IN THIS ISSUE
METAL EARTH DATA RELEASE
RESEARCH UPDATES
CELEBRATING PDAC-SEG SMC WINNERS
CAREER & RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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Metal Earth releases seismic & MT data to advance mineral exploration
The Metal Earth project has released three new public datasets that will help geoscientists interpret the crustal evolution of the Superior Craton.
Swayze MT Public Dataset
Matheson MT Public Dataset
Matheson R1 Seismic Line Public Dataset
MERC's international reach and network of cutting-edge of field-based and collaborative researchers means we have a lot on the go. Stay updated between newsletters by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter or visiting our website. š
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2021 Field Season Plans Underway
Plans for our 2021 Field Season are underway. The health and safety of researchers, field assistants, and community members is our first priority. As with the 2020 field season, we are following public health guidelines and adjusting our field season and research plans accordingly.
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Caption: Former Metal Earth researcher Nadia St-Jean reviewing a shear zone in Larder Lake, 2018.
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MERC/Metal Earth Recent Publications
Here are the three latest publications posted on the MERC website. View all publications
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Amin Aghaee, Pejman Shamsipour, Shawn Hood, Rasmus Haugaard, A convolutional neural network for semi-automated lineament detection and vectorisation of remote sensing data using probabilistic clustering: A method and a challenge, Computers & Geosciences, Volume 151, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cageo.2021.104724 |
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Hastie, E.C.G., Schindler, M., Kontak, D.J. et al. Transport and coarsening of gold nanoparticles in an orogenic deposit by dissolutionāreprecipitation and Ostwald ripening. Nature Communications, Earth & Environment 2, 57 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-021-00126-6 |
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Spotlight: Matheson-Swayze Transect Project
The purpose of the Matheson transect mapping and research is to gather more information on the timing of formation and mineralization of the extensive metasedimentary and intrusive rocks in the area. The work seeks to strengthen the geological knowledge of the stratigraphy in the area, to better interpret the seismic and magnetotelluric surveys being conducted along the transect in the Matheson area. The work along the Metal Earth transect will be imaging key crustal structures such as the PorcupineāDestor deformation zone and extending the geological architecture of the area farther east. This will contribute to establishing new targets for exploration for gold and base metals. View project details
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Spotlight: Metal Earth Seismic R1 & R2 Project
This project involves processing and interpretation of Metal Earth seismic wave reflection (R1 and R2) data by integrating other geophysical and geological data from the Metal Earth project, as well as previously acquired geophysical data from regional scale projects conducted in the Superior province including Lithoprobe (1990) and Discover Abitibi (2005).
The project aims to generate a 3D model of crust for the Superior province using all available seismic data (Metal Earth, Lithoprobe, Discover Abitibi). Additionally, this 3D model will utilize other geophysical models such as electrical resistivity, density, susceptibility, and P-wave and S (seismic) wave velocities from global seismology studies. High resolution seismic data processing methods will be applied to Metal Earth data to enhance the near-surface image in order to make a better connection between surface geology and subsurface images. View project details
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2021 PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
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This year, the PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium (SMC) went virtual, which was a first for student participants and judges. Students submitted abstracts, posters, and uploaded videos to share their research and interact with conference attendees. The list of winners, as well as their abstracts and posters are available for viewing on the MERC website. Special congratulations to Metal Earth student researchers Priya Dayal and Nessrine Mohamed, who are 1st place winners in the PhD and MSc categories.
View SMC winners, posters, and abstracts
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CAREER & RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
- Metal Earth is still accepting applications for graduate student researchers and field assistants to work in the 2021 field season
- MERC & Metal Earth have open graduate and postdoctoral research opportunities, some with industry partnerships
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