Structural Geology and Timing of Gold Mineralization in the Giant and Con Gold Deposits, Yellowknife, Canada

Régions: North Slave Region

étiquettes: physical sciences, mineralogy, mineral deposit, gold ore

chercheur principal: Siddorn, James (1)
Nᵒ de permis: 13208
Organisation: University of Toronto
Année(s) de permis: 2001
Délivré: juin 11, 2001
Équipe de projet: Dr. A.R. Cruden

Objectif(s): The proposed methodology will aid in the interpretation of the formation and distribution of gold ores on a stope, mine and regional scale. The Giant and Con gold deposits provide a unique opportunity to resolve the first order characteristics and subsequent deformation history of a world-class gold camp. An understanding of the similarities and differences in mineralization and deformation in both deposits, in conjunction with a detailed understanding of the displacement history along the West Bay fault which offsets the two deposits, is essential to understanding the genesis of, and relationship between, the two gold deposits.

Description du projet: All research to be conducted, either underground or on the surface, will be carried out at the Giant and Con mine sites in Yellowknife. Data on the origination of structural features (faults, foliations, folds, ect.) will be measured with a compass clinometer. Samples (< 10cm in diameter) will be taken of certain rock types which display interesting small scale structures.