Mapping patterns of fluid flow in carbonate-hosted Au-deposits, Nadaleen Trend, Yukon

The physicochemical character of the hydrological regime that formed Carlin-type Au-deposits (CTGDs) are poorly understood and represents a critical knowledge gap relating to their genesis. We are undertaking an integrated geological and geochemical study of the Nadaleen trend of CTGDs in the Yukon to better define the hydrological regime that controlled their formation. The proposed Mitac internship will form part of the overall study – building a robust geological framework for defining the pathways that the hot auriferous fluids followed when they formed the CTGDs along the Nadaleen trend. The geological framework will be used by the intern as a basis for collecting geologically constrained samples for subsequent laboratory analysis. The partner organization will benefit from daily interaction with the intern as he shares his observations, data, and interpretations. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Kenneth Hickey

Student:

Partner:

ATAC Resources Ltd

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

The University of British Columbia

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