Geology, mineralogy, lithogeochemistry, and genesis of mineralization in the Silurian Whisker Valley Cu-Au system, Newfoundland Appalachians

This project is focused on understanding the relationships between copper, gold, and other critical metals in central Newfoundland and their relationships of ore forming fluids to magmatism, faulting and ancient volcanic activity. The work will involve three MSc-level interns that will undertake fieldwork, laboratory work and computer modeling (i.e., machine learning) while being embedded with the industry partner to understand the origin of and potential vectors to copper-gold-critical metal mineralization, and how to identify prospective environments for future mineralization. The results will be used to create new knowledge, models, and exploration and development workflows that the partner organization can use to more efficiently explore and develop metals in the Newfoundland Appalachians and similar geological environments globally.

Faculty Supervisor:

Stephen Piercey;Daniel Layton-Matthews;Daniel Layton-Matthews;Stephen Piercey

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Partner:

Maritime Resources

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland; Queen's University

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