General Information
Secondary Commodities: zinc, lead, silver
Aliases: Val
Deposit Type(s): Manto Polymetallic Ag-Pb-Zn, Sediment hosted Mississippi Valley-Type Pb-Zn (MVT)
Location(s): 64.277160 N, -133.700760 W
NTS Mapsheet(s): 106C05
Location Comments: Location based on sample #G285939 (AR 095720)
Hand Samples Available at YGS: No
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Work History
The claim block covering the occurrence was staked (Val cl 1-318, YA30884 in July and Aug 1978 by Prism Joint Venture (Asamera Oil Corporation, Chieftain Development Company Ltd, Prism Resources Ltd, Siebens Oil and Gas Ltd and E & B Exploration Ltd)). In 1978, diamond drilling (one hole), hand trenching, chip sampling, grab sampling and soil sampling were completed. In 1979, International Prism carried out diamond drilling (2 holes). In 1979, Dome Petroleum Ltd replaced Siebens in the joint venture, and staked Val cl 319-376 (YA40125). Dome dropped its interest and E & B's was transferred to Imperial Metals Ltd in 1983. In 1985, Prism changed its name to International Prism Exploration Ltd. A regional airborne geophysical survey was conducted over the claim block in 2001 (no report available). Manson Creek Resources optioned the Val claims in 1998. Archer Cathro Resources Ltd. re-staked the area as the Rusty series claims (e.g., Rusty 242, YD33482) in 2010, covering the occurrence.
Capsule Geology
The occurrence is located at the southern edge of the Mackenzie Platform, a predominantly shallow water carbonate and clastic sequence that formed on the western margin of the North American craton during Lower Proterozoic through Paleozoic times. The regional geology consists of Upper Proterozoic Rapitan(?) Group mudstones overlain by Upper Proterozoic Profeit Formation dolostones and Upper Proterozoic Nadaleen Formation silty limestone. Over these units are minor clastic and carbonate rocks of the Neoproterozoic to Lower Cambrian Hyland Group. Lower Paleozoic platform carbonates unconformably overlie these units.
The Lake Zone showings are hosted in shale, possibly correlatable with the Neoproterozoic Hay Creek Group . Outcrop is sparse but mineralized breccia and quartz veins have been found. In 2010, several grab samples were taken. G235939 is a sample of rusty quartz with abundant chalcopyrite and galena. It assayed 397 g/t Ag, 24.49% Pb, 0.59% Zn and 10.05% Cu (AR 095720).
The claim block covering the occurrence was staked (Val cl 1-318, YA30884 in July and Aug 1978 by Prism Joint Venture (Asamera Oil Corporation, Chieftain Development Company Ltd, Prism Resources Ltd, Siebens Oil and Gas Ltd and E & B Exploration Ltd)). In 1978, diamond drilling (one hole), hand trenching, chip sampling, grab sampling and soil sampling were completed. In 1979, International Prism carried out diamond drilling (2 holes). In 1979, Dome Petroleum Ltd replaced Siebens in the joint venture, and staked Val cl 319-376 (YA40125). Dome dropped its interest and E & B's was transferred to Imperial Metals Ltd in 1983. In 1985, Prism changed its name to International Prism Exploration Ltd. A regional airborne geophysical survey was conducted over the claim block in 2001 (no report available). Manson Creek Resources optioned the Val claims in 1998. Archer Cathro Resources Ltd. re-staked the area as the Rusty series claims (e.g., Rusty 242, YD33482) in 2010, covering the occurrence.
Capsule Geology
The occurrence is located at the southern edge of the Mackenzie Platform, a predominantly shallow water carbonate and clastic sequence that formed on the western margin of the North American craton during Lower Proterozoic through Paleozoic times. The regional geology consists of Upper Proterozoic Rapitan(?) Group mudstones overlain by Upper Proterozoic Profeit Formation dolostones and Upper Proterozoic Nadaleen Formation silty limestone. Over these units are minor clastic and carbonate rocks of the Neoproterozoic to Lower Cambrian Hyland Group. Lower Paleozoic platform carbonates unconformably overlie these units.
The Lake Zone showings are hosted in shale, possibly correlatable with the Neoproterozoic Hay Creek Group . Outcrop is sparse but mineralized breccia and quartz veins have been found. In 2010, several grab samples were taken. G235939 is a sample of rusty quartz with abundant chalcopyrite and galena. It assayed 397 g/t Ag, 24.49% Pb, 0.59% Zn and 10.05% Cu (AR 095720).
Location Map
Last Updated: Mar 10, 2020
Work History
| Year | Work Type | Comment |
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| 2010 | Geochemistry: Rock | Grab and float samples. |
| 2001 | Airborne Geophysics: Electromagnetic | also mag, regional survey |
| 1978 | Geochemistry: Rock | channel sample & grabs |
| 1978 | Geochemistry: Soil | |
| 1978 | Geology: Bedrock Mapping | recon mapping |
| 1978 | Trenching: Hand |
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Assessment Reports that overlap occurrence
| Report Number | Year | Title | Worktypes | Holes Drilled | Meters Drilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 095720 | 2010 | Assessment Report Describing Geological Mapping, Prospecting and Geochemical Sampling at the Rusty Property | Rock - Geochemistry, Silt - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Prospecting - Other | ||
| 093968 | 1999 | Geochemical, Geological and Geophysical Assessment, Report for the Val,Vera,Rusty,KLA,Nad and Craig Claims | Orthophoto - Airphotography, Silt - Geochemistry, Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Detailed Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Prospecting - Other, Research/Summarize - Pre-existing Data | ||
| 092725 | 1988 | A Preliminary Diamond Drilling and Trenching Report on the Val-Vera Quartz Claims | All Weather Road - Development, Surface, Diamond - Drilling, Drill Core - Geochemistry, Silt - Geochemistry, Soil - Geochemistry, Prospecting - Other, Backhoe - Trenching | 12 | 1479.20 |
| 062208 | 1985 | Summary Report on the Val-Vera Property | Research/Summarize - Pre-existing Data | ||
| 062185 | 1983 | Summary Report on the Val-Vera Property | Research/Summarize - Pre-existing Data | ||
| 090615 | 1979 | Assessment Report Geochemistry and Drilling Val 1 - 318 Claims | Diamond - Drilling, Soil - Geochemistry, Detailed Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Backhoe - Trenching | 39 | 3158 |
Related References
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| James, D.H., Apr/1980. Silver-lead-zinc at Kathleen Lakes. Canadian Mining Journal, p. 49-54. |
| Yukon Digital Geology <accessed July 30, 2019> |
