TGI: Geological Mapping for Mineral Development in South-central Cape Breton Island

TGI: Targeted Geoscience Initiative - South-central Cape Breton Island

Introduction

The Carboniferous bedrock in south-central Cape Breton Island is a proven host for gypsum, anhydrite, limestone, salt, potash, barite, base metals and crushed stone aggregate. In addition, the overlying Mesozoic and Cenozoic sediments are a potential source of high unit value silica and kaolin. Significant, long term exploitation of these resources has been inhibited by a poor understanding of the region's stratigraphic and structural relationships and associated resource genesis. Through integration of the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR) expertise, this project is providing geoscience knowledge through the production of regional, baseline bedrock and surficial geological data in order to stimulate resource exploration and exploitation.

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External Links

• Link to download other NSDNR Geoscience data
• Information about http://explore.gov.ns.ca/Nova Scotia http://explore.gov.ns.ca/ and Cape Breton Island