Till Ontario 1979

Multi-year (1979-1982) till sampling survey, Kirkland Lake area, Ontario.  


Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, Ontario Geological Survey

Survey Description

Synthesis of geochemical data from 300 till samples from 171 reverse circulation holes drilled in the Kirkland Lake area in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982. (OGS Open Files 5335, 5356, 5355, 5394, 5395, 5456 and 5506). The report contains summary statistics, frequency histograms, probability plots and proportional circle maps for the till and bedrock data and graphic logs and geochemical data for <0.063 mm fraction, fine and coarse non-magnetic heavy mineral fractions. The data are published in Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 5737.

Data Description: Paper report; data lists on diskette as MRD-4 (Miscellaneous Release – Data 4).

Geochem Plots Available: Proportional symbol maps showing regional dispersal of elements; graphic logs and geochemical data for non-magnetic heavy mineral fractions - (coarse (1.600-0.125 mm) and fine (<0.125 mm).



Publication History

Routledge, R.E., Thomson, I., Thompson, I.S., Dixon, J.A. (1981). Deep overburden drilling and geochemical sampling in Benoit, Melba, Bisley, Maisonville, Morrisette, Arnold, Grenfell, Lebel, Eby, Otto, Boston and McElroy townships, Districts of Timiskaming and Cochrane. Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 5356.

Thomson, I., Lourim, J. (1981). Mid-density (SG 2.8-3.32) mineralogy of glacial overburden as an indicator of gold mineralization in Marter, Catherine, McElroy, Skead, Gauthier and Hearst Townships, District of Timiskaming (supplement to OGS-OFR 5335). Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 5355.

Averill, S.A., Thomson, I. (1981). Reverse circulation rotary drilling and deep overburden geochemical sampling in Marter, Catherine, McElroy, Skead, Gauthier, Hearst Townships. Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 5335.

Lourim, J. (1982). Mid-density (SG 2.81-3.32) mineralogy of glacial overburden as an indicator of gold mineralization in Melba and Morrisette townships and portions of Lebel, Eby, Bisley and Arnold townships, Districts of Timiskaming and Cochrane (supplement to OGS OFR 5356). Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 5395.

Lourim, J. (1982). Mid-density (SG 2.81-3.32) mineralogy of glacial overburden as an indicator of gold mineralization in Benoit, Maisonville, Grenfell, Eby, Otto, Boston and McElroy townships, District of Timiskaming (supplement to OGS OFR 5356). Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 5394.

Averill, S.A., Fortescue, J.A.C. (1983). Deep overburden drilling and geochemical sampling in Hearst, Catherine, McElroy, Gauthier, Arnold, Clifford and Bisley Townships. Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 5456.

Fortescue, J.A.C., Lourim, J., Gleeson, C.F., Jensen, L., Baker, C. (1984). A synthesis and interpretation of basal till geochemical and mineralogical data obtained from the Kirkland Lake (KLIP) area (1979-1982). Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 5506.

McClenaghan, M.B., Wyatt, P.H. (1990). Summary of overburden and bedrock trace element data from Kirkland Lake Initiatives program (KLIP) reconnaissance till sampling program. Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 5737: MRD-4.


Project History

1978-1985 Kirkland Lake Initiatives Program (KLIP), 1978-1981.
  The Kirkland Lake Initiatives Program is a multi-disciplinary study to assist further growth of the region. The Quaternary part of the program included mapping, sampling and studying subglacial and proglacial depositional environments. It provides a framework for the utilization of the glacial drift in mineral exploration, land use planning, engineering and environmental studies. Data are published in Ontario Geological Survey Open File Reports 5553 and 5737.



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