A 260 square kilometre sequence of Permo-Triassic rocks in southwestern Yukon contains Ni-Cu mineralization spatially associated with gabbro and peridotite intrusions. Sulphide minerals include pyrrhotite, pentlandite, and chalcopyrite, with occurrences classified into four types based on their form and location. This report from the Government of Yukon is accompanied by five geological maps at scales ranging from 1:2380 to 1:80,000.
Use Cases
- Map the spatial relationship between gabbro intrusions and Ni-Cu mineralization based on described geological associations.
- Classify mineral occurrences into the four described types (massive, disseminated, etc.) based on the report's taxonomy.
- Analyze the genetic link between Triassic volcanic flows and mineralized intrusions based on the geological hypothesis.
- Correlate specific sulphide mineral compositions (pyrrhotite, pentlandite, chalcopyrite) with deposit types.
Strengths
- Includes five detailed geological maps at specific scales (e.g., 1:2380, 1:80,000) for precise spatial analysis.
- Provides a specific classification system with four distinct types of mineral occurrences.
- Describes a 260 square kilometre study area with clear geological boundaries.
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 the specific study area in the Kluane Ranges.
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Yukon
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 15:59:58.823024; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Kluane Ranges, southwestern Yukon (Parts of NTS 115F, 115G)