Appendix B: Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results FDN BLOCK and South Area

APPENDIX B
Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results FDN BLOCK and South Area
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
PAGE
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................... 1
WATER LEVEL MONITORING DURING DRILLING ................................. 1
HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTING .................................................. 1
GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF PACKER TEST RESULTS................ 2
LIST OF TABLES
Table B1
Summary of Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results
LIST OF FIGURES
Scatter plots of Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results by location, drillhole and formation, vs.
elevation or depth below ground surface.
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INTRODUCTION
The following text outlines the water level hydraulic and conductivity testing monitoring
performed during the geotechnical program at FDN.
2.0
WATER LEVEL MONITORING DURING DRILLING
In mountainous areas, or areas of recharge, within a hydrogeological or geotechnical

formation/unit, open holes static water levels typically decrease with depth. Measurement of open
hole static water levels in the deep geotechnical drillholes cored at FDN allows for data that can
be used to identify horizontal, vertical and change of groundwater regime. This information can
also be used to calibrate numerical flow models. Similarly, static water levels can be measured in
the shut-in intervals isolated by packer inflation.
Open hole static water levels were monitored during drilling. Packer test interval static water
levels were similarly monitored. Results are tabulated on Table B1 and plotted on Figures 5 to 9,
main text.
The significant observation is that in the south area, water levels are perched within the Hollin, or
pooled at the base of the Hollin, with downward gradients.
Within the FDN mineralized block, there is a distinct water level drop from east to west when
crossing the Central Fault. The drop appears proportional to the offset between the FDN-East
block and the FDN-west block (which is down-dropped relative to the FDN-East block). To the
north, open holes flowed, artesian conditions.
3.0
HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTING
Hydraulic conductivity testing in the form of packer testing was routinely performed during the
advancement of the thirteen geotechnical boreholes. Over sixty packer tests were carried out.
Interval lengths were initially shorter (30m to 45m). However, due to the relatively low
permeability of the formations, the interval length was increased in tight rock (70m intervals).
Approximately 57 tests were conducted.
Test intervals were exposed by raising the drill rods off hole bottom to expose the interval. The
packer system consisted of a two-packer arrangement, lowered using the drill rig wire line. One
packer sits immediately above the drill bit, in the rods. The lower packer sits immediately below
the drill bit, within the rock interval. The top of the test interval is considered the bottom of the
lower packer (when inflated). The bottom of the test interval is considered the bottom of hole.
Packers were inflated using compressed nitrogen gas.
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The hydraulic conductivity test procedure typically followed the falling head procedure. Once
packers were properly seated and inflated, a hydraulic head was applied to the rock mass via a
column of water through the drill rods. A data logger device within the water column,
occasionally supplemented by a data logger device within the test interval, would record the drop
in head within the water column over time. Rising head, stepped pressure constant head, single
pressure injection, or pressure pulse tests were also carried out, at the discretion of the field
engineer, based on the in-situ character of the rock.
The test data was then reduced in the field using one or more of the following (Hvorslev 1951),
the commercial available code Aqtesolve, or the Golder-in house developed software
FLOWDIM, used to carry out second derivative analysis. Results were compared where one or
more analytical solution was used, and highlighted on Table B1.
4.0
GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF PACKER TEST RESULTS
Following Table B1 are graphical presentations of the Packer Test results, with purpose to present
the information by location, rock types exposed in the test interval and by drillhole vs. depth. The
scatter plots typically indicate that FDN rocks are low permeability (geometric mean 10-8m/s),
with highest hydraulic conductivities near-surface and decreasing hydraulic conductivity with
depth below top of bedrock.
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TABLE B1 AURELIAN PROJECT

SUMMARY OF HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TEST RESULTS
FDN BLOCK and SOUTH AREA
**Assumed
*still falling Value
Golder
Name
Aurelian
Name
***Extrapolated
Value
Inclination
at Collar
Comment
on Test
Test #
G-07-1
G-07-2
G-07-3
G-07-4
G-07-5
GP-07-1
CP-07-148
CP-07-146
CP-07-156
CP-07-153
CP-07-159
CP-07-169
75
70
65
60
60
75
GP-07-2
CP-07-165
65
GP-07-3
CP-07-164
60
GM-07-01
CP-07-162
56
GM-07-03
CP-07-170
CP-07-176
54
50
GM-07-05
CP-07-177
CP-07-183
61
55
(mbgs)
(mbgs)
Tester
Static Water Level

Geology of Interval
From
To
From
To
FC
69.40
125.00
67.04
120.74
Test Type
Hydraulic Conductivity in m/s
Test Date
mbgs
Open Hole
Interval
Slug
Pulse
Step Test
Constant
Rate
HOLLIN SANDSTONE
11.88
N/M
--
--
--
12-Aug-07
Hvorslev
Thiem /
Dupuit
Aqtesolve
FlowDim
1.4E-07
1.0E-07
9.0E-09
--
Comments
Fracture 135-146m Inc Depth
FC
117.36
196.47
113.36
189.78
FRUTA - ANDESITE
5.48
5.48
--
--
--
13-Aug-07
9.1E-09
6.5E-09
2.1E-08
--
Test not at Steady State
FC
167.16
323.16
161.46
312.15
FRUTA - ANDESITE
--
--
--
15-Aug-07
2.5E-07
2.5E-08
4.0E-07
--
not shown, see Test 5,6,7
Step Test
FC
320.00
380.00
309.10
367.05
Fruta - Suarez Contact
N/M
19.86
--
--
--
16-Aug-07
3.3E-07
2.5E-07
3.2E-07
not shown, see Test 5,6,7
Pulse Test
ML/MZ
419.00
479.00
404.72
462.68
MISHUALLI - ANDESITE
--
--
--
19-Aug-07
--
--
--
-6.3E-11
Pulse Test
ML/MZ
479.00
585.00
462.68
565.07
MISHUALLI - ANDESITE
--
--
--
22-Aug-07
--
--
--
7.5E-10
Head Injection Test
199.00
585.00
192.22
565.07
FRUTA, SUAREZ, MISAHUALLI
--
--
26-Aug-07
--
1.2E-09
155.78
238.46
146.39
224.08
FRUTA - ANDESITE
--
--
31-Jul-07
4.7E-07
--
--
Abandoned test
GB/LB
225.00
325.00
211.43
305.40
FRUTA - ANDESITE
--
--
--
-3.4E-07
--
Multiple Rate Injection
--
--
ML/MZ
GB/LB
--
3-Aug-07
Step Injection Test
GB/LB
233.90
325.46
219.79
305.83
FRUTA - ANDESITE
58.36
75.71
--
--
3-Aug-07
4.7E-08
7.6E-08
--
--
Pumping Test
GB/LB
334.00
394.20
219.78
301.42
313.86
370.43
FRUTA - ANDESITE
34.00
39.34
--
--
3-Aug-07
4.3E-07
1.3E-07
2.6E-08
--
FC
233.88
320.76
--
--
4
5
--
--
--
5-Aug-07
1.0E-09
2.9E-09
--
--
FC
433.81
500.20
407.65
470.03
73.76
N/M
No Flow at High Pressure
FRUTA - ANDESITE
SUAREZ - Conglo (5m Andesite at top)
75.58
N/M
--
--
--
8-Aug-07
2.0E-08
5.5E-08
--
--
PFR
133.70
208.50
121.17
188.97
HOLLIN/SUAREZ (Volcanic Clastic)
75.80
--
--
--
10-Sep-07
4.5E-08
--
--
--
PFR
203.60
280.50
184.52
254.22
SUAREZ (Volcanic Clastic)
72.70
--
--
--
11-Sep-07
6.1E-09
--
--
--
PFR
275.20
368.80
249.42
334.25
SUAREZ (Conglomerate + volcanic clastic)
108.70
--
--
--
13-Sep-07
9.1E-09
--
--
--
MZ/ML
77.00
160.00
69.79
145.01
SUAREZ
61.73
--
--
--
31-Aug-07
--
--
--
PFR/CH
157.70
211.70
136.57
183.34
SUAREZ
--
--
--
1-Sep-07
6.0E-08
--
--
--
--
xx
PFR/CH
206.40
250.70
178.75
217.11
SUAREZ
--
--
--
3-Sep-07
--
--
--
--
xx
1A
PFR/LB
94.80
109.70
82.10
95.00
FRUTA (Weathered Andesite + faults)
80.80
--
--
--
17-Sep-07
1.6E-07
--
--
--
1B
PFR/LB
81.60
201.40
70.67
174.42
HOLLIN/FRUTA (Andesite + faults)
--
63.20
--
--
--
19-Sep-07
4.5E-08
--
--
--
PFR/LB
108.60
201.40
94.05
174.42
FRUTA (Andesite)
--
62.70
--
--
--
19-Sep-07
1.1E-07
--
--
--
PFR/CH
191.80
256.70
166.10
222.31
SUAREZ (Volcanic clastic + conglomerate)
55.40
55.30
--
--
--
20-Sep-07
8.8E-10
--
--
--
N/M
56.90
81.69
61.88
not shown, see Test 1,2
Falling Head Test
ML/MZ
40.21
75.10
38.84
72.54
SUAREZ
16.71
41.28*
--
--
--
13./14.10.2007
2.2E-07
--
--
--
not shown, see Test 3
Falling Head Test, open hole
ML/MZ
40.21
75.10
38.84
72.54
SUAREZ
12.87
--
--
--
14-Oct-08
6.1E-07
--
--
--
Falling Head Test
ML/MZ
29.21
75.10
28.21
72.54
SUAREZ
11.00
15.39*
--
--
--
14./15.10.2009
1.2E-07
--
--
--
ML/MZ
38.36
76.15
34.77
69.02
HOLLIN - SUAREZ
23.78
--
--
--
5-Oct-07
7.5E-07
--
--
--
ML/MZ
77.96
100.75
70.66
91.31
SUAREZ
28.47
--
--
--
6-Oct-07
--
--
--
CH
38.50
71.70
29.49
54.93
SUAREZ
--
--
--
29-Sep-07
1.1E-06
1.3E-06
--
--
--
CH
70.20
103.20
53.78
79.06
SUAREZ
--
--
--
1-Oct-07
--
--
--
--
PFR/CH
47.10
109.40
39.05
90.70
SUAREZ
2.90
10.30
--
--
--
24-Sep-07
1.5E-09
--
--
--
CH
108.30
186.00
89.78
154.20
SUAREZ/SINTER
4.10
6.20
--
--
--
26-Sep-07
5.9E-09
--
--
---
Packers not seated
CH
276.80
336.80
229.48
279.22
MISAHUALLI
4.20
--
--
--
--
1-Oct-07
--
--
--
Packers not seated
CH
353.30
413.20
292.90
342.56
MISAHUALLI
36.80
--
--
--
--
3-Oct-07
--
--
--
--
PFR/CH
275.50
445.20
228.40
369.09
MISAHUALLI
55.30
66.70
--
--
--
4-Oct-07
4.6E-07
--
--
--
Falling Head Test
ML/MZ
443.46
514.20
367.65
426.29
MISAHUALLI
55.99
55.60
--
--
6-Oct-07
ML/MZ
21.30
100.50
17.23
81.31
FRUTA / UPPER SUAREZ
0.88
1.00
--
--
16-Oct-07
2.2E-09
9.3E-07
-6.7E-07
-5.1E-07
--
Injection Test
--
--
1
2
Pump Test
ML/MZ
21.30
100.50
17.23
81.31
0.88
1.00
--
--
--
16-Oct-07
2.2E-07
8.4E-07
2.6E-04
--
--
Packer
Inflation
Pressure
(psi)
x not shown
Injection Test
ML
84.21
175.50
68.13
141.98
0.68
-0.58
--
--
--
18-Oct-07
9.7E-07
6.8E-07
9.4E-07
--
Injection Test
ML
173.71
250.12
140.53
202.35
SUAREZ/MISAHUALLI
Artesian
-0.63
--
--
--
21-Oct-07
5.2E-08
3.7E-08
4.2E-08
-4.9E-07
-4.1E-07
-2.3E-06
-8.4E-08
-2.2E-09
--
2.6E-07
--
720
--
--
--
950
Pulse Test
MZ
266.71
319.50
215.77
258.48
SUAREZ / WEST FAULT
Artesian
-1.45
--
--
23-Oct-07
Injection Test
ML/KG
317.31
346.10
256.71
280.00
WEST FAULT / MISAHUALLI
Artesian
-5.51
--
--
--
--
27-Oct-07
7A
Falling Head Test
GY/KG
382.50
441.30
309.45
357.02
MISAHUALLI
Artesian
-5.89
--
--
--
2-Nov-07
Falling Head Test
GY
461.50
568.30
373.36
459.76
MISAHUALLI
Artesian
-1.40
--
--
--
15-Nov-07
7.7E-07
Rising Head Test
GY
565.15
631.15
457.22
510.61
MISAHUALLI
-1.34
-1.73
--
--
--
18-Nov-07
3.9E-08
--
--
--
950
10
Rising Head Test
GY/PFR
626.70
709.50
507.01
574.00
MISAHUALLI
-3.74
-2.98
--
--
--
20-Nov-07
1.3E-07
--
--
950
Injection Test
GY/KG
104.36
163.15
79.94
124.98
SUAREZ (Conglomerate)
48.77
44.84
--
--
--
5-Nov-07
1.7E-06
-1.3E-06
345
GY/KG/PR
184.00
225.10
140.95
172.44
SUAREZ (Conglomerate + Volcanic clastic)
44.21**
44.21**
--
--
--
8-Nov-07
--
--
-4.7E-07
8.80E-07
--
500
Falling Head Test
GY/KG
191.00
270.80
146.31
207.44
SUAREZ (Conglomerate + Volcanic clastic)
44.21
44.21
--
--
--
9-Nov-07
--
--
5.4E-09
--
550
Falling Head Test
GY
267.40
353.20
204.84
270.57
SUAREZ/MISAHUALLI (and W Fault)
41.25***
41.25***
--
--
--
20-Nov-07
550
GY
349.70
432.50
267.89
331.31
MISAHUALLI
39.65
39.88
--
--
23-Nov-07
-5.0E-07
--
Injection Test
-6.8E-07
2.4E-08
--
--
--
650
1.2E-07
8.4E-08
-1.8E-07
---
x not shown
725
8.3E-07
-5.0E-07
--
x not shown
550
Injection Test
GY
429.00
511.80
328.63
392.06
MISAHUALLI
35.19
35.39
--
--
--
25-Nov-07
Falling Head Test
GY
429.00
511.80
328.63
392.06
MISAHUALLI
35.19
35.39
--
--
--
25-Nov-07
Injection Test
GY
165.20
500.00
144.49
437.31
MISAHUALLI
Artesian
--
--
--
Raising Head Test
GY
165.20
500.00
144.49
437.31
MISAHUALLI
Artesian
--
--
--
Falling Head Test
PFR/LB
71.30
145.20
54.62
111.23
SUAREZ/FDN
52.70
52.70
--
--
--
Falling Head Test
PFR/LB
131.30
145.20
100.58
111.23
SUAREZ/FDN lower contact
52.70
52.20
--
--
Falling Head Test
LB
143.70
190.20
110.08
145.70
SUAREZ (Volcanic clastic)
50.80
50.50
--
--
--
--
--
--
6
GM-07-04
True Depth
Interval
GM-07-02
Downhole Depth
Interval
x pump/raising head test results were prefered, when available
1.1E-07
-15.14
725
--
29-Nov-07
-4.5E-07
-5.9E-08
--
--
--
550
500
--
29-Nov-07
1.6E-06
--
--
--
500
--
30-Nov-07
1.1E-07
--
--
--
500
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
25-Nov-07
--
Where more than one test analysis method was carried out, the shaded result was selected for graphical presentation, based on engineering judgement.
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Transmissivity (T) vs. Depth (m bgs)

by Borehole
1600
1500
1400
G-07-1
G-07-3
G-07-5
GP-07-2
GM-07-01
GM-07-03
GM-07-05
G-07-2
G-07-4
GP-07-1
GP-07-3
GM-07-02
GM-07-04
Depth (m bgs)
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.0E-09
1.0E-08
1.0E-07
Transmissivity (m2/s)
1.0E-06
1.0E-05
Hydraulic Conductivity (K) vs. Depth (m bgs)

by Borehole
1600
1500
1400
G-07-1
G-07-3
G-07-5
GP-07-2
GM-07-01
GM-07-03
GM-07-05
G-07-2
G-07-4
GP-07-1
GP-07-3
GM-07-02
GM-07-04
Depth (m bgs)
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.0E-11
1.0E-10
1.0E-09
1.0E-08
Hydraulic Conductivity (m/s)
1.0E-07
1.0E-06
1.0E-05

Portal Boreholes - South Area
1600
CP-07-169
CP-07-164
CP-07-165
1500
1400
Depth (m bgs)
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.0E-11
1.0E-10
1.0E-09
1.0E-08
1.0E-07
1.0E-06
1.0E-05

Ramp Boreholes - South Area
1600
1500
CP-07-148
CP-07-156
CP-07-159
CP-07-146
CP-07-153
1400
Depth (m bgs)
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.0E-11
1.0E-10
1.0E-09
1.0E-08
1.0E-07
1.0E-06
1.0E-05

Mine Boreholes - FDN Block
1600
1500
CP-07-162
CP-07-176
CP-07-183
CP-07-170
CP-07-177
1400
Depth (m bgs)
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05
Hydraulic Conductivity (K) vs. Elevation (m asl)
1600
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
Suarez - Conglomerate
Hollin - Sandstone
Fruta - Andesite
Fruta - Suarez - Contact
Misahualli - Andesite
Suarez - Misahualli - West Fault
Fruta - Suarez - Misahualli
Hollin - Suarez
Suarez - FDN - Contact
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

0
100
Elevation (m asl)
200
Hollin - Sandstone
Fruta - Andesite
Hollin - Suarez
300
400
500
600
1.00E-11
700
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

Hollin Formation
1600
Hollin - Sandstone
1500
Hollin - Suarez
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

Suarez Formation
1600
1500

Elevation (m asl)
1400
Hollin - Suarez
Suarez - FDN
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

Fruta Andesite
1600
Fruta - Andesite
1500

Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

Misahualli Andesite
1600
1500

Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

Portal Boreholes
CP-07-164, CP-07-165, CP-07-169
1600
1500
Hollin - Suarez
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

Ramp Boreholes
CP-07-146, CP-07-148, CP-07-153, CP-07-156, CP-07-159
1600
1500
Hollin - Sandstone
Fruta - Andesite
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

Mine Boreholes
CP-07-162, CP-07-170, CP-07-176, CP-07-177, CP-07-183
1600
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

GP-07-01 / CP-07-169
1600
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

GP-07-02 / CP-07-165
1600
Hollin - Suarez
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

GP-07-03 / CP-07-164
1600
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

G-07-01 / CP-07-148
1600
Hollin - Sandstone
Fruta - Andesite
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

G-07-02 / CP-07-146
1600
Fruta - Andesite
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

G-07-03 / CP-07-156
1600
1500
Hollin - Suarez
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

G-07-04 / CP-07-153
1600
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

G-07-05 / CP-07-159
1600
1500
Fruta - Andesite
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

GM-07-01 / CP-07-162
1600
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

GM-07-02 / CP-07-170
1600
1500

Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

GM-07-03 / CP-07-176
1600
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

GM-07-04 / CP-07-177
1600
1500
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05

GM-07-05 / CP-07-183
1600
1500
Suarez- FDN - Contact
Elevation (m asl)
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
1.00E-09
1.00E-08
1.00E-07
1.00E-06
1.00E-05
APPENDIX B2
Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results
Ramp and Shaft-Conveyor Investigation
October 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
PAGE
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................... 1
WATER LEVEL MONITORING DURING DRILLING ................................. 1
HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTING .................................................. 1
GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF PACKER TEST RESULTS................ 2
LIST OF TABLES
Table B2
Summary of Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results
LIST OF FIGURES
Scatter plots of Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results by location, drillhole and formation, vs.
elevation or depth below ground surface.
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INTRODUCTION
The following text outlines the water level hydraulic and conductivity testing monitoring
performed during the geotechnical program for the ramp and conveyor at FDN carried out in
March and April 2008.
2.0
WATER LEVEL MONITORING DURING DRILLING
In mountainous areas, or areas of recharge, within a hydrogeological or geotechnical

formation/unit, open holes static water levels typically decrease with depth. Measurement of open
hole static water levels in the deep geotechnical drillholes cored at FDN allows for data that can
be used to identify horizontal, vertical and change of groundwater regime. This information can
also be used to calibrate numerical flow models. Similarly, static water levels can be measured in
the shut-in intervals isolated by packer inflation.
Open hole static water levels were monitored during drilling. Packer test interval static water
levels were similarly monitored. Results are tabulated on Table B2 and plotted on Figures 11
(ramp-conveyor drillhole) and Figure 12 (shaft drillhole), main text.
3.0
HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTING
Hydraulic conductivity testing in the form of packer testing was routinely performed, once Golder
personnel arrived on-site, during the advancement of the two geotechnical boreholes. Eight
packer tests were carried out as part of the conveyor and ramp geotechnical investigation. Interval
lengths were initially shorter (30m to 50m). However, due to the relatively low permeability of
the formations, the interval length was increased in tight rock (60m to 80m intervals).
Test intervals were exposed by raising the drill rods off hole bottom to expose the interval. The
packer system consisted of a two-packer arrangement, lowered using the drill rig wire line. One
packer sits immediately above the drill bit, in the rods. The lower packer sits immediately below
the drill bit, within the rock interval. The top of the test interval is considered the bottom of the
lower packer (when inflated). The bottom of the test interval is considered the bottom of hole.
Packers were inflated using compressed nitrogen gas.
The hydraulic conductivity test procedure typically followed the falling head procedure. Once
packers were properly seated and inflated, a hydraulic head was applied to the rock mass via a
column of water through the drill rods. A data logger device within the water column,
occasionally supplemented by a data logger device within the test interval, would record the drop
in head within the water column over time. Rising head, stepped pressure constant head, single
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pressure injection, or pressure pulse tests were also carried out, at the discretion of the field
engineer, based on the in-situ character of the rock.
The test data was then reduced in the field using the Hvorslev 1951 method, and the results are
presented on Table B2.
4.0
GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF PACKER TEST RESULTS
Following Table B2 are graphical presentations of the Packer Test results, with purpose to present
the information by location, rock types exposed in the test interval and by drillhole vs. depth. The
scatter plots typically indicate that Batholith and shaft alignment rocks are low permeability
(geometric mean 10-8m/s), with highest hydraulic conductivities near-surface and decreasing
hydraulic conductivity with depth below top of bedrock.
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TABLE B2 AURELIAN PROJECT

SUMMARY OF HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TEST RESULTS
SHAFT AND RAMP CONVEYOR DRILLHOLES
*still falling
Golder
Name
**Assumed
Value
Aurelian
Name
***Extrapolated
Value
Inclination
at Collar
Test #
1
GS-08-01
GBC-08-01
CP-08-222
CP-08-228
76.5
58.8
Comment
on Test
Falling Head Test
Downhole Depth
Interval
Tester
KG/AH
True Depth
Interval
(mbgs)
Static Water Level

Geology of Interval
(mbgs)
From
To
From
To
212.00
281.80
206.14
274.01
Test Type
Hydraulic Conductivity in m/s
Test Date
mbgs
Open Hole
Interval
Slug
Pulse
Step Test
Constant
Rate
Conglomerate (Suarez)
21.16*
15.04***
--
--
--
28-Mar-08
Hvorslev
Thiem /
Dupuit
Aqtesolve
FlowDim
5.1E-08
--
--
--
Falling Head Test
KG/AH
271.70
321.50
264.19
312.62
Andesite (Mihuahalli)
18.78***
15.66
--
--
--
29-Mar-08
1.0E-08
--
--
--
Falling Head Test
KG/AH
321.05
403.85
312.18
392.69
8.59***
6.6E+00
--
--
--
30-Apr-08
6.0E-09
--
--
--
Falling Head Test
KG/AH
212.00
513.65
206.14
499.46
11.14
N/A
--
--
--
1-Apr-08
4.9E-09
--
--
Falling Head Test
236.25
550.25
229.72
535.05
20.80
26.40***
--
--
2-Apr-08
5.1E-09
---
32.20
67.15
27.54
57.44
Laterite/Saprock/Corestones
33.37***
25.73***
--
--
8-Apr-08
7.3E-08
--
--
Falling Head Test
KG
63.85
140.65
54.62
120.31
Batholith
33.67
30.51*
--
---
---
--
Falling Head Test
--
KG/AH
KG
--
11-Apr-08
--
--
--
Falling Head Test
CP/CH
141.55
200.35
121.08
171.37
Batholith
34.82
30.04
--
--
--
19-Apr-08
7.8E-09
7.6E-08
--
--
--
Water Level Check
CP/CH
279.05
352.85
199.52
283.81
Batholith
0.08
1.83
--
--
279.05
353.85
252.91
320.70
Batholith
3.75
4.07
---
--
CP/CH
---
--
Falling Head Test
---
19-Apr-08
21-Apr-08
4.0E-07
--
--
--
Falling Head Test
CP/CH
225.05
353.85
203.96
320.70
Batholith
6.68
6.72
--
--
--
21-Apr-08
1.3E-07
--
--
--
March 2008
Table B2 PACKER TEST RESULTS MAIN TABLE 14.12.07.xls
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Comments
Packer
Inflation
Pressure
(psi)
Open hole test
Water level check
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Transmissivity (T) vs. Depth (m bgs)

by Borehole
1600
GS-08-01
1500
GBC-08-01
1400
Depth (m bgs)
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.0E-07
1.0E-06
1.0E-05
Transmissivity (m2/s)
1.0E-04

by Borehole
1600
GS-08-01
1500
GBC-08-01
1400
Depth (m bgs)
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
1.0E-10
1.0E-09
1.0E-08
1.0E-07
1.0E-06
Hydraulic Conductivity (K) vs. Elevation

Shaft Borehole
1600
GS-08-01 or CP08-222
1500
Elevation (metres above sea level
Ground Surface
Saprolite and weathered rock
1400
Fruta Andesite - no data, drilling carried out before Golder team on-site
1300
Suarez Conglomerate
1200
1100
1000
Mishahuahalli Andesite
900
800
1.0E-11
1.0E-10
1.0E-09
1.0E-08
1.0E-07
1.0E-06
1.0E-05

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APPENDIX B

Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results FDN BLOCK and South Area

Summary of Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results

WATER LEVEL MONITORING DURING DRILLING

In mountainous areas, or areas of recharge, within a hydrogeological or geotechnical

HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTING

GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF PACKER TEST RESULTS

TABLE B1 AURELIAN PROJECT

Static Water Level

Hydraulic Conductivity in m/s

Fracture 135-146m Inc Depth

Test not at Steady State

not shown, see Test 5,6,7

Fruta - Suarez Contact

not shown, see Test 5,6,7

Head Injection Test

FRUTA, SUAREZ, MISAHUALLI

Multiple Rate Injection

Step Injection Test

No Flow at High Pressure

HOLLIN/SUAREZ (Volcanic Clastic)

SUAREZ (Volcanic Clastic)

SUAREZ (Conglomerate + volcanic clastic)

FRUTA (Weathered Andesite + faults)

HOLLIN/FRUTA (Andesite + faults)

SUAREZ (Volcanic clastic + conglomerate)

not shown, see Test 1,2

Falling Head Test

not shown, see Test 3

Falling Head Test, open hole

not shown, see Test 4

Falling Head Test

Falling Head Test, open hole

Falling Head Test, open hole

Packers not seated

Packers not seated

Falling Head Test

FRUTA / UPPER SUAREZ

FRUTA / UPPER SUAREZ

not shown, see Test 4

FRUTA / UPPER SUAREZ

SUAREZ / WEST FAULT

WEST FAULT / MISAHUALLI

Falling Head Test

Falling Head Test

Rising Head Test

Rising Head Test

Falling Head Test, open hole

SUAREZ (Conglomerate + Volcanic clastic)

Falling Head Test

SUAREZ (Conglomerate + Volcanic clastic)

Falling Head Test

SUAREZ/MISAHUALLI (and W Fault)

Falling Head Test

Raising Head Test

Falling Head Test

Falling Head Test

SUAREZ/FDN lower contact

Falling Head Test

SUAREZ (Volcanic clastic)

x pump/raising head test results were prefered, when available

xx WL needed for Analysis

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