Kimberlite, Base Metal and Gold Exploration Targets Based Upon Heavy Mineral Data Derived from Surface Materials, Opasatika Lake Area, Northeastern Ontario
Kimberlite, Base Metal and Gold Exploration Targets Based Upon Heavy Mineral Data Derived from Surface Materials, Opasatika Lake Area, Northeastern Ontario

Author: D. M. Stephenson

Publisher: [Sudbury] : Ontario Geological Survey

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 88

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Provides data and preliminary interpretations on the types and distribution of kimberlite heavy mineral indicators, metamorphosed magmatic/massive sulphide indicator minerals, and gold grains recovered from modern alluvium, till, and glaciolacustrine samples collected in the Opasatika Lake area located south of Kapuskasing, Ontario. The data can be used to focus exploration efforts for kimberlite, base metal, and gold deposits. Background information is also provided on the bedrock and Quaternary geology of the area, sampling and analytical methods, characteristics of indicator minerals, and data plotting parameters.

Drift Exploration in Glaciated Terrain
Drift Exploration in Glaciated Terrain

Author: Geological Society of London

Publisher: Geological Society of London

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9781862390829

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This volume describes the use of till geochemical and indicator mineral methods for mineral exploration in the glaciated terrain of Canada. The principles and examples described in this volume will have direct applications for exploration companies looking for diamonds, precious and base metals and uranium in glaciated parts of North America, northern Europe and Asia and mountainous regions of South America.

Drift Prospecting
Drift Prospecting

Author: R. N. W. DiLabio

Publisher: Energy, Mines and Resources Canada

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 188

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Collection of papers presented in 1987, showing a variety of types of research being carried out in different geological settings in Canada and Finland. The papers indicate the value of grassroots studies in glacial geology and how the basis for drift prospecting is a thorough understanding of the provenance, stratigraphy, and ice flow directions of glacial sequences, backed by data on the geochemistry, lithology, and mineralogy of glacial sediments. Abstracts are included for each paper.

Diamond Exploration Techniques Emphasising Indicator Mineral Geochemistry and Canadian Examples
Diamond Exploration Techniques Emphasising Indicator Mineral Geochemistry and Canadian Examples

Author: C. E. Fipke

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 100

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The Canadian Shield and adjacent areas underlain by cratonic rocks are a highly prospective geologic environment for diamonds. This volume reviews the genesis of diamonds and the petrology of kimberlites and lamproites, the major diamond-bearing rock types. It then describes diamond exploration techniques, focusing on the use of indicator minerals as a means of identifying prospective areas. Topics covered include major-element geochemistry of indicator minerals, eclogitic paragenesis, and trace element techniques. The volume also discusses the indicator mineral geochemistry results from a study of 18 localities around the world. In addition, since conventional indicator mineral techniques are not always applicable to lamproite exploration, alternative pathfinder minerals are reviewed.