GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

Economic Geology (Posters)

Session No. 318
Wednesday, 28 September 2016: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall E/F (Colorado Convention Center)
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CHARACTERIZING THE STRUCTURE, MINERALOGY, AND PARAGENETIC SEQUENCE OF SHEETED QUARTZ VEINS IN THE ERTSBERG EAST SKARN SYSTEM, PAPUA, INDONESIA
Abstract ID#: 283671
YOUNG, Daniel1, LEDVINA, Matthew1 and KYLE, J. Richard2, (1)Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, danielyoung@utexas.edu
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GEOLOGY, MINERALOGY AND STRUCTURAL CONTROL OF DEPOSITS OF MERCURY AND ANTIMONY OF THE SIERRA GORDA OF QUERETARO, MEXICO
Abstract ID#: 283099
VASSALLO, L.F., Centro de Geociencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Campus Juriquilla, A.P. 1-742, Querétaro, 76000, Mexico and IRIONDO, Alexander, Centro de Geociencias, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Juriquilla, 76230, Mexico, vassallo@unam.mx
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MINERALOGY, GEOCHEMISTRY AND GENESIS OF BANDED IRON-FORMATIONS, EASTERN DESERT, EGYPT
Abstract ID#: 284318
KHALIL, Khalil I., Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, 21511, Moharam Bek, Alexandria, +203, Egypt and EL-SHAZLY, Aley K., Geology Department, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, kebeid@yahoo.com
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STRUCTURALLY CONTROLLED CU-ZN-PB-(CO) MINERALIZATION IN THE OMBOMBO SUBGROUP, KAOKOLAND, NAMIBIA
Abstract ID#: 281527
ALLEN, Nicole Kirsten, Colorado School of Mines, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, HITZMAN, Murray W., Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401, SARG, J. Frederick, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1516 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401 and ELLMIES, Rainer, Kunene Resources, Level 1, 6 Thelma Street, West Perth WA, 6005, Australia, nicolekallen@gmail.com
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GEOLOGICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL STUDY ON VOLCANOGENIC MASSIVE SULFIDE DEPOSITS IN WESTERN MONGOLIA
Abstract ID#: 284718
ERDENEBAYAR, Jamsran1, OGATA, Takeyuki1, BYAMBAJAV, Amarjargal2, UKHNAA, Genden2, BALDORJ, Batkhuu3, KOMINE, Yusuke4, YAMAMOTO, Masatsugu5 and MIZUTA, Toshio5, (1)International Center for Research & Education on Mineral and Energy Resources, Akita university, Akita, (2)Mongolian Univ. of Science & Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, (3)Geo Oron Co. Ltd, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, (4)Daiya Consultants Co. Ltd, Tokyo, Japan, (5)Graduate School of International Resource Science, Akita University, Akita, Japan, geogold@yahoo.com
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ALTERATION GEOCHEMISTRY AND SULFUR ISOTOPE INSIGHTS INTO METASEDIMENT-HOSTED CU-PB (-ZN) MINERALIZATION AT HALILAR AREA, NW TURKEY
Abstract ID#: 284690
KIRAN YILDIRIM, Demet, Department of Geological Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey, kirand@itu.edu.tr
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CL MICROSTRATIGRAPHY AND STABLE ISOTOPE COMPOSITIONS OF DOLOMITE CEMENT IN THE ZINC-RICH WEST FORK MVT MINE, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Abstract ID#: 283339
ADELSTEIN, Tyler A.1, SHELTON, Kevin L.1, PERRY, Laura Elizabeth1 and GREGG, Jay M.2, (1)Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, 101 Geological Sciences Building, Columbia, MO 65211, (2)Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078-3031, taac7c@mail.missouri.edu
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EOCENE U-PB SCHEELITE LA-ICP-MS DATES OF STIBNITE-SCHEELITE MINERALIZATION IN THE YELLOW PINE AU-SB-W MINING AREA, CENTRAL IDAHO, USA
Abstract ID#: 283926
WINTZER, Niki E., USGS, 904 W. Riverside Ave., Rm. 202, Spokane, WA 99201, GILLERMAN, Virginia S., Idaho Geological Survey, 322 E. Front St., Ste. 201B, Boise, ID 83702 and SCHMITZ, Mark D., Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1535, nwintzer@usgs.gov
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TRACE ELEMENT CHEMISTRY OF SILICATES AND OXIDES AS VECTORS TO METAMORPHOSED SEDIMENT-HOSTED PB-ZN-AG AND CU-AU DEPOSITS IN THE CAMBRIAN KANMANTOO GROUP, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Abstract ID#: 278369
TOTT, Katherine A.1, SPRY, Paul G.1, MACPHERSON, Meaghan V.1, KOENIG, Alan E.2, BOTH, Ross A.3 and OGIERMAN, Joseph4, (1)Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, 253 Science I, 2237 Osborn Drive, Ames, IA 50011-3212, (2)U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, CO 80225, (3)23 Windsor Street, Fullarton, 5063, Australia, (4)Robust Resources, Parkside, 5063, Australia, ktott@iastate.edu
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TRACE ELEMENT DISTRIBUTION IN COPPER BEARING SANDSTONES OF AZARA, NORTHCENTRAL NIGERIA
Abstract ID#: 281999
VINCENT, Victor Ikechukwu, Department of Geology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Sangere-Futy, Yola, P.M.B 2076, Nigeria; Department of Geology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Sangere-Futy, Yola, P.M.B 2076, Nigeria and NTEKIM, Eyo E., Department of Geology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Sangere-Futy, Yola, P.M.B 2076, Nigeria, mkmyers45@gmail.com
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CU-ISOTOPE HETEROGENEITY IN MANTLE PERIDOTITE XENOLITHS FROM THE GERONIMO VOLCANIC FIELD, SE ARIZONA:  IS METASOMATISM A POSSIBLE MECHANISM FOR FRACTIONATING STABLE CU ISOTOPES IN THE LITHOSPHERIC MANTLE?
Abstract ID#: 280620
ZWEIFELHOFER, Grant1, KEMPTON, Pamela2, MATHUR, Ryan3 and BRUSEKE, Matthew1, (1)Department of Geology, Kansas State University, 108 Thompson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, (2)Dept. of Geology, Kansas State University, 108 Thompson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, (3)Geology, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA 16652, grantz@ksu.edu
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COPPER ISOTOPE COMPOSITIONS OF CENOZOIC MAFIC-INTERMEDIATE ROCKS OF THE NORTHERN GREAT BASIN AND SNAKE RIVER PLAIN (USA)
Abstract ID#: 281165
MAYNARD, Annastacia L.1, BRUESEKE, Matthew E.1, MATHUR, Ryan2 and KEMPTON, Pamela1, (1)Department of Geology, Kansas State University, 108 Thompson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, (2)Department of Geology, Juniata College, 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652, mayn1093@ksu.edu
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CORRELATING CU-SULFIDE AND AU MINERALIZATION IN THE ERTSBERG-GRASBERG DISTRICT USING LA-ICP-MS AND HRXCT
Abstract ID#: 282769
WRIGHT, Kylie A., MILLER, Nathan R., KYLE, J. Richard and KETCHAM, Richard A., Department of Geological Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, kawright23@utexas.edu
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IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS WITH CRITICAL MINERALS RESOURCE POTENTIAL IN SIX GROUPS OF MINERAL DEPOSIT TYPES IN ALASKA
Abstract ID#: 286305
WANG, Bronwen1, KARL, Susan M.2, LABAY, Keith A.1, JONES III, James V.3, SHEW, Nora1, GRANITTO, Matthew4, HAYES, Timothy S.5, MAUK, Jeffrey L.6, SCHMIDT, Jeanine7, TODD, Erin3, WERDON, Melanie B.8 and YAGER, Douglas B.9, (1)Alaska Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, 4210 University Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, (2)USGS, 4210 University Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508-4626, (3)U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, 4210 University Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508, (4)U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Resources Division, PO Box 25046, MS 973, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046, (5)U.S. Geological Survey, E.N.R. Building, Tucson, AZ 85719, (6)US Geological Survey, PO Box 25046, MS 973, Denver, CO 80232, (7)U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center-retired, Anchorage, AK 99508, (8)Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 3354 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709-3707, (9)Central Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, P,O. Box 25046, MS 973, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225, bwang@usgs.gov
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BIOGEOCHEMICAL SURVEY ON THE OVERMAN DEPOSIT; AN ASSESSMENT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BIOGEOCHEMICAL METHODS FOR GOLD EXPLORATION IN A PRIMARY SURINAMESE TROPICAL RAINFOREST
Abstract ID#: 282761
BHOELAN, Rayiez, Department of Geology and Mining, Anton de kom university of Suriname, Leysweg 86, Tammenga, Paramaribo, Suriname, rayiez_bhoelan@hotmail.com
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THE MINES THERMODYNAMIC DATABASE FOR MODELING CRUSTAL FLUID-ROCK SYSTEMS
Abstract ID#: 285349
GYSI, Alexander P., Colorado School of Mines, Dept. Geology and Geological Engineering, 1516 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, agysi@mines.edu
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EXPERIMENTAL DERIVATION OF THE REE PARTITIONING BETWEEN FLUID-CALCITE AS A TRACER OF HYDROTHERMAL METAL TRANSPORT AND MINERALIZATION PROCESSES
Abstract ID#: 284092
RANDALL, Emily P., Colorado School of Mines, Dept. of Geology and Geological Engineering, Golden, CO 80403 and GYSI, Alexander P., Colorado School of Mines, Dept. Geology and Geological Engineering, 1516 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, emily.patricia.randall@gmail.com
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THE OXIDATION STATE OF SULFUR IN APATITE AS A FUNCTION OF THE REDOX CONDITIONS
Abstract ID#: 285617
KONECKE, Brian A.1, FIEGE, Adrian2 and SIMON, Adam1, (1)Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan, 1100 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, (2)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192, bkonecke@umich.edu
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THERMODYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM IN THE MN-MINERALIZATIONS OF MORRO DA MINA DEPOSIT IN THE ARCHEAN BARBACENA GREENSTONE BELT, MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL
Abstract ID#: 284708
PIRES, Fernando R., Geology, UERJ-Rio de Janeiro State University, Rua Gilberto Cardoso, 230/902, Leblon, 800 Penn Dr. apt 402, Monroeville, Pittsburgh, PA, Rio de Janeiro, 22430070, Brazil and MIANO, Sandra C., Geology, Pittsburgh University, 800 Penn Dr. apt 402, Monroeville, Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, frmpires@yahoo.com
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IMPERIAL TOPAZ FORMATION AND COLOR CONSTRAINT
Abstract ID#: 285289
MIANO, Sandra C., Geology, Pittsburgh University, 800 Penn Dr. apt 402, Monroeville, Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, scmiano@yahoo.com
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TOURMALINE AS AN INDICATOR OF DYNAMIC FLUIDS ASSOCIATED WITH ORE DEPOSITS: EXAMPLES FROM WESTERN NEVADA
Abstract ID#: 286679
SONGY, Hunter, Geology & Geophysics, Louisiana State University, E235 Howe-Russell Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, HENRY, Darrell J., Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, DUTROW, Barbara L., Department of Geology & Geophysics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 and PRICE, Jonathan G., Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, M.S. 178, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, hsongy2@lsu.edu
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HETEROGENEITY IN THE ARCHETYPE OF MESOTHERMAL DEPOSITS IN THE VAL D’OR MINING DISTRICT, QUEBEC, CANADA: MINERALOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF TOURMALINE-PYRITE
Abstract ID#: 286512
DAVER, Lucille Marie, Earth sciences and atmosphere, University of Quebec in Montreal, 201, avenue Président-Kennedy,, Pavillon Président-Kennedy, local PK-2150, Montreal, QC H2X 3Y7, Canada, lucilledaver@hotmail.fr
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AN ANALYSIS OF MAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY AT THE MIOCENE BASALT-HOSTED FIRE CREEK EPITHERMAL GOLD DEPOSIT, LANDER COUNTY, NEVADA
Abstract ID#: 286005
EISSES, Amy K., Klondex Mines LTD, 6110 Plumas St., Reno, NV 89519 and WHITMORE, John P., Department of Geosciences, Auburn University, 210 Petrie Hall, Auburn, AL 36849, jpw0035@auburn.edu
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NATURAL ZEOLITE DEPOSITS—AN IMPORTANT AND WIDELY-DISTRIBUTED INDUSTRIAL MINERAL RESOURCE IN CUBA
Abstract ID#: 285894
ORRIS, Greta J.1, COCKER, Mark D.2 and GRAY, Floyd2, (1)U.S. Geological Survey, 520 N Park Ave Ste 355, Tucson, AZ 85719; U.S. Geological Survey, GMEG, 520 N. Park Avenue Ste 355, Tucson, AZ 85719, (2)U.S. Geological Survey, GMEG, 520 N. Park Avenue Ste 355, Tucson, AZ 85719, greta@usgs.gov
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THE FEASIBILITY OF THORIUM AS AN EXPANDING COMMODITY
Abstract ID#: 287276
WRAICH, Aman, University of Texas at El Paso, 6565 Bear Cat Ridge Drive, El Paso, TX 79912, awraich@miners.utep.edu
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USING VULCAN 3-D SOFTWARE FOR BULK MINEABLE GRADE CONTROL (CARLIN-TYPE GOLD)
Abstract ID#: 285473
MANION BAAR, Jennifer L., RUFFRIDGE, Patrick, AMIOTTE, Nicole and MANYOK, Stephen, Cortez Hills Mines, Barrick Gold, Elko, NV 89801, jbaar@barrick.com
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CREATING GRADE CONTROL BLOCK MODEL USING VULCAN GRADE CONTROL
Abstract ID#: 286805
RUFFRIDGE, Patrick and MANION BAAR, Jennifer L., Cortez Hills Mines, Barrick Gold, Elko, NV 89801, PRuffridge@barrick.com
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