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Geological Mapping and Geochemistry

Manager: Robert Naylor, B. Sc., Geologist, Phone: 902-424-8119, FAX: 902-424-0527, rdnaylor@gov.ns.ca
Clerk: Tracey Medynski, Phone: 902-424-5019, FAX: 902-424-7735, medynstl@gov.ns.ca

Staff:
Phil Finck, B. Sc., Geologist, Phone: 902-424-2521, FAX: 902-424-0527, pwfinck@gov.ns.ca
Terry Goodwin, B. Sc., Geochemist, Phone: 902-424-2438, FAX: 902-424-0527, goodwita@gov.ns.ca
Gavin Kennedy, M. Sc., Hydrogeologist, Phone: 902-424-2516, FAX: 902-424-0527, kennedgw@gov.ns.ca
Dan Utting, M. Sc., Geologist, Phone: 902-424-2528, FAX: 902-424-0527, uttingdj@gov.ns.ca
Chris White, Ph. D., Geologist, Phone: 902-424-2519, FAX: 902-424-0527, whitece@gov.ns.ca

Activities

  • Provides bedrock and surficial geological mapping services
  • Provides geochemical mapping services
  • Undertakes specialized applied geological and geochemical research projects
  • Undertakes groundwater resource assessments
  • Provides basic and specialized geoscientific data and expertise for a variety of applications including:
    • Mineral and energy resource exploration and development
    • Resource potential assessment
    • Environmental protection and land use planning

The section staff comprises 5 professional geoscientists who:

  • Conduct and supervise bedrock and surficial geological and geochemical mapping and survey projects
  • Undertake research on specific geological, geochemical and mineral resource environments and
  • Undertake groundwater resource assessments
  • Provide publication products, expertise, advice and information on the Province's bedrock and surficial geology, geochemistry, mineral resources and opportunities to clients including, environmental/geotechnical companies, mineral exploration companies and prospectors

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