Open File NFLD/3440

Humus and Till Geochemistry as Exploration Tools for Au Mineralization in Newfoundland: Data from Glover Island (NTS 12A/12 and 13), Jackson’s Arm (NTS 12H/15) and Nippers Harbour (NTS 2E/13) Map Areas

S. Hashmi

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, October, 2023

Summary

The pilot project to test the suitability of humus as a sample medium for grassroots exploration was completed in 2023 at select sites near areas of known Au mineralization. This data release presents the analytical results for both, humus and tills, as well as brief commentary on the samples. Seventy-seven humus and 8 BC-horizon till samples were analyzed.

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