Taiton Resources Ltd (ASX:T88) is now cleared to pursue exploration at its Highway project after the completion of an aboriginal cultural heritage survey at its site in South Australia.
The anthropology and archaeology survey was conducted by the Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation (AMYAC) in conjunction with Sandra Jarvis and Fraser J Vickery.
The purpose of the survey is to determine whether the proposed work program would damage, disturb or interfere with any areas of significance as defined in the Aboriginal Heritage Act (SA) 1988 or the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984.
What’s more, members of AMYAC will also monitor the clearing of the drill pads at the project site.
Just weeks after listing
Taiton managing director Noel Ong said: “This has been a great team effort to have the ground cleared for exploration activities just weeks after our listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
“Our exploration team is currently on the ground and will be conducting mapping and surface sampling in anticipation for our IP survey and impending maiden drilling program.
“Our focus is now to complete the mapping and surface sampling within a week.
“This will allow the exploration team to refine our IP Survey.”
The final completed cultural heritage survey at the Highway project in South Australia.
About the project
The Highway Project is about 590 kilometres from the state capital of Adelaide and 186 kilometres north of Port Augusta and is bisected by the Stuart Highway (A87).
The nearest town is Glendambo which is an important stopping point on the Stuart Highway as there are no further facilities until Coober Pedy 254 kilometres to the north.
Access to the site is via tracks off the main Stuart Highway by the Bil La Kalin Road to the east and the Hawks Nest Bore Road for northern access. An all-weather airstrip is situated at Glendambo.