Geochemistry and structure of the Moss Lake Au deposit, Northern Ontario

This study will investigate the volcanic and structural architecture, petrography, and alteration chemistry of a portion of the Shebandowan greenstone belt in the Wawa subprovince of Northern Ontario to better constrain the gold mineralization and to develop vectors towards mineralization. The principal methods employed in this study will be fundamental geological mapping and logging, combined with traditional and state-of-the-art analytical techniques, which will characterize the structures, mineralization, and alteration system associated with mineralization of the Moss Lake area. The research will be completed by three highly qualified personnel (2 master’s students and one postdoctoral fellow), who will be trained to use modern digital field methods and high-quality microanalytical instruments, making them highly skilled assets for industry, academia, or government surveys. The tools generated within this project will help Canadian mining companies enhance exploration efficiency and reduce both the time and capital cost for the discovery of mineral resources.

Faculty Supervisor:

Pete Hollings;Noah Phillips

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Partner:

Goldshore Resources Inc.

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

Lakehead University

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