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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 Number:
GC-130020S
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023
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.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
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.

Location:
ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, CA B2G 2W5
Reference Number:
115-2021-2022-Q3-11275
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:

Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Operating Name:
Dr. A.J. Anderson
Recipient's Legal Name:
GOVERNORS OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Research Organization:
Department of Earth Sciences
Program:
Targeted Geoscience Initiative
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.