Understanding trace element sourcing in ancient and modern seafloor volcanogenic massive sulfides

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Volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits contain some of Canada's most significant sources of copper, lead, zinc, gold and silver, and are thought to have formed within submarine volcanoes similar to those presently forming on the modern seafloor. This proposed research will examine deposits hosted within ancient seafloor volcanic rocks and will investigate mineral and chemical changes associated with the interaction of hot metal-rich fluids with seawater, sedimentary and volcanic rocks. This research will focus on the origin, formation and setting of these submarine sedimentary and volcanic rocks. By improving our understanding of VMS deposits and their associated rocks, I will be able to provide predictive methods for the discovery, exploration, and exploitation of these important metal resources.