Wed
7 MayField Course: Precambrian Geology of the Abitibi Belt
GEOL 4026 - Field Geology III
Precambrian Geology of the Abitibi Belt
Industry geologists are invited to join Dr. Stéphane Perrouty's fourth-year field course, Precambrian Geology of the Abitibi Belt.
This course shows how geological problems can be solved by integrating detailed mapping with petrographic and whole rock geochemical analysis. During field work in the gold-rich Abitibi greenstone belt, students create outcrop sketches, cross-sections, stratigraphic log and outcrop maps. Subsequent laboratory exercises include examination of thin-sections representative of rock types, metamorphism, alteration and mineralization, interpretation of whole rock major and trace element geochemical data, and digitalization of their outcrop sketches. Students produce a comprehensive geological report that propose interpretations derived from field and laboratory observations. The report addresses all aspects of mineral systems: geological setting, fluid and metal sources, pathways, and traps.
- Departure from Sudbury 7:30 am on August 30, 2025
- August 30: Outcrop visits in Timmins, night in Kirkland Lake
- August 31: Outcrop visits in Kirkland Lake (am) and Rouyn-Noranda (pm), night in Val d'Or
- Sept 1: Outcrop#1 geology and structure mapping, night in Val d'Or
- Sept 2: Outcrop visits in Val d'Or & cross-section, night in Val d'Or
- Sept 3: Outcrop#2 structure and alteration mapping, night in Val d'Or
- Sept 4: Outcrop#2 structure and alteration mapping, night in Val d'Or
- Sept 5: Outcrop visits in Malartic & cross-section, night in Amos
- Sept 6: Outcrop#3 geology, structure and alteration mapping, night in Amos
- Return to Sudbury 5:00 pm on Sept 7, 2025
- Labs on Fridays, 1:00 to 3:50 pm (optional for non-student participants)
To plan for vehicles and accommodations, please email Roxane (rmehes@laurentian.ca) if you would like to register for this course. The registration deadline is August 13.
Instructor:
Dr. Stéphane Perrouty
Tel: 705-675-1151 ext. 2212
Email: sperrouty@laurentian.ca
