Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Magnetite chemistry as an indicator of magmatic-hydrothermal processes and vector to critical metal ore deposits
Agreement Number:
GC-130645S
Agreement Value:
$196,829.00
Agreement Date:
May 25, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project is focused on academia-based geoscience research activities related to critical mineral systems including copper, gold and rare earth elements.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
To create a new exploration tool that can screen and rank critical metal deposit prospects using the isotopic compositions.
Location:
VICTORIA, British Columbia, CA V8P5C2
Reference Number:
115-2025-2026-Q1-17507
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 Legal Name:
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
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.