Mineral Exploration in the Glaciated Terrains: Advanced Geochemical and Mineralogical Techniques in the Analysis of Glacial Sediments and Processes

Dear Colleagues,

Till geochemistry and heavy mineralogical research have been long-standing and traditional tools in mineral exploration in glaciated terrains. Although these traditional methods are still largely in use, many advanced techniques, such as surface geochemical methods, on-site geochemical and mineralogical analyzers, automated indicator mineral-identification techniques, isotope methods, statistical data processing and prospectivity modelling have significantly improved the use of glacially transported sediments and soils as a part of the exploration process. Together with an improved understanding of the formation processes of glacigenic deposits and the migration of elements during secondary dispersion, these techniques offer novel opportunities for facing the increasing challenges of exploration.

This Special Issue welcomes all type of papers on geochemical and heavy/indicator mineralogical research used in the mineral exploration of different commodities in the glaciated terrains. In particular, papers dealing with new, advanced research methods and analytical techniques are preferred.

Prof. Dr. Pertti Sarala
Dr. Isabelle McMartin
Dr. Marja Lehtonen
Guest Editors

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• geochemistry 
• till 
• heavy minerals 
• indicator minerals 
• surface geochemical methods 
• secondary dispersion 
• geochemical anomaly 
• statistical analysis 
• prospecting 
• weathered bedrock

1. Title: Till geochemistry as a vector to metasomatic iron and alkali-calcic systems and associated deposits in the Great Bear magmatic zone, Northwest Territories, Canada

Authors: Normandeau, P.X.; McMartin, I.; Corriveau, L.; Paquette, J.

2. Title: A Comparison of Trace Elements in Magnetite Recovered from Paired Stream and Till Sites in the Ellice River Area, Nunavut

Authors: Martin W. McCurdy, Isabelle McMartin, Duane Petts, Rob Berman

3. Title: Advanced indicator mineral research concept for the critical mineral exploration in glaciated terrain

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On-site geochemical and indicator mineral analysis techniques in critical metal exploration in the glaciated terrain

Authors: Pertti Sarala, Marja Lehtonen et al.

4. Title: Trace element mobilization during pyrite-goethite alteration in supergenic oxidation processes in till: usability in the fingerprinting analysis of the mineral deposit`s formation

Authors: Atte Taivalkoski, Jukka-Pekka Ranta, Pertti Sarala, Marko Moilanen, Paavo Nikkola, Tapio Soukka