Targeted Geoscience Initiative - University & Open House Visits 2005-2006

Targeted Geoscience Initiative

University & Open House Visits 2005-2006

Schedule 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

University presentation

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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
- NATMAP
- EXTECH
- TGI
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?
- Appalachians - Neil Rogers
- Abitibi Belt - Dr. Benoît Dubé
- Flin Flon - Creighton - Dr. Sally Pehrsson
- SE British Columbia - Dr. Bob Anderson
- "Deep Search" - Dr. Wayne Goodfellow
Who should you contact about the program?
- Program Manager - Dr. Simon Hanmer, or Kathryn Coyle

2006-04-19

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