Grant: Targeted Geoscience Initiative
GOVERNORS OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY
$100,000.00
The thermal reconstruction of pegmatite fields at the time of dike propagation and emplacement: a guide for targeting concealed lithium and tantalum deposits
FY 2021-22 · 2021-10-01
Summary
The proposed research aims to reconstruct the thermal aureole within a pegmatite field to define zones that may potentially host unexposed, near-surface lithium-enriched pegmatite dikes and apply this novel approach to Meguma group metasedimentary and metavolcanic rocks in the region surrounding the spodumene-bearing (Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum type) pegmatites near Brazil Lake, Nova Scotia.
Department
Program
Targeted Geoscience Initiative
Location
ANTIGONISH | ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Additional Information (French)
Subvention ou contribution octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier.
Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Number
GC-130020S
Agreement Start Date
2021-10-01
Agreement Title
The thermal reconstruction of pegmatite fields at the time of dike propagation and emplacement: a guide for targeting concealed lithium and tantalum deposits
Agreement Title (French)
Reconstruction thermique des champs de pegmatite au moment de leur propagation et emplacement : Un guide pour la détection de dépôts de lithium et tantale non-exposés
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$100,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The proposed research aims to reconstruct the thermal aureole within a pegmatite field to define zones that may potentially host unexposed, near-surface lithium-enriched pegmatite dikes and apply this novel approach to Meguma group metasedimentary and metavolcanic rocks in the region surrounding the spodumene-bearing (Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum type) pegmatites near Brazil Lake, Nova Scotia.
Description (French)
Cette recherche vise à reconstruire l'auréole thermique reliée aux champs de pegmatites enrichis en lithium et tantale, afin de mieux définir des zones qui pourraient possiblement contenir ces essaims de pegmatite à proximité de la surface. Cette méthode d'exploration sera appliquée au groupe de Méguma, dans la région avoisinante des gisements de pegmatites enrichies de type 'Lithium-Césium-Tantale' près du lac Brazil en Nouvelle-Écosse.
Expected Results
TGI public geoscience knowledge and new methodologies relevant to the discovery of new Canadian mineral resources is made available and industry and other stakeholder groups.
Expected Results (French)
Les connaissances géoscientifiques publiques de l'IGC et les nouvelles méthodologies pertinentes à la découverte de nouvelles ressources minérales canadiennes sont mises à la disposition de l'industrie et d'autres groupes d'intervenants.
Foreign Currency Type
CAD
Foreign Currency Value
$0.00
Organization Code
nrcan-rncan
Organization
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Program Name
Targeted Geoscience Initiative
Program Name (French)
Initiative géoscientifique ciblée
Program Purpose
Targeted Geoscience Initiative will continue to address significant public geoscience gaps by expanding the industry toolkit for exploration, with further innovative geoscience tools, exploration models and new techniques to more efficiently and effectively detect the presence of buried mineral deposits that will provide better returns on private sector investments.
Program Purpose (French)
L'Initiative géoscientifique ciblée continuera à combler des lacunes importantes liées aux connaissances géoscientifiques publiques en enrichissant la boîte à outils de l'industrie pour l'exploration avec de nouveaux outils de géosciences novateurs, des modèles et des nouvelles techniques d'exploration pour détecter de façon plus efficace et efficiente la présence de gîtes minéraux enfouis qui fourniront un meilleur rendement des investissements du secteur privé.
Recipient City
ANTIGONISH | ANTIGONISH
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
GOVERNORS OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Recipient Operating Name
Dr. A.J. Anderson
Recipient Postal Code
B2G 2W5
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
115-2021-2022-Q3-11275
Research Organization
Department of Earth Sciences