General Information
Secondary Commodities: copper, lead, silver, zinc
Aliases: Ore
Deposit Type(s): Vein Polymetallic Ag-Pb-Zn+/-Au
Location(s): 63.762220 N, -136.701940 W
NTS Mapsheet(s): 115P15
Location Comments: .5 Kilometres
Hand Samples Available at YGS: No
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Work History
Probably discovered by N. Niddery and G. Ortell, who staked Oro, etc cl (14590) in May/22 'on the left limit of 40 Mile Creek, 5 miles from the mouth and 1.5 miles from the Creek'. The showing was reportedly restaked as May explored by two hand pits and a 12 m adit.
J. Strebchuk restaked as May and Hope cl (82762) in Jan/63, trenched in 1963 and restaked again in Jul/67 as Ore cl (Y6811). The Ore group was optioned to Coin Canyon ML in 1968 and to Silver Spring ML, which conducted grid soil sampling and trenching in 1970.
CCH Res L (Campbell Chibougamau ML) & Inco optioned the Ore group in 1977 and 1978, added a block of 234 Snark cl (YA17407), and performed an extensive mapping and geochem sampling program in 1978. In 1979, Billiton E Can L jointed the project (named Cortin JV), which performed more mapping and geochem sampling from 1979 to 1981. CCH changed its name to Campbell Res Inc in 1980. Strebchuk added more Ore cl (YB2845) in Sep/88 and bulldozer trenched later that year.
Kokanee EL tied on a large block of 155 Boulder cl (YB28168) east of the Ore claims in Jan/92 and performed prospecting, mapping and geochemical sampling later in the year. L. Halonen tied on L.T. 1-4 cl (YB28946) to the west side of the Boulder claims in Sep/92. The Boulder cl were transferred to Consolidated Ramrod Gold Corporation in Jan/93.
Capsule Geology
The area of interest is underlain by Late Proterozoic-Early Cambrian metasedimentary rocks of the Hyland Group, intruded by three Cretaceous granodiorite and/or quartz monzonite stocks. The hand trenches and underground workings tested a vein fault that cuts metasedimentary rocks and contains irregular lenses of manganese stained quartz with galena, anglesite, pyrite, limonite and minor chalcopyrite.
The vein strikes 020° and dips 60° northwest. It was traced for 200 m along strike and is reportedly up to 1.8 m wide. Specimens from dumps below the adit and trenches assayed up to 962 g/t Ag, 73.9% Pb, 1.1% Zn and 0.8% Cu.
References
CCH RESOURCES LTD, Oct/78. Assessment Report #090388 by A. Woodsend.
COIN CANYON MINES LTD, Nov/68. Engineer's Report by J.A. Chamberlain.
ENERGY, MINES AND RESOURCES CANADA. Yukon Mineral Inventory Cards.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD, Aug/63. Engineer's Report by A. Aho.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CANADA Paper 48-25, p. 11.
GEORGE CROSS NEWSLETTER, 14 Aug/68; 29 Oct/68.
MINERAL INDUSTRY REPORT 1971-72, p. 20-21; 1978, p. 22-23.
MURPHY, D.C., AND HEON, D., 1994a. Geological Map of Sprague Creek Map Area (NTS 115P/15), western Selwyn Basin, Yukon. Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Open File 1994-3(G).
MURPHY, D.C., AND HEON, D., 1994b. Geology and Mineral Occurrences of Sprague Creek Map Area (NTS 115P/15), western Selwyn Basin, Yukon. In: Yukon Exploration and Geology 1993, Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, p. 29-46.
Probably discovered by N. Niddery and G. Ortell, who staked Oro, etc cl (14590) in May/22 'on the left limit of 40 Mile Creek, 5 miles from the mouth and 1.5 miles from the Creek'. The showing was reportedly restaked as May explored by two hand pits and a 12 m adit.
J. Strebchuk restaked as May and Hope cl (82762) in Jan/63, trenched in 1963 and restaked again in Jul/67 as Ore cl (Y6811). The Ore group was optioned to Coin Canyon ML in 1968 and to Silver Spring ML, which conducted grid soil sampling and trenching in 1970.
CCH Res L (Campbell Chibougamau ML) & Inco optioned the Ore group in 1977 and 1978, added a block of 234 Snark cl (YA17407), and performed an extensive mapping and geochem sampling program in 1978. In 1979, Billiton E Can L jointed the project (named Cortin JV), which performed more mapping and geochem sampling from 1979 to 1981. CCH changed its name to Campbell Res Inc in 1980. Strebchuk added more Ore cl (YB2845) in Sep/88 and bulldozer trenched later that year.
Kokanee EL tied on a large block of 155 Boulder cl (YB28168) east of the Ore claims in Jan/92 and performed prospecting, mapping and geochemical sampling later in the year. L. Halonen tied on L.T. 1-4 cl (YB28946) to the west side of the Boulder claims in Sep/92. The Boulder cl were transferred to Consolidated Ramrod Gold Corporation in Jan/93.
Capsule Geology
The area of interest is underlain by Late Proterozoic-Early Cambrian metasedimentary rocks of the Hyland Group, intruded by three Cretaceous granodiorite and/or quartz monzonite stocks. The hand trenches and underground workings tested a vein fault that cuts metasedimentary rocks and contains irregular lenses of manganese stained quartz with galena, anglesite, pyrite, limonite and minor chalcopyrite.
The vein strikes 020° and dips 60° northwest. It was traced for 200 m along strike and is reportedly up to 1.8 m wide. Specimens from dumps below the adit and trenches assayed up to 962 g/t Ag, 73.9% Pb, 1.1% Zn and 0.8% Cu.
References
CCH RESOURCES LTD, Oct/78. Assessment Report #090388 by A. Woodsend.
COIN CANYON MINES LTD, Nov/68. Engineer's Report by J.A. Chamberlain.
ENERGY, MINES AND RESOURCES CANADA. Yukon Mineral Inventory Cards.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD, Aug/63. Engineer's Report by A. Aho.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CANADA Paper 48-25, p. 11.
GEORGE CROSS NEWSLETTER, 14 Aug/68; 29 Oct/68.
MINERAL INDUSTRY REPORT 1971-72, p. 20-21; 1978, p. 22-23.
MURPHY, D.C., AND HEON, D., 1994a. Geological Map of Sprague Creek Map Area (NTS 115P/15), western Selwyn Basin, Yukon. Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Open File 1994-3(G).
MURPHY, D.C., AND HEON, D., 1994b. Geology and Mineral Occurrences of Sprague Creek Map Area (NTS 115P/15), western Selwyn Basin, Yukon. In: Yukon Exploration and Geology 1993, Exploration and Geological Services Division, Yukon, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, p. 29-46.
Location Map
Last Updated: Sep 15, 2011
Work History
| Year | Work Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Trenching: Mechanical | |
| 1978 | Geology: Bedrock Mapping | |
| 1978 | Other | |
| 1970 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 1970 | Trenching | |
| 1967 | Other | |
| 1963 | Other | |
| 1963 | Trenching | |
| 1922 | Other | |
| 1922 | Other | 12 meter adit. |
| 1922 | Trenching: Hand |
Regional Geology - Terrane
Group: Ancestral North America
Affinity: W Laurentia
Name: North America - basinal strata
Realm: Laurentia
Regional Geology - Bedrock
Supergroup: Windermere
Group/Suite: Hyland
Formation: Yusezyu
Member:
Terrane: Laurentia
Period Max: Ediacaran
Age Max: 635 MA
Period Min: Ediacaran
Age Min: 542 MA
Rock Major: phyllite/shale/sandstone/grit/conglomerate/limestone
Rock Minor: marble
Reference: Green & Roddick (1972) - GSC Map 1283A
Geological Unit (1M): PCH
Geological Unit (250K): PCH6
Assessment Reports that overlap occurrence
| Report Number | Year | Title | Worktypes | Holes Drilled | Meters Drilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 096401 | 2013 | Geological and Geochemical Report, Mapping and Soil Surveys on the Mayo Properties | Rock - Geochemistry, Rock - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Detailed Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Detailed Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Prospecting - Other, Prospecting - Other | ||
| 096024 | 2011 | Geochemical and Geophysical Report on the Mahtin Property | Gamma-Ray Spectrometry - Airborne Geophysics, Gamma-Ray Spectrometry - Airborne Geophysics, Magnetic - Airborne Geophysics, Magnetic - Airborne Geophysics, Soil - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry | ||
| 095912 | 2011 | 2011 Soil, Silt and Rock Geochemical Surveys and Prospecting on the May Creek Property | Rock - Geochemistry, Rock - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Prospecting - Other, Prospecting - Other | ||
| 094720 | 2004 | Geophysical/ Soil Survey Report, May Creek 1-40 Claims | Soil - Geochemistry, Magnetics - Ground Geophysics, Line Cutting - Other | ||
| 093093 | 1992 | Report on the 1992 Geological and Geochemical Assessment Work on the Boulder Property | Rock - Geochemistry, Silt - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Cursory Property Visit - Other, Prospecting - Other | ||
| 090794 | 1980 | Geological and Geochemical Surveys | Rock - Geochemistry, Silt - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Detailed Bedrock Mapping - Geology | ||
| 090535 | 1979 | Assessment Report Geological Mapping, Geochemical Survey | Soil - Geochemistry, Detailed Bedrock Mapping - Geology | ||
| 090388 | 1978 | Reconnaissance Geochemical Survey, Ore Claims | Soil - Geochemistry | ||
| 090417 | 1978 | Report on Snark Claims 1 to 210 | Soil - Geochemistry | ||
| 060145 | 1972 | Ted Group, East Ridge - Boulder Creek | Rock - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Detailed Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Magnetics - Ground Geophysics |
Related References
| Number | Title | Page(s) | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMC012629 | Report on prospects in May Creek area | Report | |
| ARMC012648 | Air photo overlay - May Creek property | Geoscience Map (General) |
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