8:15 to
8:30 a.m.

By the President of Québec mineral exploration Association and the Executive Director of Géologie Québec

Marco Gagnon and Robert Marquis

An overview of summer 2007 at Géologie Québec’s activities

Paper (PDF Format, 5,5 Mb)

Session 1: Targeting Copper in Abitibi
Chair: Sylvain Lacroix (MRNF)

The Abitibi geological region is well known for its massive sulfide deposits rich in base and precious metals (copper, zinc, gold, silver) and is a very popular exploration target in both Québec and Ontario. This session provides an update on the geoscientific knowledge and most recent exploration methods for locating these deposits and an overview of numerous sectors of Abitibi where these deposits are currently being searched and discovered.

*9:00 to
9:30 a.m.

Volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits: essential attributes for discovery in Abitibi

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 7,7 Mb)

Jim Franklin

9:30 to
9:50 a.m.

The Noranda mining camp: generating targets in a mature camp, the methodology and results

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format , 8,0 Mb)

Pierre Riopel (Xstrata Copper Canada)

9:50 to
10:10 a.m.

New U-Pb geochronology from the TGI-3 Abitibi / Copper Plan project: implications for geological interpretations and base metal exploration

Abstract

V. McNicoll (Geological Survey of Canada )

10:10 to
10:30 a.m.

Units in the Blake River Group: correlations, geometry and mineral potential

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 6,3 Mb)

Jean Goutier (MRNF)

*10:30 to
10:50 a.m.

Stratigraphy and metallogeny of the Kidd-Munro Assemblage: new evidence from east of the Kidd Creek VMS deposit

Abstract

B.R. Berger ( Ontario Geological Survey)

10:50 to
11:10 a.m.

Geology of the western Malartic Group and correlations at the Abitibi belt level

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 3,5 Mb)

Pierre Pilote (MRNF)

11:10 to
11:30 a.m.

Geological mapping using drilling data and Quaternary sediment geochemistry, Lac Bigniba area (32F04-SE); Phase 1 of the Rivière Octave project, Abitibi, Québec

Abstract
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Pierre Rhéaume (MRNF)

Session 2: Oil and Gas Exploration in Québec: A Newly Emerging Hydrocarbon Producing Region?
Chair: Robert Thériault (MRNF)

*1:30 to
2:20 p.m.

Trenton Black River hydrothermal dolomite reservoirs of eastern North America

Abstract

Langhorne Smith ( New York State Museum )

*2:20 to
2:40p.m.

St. Lawrence Lowlands Trenton Black River potential: the past, the present, and the future

Abstrace

Stefan Seifert (Talisman Energy)

2:40 to
3:00 p.m.

Structural evolution of the Appalachian front in southern Québec: implications for oil and gas exploration

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 4,4 Mb)

Stephan Séjourné (INRS-ETE)

3:00 to
3:20 p.m.

Paleozoic hydrocarbon systems in Québec: recent data and synthesis

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 9,0 Mb)

Denis Lavoie (Geological Survey of Canada )

3:20 to
3:40 p.m.

Shale gas in the spotlight

Abstract

Virginie Lavoie (Junex)

3:40 to
4:00 p.m.

Hydrocarbon exploration in Québec: why look to the marine environment?

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 3,8 Mb)

Mathieu J. Duchesne, (Geological Survey of Canada)

Session 3: Baie James : The Birth of New Mining Camps
Chair: Jean-François Ouellette (Services techniques Géonordic Inc.)

8:30 to
9:20 a.m.

History of exploration and metallogenic potential in the Baie James region

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 9,5 Mb)

Michel Gauthier (UQAM)

9:20 to
9:40 a.m.

The Eleonore Project: summary of progress toward a feasibility study

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 4,1 Mb)

Jacques Simoneau (Les Mines Opinaca)

*9:40 to
10:00 a.m.

The Renard Project: Québec’s first diamond mine?

Abstract

Matthew Manson (Stornoway Diamonds)

10:00 to
10:20 a.m.

Coulon Project: emergence of a vast VMS system in the Baie James

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 5,1 Mb)

Mathieu Savard ( Virginia Mines)

10:20 to
10:40 a.m.

Recent geoscientific work and future perspectives for the Baie James region

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 7,3 Mb)

Daniel Bandyayera (MRNF)

10:40 to
11:00 a.m.

Conference by Québec Exploration 2007 honorary chair

Ian Pearce, CEO, Xstrata Nickel

1:30 to
1:50 p.m.

The Scott Lake Project : a promising volcanogenic mineralization system and new life for the Chibougamau area

Abstract

Gérald Riverin (Ressources Cogitore)

*1:50 to
2:10 p.m.

Something old – something new: a new mine in a historic mining camp

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 3,0 Mb)

David M. Rigg (Alexis Minerals)

2:10 to
2:30 p.m.

Canadian Malartic: impact of a porphyry gold model on an old mining camp

Abstract

Robert Wares (Osisko Exploration)

2:30 to
2:50 p.m.

A second birth of prolific base metal camp

Abstract 
Paper (PDF Format, 3,2 Mb)

Robin Adair (Donner Metals)

8:30 to
8:40 a.m.

Exploring for uranium: a radiant summer in Québec

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 1,7 Mb)

Serge Perreault (MRNF)

*8:40 to
9:30a.m.

Exploration models for uranium deposits in Canadian Proterozoic basins

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 7,3 Mb)

C.F. Jefferson (Geological Survey of Canada )

9:30 to
9:50 a.m.

The Matoush deposit: a new vision of the uranium potential in the Otish Basin of Québec

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 1,7 Mb)

Jonathan Lafontaine (Ressources Strateco)

9:50 to
10:10 a.m.

Toward the discovery of new uranium districts in Québec: Azimut’s strategy and results

Abstract

Jean-Marc Lulin (Azimut Exploration Inc.)

*10:10 to
10:30 a.m.

Uraniferous and thoriferous Y-REE-Nb granitic pegmatites in the Grenville Province : understanding distribution, age, and genesis to aid in exploration

Abstract
Paper (PDF Format, 6,9 Mb)

David Lentz ( University of New Brunswick )

10:30 to
10:50 a.m.

The geological setting of uranium in the Proterozoic rocks of Labrador

Abstract

Andrew Kerr (Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador )

*10:50 to
11:10 a.m.

Discovery and development in Canada's next uranium district, Central Mineral Belt, Labrador

Abstract

Christopher Lee (Aurora Energy Resources Inc)

*11:10 to
11:30 a.m.

Exploration activity and setting of uranium in New Brunswick

Abstract
Paper ( PDF Format, 2,6 Mb)

Malcom McLeod ( New Brunswick Natural Resources)