Reported that preliminary reconnaissance failed to find any definite targets but the area remains a priority target due to its proximity to the Ferrocarillera area and to other known properties
containing high grade gold and silver.
In 1997, exploration on the Apeleg claim block in Chubut Province identified a number of prospects. Work included trenching and chip sampling. Trenching results on the Pepita Prospect in the Apeleg returned assay results as high as 12% lead, 0.42% copper and 0.66 g/t gold.
In 1996, reconnaissance exploration work was conducted on several of the properties.