Occurrence Details


Occurrence Number:
117D 018
Occurrence Name:
Bear Creek
Occurrence Type:
Hard-rock
Status:
Unknown
Date printed:
4/29/2025 3:11:52 AM

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General Information

Deposit Type(s): Coal
Location(s): 68°59'59" N - -139°29'9" W
NTS Mapsheet(s): 117D04
Location Comments: .5 Kilometres
Hand Samples Available: No
Last Reviewed:

Capsule

Work History

Discovered by the GSC.

Capsule Geology

Anthracite occurs in an area underlain by Mississippian Kayak Formation shale. The seams are reported to be much less than 1 m thick and have a high ash content. According to Norris they appear to have little economic potential.

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