General Information
Secondary Commodities: coal
Deposit Type(s): Coal
Location(s): 62°0'11" N - -134°55'49" W
NTS Mapsheet(s): 105L02
Location Comments: 1 Kilometres
Hand Samples Available: No
Last Reviewed:
Capsule
Work History
Atlas EL acquired coal exploration licences in this area in 1969 and conducted a mapping program in 1970.
Capsule Geology
Coal was found both as float and outcropping in seams up to 5 cm thick intercalated with siltstone in either the Laberge or Tantalus Formation.
References
AURUM GEOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS INC., 1994. Yukon Coal Inventory 1994. Energy and Mines Branch, Economic Development, Yukon Territorial Government, 169 p.
MINERAL INDUSTRY REPORT 1969-70, p. 156.
Atlas EL acquired coal exploration licences in this area in 1969 and conducted a mapping program in 1970.
Capsule Geology
Coal was found both as float and outcropping in seams up to 5 cm thick intercalated with siltstone in either the Laberge or Tantalus Formation.
References
AURUM GEOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS INC., 1994. Yukon Coal Inventory 1994. Energy and Mines Branch, Economic Development, Yukon Territorial Government, 169 p.
MINERAL INDUSTRY REPORT 1969-70, p. 156.
Work History
| Date | Work Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/1970 | Geology |
Assessment Reports that overlap occurrence
| Report Number | Year | Title | Worktypes | Holes Drilled | Meters Drilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060585 | 1970 | Report on the Tantalus Coal Project | Silt - Geochemistry, Bedrock Mapping - Geology, Property Evaluation - Other |
Related References
| Number | Title | Page(s) | Reference Type | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMC016524 | Geochemical values map - Tantalus silt survey - Snowcap Mountain | Property File Collection | Geochemical Map |