General Information
Secondary Commodities: coal
Deposit Type(s): Coal
Location(s): 68°19'47" N - -137°58'21" W
NTS Mapsheet(s): 117A07
Location Comments: .5 Kilometres
Hand Samples Available: No
Last Reviewed:
Capsule
Work History
The presence of coal was noted by the GSC in 1959 but the occurrence was never staked. It lies within a large area withdrawn from staking in Jul/78 pending creation of a National Wilderness Park, settlement of native land claims, and development of a management plan for the Porcupine Caribou Herd.
Capsule Geology
One seam of anthracite about 1 m thick was located in Mississippian Kayak Formation clastic sedimentary rocks. No analyses have been reported.
The presence of coal was noted by the GSC in 1959 but the occurrence was never staked. It lies within a large area withdrawn from staking in Jul/78 pending creation of a National Wilderness Park, settlement of native land claims, and development of a management plan for the Porcupine Caribou Herd.
Capsule Geology
One seam of anthracite about 1 m thick was located in Mississippian Kayak Formation clastic sedimentary rocks. No analyses have been reported.
Related References
| Number | Title | Page(s) | Reference Type | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YCI1994 | Yukon Coal Inventory | Indian & Northern Affairs Canada/Department of Indian & Northern Development: Exploration & Geological Services Division | Report |