Portable xrf provides clear chemical definition of rock units on the basis of major elements ti, ca, fe, mn, and k. Soilregolith samples were collected upstream and downstream from the identified anomalous sample site. Chapter 1 introduction to types and identification of metal. Global mineral exploration and production usgs publications. Expertise in the application of exploration methods appropriate to the deposit type being investigated. He is a professional geologist registered in quebec and is vice president exploration quebec of osisko mining incorporated. Kennecott phelpsdodge alrosa norilsk nickel china national nonferrous metals corp. Deposit size and grade availability of infrastructure and cost regulatory environment future base metal exploration and mining in canada two. Pdf exploration for pge and base metal mineralization in. Sws lay airfields, erect towers, assemble pontoon causeways, reinforce concrete, and erect buildings. Osisko metals is a canadian exploration and development company creating value in the base metal space with a focus on zinc mineral assets. Pb and s isotopic composition of indicator minerals in glacial sediments from nw alberta, canada. The fee includes one package of copper clay and one package of bronze clay. Exploration for mineral deposits global trends srk north america.
Base metals often form sulphide minerals and can be identified by resistivity and ip geophysical surveys following regional prospecting and preliminary target generation. Base metals comprise the nonferrous metals copper cu, lead pb, zinc zn and nickel. Geoscience australia identifies only one gold discovery, three base metal discoveries and one molybdenum discovery from 20082010. Eaton, erick adam, bernd milkereit, matthew salisbury, brian roberts.
A unique database of spectral reflectance properties for over 200 nonsulphide pb and zn mineral specimens was compiled and minerals from several groups. Base metal exploration strategies within sedimentary basins the zambian copperbelt is the largest known source of copper on earth. This is not a book about the genesis of base metal deposits, but covers the full spectrum of topics related to mineral exploration, from geologic concept to model assumption, and model parameters to exploration outcomes and deposit descriptions. As announced last month1, australian mines western australian gold and base metal exploration assets have been transferred to norwest, a dedicated exploration. In 1993 larry joined canadian hunter providing geophysical technical support to the exploration staff. Bpcg or related deposits related to the dominant base metal deposits with barite and fluorite. Enhancing basemetal exploration with seismic imaging1. Pdf geology and geophysical exploration of base metals.
China is self reliant in lead, needs some zinc imports and is very dependant on others for copper. Kimberlite, base metal and gold exploration using overburden, wawa area background information introduction wawa is located 220 km north of sault ste. Home mining exploration services geochemistry trace elements mining base metal assays base metals such as copper, zinc, nickel and lead are assayed. Basinbasement contacts as base metal exploration targets. The pine point mining camp and the bathurst mining camp. Chemicals used in flotation and other metal concentration processes could create toxicity problems when released in effluents. The field course is aimed at professional geoscientists who have just entered the exploration sector or professionals who are new to gold and base metal exploration in the canadian precambrian shield. Potential for porphyry copper deposits in northern tohoku.
As the search for new ore deposits moves ever deeper, both major and junior mining companies are increasingly using mt and amt for both brownfields and greenfields exploration. Epithermal gold for explorationists welcome to exploration. Our exploration geoscientists are highly experienced professionals supported by the latest software, and are familiar with jorc 2012. Lead isotopes as a tool for gossan assessment in base metal. Provide shareholders with high capital growth potential, delivered by developing a mineral project into a world class mine. Bhp billiton base metals has the most attractive suite of brownfield and greenfield development projects in the industry.
Exploration models of base metal svhms deposits in metamorphic terranes. Base metal exploration strategies within sedimentary. The ultramaficmafic rocks of the archaean holenarasipur greenstone belts of the western dharwar craton in southern india has been explored for pge and base metal mineralization. Case study of a base metal deposit during exploration has been discussed later. About osisko metals osisko metals is a canadian exploration and development company creating value in the base metal space with an emphasis on zinc mineral assets. Lead isotopes as a tool for gossan assessment in base metal exploration. Mineral exploration an overview sciencedirect topics. Adx energy is an oil, gas, gold and base metal exploration company with operated and non operated assets in australia, italy and tunisia. This paper is a work in progress based upon my experiences in the exploration for, and.
Our understanding of porphyry copper deposits has evolved over the past decades. Minerals and metals fact book 2016 is to provide key information related to canadas exploration, mining, and mineral manufacturing industries in a format that is easy to consult. The corporation controls canadas two premier historical zinc mining camps. Metals exploration plc is a mineral resources exploration and development company. They also use their expertise to fabricate all types of metal objects, repair metal items, and resurface worn machinery parts. Lead isotope measurements on gossans may be used as an exploration tool for pbzn cu deposits of the stratiform type. The main purpose is to create the ability of the investor for a goornongo decision.
Pdf enhancing basemetal exploration with seismic imaging. It is important to recognize thatin bimetallic or polymetallic depositsthe base. Therefore, the precambrian and paleozoic buttonholes remain high. Introduction to types and identification of metal topics 1. The canadian mining industry must be competitive for investment with other countries in terms of. Exploration must effectively replace the current supply of quality mineral deposits. Mineral exploration for gold and base metals in the. Ferrous metals include all forms of iron and ironbase alloys, with small percentages of carbon steel, for example, andor other elements added to. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks relating to. Reevaluating base and precious metal potential srk. In namibia, ibmls whollyowned namibianregistered subsidiary, craton mining and exploration pty ltd craton, holds the omitiomire copper project. The growing economic importance of nonsulphide zn and pb deposits, and the relative subtlety of their surface expression, has led us to study the potential application of spectral reflectance of nonsulphide minerals as an exploration tool. These ore types are zoned in time and space with shallower.
A multidisciplinary approach to base metal exploration in an. Kimberlite, base metal, gold and carbonatite exploration targets, derived from overburden heavy mineral data, killala lake area, northwestern ontario. Wa gold and base metal portfolio exploration results. Base metal exploration zinc, lead, copper widely spaced drill holes, approximately 500 metres to over 1. Research at the university of southampton has challenged conventional thinking about mineral exploration in the country through a new scientific understanding of the processes responsible for ore formation. A strategy of aggressive and determined exploration exploring amongst multimillionounce gold deposits in australia focussed on largescale projects an experienced and successful board of directors. Home mining exploration services geochemistry trace elements mining base metal assays base metals such as copper, zinc, nickel and lead are assayed to provide accurate determinations for high value materials. A multidisciplinary approach to base metal exploration in. Srk thanks the international commerce corporation pte ltd for their permission to publish this article. Consolidate quality assets large mineral tenure holdings in undervalued mining. It is registered and listed on the alternative investment market aim in london with ticker identity mtl. Adx energy oil, gas and base metal exploration australia. Additional clays will be discussed and explored during the eight week session but are not included in the initial fee. Regional exploration continue to field check and prioritise regional targets drilling priority 1 is to build a resource base for mt bonnie and extend iron blow priority 2 is resource definition upgrade inferred to indicated at iron blow priority 3 is exploration to find a new discovery within 15km of iron blow and.
This initiative was prompted by the overall favourable. It 100% owns the runruno gold project located north of the philippines. Base metals to find out more about our technical services or discuss your project specific needs, please contact us. Lead isotopes as a tool for gossan assessment in base. Pdf geology and geophysical exploration of base metals in.
Table 1 presents exploration expenditure trends in gold and base metals on a decadebydecade. Minerals and metals fact book 2016 iii preface the purpose of the. Enhancing basemetal exploration with seismic imaging article pdf available in canadian journal of earth sciences 475. Magnetic concentration for some players precious metal refining pgms gold incorporating pgms into various end applications processing. Undertake costeffective and precise exploration on those targets most likely to deliver real shareholder wealth.
The future of base metal exploration and mining in canada. Surface runoffs may also pose significant environmental problems through erosion and. These results highlight the potential to discover base metal mineralization hosted within the cretaceous shale bedrock of northern alberta. Base metal mining tailings decant may contain high concentrations of thiosalts. Encyclopedia of life support systems eolss virtually by definitionis the main economic base metal, although other elements occur as subsidiary byproducts.
Institute on lake superior geology 41st annual meeting. Geological survey of canada, economic geology report 31, p. Greenstone gold and base metal exploration field course. Base metal exploration involves the investigation of geochemical anomalies and mineral occurrences by mapping and sampling, the identification of deposit type, and creation of a deposit model using geophysics and drilling. Exploration modeling of base metal deposits economic. The company controls canadas two premier zinc mining. Incos 1991 proofofconcept study in sudbury, ontario started this trend with two amt sites that sensed a 1750 meterdeep nickel deposit. For further elaboration the reader is referred to hahn 1978 and to iaga 1973. Encyclopedia of life support systems eolss deposits either to the present earths surface i. Lewisian and associated rocks of the glenelg area, northwest scotland. Pdf geology and geophysical exploration of base metals in victoria. Portable xrf compares well with lab results for most metals, including economic metals cu, pb, zn, and mo. For basemetal exploration, they are particularly valuable.
Kimberlite, base metal, gold and carbonatite exploration. Important information this presentation has been prepared by rockfire resources plc. Pdf exploration models of basemetal svhms deposits in. This release consists of data related to kimberlite indicator minerals, metamorphic or magmatic massive sulphide indicator minerals. Costs have increased, projects are delayed, margins have suffered. Bcl and bsr on care maintenance but with poor base metal and pgm recoveries. As such, base and precious metal deposit styles within the kalimantan arc should be considered in exploration models for the southern west kalimantan, and should consider a reevaluation of the southern margin of the kalimantan arc. Tsx nyse a is a canadian exploration and development company focused on becoming a toptier primary silver mining company, by exploring and advancing highgrade, district scale, silverdominant projects in the americas. Overview of pgm processing anglo american platinum. These new data show that victoria has the geological. Gibb earth physics branch department of energy, mines and resources tanner, j. Navoi mining and metallurgical kombinat crowflight minerals falconbridge falconbridge. The deposit contains a resource of almost 740,000 tonnes of contained copper metal.
Exploration models of basemetal svhms deposits in metamorphic terranes. Additional factors and assumptions made by canalaska are contained in its management discussion. Pb and s isotopic composition of indicator minerals in. In the context of mineral exploration, many explorationists now view porphyry copper deposits as the main constituent of a broader mineral system driven by shallow intrusions of oxidized, intermediate composition magma that exsolved magmatic fluids, as illustrated by sillitoe.
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