General Information
Secondary Commodities: copper, tungsten
Deposit Type(s): Skarn W
Location(s): 61.790560 N, -128.863330 W
NTS Mapsheet(s): 105H15
Location Comments: .5 Kilometres
Hand Samples Available at YGS: No
Capsule
Work History
Staked as B and R cl (89319) by Norquest Joint Venture (Anaconda, Asbestos Corp, Bralorne Pioneer, Granby, New Jersey Zinc and Utah) in Aug/65.
Capsule Geology
Copper and tungsten occur in a small skarn at the contact of Proterozoic and/or Cambrian limy phyllite and limestone and the Cretaceous Mt Billings Batholith.
References
CATHRO, R.J., Apr/69. Tungsten in Yukon. Western Miner, p. 29.
WELCOME NORTH MINES LTD, Jun/78. Assessment Report by J.S. Brock.
Staked as B and R cl (89319) by Norquest Joint Venture (Anaconda, Asbestos Corp, Bralorne Pioneer, Granby, New Jersey Zinc and Utah) in Aug/65.
Capsule Geology
Copper and tungsten occur in a small skarn at the contact of Proterozoic and/or Cambrian limy phyllite and limestone and the Cretaceous Mt Billings Batholith.
References
CATHRO, R.J., Apr/69. Tungsten in Yukon. Western Miner, p. 29.
WELCOME NORTH MINES LTD, Jun/78. Assessment Report by J.S. Brock.
Location Map
Regional Geology - Terrane
Group: Ancestral North America
Affinity: W Laurentia
Name: North America - basinal strata
Realm: Laurentia
Regional Geology - Bedrock
Supergroup:
Group/Suite: Hyland River
Formation:
Member:
Terrane:
Period Max: Cretaceous
Age Max: 106 MA
Period Min: Cretaceous
Age Min: 100 MA
Rock Major: biotite granodiorite
Rock Minor: hornblende-biotite granodiorite, minor muscovite-biotite quartz monzonite
Reference: Moynihan (2018) - in preparation
Geological Unit (1M): mKH
Geological Unit (250K): mKgH
Assessment Reports that overlap occurrence
| Report Number | Year | Title | Worktypes | Holes Drilled | Meters Drilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 096369 | 2008 | Geological Assessment Report on the Joey Claim Group (JOEY 1-78) | Silt - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Prospecting - Other | ||
| 090357 | 1977 | Geological Report on the Woah 1-56 and Tai 1-20 Claim Groups | Rock - Geochemistry, Detailed Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Regional Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Prospecting - Other | ||
| 019915 | 1967 | Property Report on Lee, Thor, Zeus, Pal, Star and Spar Mineral Claim Groups, Yukon Territory, Canada | Regional Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Property Evaluation - Other |
Related References
| Number | Title | Page(s) | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMC016606 | Geological map - 105H/5 - 'Money Creek' | Geoscience Map (Geological - Bedrock) |
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