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Targeted Geoscience Initiative University & Open House Visits 2005-2006
| November 2005 |
| 1 |
Memorial University |
| 2 - 4 |
Newfoundland and Labrador Mines and Energy Review of Activities |
| 7 - 9 |
Exploration and Mining New Brunswick |
| 14 |
Université du Québec à Montréal |
| 15 |
École Polytechnique, Montréal |
| 16 |
McGill University |
| 17 - 19 |
2005 Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention |
| 21 |
Université Lava |
| 21 - 24 |
Quebec Exploration 2005 |
| 28 - 30 |
Saskatchewan Open House |
| December 2005 |
| 1 |
University of Calgary |
| 2 |
University of Alberta |
| 7 |
Laurentian University |
| 9 |
Queen's University |
| 12 |
University of Toronto |
| 13 - 14 |
Ontario Prospectors Association |
| January 2006 |
| 23 - 26 |
Mineral Exploration RoundUp |
27 |
University of British Columbia |
| March 2006 |
| 5 - 8 |
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Convention |
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- Geoscience … "mapping to help sustain the reserves of base metals in established mining communities" (Budget 2005)
- My mapping career in Canada by Dr. Simon Hanmer
- Why are we here today?
Can you spot the Survey geologist in this field crew?
- Geological Survey of Canada … what does it do?
- Geological Survey of Canada … how does it work?
- Students … where do they fit in GSC work?
- Seniors
- Junior
- Everywhere
- Recent GSC Programs
- How much & how long?
- $25M over 5 years
- Focused on sustaining base metal reserves in existing mining communities … as per the 2005 federal budget
- Where's the geographical focus?
- Appalachians
- Buchans (Nfld)
- Bathurst (NB)
- Abitibi (Ontario & Quebec)
- Sask/Man Near North
- Kootenay-Highland V. (SE BC)
- Where's the thematic focus?
- "Deep Search"
Innovation for mapping the next generation of hidden deposits
Thanks to Stu Hamilton (OGS) and Gwendy Hall (GSC)
- Where's the student focus?
- Industry needs highly qualified people (so do Survey's)
- Need to ensure succession (next generation … that's you)
- Experienced students to undertake graduate thesis work
- New recruits (no previous experience required)
- … and of course we are looking for active participation by your professors and thesis supervisors
- Where's the student advantage?
- $$$'s … you get paid for having fun! ($10-12K/summer)
- You learn a great deal beyond the classroom and field school
- Graduate students get logistical and mentoring support
- You get to see Canada!
- Industry values Survey experience
- Where's the geographical focus?
- Appalachians
- Buchans (Nfld)
- Bathurst (NB)
- Abitibi (Ontario & Quebec)
- Sask/Man Near North
- Kootenay-Highland V. (SE BC)
- Projects … what are they about?
- Potential university contributions …
- Appalachians
- Mapping (Baie Verte Peninsula and Belt)
- Downhole geophysics (Buchans)
- Geological modelling (Buchans and Bathurst)
- Stable isotopes - alteration systems
- Biogeochemical vectoring
- GIS
- Abitibi
- Volcanology (Blake River & Chibougamau)
- Mineral deposits (Blake River [Horne] & Chibougamau)
- 3D modelling of the Noranda & Chibougamau camps
- Lithogeochemistry synthesis and modelling
- 3D IV dispersal patterns in multiple tills (Northern belt)
- Application of new surficial geochemistry vectoring methods
- Saskatchewan-Manitoba Near North
- Volcanology, stratigraphy, structure (Flin Flon)
- High resolution seismic (Flin Flon)
- Tectonic settings of Ni-PGE & VMS (Reindeer zone)
- Characterisation of "undifferentiated amphibolite" (Sask)
- Targeted IV mapping & regional integration
- Lithogeochemistry synthesis and modelling
- Kootenay Arc - Highland Valley
- Seismic reprocessing, downhole, image deposits?
- Basin instability and pulses of mineralisation
- Vectoring SEDEX through dispersal of pore waters
- Compilation and new mapping (Foreland Belt E of RMT)
- Isotopic "fingerprinting" of metallotects (Pb-Zn & Cu-Au)
- GIS synthesis of the Sullivan area
- Deep Search … method development & application
- Understanding EM response (UQAT, INCO centre?)
- Vectoring using exhalites, alteration haloes & halogens
- Stable isotopes and hydrothermal systems
- Development of surficial vectoring methods (chem/m/h)
- Development of seismic mode conversion imaging
- Development of 2D & 3D mineral potential mapping
- Graduate theses … new conditions and constraints
- Program Logic Model
- What does it mean? = Accountability!
- Targeted Geoscience Initiative - Phase III
- A National public geoscience initiative proposed jointly by the National Geological Surveys Committee (NGSC)
- To renew the public geoscience knowledge base that is one of Canada's key competitive advantages in attracting investment in mineral and energy resource exploration
- To support the responsible development of Canada's natural resources for the benefit of all Canadians
- How do students get involved?
- FSWEP … for summer employment
- How to fill out an FSWEP application
- Multi-year hiring with the federal government
- Graduate students
- … as above plus
- Grants & Contributions
- NSERC scholarships
- Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDF)
- Who should you contact about projects?
- Who should you contact about the program?
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