Regions: Kitikmeot, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, geology, tectonic movement, metals, mapping, acasta gneiss, precious metals
| Principal Investigator: | Relf, Carolyn (3) |
| Licence Number: | 12667 |
| Organization: | Mineral Iniatives Office |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1994
1993
1992
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1994 |
| Project Team: | Four Assistants |
Objective(s): To determine the base and precious metal potential of the Avialik River volcanic belt; to examine the interface of this volcanic belt and a terrane of older gneisses (which are similar to the Acasta gneisses - the oldest rocks in the world); to assess the tectonic histories of these rocks and the fault between them.
Project Description: In this ongoing study, the researcher will examine the nature of the rocks found in the volcanic belt of the Avialik River area. This work will help to determine the amount of base metals and precious metals found in this belt of rocks. In addition, the movement of rocks (in the past) along a fault will be examined. Geological mapping (field work) will be done in the summer while analyses of the rocks will be done in the following fall and winter.
