Lode Gold Resources Inc. announced it has commissioned a QMAG geophysical survey (1,151-line kilometres) on its Golden Culvert and Win projects in the Yukon. The QMAG system is to be flown out of Seabridge Gold's 3-Aces camp southwest of Lode Gold's properties. This is a collaborative alliance with other Yukon explorers such as Snowline Gold, Seabridge Gold and Aben Minerals, whereby Lode Gold and the associated companies will save on mobilization/demobilization and resultant cost-effective means of data generation.

Magnetic surveys form the backbone of most exploration programs; they in effect measure the amount of iron in rocks and produce a geology map forming the foundation for further exploration. From this information field teams can swiftly zero in towards discovery. This full vector system highlights, and is particularly suited to mapping structure, and subtle contrast between rock types, both important factors for controlling mineralization.

The QMAG system is an enhanced helicopter-borne magnetic survey system that measures the magnetic field utilizing a SQUID (superconducting quantum interference device) sensor that measures the complete gradient tensor (second order) of the earth's magnetic field (otherwise known as full tensor magnetic gradiometry - FTMG). The QMAG data is particularly useful for 3-D magnetic modelling and this work may be commissioned over areas of interest once the results have been reviewed. This FTMG measurement provides directional information about the magnetic field, which is not available from total field sensors, which have been the industry standard for many years.

The SQUID sensors are developed by Supracon AG of Jena, Germany. Operating within a liquid helium bath, the sensors measure the magnetic field with an order-of-magnitude greater sensitivity. The sensor system is the result of over 20 years of development and testing, flying many successful exploration campaigns.

Final data is expected before the end of June and will be used to guide field crews when they are deployed in early July.