Northern Quebec — Recognition of ferruginous alteration zones (gossans), which indicate Ni-Cu mineralization
Mineral/Lithological mapping and identification of marker horizons and recognition of ferruginous alteration zones (gossans) likely to be Ni-Cu mineralization indicators.
Purpose of project conducted for the Canadian Space Agency
Mineral/Lithological mapping and identification of marker horizons;
Recognition of ferruginous alteration zones (gossans) likely to be Ni-Cu mineralization indicators.
Context
Mandate carried out for the Canadian Space Agency in Northern Quebec. Exploration and mining activities for Ni-Cu were in progress in two study areas, covering a vast territory in a region difficult to access:
Raglan mine area, within Cape Smith Belt (in red on the map);
Labrador Trough area (in yellow on the map).
Need to identify geological and mining targeting units in a Northern region, including:
● Improving mapping of lithological units and alteration zones;
● Targeting sectors that were favourable for nickel and copper mineralization.
Solution implemented: Remote Mapping
Analyzed images
High-resolution hyperspectral images in the case of the Raglan mine area;
Multispectral images in the case of the Labrado Trough area
Use of innovative mineral analysis approaches based on: