Fensfeltet Fieldwork with Geologist Rune Wilberg

In April 2023, our geologist Rune Wilberg and board member Ove Andre Karlsen conducted fieldwork at the Fensfeltet site. The team focused on collecting various samples for analysis and measuring background radiation levels to enhance our understanding of the area's resource potential.

Throughout their fieldwork, Wilberg and Karlsen meticulously gathered valuable specimens, as demonstrated in this video of Rune Wilberg skillfully using his hammer during the sample collection process.

In addition to the sample collection, the team measured background radiation levels to gain a better understanding of the site's characteristics and to identify areas with higher thorium concentrations.

Phonolite is a unique type of volcanic rock that is intermediate in chemical composition between felsic and mafic rocks. It is formed from magma with a relatively low silica content, generated by low degrees of partial melting of highly aluminous rocks of the lower crust. Phonolite is characterized by its high content of alkali metals and the presence of feldspathoid minerals like nepheline or leucite, rather than quartz. The presence of a phonolite corridor in the Fensfeltet site may be significant in understanding the geological history of the area and its potential for valuable mineral deposits, such as thorium or rare earth elements.

An external team will conduct a magnetometric survey at Fensfeltet in week 19 to further explore the site's potential. Thorium Norway remains committed to advancing our knowledge of Fensfeltet and its resources. Stay tuned for updates on the team's findings and the upcoming survey results.