Detailed exploration data from the Skukum Creek deposit in Yukon, collected during 2006. The dataset likely contains structural, mineralogical, and geochemical features of at least six sub-parallel mineralized zones within a dyke belt extending over 10 km. It was published by the Government of Yukon.
Use Cases
- Modeling mineralized zone geometry based on descriptions of dyke swarms extending 1 km along strike.
- Assessing high-grade intercept potential based on reported gold and silver mineralization.
- Analyzing base metal enrichment patterns based on reported Zn+Pb+Cu and arsenic content.
- Mapping district-scale fault zones based on the described 200 m wide mineralized package.
Strengths
- Detailed exploration conducted in 2006 provides a focused temporal snapshot.
- Describes a mineralized package more than 200 m wide within a fault zone extending over 10 km.
- Reports high-grade intercepts and base metal enrichment up to 25% combined Zn+Pb+Cu.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to a single deposit study.
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Yukon
- Collection Method
- Detailed exploration including diamond drilling conducted during 2006.
- Time Range
- 2006
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 15:45:55.757695; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Skukum Creek deposit, southern Yukon (NTS 105D/3)