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Geological Survey of Canada, Scientific Presentation 127, 2021 p. 47, https://doi.org/10.4095/329098  Open Access |
| Summary | (Plain Language Summary, not published)
Discovery and mining of iron oxide copper-gold (IOCG), iron oxide±apatite (IOA) and affiliated primary critical metal deposits in metasomatic iron and
alkali-calcic (MIAC) mineral systems can secure a long-term supply of critical metals for Canada and its partners. In Canada, MIAC systems comprise a wide range of undeveloped primary critical metal deposits (e.g. NWT NICO Au-Co-Bi-Cu and Québec
HREE-rich Josette deposits). This presentation of a scientific workshop held July 29th 2021 reviews public geoscience research and tools developed by the Targeted Geoscience Program to establish the broader MIAC frameworks of prospective Canadian
settings and global mining districts and help de-risk exploration for IOCG, IOA and affiliated primary critical metal deposits. The GSC-led MIAC research team comprises members of the academic, private and public sectors from Canada, Australia,
Europe, USA, China and the Dene First Nations. The team's novel mineral system approaches, tools and case studies mitigate and solve some of the geoscience and exploration challenges posed by the intricacies of MIAC systems. The knowledge also
supports fundamental research, environmental baseline assessment and societal decisions. It fulfills objectives of the Canadian Mineral and Metal Plan and the Critical Mineral Mapping Initiative among others. |