CTG 31 Field Guide and Photos
23/11/11 13:55
The CTG 31 field trip guide is now available (21-23 Oct. 2011). Download it here. We can also offer some photos but are still working on the abstract volume!
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PhD and MSc Project
03/11/11 10:00
Igneous Petrology M.Sc. project available at the University of Saskatchewan and
Tectonic Ph.D. project
available at the University of Manitoba
Hall Peninsula Integrated Geoscience Program Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office (CNGO)
The Hall Peninsula Integrated Geoscience Program (HPIGP) is being coordinated by the Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office and will be delivered in collaboration with partners from universities, industry and Federal, Territorial and Inuit governments. Field work will be conducted during the summers of 2012 and 2013. Large areas of Nunavut lack basic geoscience information – maps, data and modern geologic interpretations – required by resource companies to make efficient exploration and infrastructure development decisions. Hall Peninsula on southern Baffin Island represents one of these areas. The geology of the Hall Peninsula (HP) is very poorly understood as it has only been mapped at reconnaissance scale. More detailed and improved mapping will help decipher the potential for gold, precious metals, base metals and rare earth elements in the region. Read More...
Hall Peninsula Integrated Geoscience Program Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office (CNGO)
The Hall Peninsula Integrated Geoscience Program (HPIGP) is being coordinated by the Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office and will be delivered in collaboration with partners from universities, industry and Federal, Territorial and Inuit governments. Field work will be conducted during the summers of 2012 and 2013. Large areas of Nunavut lack basic geoscience information – maps, data and modern geologic interpretations – required by resource companies to make efficient exploration and infrastructure development decisions. Hall Peninsula on southern Baffin Island represents one of these areas. The geology of the Hall Peninsula (HP) is very poorly understood as it has only been mapped at reconnaissance scale. More detailed and improved mapping will help decipher the potential for gold, precious metals, base metals and rare earth elements in the region. Read More...
Ph.D. Project in Structural Geology and Economic Geology
02/11/11 15:40
Ph.D. Project in Structural Geology and Economic Geology
Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada
BIF-hosted gold deposits - Beardmore-Geraldton district area: structural setting, footprint(s) and exploration implications
Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada
BIF-hosted gold deposits - Beardmore-Geraldton district area: structural setting, footprint(s) and exploration implications
The Beardmore-Geraldton Belt, Ontario, Canada, is a classic district for banded iron formation-hosted gold deposits. The main objective of the project is to develop a structural and gold mineralization model for the belt. Although several different types of gold occurrences (including BIF-hosted), and possibly mineralisation events, occur in the belt, their structural and stratigraphic setting, their hydrothermal alteration and trace metal footprints, and their timing during the tectonic evolution of the belt are not well characterized or understood. This 4-year Ph.D. project will involve structural geology and ore deposits geology applied to gold deposits, economic geology, and geochronology.
The research will be supervised by Dr.Bruno Lafrance (Laurentian) and Dr. Benoît Dubé (Geological Suvey of Canada). The funding is in place and the project will begin in May 2012. Preference will be given to candidates with strong backgrounds in structural geology and economic geology. If you are interested, please submit a letter of introduction, a CV, scanned copies of university transcripts, and the names of three academic referees to blafrance@laurentian.ca.
CTG 31 2nd Circular
05/10/11 17:41
Canadian Tectonics Group (CTG)
Location :
In the Charlevoix région, along the St Lawrence at the Domaine Forget (St- Irénée, QC)
(see location and access below)
Date : Friday, October 21st in the evening (supper will be served at 19h30)
to Sunday , October 23rd in the middle of the afternoon.
Subject :
The field trip will focus on the geology of the Charlevoix meteorite impact (about 55 Km in diameter) and the surronding Paleozoic and Grenvillian rocks. We will have the oportunity to see the unique deformation effects from the impact, the development of complex impact structure with a central uplift, shock metamorphic effects, pseudotachylite, shatter cones, deformation in the Ordovician rocks and the complex Appalachian deformation. Read More...
Location :
In the Charlevoix région, along the St Lawrence at the Domaine Forget (St- Irénée, QC)
(see location and access below)
Date : Friday, October 21st in the evening (supper will be served at 19h30)
to Sunday , October 23rd in the middle of the afternoon.
Subject :
The field trip will focus on the geology of the Charlevoix meteorite impact (about 55 Km in diameter) and the surronding Paleozoic and Grenvillian rocks. We will have the oportunity to see the unique deformation effects from the impact, the development of complex impact structure with a central uplift, shock metamorphic effects, pseudotachylite, shatter cones, deformation in the Ordovician rocks and the complex Appalachian deformation. Read More...
Job in the Yukon
03/10/11 15:46
Dear colleagues,
I would like to draw your attention to a soon-to-be-advertised bedrock mapping position at YGS. The details are below; please circulate to students/colleagues who are looking for an opportunity to work with an eclectic and dynamic group on some of the most interesting geological problems in the Cordillera, with implications for minerals and oil and gas exploration. All this, while living in Whitehorse, Yukon, one of the nicest places in Canada!
Cheers,
Don Murphy
Head, Bedrock Geology
Yukon Geological Survey
867-667-8516
Yukon Geological Survey (YGS) is seeking an energetic individual with an interest in Cordilleran geology to fill a Project Geologist position. The primary focus of the job is regional (~1:50,000 scale) bedrock mapping, with latitude to undertake and/or coordinate integrated studies such as geochronology, petrology, structural analysis, and energy/mineral deposit studies. The position is one of eight geologists who collectively make up YGS’ Bedrock Geology Group. Individuals with a strong background in regional tectonics, bedrock mapping, and/or related disciplines are encouraged to consider applying. Read More...
I would like to draw your attention to a soon-to-be-advertised bedrock mapping position at YGS. The details are below; please circulate to students/colleagues who are looking for an opportunity to work with an eclectic and dynamic group on some of the most interesting geological problems in the Cordillera, with implications for minerals and oil and gas exploration. All this, while living in Whitehorse, Yukon, one of the nicest places in Canada!
Cheers,
Don Murphy
Head, Bedrock Geology
Yukon Geological Survey
867-667-8516
Yukon Geological Survey (YGS) is seeking an energetic individual with an interest in Cordilleran geology to fill a Project Geologist position. The primary focus of the job is regional (~1:50,000 scale) bedrock mapping, with latitude to undertake and/or coordinate integrated studies such as geochronology, petrology, structural analysis, and energy/mineral deposit studies. The position is one of eight geologists who collectively make up YGS’ Bedrock Geology Group. Individuals with a strong background in regional tectonics, bedrock mapping, and/or related disciplines are encouraged to consider applying. Read More...
CSPG Structure Talk
30/09/11 15:28
Next week's Structure Division talk will be as below and I have attached the abstract (below).
Implications of Inversion Tectonics for Hydrocarbon Exploration
speakers: Mark Cooper1 and Marian J. Warren2
1Sherwood Geoconsulting Inc., Calgary, Alberta
2Jenner GeoConsulting, Calgary, Alberta
12 noon to 1pm
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Location: Conference Centre Room A, +30 level, Western Canadian Place (Husky Energy), 707-8th Avenue S.W. Read More...
Implications of Inversion Tectonics for Hydrocarbon Exploration
speakers: Mark Cooper1 and Marian J. Warren2
1Sherwood Geoconsulting Inc., Calgary, Alberta
2Jenner GeoConsulting, Calgary, Alberta
12 noon to 1pm
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Location: Conference Centre Room A, +30 level, Western Canadian Place (Husky Energy), 707-8th Avenue S.W. Read More...
Position University of Southern California
15/09/11 14:48
Lithospheric System Dynamics,
University of Southern California
The Department of Earth Sciences in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences of the University of Southern California (ZHS, 3651 Trousdale Pkwy Los Angeles, CA 90089-0740) seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level from applicants with research interests in the dynamics of Earth’s crust and lithosphere, for an anticipated start date in the 2012-2013 academic year. Read More...
University of Southern California
The Department of Earth Sciences in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences of the University of Southern California (ZHS, 3651 Trousdale Pkwy Los Angeles, CA 90089-0740) seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level from applicants with research interests in the dynamics of Earth’s crust and lithosphere, for an anticipated start date in the 2012-2013 academic year. Read More...
CTG now on Linkedin
13/09/11 00:24
The CTG is now also present on Linkedin. Please join us there for quick information exchange.
Read More...Registration for 31st October Workshop
11/09/11 19:49
In order to register for the workshop, please contact Normand Goulet.
Senior Structural Geologist Position Vancouver
10/09/11 17:51
Senior Structural Geologist
SRK Consulting
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Structural Geologist, based in our Vancouver office, to work in our Mining consulting team. The responsibilities will include:
- Conducting structural analysis and interpretation of controls on a variety of geological systems to support exploration targeting, resource modeling, mine operational performance, and engineering studies.
- Evaluating exploration and mining projects as part of due diligence and independent technical reporting
projects. - Developing and maintaining client relationships.
- Consulting on projects for North American and International clients, requiring travel.
Position at the University of Alberta
10/09/11 17:48
I would like to draw everyone's attention to the following posting for a chair in Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems at the University of Alberta, which may be of interest to members of this group, especially as structural geology is first in the list of areas of expertise! Please feel free to pass this on to other people you know who may be interested. Apologies for any multiple postings - John Waldron
CAIP: Energy and the Environment
Chair Title: Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems
Hosted by: Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Faculty of Science
For more information please contact: Martin Sharp
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CAIP: Energy and the Environment
Chair Title: Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems
Hosted by: Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Faculty of Science
For more information please contact: Martin Sharp
Read More...
La Prochaine Reunion du Groupe de Discussion en Geologie Structurale et en Tectonique
10/09/11 17:46
La prochaine réunion du Groupe de discussion en géologie structurale et en tectonique aura lieu dans la région de Charlevoix , le long du fleuve St-Laurent et reconnue comme étant la région la plus spectaculaire du Québec.
www.tourisme-charlevoix.com/
DATE : 21 au 23 octobre 2011
DÉTAILS : Cette année la réunion débutera le vendredi en début de soirée,
pour se terminer le dimanche en après midi.
L’excursion sera consacrée à l’analyse de l’impact météoritique de Charlevoix (environ 340Ma). Des affleurements spectaculaires, le long du fleuve St Laurent, “animeront” les discussions. Read More...
www.tourisme-charlevoix.com/
DATE : 21 au 23 octobre 2011
DÉTAILS : Cette année la réunion débutera le vendredi en début de soirée,
pour se terminer le dimanche en après midi.
L’excursion sera consacrée à l’analyse de l’impact météoritique de Charlevoix (environ 340Ma). Des affleurements spectaculaires, le long du fleuve St Laurent, “animeront” les discussions. Read More...
31st CTG/SGDT Fall Workshop 2011
09/09/11 16:35
www.tourisme-charlevoix.com/en/
Date : October 21- 23, 2011
Schedule:
This year’s CTG meeting will be on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday (ending after lunch).
The field trip will be mainly on the Charlevoix meteorite impact crater, about 340 Ma.
Spectacular structures ocours along the ocean.
Hotel: We will stay at the historical site of the Domaine Forget
www.domaineforget.com/2/hebergement Read More...
Structural Geology-Tectonics position at Boston College
09/09/11 12:52
Structural Geology-Tectonics position at Boston College
Hi all,
Some members of the list may be interested to know that Boston College has
an opening for an Assistant Professor of Structural Geology/Tectonics. The
advertisement has been in various publications and is copied below, or you
can contact me for details.
Thanks
Chris Hepburn
Tenure-track position
Earth Systems Scientist - Structural Geology/Tectonics
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College invites
applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Structural
Geology/Tectonics to start in Fall 2012. The successful candidate will be
expected to develop an externally-funded research program integrated with
excellence in teaching within the geological sciences and environmental
geoscience curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Read More...
Hi all,
Some members of the list may be interested to know that Boston College has
an opening for an Assistant Professor of Structural Geology/Tectonics. The
advertisement has been in various publications and is copied below, or you
can contact me for details.
Thanks
Chris Hepburn
Tenure-track position
Earth Systems Scientist - Structural Geology/Tectonics
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College invites
applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Structural
Geology/Tectonics to start in Fall 2012. The successful candidate will be
expected to develop an externally-funded research program integrated with
excellence in teaching within the geological sciences and environmental
geoscience curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Read More...
Officers and Councillors update
23/05/11 15:31
Most of our officers and council members have their profiles displayed on their own professional websites. We now have linked to those from our corporate profile page.
Meeting of the Structural Geology and Tectonics Division
18/05/11 23:56
The annual meeting of the division is coming up in Ottawa; all members of the division and all those interested in Tectonics and Structural Geology are encouraged to attend! Attached is an agenda and the draft minutes of the last meeting.
Wednesday May 25, Morisset Room 252, University of Ottawa.
John Waldron
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John Waldron, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, 1-26 Earth Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2E3
Tel: 780-492-3892. Fax: 780-492-2030. john.waldron@ualberta.ca
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Wednesday May 25, Morisset Room 252, University of Ottawa.
John Waldron
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John Waldron, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, 1-26 Earth Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2E3
Tel: 780-492-3892. Fax: 780-492-2030. john.waldron@ualberta.ca
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GSA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN, 9th-12th October 2011
18/05/11 10:41
Please consider submitting an abstract to the upcoming session "Recent Advances in Studies of Large-Volume Silicic Volcanism: Stratigraphy, Architecture, Evolution" (T25) at the GSA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN, 9th-12th October 2011.
This session is co-sponsored by the GSA MGPV Division, GSA SGT Division, and the MSA.
Voluminous silicic volcanism is a fundamental type of magmatic activity, though its causes remain enigmatic. This session highlights all aspects of large-volume silicic volcanism, emphasizing studies of volcanic field architecture, eruptive styles, and spatial-temporal evolution. We are particularly interested into the relationship(s) between large-volume silicic volcanism and continental rifting.
We are very keen to solicit abstracts from students and early-career researchers (like ourselves) and to see a diverse range of topics, data-sets, and techniques represented.
Graham Andrews (F&M)
Matt Brueseke (Kansas State)
Ben Ellis (Washington State)
Graham Andrews (F&M)
Matt Brueseke (Kansas State)
Ben Ellis (Washington State)
Posting scientific Work on this Website
14/05/11 10:57
It has been discussed for years that this website could/should be a vehicle for introducing scientific work to the interested community. So far, the responses have been rather slim. Here we try again. As a start we post the webmaster’s recent CSPG talk as a pdf file. To view it, simply click here or on one of the above pictures. We hope to gather more work on China Canada-related structural geology and tectonics here in the future.
General Meeting at Ottawa GAC/MAC
13/05/11 16:19
Hello all:
Your chance to participate!
There will be a general meeting of the GAC Structural Geology and Tectonics Division, to be held at the GAC/MAC annual meeting in Ottawa. All interested are encouraged to attend. An agenda will be posted here shortly.
Date: Wednesday May 25
Time: 17.40-18.15
Location: Morisset Room 252 University of Ottawa
John Waldron (Chair)
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John Waldron, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, 1-26 Earth Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2E3
Tel: 780-492-3892. Fax: 780-492-2030. john.waldron@ualberta.ca
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Your chance to participate!
There will be a general meeting of the GAC Structural Geology and Tectonics Division, to be held at the GAC/MAC annual meeting in Ottawa. All interested are encouraged to attend. An agenda will be posted here shortly.
Date: Wednesday May 25
Time: 17.40-18.15
Location: Morisset Room 252 University of Ottawa
John Waldron (Chair)
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John Waldron, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, 1-26 Earth Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2E3
Tel: 780-492-3892. Fax: 780-492-2030. john.waldron@ualberta.ca
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Commenting System implemented
13/05/11 08:08
A comment system was implemented. From now on you can leave your comments to each article. Please see at the bottom of each blogpost. And it works!
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Elliott Award for best Journal Article
03/05/11 12:35
I am happy to announce the winner of the Dave Elliott award for best Canadian paper in structural geology and tectonics, published in 2010:
Kyle P. Larson, Laurent Godin, William J. Davis, and Don W. Davis, Out-of-sequence deformation and expansion of the Himalayan orogenic wedge: insight from the Changgo culmination, south central Tibet
TECTONICS, VOL. 29, TC4013, doi:10.1029/2008TC002393, 2010
Congratulations to the winners, and many thanks to Shoufa Lin for coordinating a team of judges.
John Waldron
Chair, SGTD
Kyle P. Larson, Laurent Godin, William J. Davis, and Don W. Davis, Out-of-sequence deformation and expansion of the Himalayan orogenic wedge: insight from the Changgo culmination, south central Tibet
TECTONICS, VOL. 29, TC4013, doi:10.1029/2008TC002393, 2010
Congratulations to the winners, and many thanks to Shoufa Lin for coordinating a team of judges.
John Waldron
Chair, SGTD
Jack Henderson Awards for best Theses 2011
03/05/11 12:35
I am happy to announce the following winners of Jack Henderson Awards for best theses. Following the recommendation of the group at the Penticton meeting, it was agreed that up to two awards may be offered in each category. Accordingly, we are awarding one prize in the MSc category this year, and two in the PhD category.
I would like to thank Vice-chair Bruno Lafrance and his team of reviewers for all their hard work in adjudicating these awards. As always, unsuccessful theses completed in 2010 will be considered in the following year's competition
Winners, Jack Henderson awards for best thesis 2011:
MSc award
Tasca Noela Santimano
Thesis Title: Kinematics and mechanisms of upper-crustal deformation in the Eastern Cordillera, southern Central Andes, NW Argentina
Supervisor: Ulrich Riller
University: McMaster University
PhD award
First prize: Dawn Anne-Marie Kellett
Thesis Title: Tectonic evolution of the South Tibetan Detachment System, Bhutan Himalaya
Supervisor: Djordje Grujic
University: Dalhousie University Read More...
I would like to thank Vice-chair Bruno Lafrance and his team of reviewers for all their hard work in adjudicating these awards. As always, unsuccessful theses completed in 2010 will be considered in the following year's competition
Winners, Jack Henderson awards for best thesis 2011:
MSc award
Tasca Noela Santimano
Thesis Title: Kinematics and mechanisms of upper-crustal deformation in the Eastern Cordillera, southern Central Andes, NW Argentina
Supervisor: Ulrich Riller
University: McMaster University
PhD award
First prize: Dawn Anne-Marie Kellett
Thesis Title: Tectonic evolution of the South Tibetan Detachment System, Bhutan Himalaya
Supervisor: Djordje Grujic
University: Dalhousie University Read More...
Projet de maîtrise en géochimie du Nord québécois à l’Université McGill, débutant à l’été 2011
20/04/11 10:26
Le Département des sciences de la terre et des planètes de l’Université McGill sollicite les candidatures d’étudiants intéressés à entreprendre un programme de maîtrise en géochimie. Le candidat retenu participera à un projet de levé de terrain du ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune (MRNF) au cours de l’été 2011, dans la région du Bas Churchill/de Nain de la péninsule d’Ungava, entre la fosse du Labrador et les monts Torngat.
Le candidat recherché a réussi les cours nécessaires pour être admissible à l’Ordre des géologues du Québec (à titre de stagiaire), parle le français et est en mesure de marcher de 8 à 12 km par jour en traverse. L’étude a pour but de caractériser les différences entre les paragneiss archéens et protérozoïques de la région, en faisant appel à diverses techniques dont la géochimie d’isotopes multiples du soufre.
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le Département des sciences de la terre et des planètes et le programme d’études supérieures, consulter le www.eps.mcgill.ca
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le projet, communiquer avec Boswell Wing (boswell.wing@mcgill.ca) ou William Minarik (william.minarik@mcgill.ca).
Les candidatures de programme d'études supérieures de McGill doivent être reçues au plus tard le 15 mai.
Summer 2011 graduate student opportunity at McGill University: northern Quebec fieldwork and Geochemistry
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at McGill University invites applications from outstanding individuals to pursue a M.Sc. project in Geochemistry. The student will be part of a Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune (MRNF) field project during the summer 2011 in the Lower Churchill/Nain portion of Ungava Peninsula, between the Labrador Trough and the Torngat Mountains. Read More...
Le candidat recherché a réussi les cours nécessaires pour être admissible à l’Ordre des géologues du Québec (à titre de stagiaire), parle le français et est en mesure de marcher de 8 à 12 km par jour en traverse. L’étude a pour but de caractériser les différences entre les paragneiss archéens et protérozoïques de la région, en faisant appel à diverses techniques dont la géochimie d’isotopes multiples du soufre.
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le Département des sciences de la terre et des planètes et le programme d’études supérieures, consulter le www.eps.mcgill.ca
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le projet, communiquer avec Boswell Wing (boswell.wing@mcgill.ca) ou William Minarik (william.minarik@mcgill.ca).
Les candidatures de programme d'études supérieures de McGill doivent être reçues au plus tard le 15 mai.
Summer 2011 graduate student opportunity at McGill University: northern Quebec fieldwork and Geochemistry
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at McGill University invites applications from outstanding individuals to pursue a M.Sc. project in Geochemistry. The student will be part of a Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune (MRNF) field project during the summer 2011 in the Lower Churchill/Nain portion of Ungava Peninsula, between the Labrador Trough and the Torngat Mountains. Read More...
MSc Project Laurentian University
18/04/11 11:12
MSc Project
Laurentian University
Fault kinematics and displacements at the Sleeping Giant mine, Amos, Québec
The volcanic succession and gold mineralized zones at the Sleeping Giant mine are displaced along late faults and shear zones. The faults cut across several different generations of dykes which will be used as offset markers to determine the slip vector along the faults. The project will entail structural kinematic analysis of the faults to determine their slip direction, and geochemical and petrographical analyses of the dykes to separate the dykes into groups that can be used as offset markers to determine the absolute magnitude of fault slip.
Read More...PhD Project Laurentian University
18/04/11 11:12
PhD Project
Laurentian University
Structural Geology and Metallogeny of Iron Formation-hosted Gold Deposits in the Archean Beardmore-Geraldton Belt, Ontario
The Beardmore-Geraldton Belt consists of interleaved sedimentary and volcanic panels at the boundary between the Wabigoon and Quetico subprovinces of the Archean Superior Province. Gold deposits occur in structures cutting through folded magnetite-rich iron formation, along major faults at the contact between sedimentary and volcanic panels, and in veins and shear zones hosted by deep marine turbiditic sandstone. Although gold deposits in the belt formed during a regional dextral transpressional event that followed older regional folding and thrusting, the belt likely underwent multi-stage gold mineralization events similar to the world-class Timmins and Kirkland Lake gold camps. These famous gold camps share several common geological features with the Beardmore-Geraldton Belt, such as the presence of Timiskaming-like conglomerate in unconformable contact with older rocks, deep marine turbiditic sandstone hosting iron formations (Porcupine and Hearst assemblages in Timmins and Kirkland Lake), association with major structural breaks, and ca. 2690 Ma feldspar-quartz porphyries.
JOB OPPORTUNITY IN EXPLORATION
05/04/11 11:26
Alto Ventures Ltd is a TSX-V listed gold exploration company trading under the symbol ATV and is developing a portfolio of gold projects in the Canadian Shield in Ontario and Quebec. Alto is currently seeking a fill a summer position of Exploration Geologist starting in May 2011. This position could be extended to full time.
The Exploration Geologist will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of gold exploration programs mainly in the Beardmore-Geraldton gold belt as well as some of the projects north of Val d’Or, Quebec.
The ideal candidate will possess:
Mike Koziol, P. Geo
Koziol@altoventures.com
Or phone 705-522-6372
The Exploration Geologist will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of gold exploration programs mainly in the Beardmore-Geraldton gold belt as well as some of the projects north of Val d’Or, Quebec.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A degree in geology
- Some direct exploration related experience
- Strong geological skills and ability to map trenches and grids
- A willingness to spend extended periods in the field
- Working knowledge of GIS
Mike Koziol, P. Geo
Koziol@altoventures.com
Or phone 705-522-6372
Reminder: Structural Geology and Tectonics Division travel grants
17/03/11 10:35
As announced in the newsletter earlier, the SGTD will provide support to enable students to attend the GAC-MAC annual meeting in Ottawa. A total of $1000 (maximum $500 to any one applicant) is available to support student travel to the Ottawa GAC-MAC meeting. Priority will be given to students who are presenting talks or posters, and who wish to attend either of the sponsored field trips 1A (Ottawa-Bonnechère Graben) or 1B (Ganderia). Students should contact the chair (john.waldron@ualberta.ca), attaching a copy of a submitted abstract if submitting, together with a short cover letter outlining the costs associated with attendance.
Deadline: March 31st 2011.
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John Waldron, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, 1-26 Earth Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2E3
Tel: 780-492-3892. Fax: 780-492-2030. john.waldron@ualberta.ca
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Deadline: March 31st 2011.
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John Waldron, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, 1-26 Earth Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2E3
Tel: 780-492-3892. Fax: 780-492-2030. john.waldron@ualberta.ca
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New Main Thrust and more Pictures
31/01/11 19:59
Greetings all,
Please find attached this year's issue of the 'Main Thrust', the newsletter of the Structural Geology and Tectonics Division of the GAC and the Canadian Tectonics Group. (524 kb; requires Adobe reader or other pdf reader.)
If there should be any issues with opening or reading the document, please email me directly (john.waldron@ualberta.ca) rather than responding to the whole list.
John Waldron
P.S. John has also submitted more pictures of the 30th anniversary workshop, to be found here.
Please find attached this year's issue of the 'Main Thrust', the newsletter of the Structural Geology and Tectonics Division of the GAC and the Canadian Tectonics Group. (524 kb; requires Adobe reader or other pdf reader.)
If there should be any issues with opening or reading the document, please email me directly (john.waldron@ualberta.ca) rather than responding to the whole list.
John Waldron
P.S. John has also submitted more pictures of the 30th anniversary workshop, to be found here.
Successful 2010 CTG/SGTD 30th Anniversary Fall Workshop in Penticton (British Columbia)
24/01/11 14:38
The 30th annual CTG workshop was held in Penticton BC in October 2010. It attracted a crowd of structural and tectonic geologists from across the country, seen here against the spectacular backdrop of Lake Okanagan. More pictures of the event are here. Please submit your own pictures to the webmaster for posting on this site. Download the field trip guide/program with abstracts.