Petrogenesis and geochemistry of mineralized Midcontinent Rift intrusions

该项目将调查1.1Ga中大陆裂谷的一部分--雷湾北部(TBN)火成岩的矿化侵入体，并将它们与贫瘠和弱矿化的侵入体进行比较。该项目将培训三名硕士、三名HBSC和一名PDF，以完成完成三个关键目标的综合研究计划。在未来三年内，该项目将通过以下方式调查ThunderBay North矿产的侵入单元：1)表征该矿产内发现的各种侵入单元的岩石学、地球化学和地质年代学，2)表征Escape湖和当前湖侵入体的硫化物矿化的地球化学和岩石学特征，3)整合新的矿物学和地球化学数据，以建立该矿产的整体模型，并建立侵入体内部和周围的矿化矢量，这将有助于勘探新增的Ni-Cu-PGE和块状硫化物资源。这项研究将利用基础地质填图和测井，结合传统和最新的分析技术，来描述TBN矿化的侵入史和共生关系。通过这样做，我们将培训年轻的研究人员，掌握在学术界、政府或行业成功发展地球科学事业所必需的关键技能。这项研究产生的数据将被用于开发逃逸湖和雷湾北部矿床的模型(S)，Clean Air Metals可以利用该模型来加强他们的勘探努力，并有望促进矿产生产。该项目将大大有助于我们理解在岩浆镍-铜-铂族元素体系中形成高品位带的过程，并开发可供加拿大公司应用的工具，以帮助产生未来的发现。新矿物资源的发现和开发对加拿大经济的福祉至关重要，该项目将提高这一进程的效率。

This project will investigate the mineralized intrusions of the Thunder Bay North (TBN) igneous complex, part of the 1.1 Ga Midcontinent Rift, and compare them to barren and weakly mineralized intrusions. The project will train three MSc, three HBSc and one PDF to complete an integrated program of research to complete three key opjectives. Over the next three years the project will investigate the intrusive units of the Thunder Bay North property by: 1) Characterising the petrology, geochemistry and geochronology of the various intrusive units found within the property, 2) Characterising the geochemistry and petrography of the sulfide mineralisation of the Escape Lake and Current Lake intrusions and 3) Integrating new mineralogical and geochemical data to build a holistic model for the property and establish vectors towards mineralization within and around the intrusions that will aid in exploration for addition Ni-Cu-PGE and massive sulfide resources. This study will utilize fundamental geological mapping and logging combined with traditional and state-of-the-art analytical techniques to characterize the intrusive history and paragenesis of the mineralization at TBN. By so doing we will train young researchers in the key skills necessary for a successful career in the geosciences whether in academia, government or industry.The data generated in this study will be used to develop a model(s) for the Escape Lake and Thunder Bay North deposits that Clean Air Metals can use to enhance their exploration efforts, and hopefully lead to mineral production. This project will contribute significantly to our understanding of the processes that form high grade zones within magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE systems and develop tools that can be applied by Canadian companies to aid in generating future discoveries. The discovery and development of new mineral resources is critical to the well-being of Canada's economy and this project will lead to greater efficiencies in that process.