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Bedrock Geological Mapping
The Yukon has a diversity of geology but less than 10% is mapped at a scale suitable for detailed mineral exploration. The YGS is undertaking aggressive 1:50 000 scale bedrock mapping in the Yukon and contributes to the GSC's NATMAP Projects.
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Petroleum-related Studies
The Yukon has eight sedimentary basins which are are favourable for petroleum resources. YGS is undertaking stratigraphic studies in several of these prospective areas.
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Surficial & Placer Studies
The surface of the Yukon is overlain by a diverse array of surficial sediments, including pre-glacial, glacial, and interglacial deposits, much of them containing placer gold. The Yukon placer industry still produces ~80,000 ounces of gold annually.
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Geophysical & Geochemical Surveys
The YGS contributes to regional stream geochemical surveys and airborne geophysical surveys that are undertaken in the Yukon by the Geological Survey of Canada.
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Mineral Resource Assessments
Land use, land claim and park planning exercises require thorough assessments of mineral potential. We use state-of-the-art GIS compilations of existing data, acquire new data, and use expert input to make assessments.
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Other Studies
The YGS sponsors academic theses, is a contributor to the Snorcle-Lithoprobe Project, the Ancient Continental NATMAP, the Central Foreland NATMAP, and participates in public education and outreach.
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Content Last Updated: Jun 16, 2009
