NGR Open Files
Archived information
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Open File 1288
Previous OF publication(s): 0999
Province / Territory: Manitoba
Funding Source: Federal
Year of Collection: 1983
# Lake sites: 1293
# Stream sites: 0
Survey Area: 13700 km²
NTS Sheet(s): 064C
The regional lake survey for northwestern Manitoba (NTS 64C) was conducted during the summer of 1983.
This report is an update of Open File 999 and contains new data for fluorine, gold and antimony in lake sediments. Original analytical data for 14 elements plus loss-on-ignition in sediments and water chemistry is also included in this report.
Analytical Data
| variable | method | detection limit | year of analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | HY-AAS | 0.2 ppm | 1985 |
| Arsenic | HY-AAS | 1 ppm | 1983 |
| Cadmium | AAS | 0.2 ppm | 1983 |
| Cobalt | AAS | 2 ppm | 1983 |
| Copper | AAS | 2 ppm | 1983 |
| Fluorine | ISE | 40 ppm | 1985 |
| Gold | FA-NA | 999 ppb | 1985 |
| Iron | AAS | 0.02 pct | 1983 |
| Lead | AAS | 2 ppm | 1983 |
| Loss-on-ignition | GRAV | 1 pct | 1983 |
| Manganese | AAS | 5 ppm | 1983 |
| Mercury | CV-AAS | 10 ppb | 1983 |
| Molybdenum | AAS | 2 ppm | 1983 |
| Nickel | AAS | 2 ppm | 1983 |
| Sample Weight | GRAV | 0.1 gms | 1985 |
| Silver | AAS | 0.2 ppm | 1983 |
| Uranium | NADNC | 0.5 ppm | 1983 |
| Vanadium | AAS | 5 ppm | 1983 |
| Zinc | AAS | 2 ppm | 1983 |
| variable | method | detection limit | year of analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicarbonate | TIT | 20 ppm | 1984 |
| Calcium | ICP | 0.5 ppm | 1984 |
| Calcium | AAS | ppm | 1984 |
| Conductivity | 1984 | ||
| Fluoride | FT | 20 ppb | 1984 |
| Iron | ICP | 0.02 ppb | 1984 |
| Magnesium | ICP | 0.5 ppm | 1984 |
| Magnesium | AAS | ppm | 1984 |
| Uranium | LIF | 0.05 ppb | 1984 |
| pH | GCM | 1983 |
- Acknowledgements:
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The original reconnaissance survey was undertaken by the Geological Survey of Canada in conjunction with the Manitoba Department of Mines and Energy under the auspices of the Canada - Manitoba Interim Mineral Agreement (1983 - 1984). The reanalysis program was undertaken under the Canada - Manitoba Mineral Development Agreement (1984 - 1989).
E.H.W. Hornbrook directed the Geological Survey of Canada activities (1983, 1985).
P.W.B. Friske coordinated the operational activities of the Geological Survey of Canada staff (1985).
The W.M. Ward Technical Services Laboratories, environmental management services branch of the Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health produced the lake water data (1984).
H.R. Schmitt (1985) and N.G. Lund (1983) coordinated open file production.
A.C. Galletta managed the geochemical data and prepared the regional trend marginal map utilizing a program developed by D.J. Ellwood.
J. Yelle (1983, 1985) supervised map preparation.
Computing, plotting and open file text printing services provided by the Computer Science Centre, EMR.
Open File text was manufactured by K.G. Campbell Corporation Laser Printing, Ottawa.
- Collection:
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Contractor and supervisor details for sample collection Category Responsible Party Contractor: Wollex Exploration, Calgary, Alberta Supervisor: E.H.W Hornbrook, N.G. Lund (GSC) - Preparation:
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Contractor and supervisor details for sample preparation Category Responsible Party Contractor: Golder Associates, Ottawa, Ontario Supervisor: J.J. Lynch (GSC) - Analysis:
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Contractor and supervisor details for sample preparation Category Responsible Party Contractor: (Sb - 1985) Barringer Magenta Ltd., Rexdale, Ontario (1983) Acme Analytical Laboratories, Toronto, Ontario (1983, Au - 1985) Chemex Labs Ltd, Vancouver, British Columbia (Water - 1984) Ward TSL Supervisor: J.J. Lynch (GSC)
- Other information:
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Is HCO3 = Alkalinity?
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