The geologists associated with the Yukon Geological Survey are involved in a variety of ongoing field projects.

2006 Field Projects

Check out these recent posters:

• Maximizing Beryllium Anomalies for Successful Emerald Exploration 2 Mb
• Preliminary Bedrock Mapping of the Kluane Ranges, Southwest Yukon (parts of NTS 115G/5, 6, 12) 14 Mb
• Preliminary Investigation of the Bedrock Geology in the Livingstone Creek Area (105E/8) 7.2 Mb
• Structural Evolution of the Tally Ho Shear Zone, Southwestern Yukon 5.6 Mb
• Whitehorse Trough Seismic Survey 0.2 Mb
• Yukon Mining Incentives Program - New and Renewed Discoveries 5.9 Mb
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  	Bedrock Geological Mapping The Yukon has a diversity of geology but less than 10% is mapped at a scale suitable for detailed mineral exploration. The YGS is undertaking aggressive 1:50 000 scale bedrock mapping in the Yukon and contributes to the GSC's NATMAP Projects. These maps, associated Bulletins and newfound knowledge, aid explorationists, prospectors, land use planners and researchers.
  	Mineral Deposit Studies The Yukon is endowed with mineral riches whose exploration is assisted through a greater understanding of the geological and geochemical controls of mineral deposit formation.
  	Surficial & Placer Studies The surface of the Yukon is overlain by a diverse array of surficial sediments, including pre-glacial, glacial, and interglacial deposits, much of them containing placer gold. The Yukon placer industry still produces ~80,000 ounces of gold annually.
  	Geophysical and Geochemical Surveys The YGS contributes to regional stream geochemical surveys and airborne geophysical surveys that are undertaken in the Yukon by the Geological Survey of Canada.
  	Mineral Assessments Land use, land claim and park planning exercises require thorough assessments of mineral potential. We use state-of-the-art GIS compilations of existing data, acquire new data, and use expert input to make assessments.
  	Other Studies The Yukon Geological Survey sponsors theses, is a contributor to the Snorcle-Lithoprobe Project, the Ancient Continental NATMAP, the Central Foreland NATMAP, and are undertaking studies of strata hosting dinosaur footprints, and participates in public education and outreach.