NGR Open Files

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Open File 0520



Open File:  0520
Previous OF publication(s):  0418
Province / Territory:  Yukon Territory
Funding Source:  Federal (1976 & 1977)
Year of Collection:  1977

Survey Type:  Regional Stream Survey
# Lake sites:  0
# Stream sites:  1738
Survey Area:  23890 km²
NTS Sheet(s):  116B, 116C, 116F, 116G

The regional stream survey for Central Yukon (NTS 116B, C, F and G) was conducted during the summers of 1976 and 1977.

Open File 520 contains previously reported data from the 1976 surveys as well as new data from the Keno Hill area, sampled in 1964. This report presents analytical and statistical data for 13 elements in stream sediments from 1,738 sample sites, collected at an average density of one sample per 13.8 km². Uranium, fluoride, and pH values in waters from these sites are included in this report.

Analytical Data

Sediments
variable method detection limit year of analysis
Barium AAS 40 ppm 1976
Barium AAS 40 ppm 1977
Cobalt AAS 2 ppm 1976
Cobalt AAS 2 ppm 1977
Copper AAS 2 ppm 1976
Copper AAS 2 ppm 1977
Iron AAS 0.02 pct 1976
Iron AAS 0.02 pct 1977
Lead AAS 2 ppm 1976
Lead AAS 2 ppm 1977
Manganese AAS 5 ppm 1976
Manganese AAS 5 ppm 1977
Mercury CV-AAS 10 ppb 1977
Molybdenum AAS 2 ppm 1976
Molybdenum AAS 2 ppm 1977
Nickel AAS 2 ppm 1976
Nickel AAS 2 ppm 1977
Silver AAS 0.2 ppm 1976
Silver AAS 0.2 ppm 1977
Tungsten COL 0 ppm 1976
Tungsten COL 4 ppm 1977
Uranium NADNC 0.2 ppm 1976
Uranium NADNC 0.1 ppm 1977
Zinc AAS 2 ppm 1976
Zinc AAS 2 ppm 1977
Waters
variable method detection limit year of analysis
Fluoride ISE 20 ppb 1976
Fluoride ISE 20 ppb 1977
Uranium FLU 0.05 ppb 1976
Uranium FLU 0.05 ppb 1977
pH GCM 1976
pH GCM 1977

Acknowledgements:

The reconnaissance surveys were undertaken by the Geological Survey of Canada under the Federal Uranium Reconnaissance Program. Fisheries and Environment Canada provided funds for the determination of mercury.

E.H.W. Hornbrook directed the Geological Survey of Canada activities.

Collection:
Contractor and supervisor details for sample collection
Category Responsible Party
Contractor: GSC Staff (1976/1977)
Supervisor: W.D. Goodfellow (1976/1977)
Preparation:
Contractor and supervisor details for sample preparation
Category Responsible Party
Contractor: Golder Associates, Ottawa, Ontario (1976/1977)
Supervisor: J.J. Lynch , GSC (1976/1977)
Analysis:
Contractor and supervisor details for sample preparation
Category Responsible Party
Contractor: Chemex Labs Ltd., Vancouver, BC (1976/1977) AECL, Ottawa, ON (1976/1977) Barringer Research Ltd., Rexdale, ON (Whitehorse, YT office) (1976) Bondar-Clegg and Co., Whitehorse, YT (1977) GSC Laboratories, Ottawa, ON (1976)
Supervisor: J.J. Lynch , GSC (1976/1977)

Other information:

Samples were collected in 1976 (reported in OF 418) and 1977.

Sediments collected in 1977 (Open File 520) were analyzed for Hg in addition to 12 other elements.

Stokes Exploration Management Co., Vancouver, BC provided a cook and subcontracted from Viking Helicopters Ltd. for helicopter services in 1977.

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