Metallogeny of Rare Earth Element deposits in Quebec

The one-year project will investigate the geological, geochemical and geophysical properties of three Rare Earth Element (REE) deposits in Québec. Each of the selected deposit is representative of a class of REE mineral deposits. The project will provide new insights in the origin of the three types of REE mineral deposits. This new understanding of the formation of REE mineral deposits will be transferred to the industrial partners and will be used to improve the odds of discovering REE resources in Québec and Canada. The project will contribute to the training of three MSc and 1 PhD students, that will bring advanced knowledge in REE geology to their future employers.

Faculty Supervisor:

Anthony Williams-Jones;Marc Constantin;Sarah Dare;Michel Chouteau

Student:

Partner:

Quebec Ministère des Ressources naturelles;Matamec Explorations;Arianne Phosphate;Abitibi Géophysique;Commerce Resources;Université Laval

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Natural Resources; Green/Alternative Energy; Education

University:

École Polytechnique de Montréal; McGill University; Université du Québec à Chicoutimi; Université Laval

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