total value was $CAN 2,020,900

investigators: Manitoba Geological Survey, University of Manitoba including 2 MSc studies, Laurentian University with 2 PDFs, University of Alberta, GSC and University of Montreal with PhD study.

integration of mapping, geophysics, structure, lithogeochemistry and age dating

proponents are preparing papers for a special issue of Economic Geology in 2006/2007

Manitoba Geological Survey published related internal maps and reports in 2005. These excellent maps by Joseph Macek and Herman Zwanzig of the Thompson geological context are an outstanding contribution.

total value of $CAN 975,000

investigators: Eion Cameron Consulting, GSC, Ontario Geological Survey, University of Texas, Mary Doherty Consulting, ALS-Chemex

investigated integrated surficial geochemical techniques in Chile, Nevada and Canada

scientific studies successfully demonstrated processes responsible for surface anomalies by electrochemical methods and gas migration

regarded by companies as one of the best applied science studies with excellent reporting

papers published in Geology (v.30,p.1007) and Geochemistry EEA (v.4, part 1; v.5, p. 135)

website: www.appliedgeochemists.org for data / reports from the project

total value $CAN 120,000

investigators: Mira Geoscience Ltd.

modelled density data for 5 ore deposits and a synthetic kimberlite

geological data incorporated into 3D Gocad was compared to forward modeled and inversion of gravity data using variable elevations and overburden cover

popular and useful for company geophysicists

Ontario Geological Survey MRD Release April 2004
 

total value $CAN 300,000

investigators: Activation Laboratories, University of Western Ontario, University of Toronto, Colorado School of Mines, USGS

soil and rock data submitted by companies for more than 12 case sites are analyzed by chromatography and mass spectrometry and highly specialized integrating software. Results and geological data are collectively interpreted by organic geochemists. Separate experiments on organic bacteria are being carried out to replicate natural signatures.

Final report is released as an Ontario Geological Survey MRD release in October 2005
 

total value of 2 joint projects $1,800,000

sponsored by 9 companies, 4 analytical laboratories and Ontario OMET Program

investigators: Analytical Solutions Ltd. with four student assistants and contractors , Colorado School of Mines, University of Western Ontario including MSc study, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo including PDF assistance, Queens University PDF, Newfoundland Department of Forestry, Ontario Geological Survey, Geological Survey of Canada, ALS-Chemex

multiple sites (5) were tested for processes of metal concentration by electro-chemical and other processes directly above mineralization buried by more than 30 metres of glacial overburden. Integrated methodologies are using various selective leaches, pH, oxidation-reduction probes, gases, organic and peat studies.

Final report is released as an Ontario Geological Survey MRD release in October 2005.
 

total value of $CAN 140,000

investigator: Mira Geoscience Ltd.

Phase 2 after Project 01E01. More deposits were added after Phase 1 including a kimberlite from Northern Canada. Data from previous case studies will be upgraded and samples with the most complete data will be tested for limits of inversion applications. An atlas of 10 world-class deposit types will be the final product.

Final report delivered March 2004 + addendum in October 2004; OGS MRD release in December 2005
 

total value of $CAN 200,000

investigators: John McGaughey, Mira Geoscience; John Mwenifumbo, Barbara Elliot and Matt Salisbury, Geological Survey of Canada; Bill Morris and Heather Slavinski, McMaster University coop student

Continued design and development of an “online relational database” that can call up data for a wide range of queries. The project will also finance the population of the database with physical property data presently filed at the GSC and McMaster University. The new database will greatly enhance ability to develop 2D and 3D whole earth models for geoscience and exploration in Canada.

Project completed in February 2005; web-based service established; planning for Phase 2
 

total value of $CAN 120,000

investigators: Mira Geoscience

Phase 3 of the progressive development of integrated 3D geophysical and geological models for selected key deposits. Phase 1 and 2 addressed gravity and potential field signatures. This phase will link 2D and 3D inversion codes for resistivity and IP to 3D geological models. Selected deposits with IP/ Resistivity data included San Nicolas VMS, Hemlo and Musselwhite gold deposits. In addition, laterite resistive and conductive layers typical of low latitudes will be modeled.

Final report delivered February 2005; Ontario Geological Survey MRD release in December 2005.

Sponsoring companies of Projects 01E01, 02E02 and 03E02 received in hard copy and electronic form an atlas of geophysical / geological profiles of a dozen representatives of 8 key deposit types.
 

total value of $CAN 150,000

investigator: Laurentian University PDF, Ontario Geological Survey and the Geological Survey of Canada

The group of scientists that collected a well controlled suite of samples from more than 100 intrusions will analyze and interpret samples for trace element and PGE geochemistry. The most prospective and range of mineralization styles will be subjects of further follow-up. The Ontario intrusions exhibit a wide range of styles and economic PGE deposits highlighted by Sudbury and the Lac des Iles Mines. Similar geochemical profiles of mineralized mafic intrusions are uncommon in the available literature.

Wrap-up meeting in June 2005; final report to be delivered in early 2006