Metasomatism of the lithium pegmatite host rocks in the Winnipeg River-Cat Lake pegmatite field

The Government of Canada considers lithium as a critical element because it is a major component of rechargable batteries in, for example, electric vehicles, but it is also used in lubricants, ceramics, and glasses. Many pegmatites have been subjected to metasomatism but the origin of this and effect on the critical element contents are subjects of considerable debate. The intern will study this using data and samples supplied by the partner organization, by doing geological mapping and modelling, and by using advanced analytical methods. The benefit to the partner organization will be a much better understanding of the geology of their properties and more efficient exploration. The results will also benefit future lithium mining in Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lee Groat;Robert Linnen

Student:

Partner:

ACME Lithium

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: