Geological Mapping, Sheet 76/D - Paul Lake

Regions: North Slave Region

Tags: physical sciences, geology, bedrock, kimberlite, mapping

Principal Investigator: Kjarsgaard, Bruce (3)
Licence Number: 12121
Organization: Continental Geoscience Division, GSC
Licensed Year(s): 1994 1992
Issued: Jan 01, 1992
Project Team: T.D. Peterson

Objective(s): To produce a 1:50,000 scale geological mapping of bedrock; to assess the effect (if any) of local structural control (mafic dykes) on kimberlite emplacement;

Project Description: This is a one year project designed to update the present geology of the northern part of Lac De Gras (last mapped in the 1940's). The study will involve three weeks of field work with limited helicopter support. The researchers will collaborate with P. Thompson of Thompson of the GSC (Providence Lake) and BHP-Utah, who are investigating their claims in the area.