
11. I consent to the filing of this Technical report with any stock exchange, and other
regulatory authority and any publication by them for regulatory purposes,
including electronic publication in the public company files on their websites
accessible to the public.
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I, David W. Rennie, P.Eng., do hereby certify that:
5. I have read the definition of "qualified person" set out in National Instrument
43-101 ("NI 43-101") and certify that by reason of my education, affiliation with
a professional association (as defined in NI 43-101) and past relevant work
experience, I fulfill the requirements to be a "qualified person" for the purposes
of NI 43 -101.
7. I have not had prior involvement with the property that is the subject of the
Technical Report.
8. I am not aware of any material fact or material change with respect to the subject
matter of the Technical Report that is not reflected in the Technical Report, the
omission to disclose which makes the Technical Report misleading.
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Instrument 43-101.
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Report has been prepared in compliance with that instrument and form.
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regulatory authority and any publication by them, including electronic
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publication in the public company files on their websites accessible by the public,
of the Technical Report.
APPENDIX 1
SIGNIFICANT INTERCEPTS
SECTION HOLE DEPTH FROM TO INTERVAL AU AG CU PB ZN
RC # M M M METRES G/T OZS/T % % %
323E 94 110 22 44 22 1.90 4.31 0.66 0.19 0.03
56 60 4 0.33 3.31 1.03 0.02 0.09
74 78 4 0.23 1.19 0.03 0.70 1.80
103 40 0 2 2 0.56 1.57 0.13 0.36 0.26
24 28 4 0.36 2.35 0.01 1.98 4.10
104 52 36 52 16 0.28 2.00 0.79 0.02 0.03
348E 96 16 0 16 16 0.18 6.10 0.17 0.07 0.17
97 70 0 8 8 2.48 0.91 0.14 0.08 0.11
34 56 22 1.03 1.98 0.31 0.03 0.04
373E 95 40 2 4 2 0.64 2.12 0.37 0.15 0.22
8 16 8 0.94 8.81 0.13 0.08 0.06
400E 48 80 0 52 52 1.44 2.62 0.73 0.10 0.12
43 14 30 16 1.01 1.69 0.90 0.16 0.14
420E 44 80 0 44 44 2.50 2.07 0.49 0.04 0.02
88 120 0 2 2 1.05 2.41 0.08 0.31 0.44
38 52 14 0.47 2.11 1.36 0.07 0.23
64 70 6 1.72 1.41 0.95 0.02 0.16
72 74 2 1.32 1.19 0.48 0.03 0.07
86 90 4 0.88 20.25 0.24 0.18 0.49
92 104 12 2.14 3.32 2.41 0.03 0.11
445E 37 137 0 2 2 0.75 1.96 0.27 0.20 0.44
52 54 2 2.91 3.18 0.45 0.06 0.12
56 80 0 2 2 0.98 2.64 0.55 0.12 0.18
8 22 14 2.02 5.09 0.45 0.08 0.10
28 54 26 3.24 2.19 1.58 0.04 0.12
58 60 2 1.47 1.10 0.04 2.76 7.50
471E 34 140 0 6 6 0.80 1.95 0.15 0.38 0.95
12 24 12 1.90 7.00 0.26 1.56 3.97
86 90 4 3.77 4.95 0.05 0.11 0.12
98 102 4 0.81 0.59 0.03 0.20 0.70
112 118 6 0.53 5.12 2.44 0.06 0.31
45 80 0 2 2 2.14 3.60 0.17 0.29 0.53
4 10 6 1.98 4.16 0.25 0.05 0.07
16 28 12 3.07 3.55 0.07 0.22 0.16
30 50 20 6.06 1.44 0.59 0.09 0.02
49 100 0 4 4 0.74 2.11 0.48 0.18 0.39
38 42 4 0.33 0.84 0.03 0.74 2.57
44 64 20 5.57 2.32 0.58 0.07 0.22
89 150 0 4 4 0.80 1.46 0.12 0.41 1.11
6 16 10 0.45 1.42 0.07 0.26 0.55
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