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Title:

High-resolution airborne geophysics of the Nain Plutonic Suite, Northern Labrador

Agreement Number:

GC-130561S

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 26, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

The objective of this Project is to provide new public geoscience data that will enhance our understanding of the geologic evolution of Northern Labrador and its potential to be a source of critical minerals (e.g. cobalt, copper, nickel, REEs).

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

Project data will lead to a better understanding of the critical mineral potential of the northern Labrador study area and in turn support enhanced mineral exploration

Location:

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1B 3X5

Reference Number:

115-2024-2025-Q2-16910

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Operating Name:

Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology

Recipient's Legal Name:

GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Research Organization:

Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador

Program:

Critical Minerals Geoscience And Data

Program Purpose:

Enhance the quality and availability of data and digital technologies to support geoscience and mapping that will accelerate the efficient and effective development of Canadian critical mineral value chains.