The exploration hole is a New Pool Wildcat and is intended to evaluate a number of formations on the way to a target depth of 1116m.

The primary targets in this well are at least two Ellerslie sedimentary channels.

The company said that the drilling target depth is expected to be reached in less than one week.

According to the company, a successful well will lead the way to a 3-D seismic survey on portions of Curlew lands in the township.

Curlew Lake has a substantial position in West 4th Meridian that has not been shot using 3-D seismic and it is expected that multiple targets can be identified if 9-14 indicates a number of prospective targets.