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Coding Manual 5.0<br />
Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual Version 5.0<br />
Information Circular 2007- 4<br />
Welcome to the new 2007 MINFILE Coding Manual. This manual is a guide to the collection <strong>and</strong> entry <strong>of</strong> data into<br />
the MINFILE database. It compliments the MINFILE/pc User's Manual, which provides instructions on installing,<br />
operating, <strong>and</strong> using the MINFILE/pc program. Online help is also available from the online coding card. For<br />
comprehensive information concerning the MINFILE/pc program refer to the MINFILE/pc User's Manual.<br />
1. INTRODUCTION<br />
2. GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
3. OCCURRENCE IDENTIFICATION<br />
3.1 Coding Activity<br />
3.2 MINFILE Number<br />
3.3 Name<br />
3.4 Status<br />
3.5 NTS Map<br />
3.6 BC Map<br />
3.7 Mining Division<br />
3.8 Location<br />
3.8.1 Latitude/Longitude 3.8.2 UTM Zone 3.8.3 UTM Northing 3.8.4 UTM Easting<br />
3.9 Elevation<br />
3.10 Location Certainty<br />
3.11 Canmindex Number<br />
3.12 National Mineral Inventory (NMI) Number<br />
3.13 Date Coded/Coded by<br />
3.14 Date Revised/Revised by<br />
3.15 Field Check<br />
3.16 Comments - Identification<br />
4. MINERAL OCCURRENCE<br />
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4.1 Commodities<br />
4.2 Mineralogy<br />
4.2.1 Comments - Mineralogy<br />
4.3 Alteration Type<br />
4.4 Deposit Character<br />
4.5 Deposit Classification<br />
4.6 Deposit Type<br />
4.7 Age <strong>of</strong> Mineralization<br />
4.8 Isotopic Age<br />
4.9 Material Dated<br />
4.10 Dating Method<br />
4.11 Deposit Configuration<br />
4.11.1 Shape 4.11.2 Shape Modifier 4.11.3 Deposit Dimension<br />
4.12 Attitude<br />
4.13 Comments - Structural <strong>and</strong> Age<br />
5. HOSTROCK<br />
5.1 Dominant Hostrock<br />
5.2 Formal/Informal Host<br />
5.3 Stratigraphic Age<br />
5.4 Isotopic Age<br />
5.5 Material Dated<br />
5.6 Dating Method<br />
5.7 Rock Type/Lithology<br />
5.8 Comments - Host rock<br />
6. GEOLOGICAL SETTING<br />
6.1 Tectonic Belts<br />
6.2 Terrane<br />
6.3 Physiographic Area<br />
6.4 Metamorphism<br />
6.4.1 Type<br />
6.4.2 Relationship 6.4.3 Metamorphic Grade<br />
6.5 Comment - Geological Setting<br />
7. CAPSULE GEOLOGY<br />
8. BIBLIOGRAPHY<br />
9. INVENTORY<br />
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9.1 Inventory Data<br />
9.2 Zone Name<br />
9.3 Inventory Category<br />
9.3.1 Reserve 9.3.2 Resource 9.3.3 Other<br />
9.4 Year<br />
9.5 Sample Type<br />
9.6 Quantity<br />
9.7 Commodity/Grade<br />
9.8 Comments - Inventory<br />
9.9 Reference<br />
10. PRODUCTION<br />
10.1 Production Data<br />
10.2 Comments - Production<br />
11. APPENDICES<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> these Appendices are <strong>PDF</strong> (Portable Document Format) files, which can be viewed in either Netscape or Internet Explorer.<br />
Download the free Acrobat Reader s<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>and</strong> install it before viewing <strong>PDF</strong> files. Use the print button on the Acrobat Reader toolbar to<br />
print from, NOT the Netscape or Internet Explorer toolbar. See http://www.adobe.com/downloads<br />
I. Procedure for Deriving Mnemonic Mineral Codes<br />
II. MINFILE Commodity Codes<br />
III. MINFILE Mineral, Rock <strong>and</strong> Modifier Codes<br />
IV. MINFILE Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
V. Stratigraphic Age Codes<br />
VI. Terrane Codes, Descriptions <strong>and</strong> Legend<br />
Terranes <strong>and</strong> Codes<br />
Terrane Map Description<br />
Legend<br />
VII. Con<strong>version</strong> Factors<br />
VIII. Glossary <strong>of</strong> Historic & Equivalent Mineral Names<br />
IX. Work Type Codes <strong>and</strong> Measurements<br />
X. Coding <strong>and</strong> Editing Guidelines<br />
XI. Summary <strong>of</strong> Data Field Characteristics<br />
XII. MINFILE Coding Forms<br />
MINFILE Coding Card (4 pages)<br />
MINFILE Quick Coding Card (2 pages)<br />
MINFILE Inventory Sheet (1 page)<br />
MINFILE Production Sheet (1 page)<br />
MINFILE Exploration Database (1 page)<br />
XIII. Coder Names, Initials <strong>and</strong> NTS Areas<br />
XIV. Deposit Types (Mineral Deposit Pr<strong>of</strong>iles)<br />
XV. Generic Zone Names for Assay/Analysis Category<br />
XVI. MINFILE Region Codes<br />
XVII. Electoral District Codes<br />
XVIII. Forest District Codes<br />
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XIX. Tectonic Belt Codes<br />
FIGURES<br />
1. British Columbia Mining Divisions<br />
2. British Columbia Mining Camps<br />
3. Generalized Terrane Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera<br />
4. Physiographic Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera<br />
5. Geologic Time Scale, B.C. Geological Survey Branch<br />
TABLES & CODE TABLES<br />
Description (File name) Section or Appendix<br />
Status (E02) 3.5<br />
Mining Divisions (E09) 3.12<br />
UTM Zones (E01) 3.7.2<br />
Location Certainty (E01) 3.15<br />
Commodities(E19) 4.1 <strong>and</strong> II<br />
Alteration Type (E21) 4.3<br />
Mineral,Rock <strong>and</strong> Modifier (E20a,b,E25,E26) 5.7 <strong>and</strong> III<br />
Deposit Character (E05) 4.4<br />
Deposit Classification (E07) 4.5<br />
Deposit Type (E30) 4.6 <strong>and</strong> XIV<br />
Mineralization <strong>and</strong> Stratigraphic Age (E24) V<br />
Dating Method (E22) 4.10<br />
Deposit Shape (E06) 4.11.1<br />
Deposit Shape Modifier (E04) 4.11.2<br />
Hostrock Type (E03) 5.1<br />
Stratigraphic (Formal/Informal) Host (E23) 5.2 <strong>and</strong> IV<br />
Tectonic Belt (E12) 6.1 <strong>and</strong> XIX<br />
Terrane (E13) 6.2 <strong>and</strong> VI<br />
Physiographic Area (E14) 6.3<br />
Metamorphic Type (E15) 6.4.1<br />
Metamorphic Relationship (E17) 6.4.2<br />
Metamorphic Grade/Rank (E16) 6.4.3<br />
Bibliography Abbreviations 8.1<br />
Bibliography Reference Sources 8.1<br />
Inventory Categories (E29) 9.3<br />
Sample Type (E28) 9.5<br />
Ore Zone (E27) (Generic Names only) XV<br />
Coder Names, Initials <strong>and</strong> NTS Areas XIII<br />
Summary <strong>of</strong> Data Field Characteristics XI<br />
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Introduction<br />
1. INTRODUCTION<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual Version 5.0<br />
Introduction<br />
MINFILE is a relational database containing information on metallic, industrial mineral <strong>and</strong> coal occurrences within<br />
the Province <strong>of</strong> British Columbia.<br />
An occurrence is defined as in-situ bedrock or placer mineralization, on<br />
surface, in drill holes, or in underground workings; generally, it does not<br />
include float, geochemical or geophysical anomalies.<br />
MINFILE/www is used to enter data, search, sort <strong>and</strong> manipulate the MINFILE database <strong>and</strong> MINFILE/pc is<br />
downloadable s<strong>of</strong>tware that can be used to search the database <strong>of</strong>fline from your own remote workstation. Such<br />
data manipulation allows efficient access to information on over 12,500 occurrence descriptions.<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> this manual is to instruct users in the collection <strong>and</strong> entry <strong>of</strong> data into the database. Online help is<br />
also available from the MINFILE/www online coding card. This manual is an update <strong>of</strong> Version 4.5, (Information<br />
Circular 2004-3) which replaced the previous <strong>version</strong>s (Version 4.5 July 2000 <strong>and</strong> Version 4.0, (Information Circular<br />
1996-5)). For comprehensive information concerning the MINFILE/www <strong>and</strong> MINFILE/pc programs refer to the<br />
MINFILE/pc User's Manual.<br />
Comments <strong>and</strong> requests for MINFILE information, this Manual, MINFILE/www, MINFILE/pc <strong>and</strong> the MINFILE/pc<br />
User's Manual should be directed to:<br />
MINFILE<br />
<strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Mines</strong><br />
<strong>Mines</strong> <strong>and</strong> Mineral Resources Division, BC Geological Survey<br />
PO Box 9333 Stn Prov Govt<br />
Victoria BC, Canada V8V 1X4<br />
Location: 5th Floor - 1810 Blanshard Street<br />
MINFILE Team Contacts: Sarah Meredith-Jones (250) 387-5261<br />
Larry Jones (250) 952-0386 FAX: (250) 952-0381<br />
Email: Sarah.MeredithJones@gov.bc.ca<br />
WWW: http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geoscience/MINFILE/pages/default.aspx<br />
MINFILE products are available from this site.<br />
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Introduction<br />
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514 Government Street,<br />
Victoria, BC V8L 2L7<br />
Tel: 250-356-6778<br />
FAX: 250-356-0404<br />
Email: crownpub@gov.bc.ca<br />
WWW: http://www.crownpub.bc.ca/
General Information<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual<br />
General Information<br />
2. GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
The MINFILE Coding Manual is a guide for completing the MINFILE/www online coding card or writing up a paper<br />
coding form (Appendix XII). This manual, which follows the general format <strong>and</strong> sequence <strong>of</strong> the MINFILE/www<br />
online coding card, explains the type, limitation, <strong>and</strong> format <strong>of</strong> data required for input into the MINFILE database.<br />
There are 3 ways to collect <strong>and</strong> input data into the MINFILE database.<br />
1. Fill in a MINFILE coding form (Appendix XII) with the appropriate information <strong>and</strong> then enter this information into<br />
the MINFILE/www online coding card.<br />
2. Or, skip the coding form <strong>and</strong> enter the data directly into the MINFILE/www online coding card.<br />
3. Or, you can perform a search, generate a MINFILE Detailed Report on the results, <strong>and</strong> indicate the appropriate<br />
changes on the hard copy print out (this obviously won’t work for new occurrences). These changes can be sent to<br />
the <strong>Ministry</strong> for review by the MINFILE geologist.<br />
MINFILE/www Online Coding Card Access:<br />
In order to be able to submit occurrence data online you need the following:<br />
1. a BCeID Account (https://www.bceid.ca)<br />
2. a userid from the MINFILE Unit by emailing Laura.DeGroot@gov.bc.ca<br />
Data fields can be m<strong>and</strong>atory or optional, depending on how critical the field is to maintaining relationships within<br />
the database. In this manual <strong>and</strong> on the MINFILE/www online coding form, m<strong>and</strong>atory fields are denoted by an<br />
asterisk(*) <strong>and</strong> must be completed. Online coding forms contain list boxes for many <strong>of</strong> the fields whereby the user<br />
can simply view the options <strong>and</strong> select from a list box. Some <strong>of</strong> the locational fields are automatically populated<br />
based on location (either latitude/longitude or UTM coordinates). Online help is also available when using the<br />
online coding card.<br />
The field headings in this manual also list the corresponding relational file name (e.g. R02 for Status description)<br />
<strong>and</strong> code table name (e.g. E02 for Status code). Data is indicated on the coding form by checking an appropriate<br />
box or filling in the blank. Appendix XI is a summary <strong>of</strong> data field characteristics.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the data fields are stored as codes. For example, BIOTITE is stored as BOIT. These are efficient for storage<br />
in a relational database <strong>and</strong> for searches. These codes <strong>and</strong> their translations are controlled by the code tables. Most<br />
<strong>of</strong> the tables in the MINFILE system are "closed". This means that to enter the mineral BIOTITE it must already exist<br />
in the code tables. The description must be entered in the exact format it is entered in the code table, otherwise the<br />
computer will reject the input.<br />
On the MINFILE/www online coding card, "pick lists" <strong>and</strong>/or "pull-down menus" help you to select the correct<br />
description from valid entries; the data is automatically stored as the appropriate code. The MINFILE/www program<br />
has built-in error checking <strong>and</strong> prevents misspelled technical words from being entered. New items can be added to<br />
the code tables, if required. The tables are updated by the Database Administrator on a regular basis.<br />
Once information is entered into the MINFILE database, the coding forms for all new occurrences will be retained.<br />
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Once new occurrences are entered <strong>and</strong> submitted online they will be deposited in the "Task List" awaiting review/<br />
approval by MINFILE staff. Until they are approved (or rejected) they will not be available to you or others for further<br />
editing. Once a new occurrence is approved or rejected you will be notified by email. See Appendix X for the<br />
recommended coding <strong>and</strong> editing guidelines.<br />
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Occurrence Identification<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual<br />
Occurrence Identification<br />
3. OCCURRENCE IDENTIFICATION<br />
3.1 Coding Activity <strong>and</strong> How to Start Coding Online<br />
3.2 MINFILE Number<br />
3.3 Name<br />
3.4 Status<br />
3.5 NTS Map<br />
3.6 BC Map<br />
3.7 Mining Division<br />
3.8 Location<br />
3.8.1 Latitude/Longitude 3.8.2 UTM Zone 3.8.3 UTM Northing 3.8.4 UTM Easting<br />
3.9 Elevation<br />
3.10 Location Certainty<br />
3.11 Canmindex Number<br />
3.12 National Mineral Inventory (NMI) Number<br />
3.13 Date Coded/Coded by<br />
3.14 Date Revised/Revised by<br />
3.15 Field Check<br />
3.16 Comments - Identification<br />
3.1 CODING ACTIVITY<br />
When coding online select the options from the corresponding list boxes.<br />
Online help is also available from the MINFILE/www online coding card.<br />
This field is only used when filling in a coding form. It is not stored or used when<br />
entering data directly into the MINFILE/www online coding card.<br />
The top right h<strong>and</strong> corner <strong>of</strong> the MINFILE coding form contains the terms NEW, REVISE <strong>and</strong> DELETE. These are<br />
not part <strong>of</strong> the database information but are included for administration only. The appropriate term should be<br />
checked by the coding geologist to indicate how the data on the coding form should be treated during data entry.<br />
The terms have the following meanings:<br />
NEW - This indicates that a new occurrence is being created <strong>and</strong> all the data will be entered<br />
under a newly assigned MINFILE number. Official MINFILE occurrence numbers are issued<br />
by the MINFILE Team. Once information is entered into the MINFILE database, the coding<br />
forms for all new occurrences will be retained by the MINFILE Team.<br />
The coding form is useful for coding New occurrences (see Appendix<br />
XII).<br />
REVISE - This indicates that the data filled in on the coding form replaces or should be<br />
added to the existing data for the stated MINFILE number. Any change to the data, from a<br />
minor change to a major rewrite, is considered to be a revision.<br />
When doing a Revise the geologist can indicate on the coding form or<br />
MINFILE Detailed Report the specific fields which are to replace existing<br />
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data or data which is to be added. It is not necessary to complete the<br />
entire form when doing a Revise, but inclusion <strong>of</strong> the MINFILE number<br />
is m<strong>and</strong>atory.<br />
DELETE - This indicates that an existing MINFILE number <strong>and</strong> all the attached data are to<br />
be deleted from the database. A deletion indicates that the researching geologist has<br />
confirmed that the occurrence does not exist or the occurrence has been combined with<br />
another MINFILE number. An appropriate reason must be given for a deletion. Before<br />
deleting an occurrence, a MINFILE Detailed Report must be generated. Written on the<br />
MINFILE Detailed Report must be the word DELETED, the reason for the deletion, the date<br />
<strong>of</strong> deletion <strong>and</strong> the name <strong>of</strong> the person requesting the deletion. The MINFILE Detailed<br />
Report must then be forwarded to a member <strong>of</strong> the MINFILE Team.<br />
HOW TO START CODING ONLINE<br />
If you choose to go directly through the MINFLE online coding card when coding a new occurrence then select the<br />
"Add New Occurrence" option on the left h<strong>and</strong> menu. If you cannot see this option then you are not currently<br />
authorized to code MINFILE occurrences. You must contact the MINFILE Unit to obtain access to the MINFILE/<br />
www online coding card before you can go further.<br />
To revise an existing occurrence, initiate a search for the occurrence based on MINFILE Number, Name, etc. Once<br />
the search results appear on the screen you must select the record you want to revise by clicking on the MINFILE<br />
Number field. The mineral occurrence then appears on the screen <strong>and</strong> you can select the option "Revise Mineral<br />
Occurrence" in the top right h<strong>and</strong> corner <strong>of</strong> the screen. See 2. General Information for how to obtain access to the<br />
MINFILE online coding card.<br />
3.2 MINFILE NUMBER(*) (all relational files)<br />
Each mineral occurrence has a unique 9-character MINFILE number used to identify it within the computer<br />
database, in hard-copy printouts <strong>and</strong> on location maps. This number is assigned by the MINFILE Database<br />
Administrator after the record has been submitted <strong>and</strong> approved. The MINFILE number number begins with a threedigit<br />
NTS (National Topographic System) location number used to identify the appropriate 1:1 000 000 map sheet<br />
(from 082 to 114), followed by a single alphabetic character (A to P) used to identify the appropriate 1:250 000 map<br />
sheet.<br />
Due to a high density <strong>of</strong> occurrences, NTS map sheets 082E, F, K, L, 92H <strong>and</strong> I are plotted at a 1:100 000 scale. In<br />
these cases, a two-character (NE, NW, SE, SW) designation identifies the appropriate quadrant on the map sheet.<br />
The other map areas are plotted at a 1:250 000 scale <strong>and</strong> two blank spaces must be input in place <strong>of</strong> the twocharacter<br />
quadrant designation. An exception is 092IW.<br />
The final three-character segment <strong>of</strong> the MINFILE number is a sequential three-digit number from 001 to 999,<br />
identifying the unique number on the map sheet. For example, 082FSW100 is the 100th occurrence documented in<br />
the 082FSW 1:100 000 scale NTS area. If a new occurrence is documented, an occurrence number will be<br />
assigned by the MINFILE Team.<br />
Examples:<br />
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082FSW100 at 1:100 000 scale<br />
093M 014 at 1:250 000 scale<br />
092JW 002 is an exception
Occurrence Identification<br />
3.3 NAME(*) (R08)<br />
This is the most common or historically relevant name for an occurrence. Names in current use may or may not<br />
be the most appropriate for an occurrence in a historical context. List the most important name first followed by all<br />
aliases, in order <strong>of</strong> importance. Duplication <strong>of</strong> a first ranked name for different occurrences on the same map sheet<br />
is discouraged. Each occurrence can have up to sixteen names <strong>of</strong> 30 characters each. All appropriate names<br />
should be included.<br />
3.4 NATIONAL MINERAL INVENTORY (NMI) NUMBER (E01)<br />
This is a cross-reference to the National Mineral Inventory file located at the Mining Sector <strong>of</strong> <strong>Natural</strong> Resources<br />
Canada in Ottawa. This file is no longer being updated <strong>and</strong> maintained. Each documented mineral deposit in<br />
Canada is assigned a unique National Mineral Inventory Number. The number follows NTS conventions <strong>and</strong><br />
consists <strong>of</strong> a 1:1 000 000 scale map designation (e.g., 082, 104, 093), followed by a 1:250 000 scale map<br />
designation consisting <strong>of</strong> an alphabetical character (A to P). This is followed by a 1:50 000-scale map designation<br />
consisting <strong>of</strong> a one or two-digit number (1 to 16), then by a commodity code (e.g., Au, Ag, Zn, etc.) <strong>and</strong> an<br />
occurrence number (e.g., 1, 2, 3, etc.). This field is free form with 18 characters.<br />
3.5 STATUS(*) (R02) (E02)<br />
Example: 103F9 Au1<br />
The STATUS describes the state <strong>of</strong> development <strong>of</strong> the occurrence as <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong> coding. Status is assigned by<br />
checking the appropriate box listed on the coding form or selecting the appropriate status from the list brought up<br />
when anything is entered in this field on the computer. Each occurrence has only one status. Producers <strong>and</strong> Past<br />
Producers must be defined as either underground or open pit operations (select at least one using an X).<br />
Underground should be used to indicate existence <strong>of</strong> an adit on a site.<br />
STATUS TYPES DESCRIPTION CODE SYMBOL LINE FILL<br />
Anomaly<br />
This status type is a holding place for temporary occurrences or<br />
occurrences <strong>of</strong> interest that do not have documented in-situ mineralization.<br />
It may also be a site <strong>of</strong> interest which is recognized from any one or more<br />
<strong>of</strong>: geophysics, geochemistry, surface sampling, prospective geology, or<br />
surficial feature such as float, till, drift, or frost-heave (felsnmeer).<br />
ANOM Cross (+) 04 0<br />
Showing Occurrences hosting minor in-situ mineralization. SHOW Solid circle 01 1<br />
Prospect<br />
Developed Prospect<br />
Producer<br />
Past Producer<br />
Occurrences documented as containing mineralization which warrants<br />
further exploration.<br />
occurrences on which exploration <strong>and</strong> development have progressed to a<br />
stage that allows a reasonable estimate <strong>of</strong> the amount(s) <strong>of</strong> one or more <strong>of</strong><br />
the potentially mineable commodities.<br />
Currently producing mine. Occurrences from which ore containing one or<br />
more commodities is being mined for commercial gain or benefit. This<br />
does NOT include large bulk samples for testing purposes. Coding must<br />
specify whether it is an open pit or underground operation.<br />
Past producing mine. Occurrences that are not currently being mined <strong>and</strong><br />
have recorded production in the past. This does not include bulk samples<br />
for testing purposes. Coding must specify whether it was an open pit or<br />
underground operation.<br />
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PROS Cross & square 60 0<br />
DEPR Solid square 02 1<br />
PROD Pick & shovel 57 0<br />
PAPR Circl,Pick&Shvl 58 0
Occurrence Identification<br />
Unknown Data entry is incomplete, or occurrence reported but nothing else known. **** Open circle 01 0<br />
3.6 REGION<br />
This field describes the part <strong>of</strong> the world the mineral occurrence is located in. For online coding it always defaults to<br />
"BC: British Columbia" but you must still click "Add" to select.<br />
3.7 LOCATION(*) (E01)<br />
Coordinates for an occurrence may be input in either a latitude-longitude or a Universal Transverse Mercator grid<br />
(UTM) format (North American Datum NAD 83 is the default). The MINFILE/pc <strong>and</strong> MINFILE/www online coding<br />
card will automatically convert whichever coordinates you enter to the alternate system. Geodetic (latitudelongitude)<br />
designations have an east to west convention while the UTM system has a west to east convention.<br />
It is much simpler to locate by UTM grid than by geodetic coordinates because the<br />
spacing is the same everywhere <strong>and</strong> is metric. There is some overlap <strong>of</strong> the<br />
coordinate system from zone to zone but for normal use the overlap is ignored.<br />
The location <strong>of</strong> an occurrence should be the most significant physical reference point. In some cases this will be an<br />
adit, portal or similar mine working. In other cases, the location may be defined as the centre <strong>of</strong> a mineral claim or<br />
group <strong>of</strong> claims, a point on the best exposure <strong>of</strong> a formation, etc. Commonly, the location is a trench, sample site,<br />
outcrop or drillhole site. This MUST be clearly stated in the Identification Comment Field, along with the reference<br />
from which the location was derived. For example: The Discovery trench at the southeast corner <strong>of</strong> the Sam claim<br />
(Assessment Report 99999). Locational data derived from engineering surveys should be used if available, but the<br />
data is usually from 1:50 000 scale or more detailed maps.<br />
3.7.1 LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: The latitude/longitude <strong>of</strong> a mineral occurrence is expressed<br />
in a degrees-minutes-seconds format. For example: Latitude 50 degrees 14 minutes 12<br />
seconds, Longitude 117 degrees 05 minutes 13 seconds. The range <strong>of</strong> possible values in<br />
British Columbia are: Latitude 48 degrees to 60 degrees, Longitude 114 degrees to 140<br />
degrees. Coordinates outside this range will be rejected by the system.<br />
3.7.2 UTM (UNIVERSAL TRANSVERSE MERCATOR) ZONE: The UTM system divides the<br />
world into 60 meridianal zones numbered 1 through 60, beginning at 180 degrees west.<br />
Each zone covers a strip 6 degrees wide in longitude. Zone numbers for the Northern <strong>and</strong><br />
Southern Hemispheres are indicated by positive or negative values respectively. Zone<br />
numbering starts at zone 1 from 180 degrees west to 174 degrees west <strong>and</strong> increases<br />
eastward to zone 60 between 174 degrees east to 180 degrees east.<br />
ZONE LOCATION<br />
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07 144 to 138 degrees west Longitude<br />
08 138 to 132 degrees west Longitude<br />
09 132 to 126 degrees west Longitude<br />
10 126 to 120 degrees west Longitude<br />
11 120 to 114 degrees west Longitude
Occurrence Identification<br />
3.7.3 UTM NORTHING: These are quoted as a seven-digit number in metres north <strong>of</strong> the<br />
equator that has a false northing <strong>of</strong> 0 metres for the northern hemisphere (10000000 metres<br />
for the southern hemisphere). Within British Columbia the northing may range from 5300000<br />
to 6653000 metres. The UTM grid is limited to 80 degrees north latitude.<br />
3.7.4 UTM EASTING: These are quoted as a six-digit number in metres. The central<br />
meridian <strong>of</strong> each zone is assigned a false easting <strong>of</strong> 500000 metres. For example, the<br />
central meridian <strong>of</strong> zone 11 (at 117 degrees west longitude) is assigned the UTM easting <strong>of</strong><br />
500000. From west to east, zone 11 contains a range <strong>of</strong> eastings from about 290000 metres<br />
at 120 degrees west longitude to about 725000 metres east at 114 degrees west longitude.<br />
3.8 ELECTORAL DISTRICT<br />
NOTE: When coding online this field is automatically populated from the locational data but you must still<br />
click "Add" to select.<br />
3.9 FOREST DISTRICT<br />
NOTE: When coding online this field is automatically populated from the locational data but you must still<br />
click "Add" to select.<br />
3.10 NTS MAP(*) (R10) (E10)<br />
NOTE: When coding online this field is automatically populated from the locational data but you must still<br />
click "Add" to select.<br />
This is the National Topographic System map sheet designation for the 1:50 000 map sheet on which the mineral<br />
occurrence is located. The NTS map sheet number consists <strong>of</strong> a three-digit number identifying the 1:1 000 000 map<br />
area (082, 083, 092, 093, 094, 102, 103, 104 <strong>and</strong> 114), followed by one alphabetic character from A to P used to<br />
designate the appropriate 1:250 000 map sheet. A two-digit number from 01 to 16 designates the appropriate 1:50<br />
000 map sheet <strong>and</strong> an alphabetic character (E or W) is used to designate the east or west half <strong>of</strong> the 1:50 000 map<br />
in which the specific occurrence is located. The database will accept up to four 1:50 000 scale map sheet<br />
designations for each occurrence in the event an occurrence straddles one or more map sheet boundaries. The<br />
geographic location must be in the first ranked NTS map sheet.<br />
3.11 BCGS MAP (R11) (E11)<br />
Example: 082F03E<br />
NOTE: When coding online this field is automatically populated from the locational data but you must still<br />
click "Add" to select.<br />
The database will accept up to four, 1:20 000 scale map sheet designations for the BC MAP sheet system. The map<br />
sheet designation consists <strong>of</strong> a three-digit number identifying the 1:1 000 000 scale NTS map area (082, 083, 092,<br />
093, 094, 102, 103, 104, <strong>and</strong> 114), followed by an alphabetic character (A to P) used to designate the appropriate<br />
1:250 000 NTS map sheet. Then, a three-digit number (001 to 100) is used to designate the appropriate 1:20 000<br />
map within the B.C. map sheet system.<br />
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Occurrence Identification<br />
3.12 MINING DIVISION(*) (R09) (E09)<br />
Example: 082M053<br />
NOTE: When coding online this field is automatically populated from the locational data but you must still<br />
click "Add" to select.<br />
The database will accept up to two Mining Divisions if an occurrence straddles a mining division boundary.<br />
Historically, MINFILE has documented a limited number <strong>of</strong> occurrences outside the Provincial boundaries, such as<br />
in the Alaskan Panh<strong>and</strong>le, <strong>and</strong> these have been important in evaluating the metallogeny <strong>and</strong> economic potential <strong>of</strong><br />
adjacent areas in British Columbia. The database, therefore, includes pseudo mining divisions for adjacent political<br />
jurisdictions <strong>and</strong> codes for them may be used to identify a selected number <strong>of</strong> important occurrences.<br />
Refer to Figure 1 for Mining Division boundaries <strong>and</strong> Figure 2 for general information on Mining Camps in British<br />
Columbia.<br />
3.13 ELEVATION(*) (E01)<br />
MINING DIVISIONS CODE<br />
Alaska, USA ALSK<br />
Alberni ALBI<br />
Alberta ALBT<br />
Atlin ATLN<br />
Cariboo CBOO<br />
Clinton CLIN<br />
Fort Steele FORT<br />
Golden GOLD<br />
Greenwood GRWD<br />
Idaho, USA IDHO<br />
Kamloops KAML<br />
Liard LIAR<br />
Lillooet LILL<br />
Montana, USA MNTN<br />
Nanaimo NIMO<br />
Nelson NELS<br />
MINING DIVISIONS CODE<br />
New Westminster NWES<br />
Nicola NICO<br />
N.W.T. NWTR<br />
Omineca OMIN<br />
Osoyoos OSOY<br />
Revelstoke REVL<br />
Similkameen SIMK<br />
Skeena SKEE<br />
Slocan SLOC<br />
Trail Creek TRAL<br />
Yukon YKON<br />
Vancouver VANC<br />
Vernon VERN<br />
Victoria VICT<br />
Washington, USA WASH<br />
Unknown ****<br />
NOTE: When coding online this field is automatically populated from the<br />
locational data but you must still click "Add" to select.<br />
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Elevations are to be quoted in metres above mean sea level. The maximum acceptable value is 6000 metres.<br />
Values acquired from accurate location plots on 1:50 000 map sheets are acceptable, but actual survey information<br />
is preferred. Negative elevations are not accepted in the database. Right justify entries with no zeros to the left.<br />
3.14 FIELD CHECK(*) (E01)<br />
A "Yes" or "No" designation is selected to indicate if this occurrence has been checked in the field, relatively close in<br />
time to the research date, by <strong>Ministry</strong> personnel. A field examination will be more valuable in determining the<br />
characteristics <strong>of</strong> an occurrence rather than a description based only on published data.<br />
3.15 LOCATION CERTAINTY(*) (E01)<br />
The location certainty is either 100 metres, 500 metres, 1 kilometre or 5 kilometres <strong>and</strong> is used to indicate the<br />
relative precision <strong>of</strong> the location <strong>of</strong> an occurrence (adit, trench, outcrop, etc.). A well documented, easily located<br />
occurrence should have a location certainty <strong>of</strong> 100 metres, meaning that the occurrence is within 100 metres <strong>of</strong> the<br />
given coordinates. A poorly documented occurrence may be identified by a location accuracy <strong>of</strong> 1 or 5 kilometres.<br />
3.16 LOCATION COMMENTS - IDENTIFICATION (C01)<br />
Space is provided to enter pertinent information which may be relevant in clarifying material entered in the<br />
preceding Identification data fields. Comments should be brief, informative <strong>and</strong> not merely a duplication <strong>of</strong> specific<br />
data entered in the data fields. An explanation <strong>of</strong> what exactly is at the location, (e.g., centre <strong>of</strong> outcrop, location <strong>of</strong><br />
sample) <strong>and</strong> the reference must be entered here. Entry allows for unlimited 70-character lines.<br />
3.17 DATE CODED/CODED BY(*) (E01)<br />
This information is automatically tracked when coding on-line. For manual coding, enter the date on which the<br />
occurrence is described for the database <strong>and</strong> the initials (up to 4 characters) <strong>of</strong> the person compiling the<br />
information. The date is entered in a DD/MM/YY format. If nothing is entered in the Date field when the occurrence<br />
is created on the computer, it will automatically be set to the current date. See Appendix XIII for initials/names used<br />
to date.<br />
3.18 DATE REVISED/REVISED BY(*) (E01)<br />
This information is automatically tracked when using the MINFILE/www online coding card. For manual coding,<br />
enter the date on which the occurrence was revised <strong>and</strong> the initials <strong>of</strong> the person who compiled the data for the<br />
revision. The date is entered in a DD/MM/YY format. If the Date field is left blank on the computer, it will<br />
automatically be set to the current date. See Appendix XIII for initials/names used to date.<br />
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Mineral Occurrence<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual<br />
Mineral Occurrence<br />
4. MINERAL OCCURRENCE<br />
4.1 Commodities<br />
4.2 Mineralogy<br />
4.2.1 Comments - Mineralogy<br />
4.3 Alteration Type<br />
4.4 Deposit Character<br />
4.5 Deposit Classification<br />
4.6 Deposit Type<br />
4.7 Age <strong>of</strong> Mineralization<br />
4.8 Isotopic Age<br />
4.9 Material Dated<br />
4.10 Dating Method<br />
4.11 Deposit Configuration<br />
4.11.1 Shape<br />
4.11.2 Shape Modifier<br />
4.11.3 Deposit Dimension<br />
4.12 Attitude<br />
4.13 Comments - Structural <strong>and</strong> Age<br />
When coding online select the options from the corresponding list boxes.<br />
Online help is also available from the MINFILE/www online coding card.<br />
4.1 COMMODITIES(*) (R19) (E19)<br />
The commodity fields are used to identify the presence <strong>of</strong> an element or substance <strong>of</strong> economic<br />
potential or interest. The commodities present in the mineral occurrence are to be listed, in decreasing<br />
order <strong>of</strong> importance, based on economic significance. The commodity may be present in any amount<br />
<strong>and</strong> it is not the prerogative <strong>of</strong> the individual coder to identify commodities based on economic or<br />
quantitative criteria. Commodities produced as an economic product from mining activities are identified<br />
in the Production <strong>and</strong> Inventory portion <strong>of</strong> the database. The commodities identified in the Inventory/<br />
Production portions MUST be included in the commodities list for the occurrence. The database will<br />
accept up to 15 different commodities per occurrence. Listed commodities should normally have a<br />
corresponding mineral in the significant mineral category.<br />
The search codes for commodities consist <strong>of</strong> two-character st<strong>and</strong>ard elemental chemical symbols or twocharacter<br />
codes made up for industrial minerals <strong>and</strong> other commodities. Appendix II contains a<br />
complete listing <strong>of</strong> the current commodity search codes. New codes may be added to the master table if<br />
required.<br />
Examples: AU=gold, PT=platinum, LS=limestone, JD=jade<br />
Appendix VIII is a glossary <strong>of</strong> historic <strong>and</strong> equivalent mineral names <strong>and</strong> should be used to identify<br />
equivalent names or synonyms for the commodities.<br />
4.2 MINERALOGY(*) (R20) (E20a,b)<br />
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Mineral Occurrence<br />
The mineralogy is described by SIGNIFICANT, ASSOCIATED <strong>and</strong> ALTERATION minerals. Minerals for<br />
each category are entered in decreasing order <strong>of</strong> significance.<br />
Minerals included in the SIGNIFICANT (economic) category need not be present in economic<br />
concentrations but should contain some element <strong>of</strong> economic interest. ASSOCIATED (gangue) minerals<br />
are those present which either form a host matrix to rocks <strong>of</strong> economic interest or are those related to<br />
the occurrence <strong>of</strong> SIGNIFICANT minerals. ALTERATION minerals are those associated with the<br />
alteration process.<br />
The database will accept up to sixteen minerals in the SIGNIFICANT category, <strong>and</strong> eight minerals each<br />
in the ASSOCIATED <strong>and</strong> ALTERATION categories. All minerals <strong>and</strong> their context should be identified in<br />
the Capsule Geology. Care should be taken not to duplicate minerals by using synonyms (e.g.,<br />
FLUORSPAR <strong>and</strong> FLUORITE). See Appendix VIII for a short list <strong>of</strong> historic <strong>and</strong> equivalent mineral<br />
names <strong>and</strong> their current aliases; this will be <strong>of</strong> assistance where older references are consulted.<br />
Minerals may occur in more than one category (e.g., pyrite may be included as a Significant <strong>and</strong> an<br />
Alteration mineral if appropriate).<br />
Appendix III is the complete list <strong>of</strong> mineral search codes which may be used in any <strong>of</strong> the three<br />
categories, SIGNIFICANT (economic), ASSOCIATED (gangue) or ALTERATION minerals. Appendix I<br />
contains the recommended derivation technique used to define codes for minerals not already included<br />
in the master table. The resulting code must be unique for each mineral. Recommended new codes for<br />
minerals are approved <strong>and</strong> added to the code tables by the database administrator, Laura deGroot at<br />
Laura.DeGroot@gov.bc.ca<br />
4.2.1 COMMENTS - MINERALOGY (C02,C03,C04): Each <strong>of</strong> the<br />
SIGNIFICANT, ASSOCIATED <strong>and</strong> ALTERATION mineral categories has<br />
an area available for text comments pertinent to underst<strong>and</strong>ing the<br />
mineralogy. Unlimited 70-character lines are provided for Significant,<br />
Associated, <strong>and</strong> Alteration comments.<br />
4.3 ALTERATION TYPE (R21) (E21)<br />
This field indicates the presence <strong>of</strong> various alteration types based on the alteration <strong>and</strong> gangue<br />
mineralogy identified. A maximum <strong>of</strong> five alteration types may be input per occurrence from the following<br />
table:<br />
ALTERATION<br />
TYPE<br />
ALBITIC (SODIUM<br />
SILICATE)<br />
The indicated mineralogy is intended as a general guide, not as a<br />
geologically comprehensive definition. Alteration types may be gradational<br />
from one to another.<br />
CODE ALTERATION MINERALOGY<br />
ALBI<br />
Introduction <strong>of</strong>, or replacement by, ALBITE, usually replacing a more calcic plagioclase. It may result from<br />
strong sodium metasomatism <strong>and</strong> addition <strong>of</strong> sodium to the original rock or it may result by leaching <strong>of</strong> other<br />
cations in the rock <strong>and</strong> apparent enrichment <strong>of</strong> sodium. Typical mineral assemblages are ALBITE,<br />
PARAGONITE (sodium-rich sericite), CHLORITE, <strong>and</strong> QUARTZ; generally accompanied by ORTHOCLASE,<br />
ANKERITE, or other carbonate minerals.<br />
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ALUNITIC ALUN<br />
ARGILLIC ARGI<br />
Introduction <strong>of</strong>, or replacement by, ALUNITE. This alteration is caused by extreme hydrolytic leaching <strong>of</strong><br />
wallrocks in the presence <strong>of</strong> sulphate. The conditions are oxidizing with an abundance <strong>of</strong> sulphate ions. The<br />
most common mineral assemblage is ALUNITE with some form <strong>of</strong> silica: QUARTZ, CHALCEDONY,<br />
CRISTOBALITE, TRIDYMITE, or OPAL. Other minerals present commonly include KAOLINITE, SERICITE,<br />
DIASPORE, BARITE, JAROSITE, RUTILE, ZUNYITE, PYRITE, <strong>and</strong> HEMATITE.<br />
Intermediate argillic alteration is the replacement or alteration <strong>of</strong> feldspars to form predominantly clay<br />
minerals. These include the KAOLINITE group: DICKITE, KAOLINITE, HALLOYSITE, <strong>and</strong><br />
METAHALLOYSITE; the SMECTITE (MONTMORILLONITE) group; the ILLITE group; <strong>and</strong> the amorphous<br />
clays (ALLOPHANE). Mineral assemblages characteristic <strong>of</strong> advanced argillic alteration caused by<br />
hydrothermal solutions at low <strong>and</strong> moderate temperatures are dominated by KAOLINITE group clay minerals.<br />
DICKITE, KAOLINITE, DIASPORE, <strong>and</strong> PYROPHYLLITE may occur with SERICITE, QUARTZ, ALUNITE,<br />
PYRITE, TOURMALINE, TOPAZ, ZUNYITE, <strong>and</strong> AMORPHOUS CLAYS (ALLOPHANE).<br />
BIOTITE BIOT Introduction <strong>of</strong>, or replacement by, BIOTITE.<br />
CARBONATE CARB<br />
CHLORITIC CLOR<br />
DEUTERIC<br />
(AUTOMETASOMATISM) DEUT<br />
EPIDOTE EPID<br />
FENITIC FENT<br />
GREISEN GRSN<br />
HEMATITE HEMT<br />
LEACHING LECH<br />
OXIDATION OXID<br />
POTASSIUM SILICATE<br />
(POTASSIC)<br />
KSPA<br />
PROPYLITIC PROP<br />
Introduction <strong>of</strong>, or replacement by, CARBONATES. Magnesium, iron, calcium, <strong>and</strong> manganese carbonates<br />
are common. These are CALCITE, DOLOMITE, ANKERITE, <strong>and</strong> SIDERITE.<br />
The replacement by, con<strong>version</strong> into, or introduction <strong>of</strong> CHLORITE. This alteration may result from a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> disparate metasomatic processes. Mineral assemblages comprise CHLORITE, with subordinate SERICITE,<br />
QUARTZ, <strong>and</strong> PYRITE.<br />
A process involving reactions between primary magmatic minerals <strong>and</strong> the water-rich solutions that separate<br />
from the same body <strong>of</strong> magma at a late stage in its cooling history. These processes may result in<br />
SILICIFICATION, SODIUM SILICATE (ALBITIZATION), POTASSIUM SILICATE, TOURMALINIZATION <strong>and</strong><br />
GREISENIZATION as pervasive, selectively pervasive, cavity filling <strong>and</strong>/or vein-controlled modes <strong>of</strong> alteration.<br />
The hydrothermal introduction <strong>of</strong> EPIDOTE into rocks or the alteration <strong>of</strong> rocks in which plagioclase feldspar is<br />
albitized, freeing the anorthite molecule for the formation <strong>of</strong> EPIDOTE <strong>and</strong> ZOISITE, <strong>of</strong>ten accompanied by<br />
chloritization. These processes are characteristically associated with metamorphism.<br />
Widespread alkali metasomatism <strong>of</strong> quartz<strong>of</strong>eldspathic country rocks in the environs <strong>of</strong> carbonatite complexes<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or alkalic igneous rocks. FENITES are characterized by FELDSPATHOIDS, <strong>and</strong> ALKALI FELDSPARS<br />
(POTASH FELDSPAR, ALBITE), PYROXENES (AEGERINE, AEGERINE-AUGITE), <strong>and</strong> AMPHIBOLES<br />
(RIEBECKITE-ARFVEDSONITE series).<br />
A type <strong>of</strong> alteration whose minerals are enriched in fluorine, boron, <strong>and</strong> the alkali metals (Na, K, <strong>and</strong> Li). The<br />
characteristic minerals include TOURMALINE, TOPAZ, MUSCOVITE, ZINNWALDITE, FLUORITE, ALKALI<br />
FELDSPARS, <strong>and</strong>/or KAOLINITE.<br />
HEMATITE is the principal mineral product <strong>and</strong> varieties may be granular, specular, or more rarely, earthy.<br />
The latter is generally <strong>of</strong> supergene origin <strong>and</strong> is associated with clay minerals. The style <strong>of</strong> hematite<br />
alteration is pervasive, selectively pervasive, <strong>and</strong> vein-controlled.<br />
The separation, selective removal, or dissolving-out <strong>of</strong> soluble constituents from a rock, soil, or orebody by the<br />
natural action <strong>of</strong> percolating water.<br />
A process whereby an area is modified by surface waters, <strong>and</strong>/or reaction with oxygen (e.g., sulphides altered<br />
to oxides <strong>and</strong> carbonates). A GOSSAN represents an oxidized zone formed by the oxidation <strong>of</strong> sulphides <strong>and</strong><br />
the leaching-out <strong>of</strong> the sulphur <strong>and</strong> most metals, leaving hydrated iron oxides <strong>and</strong> rarely sulphates. Minerals<br />
include LIMONITE, HEMATITE, <strong>and</strong> others.<br />
Hydrothermal alteration resulting from potassium metasomatism, commonly accompanied in calcalkaline<br />
rocks by removal <strong>of</strong> calcium <strong>and</strong> sodium. Characteristic major minerals are POTASSIUM FELDSPARS<br />
(ADULARIA, ORTHOCLASE, MICROCLINE), BIOTITE or CHLORITE, SERICITE, <strong>and</strong> QUARTZ, with<br />
common ALBITE, ANHYDRITE, FE-MG CARBONATE, <strong>and</strong> APATITE.<br />
The result <strong>of</strong> low pressure-temperature alteration. The propylitic assemblage consists <strong>of</strong> EPIDOTE,<br />
CHLORITE, ZOISITE, CLINOZOISITE, SERICITE, MG-FE-CA CARBONATES, PYRITE, <strong>and</strong> sometimes<br />
ALBITE-ORTHOCLASE, all involved in partial replacement <strong>of</strong> wallrock minerals. HEMATITE, JAROSITE, <strong>and</strong><br />
GOETHITE are also common.<br />
PYRITE PYRT Introduction <strong>of</strong>, or replacement by, PYRITE. A common process <strong>of</strong> hydrothermal alteration.<br />
QUARTZ CARBONATE QZCA<br />
LISTWANITE. A mineralogic assemblage that results from the carbonatization <strong>of</strong> serpentinized ultramafic<br />
rocks. A distinctive alteration suite consisting <strong>of</strong> green chromium-bearing mica (MARIPOSITE, FUCHSITE)<br />
with QUARTZ, CARBONATE, LIMONITE <strong>and</strong> MAGNESITE.<br />
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RODINGITIZATION RDGZ<br />
SERICITIC (PHYLLIC) SERI<br />
SERPENTINIZATION SERP<br />
SILICIFICATION SILI<br />
SKARN (SILICATION) SKRN<br />
TALC TALC<br />
TOURMALINIZATION TURM<br />
ZEOLITIC ZEOL<br />
A metasomatic alteration <strong>of</strong> a protolith during serpentinization. RODINGITE is a product <strong>of</strong> this process <strong>and</strong> is<br />
a massive dense calcsilicate rock typically rich in GROSSULAR GARNET <strong>and</strong> DIOPSIDE. Accessory minerals<br />
include combinations <strong>of</strong> IDOCRASE, CLINOZOISITE, ZOISITE, VESUVIANITE, CHLORITE, PREHNITE, <strong>and</strong><br />
SERPENTINE.<br />
A very abundant <strong>and</strong> widespread alteration with a characteristic mineral assemblage <strong>of</strong> SERICITE, QUARTZ,<br />
<strong>and</strong> PYRITE. Sericitization is <strong>of</strong>ten the alteration type most closely associated, spatially, with sulphide ore <strong>and</strong><br />
is a hydrothermal, deuteric, or metamorphic process involving the introduction <strong>of</strong>, alteration to, or replacement<br />
by SERICITIC MUSCOVITE.<br />
The process <strong>of</strong> hydrothermal alteration by which magnesium-rich silicate minerals (e.g., olivine, pyroxenes,<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or amphiboles in dunites, peridotites, <strong>and</strong>/or other ultramafic rocks) are converted into or replaced by<br />
serpentine minerals. Minerals include SERPENTINE, CHRYSOTILE, BRUCITE, TALC, MAGNETITE, <strong>and</strong><br />
MAGNESITE (CARBONATES).<br />
The introduction <strong>of</strong>, or replacement by, SILICA, generally resulting in the formation <strong>of</strong> fine-grained QUARTZ,<br />
CHALCEDONY, or OPALINE SILICA (OPAL), which may fill pores <strong>and</strong> replace existing minerals.<br />
Silication (silicate alteration) is also known as pyrometasomatic, contact metasomatic, <strong>and</strong> igneous<br />
metamorphic mineralization. The process is one <strong>of</strong> hydrothermal alteration <strong>of</strong> carbonate rocks. The altered<br />
rocks resulting from the process are called SKARNS or TACTITES. Not all skarn protoliths are carbonate<br />
rocks; volcanic <strong>and</strong> plutonic igneous rocks <strong>and</strong> aluminosilicate sedimentary rocks may be silicated if their Ca,<br />
Mg, <strong>and</strong>/or CO2 contents are sufficiently high. A wide variety <strong>of</strong> silicate minerals occur with iron oxides <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
sulphides <strong>and</strong> with a variety <strong>of</strong> other minerals <strong>of</strong> economic interest. Common minerals in the silicated rocks<br />
include: GARNETS: ANDRADITE <strong>and</strong> GROSSULARITE (ALMANDINE is more rare); EPIDOTE <strong>and</strong><br />
CLINOZOISITE; DIOPSIDE-HEDENBERGITES; IDOCRASE (VESUVIANITE); WOLLASTONITE;<br />
TREMOLITE-ACTINOLITE; BIOTITE-PHLOGOPITE; CHLORITES; POTASSIUM <strong>and</strong> PLAGIOCLASE<br />
FELDSPARS.<br />
TALC forms as an alteration product <strong>of</strong> magnesium silicates such as olivine, pyroxenes <strong>and</strong> amphiboles, or by<br />
the reaction between magnesium <strong>and</strong> silica. Minerals commonly associated with TALC are CHLORITE,<br />
DOLOMITE (CARBONATE), TREMOLITE, ANTHOPHYLLITE, ANTIGORITE, SERPENTINE, MAGNESITE,<br />
MAGNETITE, <strong>and</strong> CHROMITE. Common geologic settings for TALC formation are 1) within regionally<br />
metamorphosed <strong>and</strong>/or hydrothermally altered ultramafic rocks, 2) in association with schists, generally<br />
chloritic, 3) with dolomite <strong>and</strong> magnesite, or 4) with mafic volcanics.<br />
Introduction <strong>of</strong>, or replacement by, TOURMALINE as pervasive, selectively pervasive, <strong>and</strong> vein-controlled<br />
alteration.<br />
Introduction <strong>of</strong>, alteration to, or replacement by, a mineral or minerals which have ZEOLITES as distinctive,<br />
though not necessarily abundant, gangue minerals. Zeolitization results from the passage <strong>of</strong> relatively lowtemperature,<br />
near-neutral, hydrothermal solutions that cause recombination <strong>of</strong> sodium, calcium, <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
potassium in the wallrocks. ZEOLITES most commonly occur as alteration products <strong>of</strong> volcanic glass <strong>and</strong><br />
calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar <strong>and</strong> are associated with alteration minerals which include ADULARIA,<br />
PREHNITE, PUMPELLYITE, <strong>and</strong> minerals <strong>of</strong> the propylitic facies, particularly EPIDOTE, ALBITE, <strong>and</strong><br />
CARBONATES. The most common ZEOLITES include CLINOPTILOLITE, MORDENITE, ANALCIME,<br />
HEULANDITE, LAUMONTITE, <strong>and</strong> WAIRAKITE.<br />
UNKNOWN **** Insufficient information to allow alteration type.<br />
4.4 DEPOSIT CHARACTER(*) (R05) (E05)<br />
The deposit character describes the style <strong>of</strong> the mineralization or the significant geological feature(s)<br />
associated with the mineralized hostrocks. The database will accept up to four Deposit Characters for<br />
each occurrence <strong>and</strong> these are ranked in order <strong>of</strong> importance. This field is m<strong>and</strong>atory <strong>and</strong> at least one<br />
characteristic must be identified.<br />
A complete description <strong>of</strong> the characteristics <strong>of</strong> an occurrence should be incorporated in the Capsule<br />
Geology.<br />
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Mineral Occurrence<br />
DEPOSIT<br />
CHARACTER<br />
Vein 01<br />
CODE MINFILE DEFINITION<br />
Occurrences in which mineralization occurs within one or more simple or complex veins, or vein sets which may be<br />
associated with fault or shear zones.<br />
Stockwork 02 Occurrences in which mineralization occurs within a network <strong>of</strong> veinlets in the country rock.<br />
Breccia 03<br />
Mineral occurrences hosted <strong>and</strong>/or controlled by the angular, broken rock fragments held together by a mineral<br />
cement or in a fine-grained matrix. The breccia may be sedimentary, igneous or tectonic in origin.<br />
Pipe 04<br />
Unconsolidated 05<br />
Podiform 06<br />
Layered 07<br />
Stratabound 08<br />
Stratiform 09<br />
Mineralization in pipes which are generally funnel shaped or cylindrical,, particularly mineralized breccia pipes,<br />
diatremes, etc.<br />
Occurrences within material whose particles are not cemented together. May occur at surface or at depth but is<br />
usually assumed to be surficial material.<br />
Mineralization in a lenticular or rodlike shape with either diffuse or sharp boundaries. May vary from a few centimetres<br />
to tens <strong>of</strong> metres in size.<br />
Mineralization within a tabular succession with different components <strong>of</strong> igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic rocks<br />
which can be identified by mineralogical, textural or structural criteria.<br />
General term for mineralization confined by physical or chemical controls to specific stratigraphic units. Such deposits<br />
can include veins, lenses, layers, etc. which may or may not be transgressive relative to the enclosing stratigraphy.<br />
Specific term used for mineralization which is generally sheet-like in form <strong>and</strong> concordant to layering in enclosing<br />
rocks. Generally applied to deposits such as sedimentary exhalative (SEDEX) <strong>and</strong> volcanogenic massive sulphide<br />
(VMS) deposits.<br />
Concordant 10 Mineralization which is structurally conformable with the major mineralogical textural or structural fabric <strong>of</strong> the hostrock.<br />
Discordant 11 Mineral occurrences which are not parallel to the major mineralogical, textural or structural fabric <strong>of</strong> the hostrock.<br />
Massive 12 Mineralization which constitutes a larger percentage <strong>of</strong> the rock volume than the matrix or gangue minerals.<br />
Disseminated 13 Mineralization which occurs as scattered grains in the hostrock. There is no genetic connotation.<br />
Shear 14<br />
A tabular zone <strong>of</strong> rock that has been crushed <strong>and</strong> brecciated by many parallel fractures due to shear strain. Such an<br />
area is <strong>of</strong>ten mineralized by ore-forming solutions.<br />
Unknown ** Insufficient information to allow classification.<br />
4.5 DEPOSIT CLASSIFICATION(*) (R07) (E07)<br />
Deposit classification is a general interpretation <strong>of</strong> the origin <strong>of</strong> an occurrence based on the best<br />
available geological data. The database will accept up to four classifications for any given occurrence.<br />
This field is m<strong>and</strong>atory <strong>and</strong> at least one classification must be assigned. The coding <strong>of</strong> deposit<br />
classification should be ranked, that is, provide the order in which the classifications are to be entered.<br />
The ranked order will be reflected in the printout.<br />
A genetic description should be incorporated in the Capsule Geology <strong>and</strong> should indicate the geological<br />
evidence for the interpretations.<br />
DEPOSIT<br />
CLASSIFICATION<br />
Replacement 01<br />
Magmatic 02<br />
CODE MINFILE DEFINITION<br />
Deposits form by a solution <strong>and</strong> deposition mechanism by which new (ore) minerals grow <strong>and</strong> replace existing<br />
minerals. Usually used in the context <strong>of</strong> ore minerals replacing carbonate minerals or other soluble rock.<br />
Mineralization is directly related to a crystallization process in magma, exclusive <strong>of</strong> pegmatites. The deposits may<br />
constitute the entire rock mass, form a compositional layer, or occur as disseminated minerals in an igneous rock.<br />
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Volcanogenic 03<br />
Deposits form by processes directly related with volcanism. They are considered to have been produced through<br />
volcanic agencies <strong>and</strong> are demonstrably associated with volcanic phenomena.<br />
Sedimentary 04 Stratiform <strong>and</strong>/or stratabound deposits form in clastic <strong>and</strong> carbonate sequences with no strong volcanic association.<br />
Syngenetic 05 Deposits form contemporaneously with, <strong>and</strong> by essentially the same processes as, the enclosing rock.<br />
Epigenetic 06 Deposits form later than the enclosing rock.<br />
Hydrothermal 07<br />
Residual 08<br />
Porphyry 09<br />
Igneous-contact 10<br />
Skarn 11<br />
Pegmatite 12<br />
Placer 13<br />
Evaporite 14<br />
Deposits form by precipitation <strong>of</strong> ore <strong>and</strong> gangue minerals from heated metalliferous, hydrous fluids in fractures, faults,<br />
breccia openings or other spaces, by replacement or open-space filling. Fluid temperatures may range from 50 to 700<br />
degrees Celsius, but are generally below 400 degrees Celsius.<br />
Deposits form by mechanical concentration or chemical alteration in a zone <strong>of</strong> weathering (e.g., laterite, limonite, clay,<br />
etc.)<br />
Mineralization is spatially <strong>and</strong> genetically related to igneous intrusions which are generally felsic but range widely in<br />
composition. The intrusions are epizonal <strong>and</strong> invariably porphyritic. Multiple intrusive events, dike swarms, <strong>and</strong><br />
intrusive breccias are characteristic. Hosts for the intrusions can be any rock type, <strong>and</strong> range from unrelated country<br />
rocks to comagmatic extrusive equivalents. Mineralization <strong>and</strong> alteration form large zones that exhibit lateral <strong>and</strong><br />
vertical zoning. Economic minerals occur throughout a large volume <strong>of</strong> rock as disseminated grains, in stockworks,<br />
<strong>and</strong> veins.<br />
Mineralization is directly related to contact metamorphic or metasomatic alteration caused by the intrusion <strong>of</strong> igneous<br />
rock. Skarn may be considered a more specific division <strong>of</strong> this category.<br />
Deposits are related to pyrometasomatic, contact metasomatic, <strong>and</strong> igneous metamorphic processes. Skarn protoliths<br />
are generally carbonate rocks but volcanic, igneous <strong>and</strong> aluminosilicate sedimentary rocks can also be hosts. A wide<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> silicate minerals occur with iron oxides <strong>and</strong>/or sulphides <strong>and</strong> with a variety <strong>of</strong> other minerals <strong>of</strong> economic<br />
interest.<br />
Mineralization is directly associated with the formation <strong>of</strong> pegmatites. Pegmatites represent the last <strong>and</strong> most hydrous<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> a magma to crystallize <strong>and</strong> are found as irregular dikes, lenses, or veins, especially at the margins <strong>of</strong><br />
batholiths. Their composition may be simple or complex <strong>and</strong> may include rare minerals rich in such elements as<br />
lithium, boron, fluorine, niobium, tantalum, uranium, <strong>and</strong> rare earths.<br />
Deposits form in unconsolidated surficial material as a result <strong>of</strong> mechanical, chemical, or residual weathering<br />
processes.<br />
Deposits form by the deposition <strong>of</strong> soluble components caused generally by evaporation in salinas (salt lakes) <strong>and</strong><br />
sabkhas (low-lying salt flats) <strong>and</strong> by precipitation from subsurface brines in both marginal marine <strong>and</strong> inl<strong>and</strong> desert<br />
basins. Principal ore minerals include anhydrite, halite, gypsum, sodium sulphate, potash, <strong>and</strong> others.<br />
Exhalative 15 Deposits form from the issuance <strong>of</strong> volcanic, sedimentary or igneous derived fluids onto or very close to the sea floor.<br />
Diatreme 16<br />
Mineralization occurs within, or controlled by, a breccia-filled volcanic pipe formed by gaseous explosion (e.g.,<br />
kimberlite).<br />
Epithermal 17<br />
Mesothermal 18<br />
Fossil Fuel 19<br />
Metamorphic 20<br />
Deposits form at high structural levels, at some distance from intrusions commonly in volcanic terranes. Mineralization<br />
occurs at surface to a maximum depth <strong>of</strong> approximately 1000 metres at temperatures generally less than 285 degrees<br />
Celsius. Veins are the most common ore host but breccia zones, stockworks, <strong>and</strong> fine grained bedding replacement<br />
zones also occur. Ore <strong>and</strong> associated minerals are deposited dominantly as open-space filling with b<strong>and</strong>ed,<br />
crustiform, vuggy, drusy, coll<strong>of</strong>orm, <strong>and</strong> cockscomb textures. Repeated cycles <strong>of</strong> mineral deposition are evident.<br />
Deposits form at considerable depth (1 to 5 kilometres) from tectonically driven, large scale, deeply circulating fluid<br />
systems in the temperature range <strong>of</strong> 200 to 300 degrees Celsius. They are structurally controlled, multiple, massive to<br />
ribboned vein systems with considerable lateral <strong>and</strong> vertical extent, predominantly in isl<strong>and</strong> arc <strong>and</strong> sedimentary rocks,<br />
<strong>and</strong> remnant slices <strong>of</strong> oceanic material.<br />
This term identifies any hydrocarbon that may be used for fuel. Includes, but is not limited to, petroleum, natural gas,<br />
coal, peat, <strong>and</strong> oil shale.<br />
Minerals develop by an isochemical process when no introduction <strong>of</strong> material from an external source takes place (e.<br />
g., kyanite, garnet, etc.).<br />
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Mineral Occurrence<br />
Industrial Mineral 21<br />
Industrial minerals, including stone <strong>and</strong> rocks, may be defined as those naturally occurring materials used to<br />
build structures or supply products that are useful to an industrialized society. Since industrial minerals<br />
exclude the ores <strong>of</strong> metals, they have been called the "nonmetallics". Gems <strong>and</strong> art objects are valuable for<br />
their intrinsic properties, but because they are not used in the sense <strong>of</strong> structures or products, they are not<br />
included. Industrial-grade diamonds <strong>and</strong> semiprecious minerals, however, are useful to industry because <strong>of</strong><br />
their hardness <strong>and</strong> are included under abrasives. Listed below are commodities which are considered by<br />
MINFILE to be Industrial Minerals.<br />
Agate<br />
Aggregate<br />
Alunite<br />
Amber<br />
Amethyst<br />
Andalusite<br />
Anhydrite<br />
Apatite<br />
Argillite<br />
Arsenic<br />
Asbestos<br />
Barite<br />
Bentonite<br />
Beryl<br />
Beryllium<br />
Bitumen<br />
Building Stone<br />
Celestite<br />
Ceramic Clay<br />
Chromium<br />
Chrysotile<br />
Clay<br />
Corundum<br />
Diamond<br />
Diatomite<br />
Dimension Stone<br />
Dolomite<br />
Evaporites<br />
Exp<strong>and</strong>ing Shale<br />
Feldspar<br />
Fireclay<br />
Flagstone<br />
Fluorite<br />
Fullers Earth<br />
Garnet<br />
Gemstones<br />
Granite<br />
Graphite<br />
Gravel<br />
Gypsum<br />
Hotspring<br />
Hydromagnesite<br />
Iron<br />
Jade/Nephrite<br />
Kaolinite<br />
Kyanite<br />
Limestone<br />
Magnesite<br />
Unknown ** There is insufficient information to define a deposit classification.<br />
4.6 DEPOSIT TYPE (R30) (E30)<br />
Magnesium<br />
Magnesium Sulphate<br />
Magnetite<br />
Manganese<br />
Marble<br />
Marl<br />
Mica<br />
Nepheline Syenite<br />
Ochre<br />
Olivine<br />
Opal<br />
Peat<br />
Perlite<br />
Phosphate<br />
Phosphorus<br />
Potash<br />
Potassium<br />
Potassium Nitrate<br />
Pozzolan<br />
Pumice<br />
Pyrophyllite<br />
Railroad Ballast<br />
Rhodonite<br />
Ruby<br />
S<strong>and</strong><br />
S<strong>and</strong>stone<br />
Sericite<br />
Shale<br />
Silica<br />
Sillimanite<br />
Slate<br />
Soapstone<br />
Sodalite<br />
Sodium<br />
Sodium Carbonate<br />
Sodium Chloride<br />
Sodium Sulphate<br />
Sulphur<br />
Talc<br />
Titanium<br />
Travertine<br />
Tremolite<br />
Vermiculite<br />
Volcanic Ash<br />
Volcanic Glass<br />
Wollastonite<br />
Zeolite<br />
Zirconium<br />
Deposit types are based on the British Columbia Mineral Deposit Pr<strong>of</strong>iles (http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/<br />
mining/Geoscience/MineralDepositPr<strong>of</strong>iles/Pages/default.aspx) <strong>of</strong> the BC Geological Survey.<br />
The Deposit type is an attempt to define a deposit based on its characteristics <strong>and</strong> includes/implies an<br />
explanation <strong>of</strong> these characteristics in terms <strong>of</strong> geological processes. The database will accept up to<br />
four Deposit types for any given occurrence. See Appendix XIV for a list <strong>of</strong> all valid Deposit types.<br />
This field is optional since there is <strong>of</strong>ten not enough information to define many occurrences as a<br />
specific deposit type. The coding <strong>of</strong> deposit type is ranked, using the most important type as the first<br />
ranked. The ranked order will be reflected in the printout.<br />
A thorough deposit description should be incorporated in the Capsule Geology <strong>and</strong> should indicate the<br />
geological evidence for any <strong>and</strong> all interpretations.<br />
4.7 AGE OF MINERALIZATION (R24) (E24)<br />
The geologic age <strong>of</strong> the mineralization is indicated with an appropriate era, period or epoch. A complete<br />
listing <strong>of</strong> acceptable codes is provided in Appendix V, Stratigraphic Age Codes <strong>and</strong> is available for<br />
online coding with the list box. This is an optional field <strong>and</strong> should be used only if substantial evidence<br />
supports the data. This evidence must be stated <strong>and</strong> referenced in the Structural <strong>and</strong> Age Comment<br />
field <strong>and</strong> in the Capsule Geology. If the age <strong>of</strong> mineralization is known then the Isotopic age <strong>and</strong><br />
Material Dated fields should also be filled in. When coding via the MINFILE/www online coding card<br />
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Mineral Occurrence<br />
select the age <strong>of</strong> mineralization from the list box.<br />
4.8 ISOTOPIC AGE (<strong>of</strong> mineralization) (R22)<br />
This is a twenty-character, free-format field for the age <strong>of</strong><br />
mineralization in millions (Ma) or billions (Ga) <strong>of</strong> years.<br />
Associated age dating errors should be included (e.g., 48.7<br />
+/- 1.2 Ma). The Structural <strong>and</strong> Age Comment field must<br />
identify the reference used.<br />
References:<br />
Okulitch, A.V. (1999): Geological Time Chart 1999, Geological<br />
Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada, Open File 3040<br />
Grant, Brian (2003): Geoscience Reporting Guidelines<br />
4.9 MATERIAL DATED (R22)<br />
<strong>PDF</strong> <strong>version</strong> or JPG<br />
This is a thirty-character, free-format field to identify the actual material(s) used in the dating procedure<br />
(e.g., biotite, hornblende, fossil, etc.). The information is used to support the Isotopic Age field.<br />
4.10 DATING METHOD (R22) (E22)<br />
The dating method used must be identified for<br />
information entered in the Isotopic Age field.<br />
Valid dating methods are listed in the adjacent table:<br />
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CODE DATING<br />
METHOD<br />
01 Lead/Lead<br />
02<br />
Rubidium/<br />
Strontium<br />
03 Fossil<br />
04 Carbon 14<br />
05<br />
Uranium/<br />
Thorium<br />
06<br />
Potassium/<br />
Argon<br />
07 Zircon<br />
08 Fission Track<br />
09 Whole Rock<br />
10 Uranium/Lead<br />
11 Argon/Argon<br />
** Unknown
Mineral Occurrence<br />
4.11 DEPOSIT CONFIGURATION (E01)<br />
Three optional fields are available to identify the shape, structural character <strong>and</strong> size <strong>of</strong> a mineral<br />
occurrence. These fields are usually reserved for those occurrences which have received<br />
sufficient exploration <strong>and</strong> development to have outlined a deposit.<br />
4.11.1 SHAPE OF DEPOSIT (R06) (E06): An appropriate description <strong>of</strong> the<br />
shape <strong>of</strong> the deposit is selected from the list below. The field is used only if<br />
sufficient information is available to identify the shape. The shape should reflect<br />
gross dimensions <strong>and</strong> discount minor irregularities. The coding geologist should<br />
identify the shape <strong>of</strong> the mass <strong>of</strong> the ore minerals present <strong>and</strong> not just the host<br />
setting. For example, mineralization within a vein or fault may be cylindrical or<br />
bladed <strong>and</strong> not necessarily tabular.<br />
Descriptions <strong>of</strong> the shape <strong>of</strong> a deposit are defined as follows:<br />
Regular - The deposit is regular in shape <strong>and</strong> is approximately the<br />
same dimension in all directions. Shapes range from spheroidal to<br />
tetrahedral;<br />
Tabular - The deposit has two long dimensions <strong>and</strong> one short<br />
dimension. This would include veins, sills <strong>and</strong> dikes, etc.;<br />
Cylindrical - The deposit has one long <strong>and</strong> two short dimensions<br />
which are approximately equal. This would include pipes, ore<br />
shoots, etc.;<br />
Bladed - The deposit has one long, one medium <strong>and</strong> one short<br />
dimension. Many deposits hosted by shear/fault zones or dikes will<br />
belong to this category;<br />
Irregular - The deposit has no discernible regularity <strong>of</strong> form.<br />
4.11.2 SHAPE<br />
MODIFIER (R04)<br />
(E04): A structural<br />
modifier is used to<br />
support the data in the<br />
deposit shape field. This<br />
field cannot be used<br />
unless deposit shape is<br />
identified. The database<br />
will accept up to two<br />
modifiers.<br />
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SHAPE MODIFIER CODE<br />
Folded 1<br />
Faulted 2<br />
Fractured 3<br />
Sheared 4<br />
Other (specify in comment field) 5<br />
Unknown *
Mineral Occurrence<br />
4.11.3 DEPOSIT DIMENSION (E01): The deposit dimensions are defined in<br />
metres, in a sequence <strong>of</strong> maximum to minimum dimensions (Example: 376 x 230 x<br />
4). Each <strong>of</strong> the three dimension fields will accept up to four digits.<br />
4.12 ATTITUDE (E01)<br />
Specific directional measurements may be entered which are pertinent to underst<strong>and</strong>ing the orientation<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or setting <strong>of</strong> a mineral occurrence. One measurement for each <strong>of</strong> strike/dip <strong>and</strong> trend/plunge may<br />
be entered per occurrence.<br />
Strike - The strike direction, as measured in the field, may be entered as a threedigit<br />
number from 001 to 360 degrees. Magnetic bearings should be converted to<br />
azimuth. Leading zeros should be included in the coding.<br />
Dip - The dip, from horizontal to vertical, may be entered as two digits from 01 to<br />
90 degrees. Dip should be further defined using a directional indicator <strong>of</strong> N, S, E or<br />
W for the four major compass directions. (Dip is perpendicular to strike.)<br />
Trend - The azimuth <strong>of</strong> the trend, as measured in the field, may be entered as a<br />
three-digit number from 001 to 360 degrees. Leading zeros should be included.<br />
Plunge - Plunge, from horizontal to vertical, may be entered as two digits from 01<br />
to 90 degrees. (Plunge is in the direction <strong>of</strong> structural trend.)<br />
4.13 COMMENTS - STRUCTURAL, SIGNIFICANT, ASSOCIATED AND ALTERATION<br />
(C05)<br />
An unlimited number <strong>of</strong> 70-character lines <strong>of</strong> text may be added in the structural comment field to<br />
clarify structural or age dating information. If age dating information is included then the reference<br />
should be stated here. Also, when dimensions <strong>and</strong> attitude are given, the specific ore body that these<br />
refer to should be identified. Optional text comments pertinent to underst<strong>and</strong>ing the mineralogy can be<br />
added to the significant, associated <strong>and</strong> alteration comment fields.<br />
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Host Rock<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual<br />
Host Rock<br />
5. HOSTROCK<br />
5.1 Dominant Hostrock<br />
5.2 Formal/Informal Host<br />
5.3 Stratigraphic Age<br />
5.4 Isotopic Age<br />
5.5 Material Dated<br />
5.6 Dating Method<br />
5.7 Rock Type/Lithology<br />
5.8 Comments - Host rock<br />
When coding online select the options from the corresponding list boxes.<br />
Online help is also available from the MINFILE/www online coding card.<br />
5.1 DOMINANT HOSTROCK(*) (R03) (E03)<br />
This is a m<strong>and</strong>atory field identifying the most<br />
significant hostrock type. The hostrock is normally<br />
defined as the type <strong>of</strong> rock in which the<br />
mineralization occurs. Only one dominant hostrock<br />
is accepted by the system.<br />
5.2 FORMAL/INFORMAL HOST(*) (R23) (E23)<br />
CODE HOSTROCK TYPE<br />
1 Sedimentary<br />
2 Plutonic<br />
3 Volcanic<br />
4 Metasedimentary<br />
5 Metaplutonic<br />
6 Metavolcanic<br />
7 Metamorphic<br />
* Unknown<br />
Each MINFILE occurrence requires at least one FORMAL or INFORMAL HOSTROCK. Both categories<br />
may be entered for any given occurrence; the system will accept a maximum <strong>of</strong> two FORMAL (groups<br />
<strong>and</strong> formations) <strong>and</strong> two INFORMAL (plutonic, metamorphic, etc.) hostrocks. The HOST units are<br />
entered into the database using the Group, Formation, Igneous-Metamorphic <strong>and</strong> Informal host names<br />
in Appendix IV. New names <strong>and</strong> their corresponding codes will be added to the master table<br />
periodically as required. The hostrock name(s) must be written out in full on the coding card.<br />
FORMAL hostrocks are those with an <strong>of</strong>ficially established Group, Formation, or other stratigraphic<br />
name. INFORMAL hostrocks include formal names for igneous <strong>and</strong> metamorphic units as well as<br />
informal names or general terms which are not part <strong>of</strong> the stratigraphic nomenclature (e.g., plateau<br />
basalt).<br />
Group <strong>and</strong> Formation names are entered in the FORMAL HOST category. Informal, igneous, or<br />
metamorphic units must be entered in the INFORMAL HOST category.<br />
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Host Rock<br />
It is imperative that both the Group <strong>and</strong> corresponding Formation are identified. If an occurrence is<br />
hosted by the Telkwa Formation, the coding must identify it as part <strong>of</strong> the Hazelton Group. UNNAMED/<br />
UNKNOWN may be used in either category. If a Group or Formation is known but the corresponding<br />
Formation or Group is not identified then UNDEFINED GROUP or UNDEFINED FORMATION should be<br />
used to maintain data relations in the hostrock field.<br />
In the MINFILE system, a stratigraphic unit identified as a member is assigned a code in the Formation<br />
category. Rock units identified as a Series or Supergroup are assigned codes in the Group category.<br />
The formal/informal host(s) along with its stratigraphic age(s) must be included in the Capsule Geology<br />
description.<br />
5.3 STRATIGRAPHIC AGE(*) (R23)(E24)<br />
The stratigraphic age is a m<strong>and</strong>atory field identifying the geological age <strong>of</strong> the hostrock in terms <strong>of</strong> era,<br />
period or epoch. Appropriate ages are the same as for "Age <strong>of</strong> Mineralization" listed in Appendix V.<br />
Both FORMAL <strong>and</strong> INFORMAL HOST categories must have relevant ages.<br />
Where only a stratigraphic age is identified it is not necessary to complete the MATERIAL DATED <strong>and</strong><br />
the DATING METHOD fields. The most specific age information available should be used e.g., Hazelton<br />
Group, Mount Dilworth Formation date should be Lower Jurassic even though the Hazelton Group is<br />
Upper Triassic to Middle Jurassic in age.<br />
5.4 ISOTOPIC AGE (<strong>of</strong> Hostrocks) (R23)<br />
Isotopic Age is a 20-character, free-format field for a specific<br />
hostrock age, quoted in millions (Ma) or billions (Ga) <strong>of</strong> years.<br />
Associated age dating errors should be included (e.g., 48.7<br />
Ma +/- 1.2 Ma). A Reference should be included in the<br />
Hostrock Comment field. The stratigraphic age <strong>and</strong> the<br />
isotopic age must correspond.<br />
References:<br />
Okulitch, A.V. (1999): Geological Time Chart 1999, Geological<br />
Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada, Open File 3040<br />
Grant, Brian (2003): Geoscience Reporting Guidelines<br />
5.5 MATERIAL DATED (R23)<br />
<strong>PDF</strong> <strong>version</strong> or JPG<br />
When an ISOTOPIC age is given, the material used in the dating procedure must be identified. This is a<br />
30-character, free-format field, listing material(s) used in the age determination (e.g., biotite, zircon,<br />
fossil, etc.).<br />
5.6 DATING METHOD (R23) (E22)<br />
The dating method used to determine the ISOTOPIC age must be identified. Refer to the Dating Method<br />
table located within the Mineral Occurrence section for appropriate dating methods (page 18).<br />
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Host Rock<br />
5.7 ROCK TYPE/LITHOLOGY(*) (R25) (E25) (E26)<br />
At least one Rock Type/Lithology must be entered for each occurrence. A total <strong>of</strong> ten different rock types<br />
<strong>and</strong> up to three modifiers for each rock type may be identified for each occurrence. Appendix III is a<br />
listing <strong>of</strong> current rock names <strong>and</strong> modifiers. This table will be updated periodically as required. The rock<br />
types that host the significant mineralization should be listed in their order <strong>of</strong> importance <strong>and</strong><br />
should correspond with the Dominant Hostrock category. Other lithologies identified should correspond<br />
with the FORMAL <strong>and</strong> INFORMAL hostrocks.<br />
All rock types plus modifiers identified should be written out in full in the lithology field on the coding<br />
card. Care should be taken not to duplicate rock types by using synonyms (e.g., diabase dike <strong>and</strong> diorite<br />
dike). The Rock Type(s)/Lithologies must be included in the Capsule Geology description.<br />
Example:<br />
MODIFIER SEARCH CODE(S) ROCK TYPE SEARCH CODE ROCK TYPE/LITHOLOGY<br />
BSLT Basalt<br />
ALKL BSLT Alkali Basalt<br />
QRTZ FLDP PRPR Quartz Feldspar Porphyry<br />
5.8 COMMENTS - HOST ROCK (C06)<br />
Text may be added to the comment field to clarify hostrock or age dating information.<br />
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Geological Settings<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual<br />
Geological Setting<br />
6. GEOLOGICAL SETTING<br />
6.1 Tectonic Belts<br />
6.2 Terrane<br />
6.3 Physiographic Area<br />
6.4 Metamorphism<br />
6.4.1 Type<br />
6.4.2 Relationship<br />
6.4.3 Metamorphic Grade<br />
6.5 Comment - Geological Setting<br />
When coding online select the options from the corresponding list boxes.<br />
Online help is also available from the MINFILE/www online coding card.<br />
6.1 TECTONIC BELTS(*) (R12) (E12)<br />
NOTE: When coding online this field is automatically populated from the locational data.<br />
Tectonic belt is a m<strong>and</strong>atory field <strong>and</strong> only one may be input for any<br />
given occurrence. The Province <strong>of</strong> British Columbia contains five<br />
distinct tectonic belts listed in the adjacent table <strong>and</strong> the figure below<br />
(click to enlarge):<br />
6.2 TERRANE(*) (R13) (E13)<br />
Descriptions <strong>of</strong><br />
Tectonic Belts can be<br />
found at: Cordilleran<br />
Geoscience<br />
TECTONIC BELT CODE<br />
Insular IN<br />
Coast CC<br />
Intermontane IM<br />
Omineca OM<br />
Forel<strong>and</strong> EA<br />
Unknown **<br />
A number <strong>of</strong> lithotectonic terranes have been identified in the Cordillera. Each terrane preserves a geological record<br />
different from those <strong>of</strong> its neighbours or from rocks deposited on or adjacent to cratonic North America. Terrane<br />
boundaries are discontinuities, generally major faults, across which the geological record changes abruptly. Many<br />
terranes are displaced in the sense that their original paleogeographic positions relative to the North American<br />
Craton are uncertain.<br />
Thirty-nine terranes or equivalents have been identified within British Columbia for the requirements <strong>of</strong> the MINFILE<br />
database <strong>and</strong> these are listed in Appendix VI. The database will accept up to two terranes for any given occurrence.<br />
For terranes use the recent compilation from J.O Wheeler et. al. (Wheeler, J.O., Brookfield, A.J., Gabrielse, H.,<br />
Monger, J.W.H., Tipper, H.W. <strong>and</strong> Woodsworth, G.J. (comp.), 1991: Terrane Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera;<br />
Geological Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada, Map 1713A, scale 1:2 000 000). A comprehensive description <strong>of</strong> each terrane from<br />
the previous compilation by J.O Wheeler et. al. is also included in Appendix VI. For a more detailed description<br />
refer to Monger, J.W.H. & Berg, H.C. Part B <strong>of</strong> U.S.G.S. Open File Report 84-523 <strong>and</strong> G.S.C. Preliminary<br />
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Geological Settings<br />
Manuscript Map "Cordilleran Orogen <strong>of</strong> Canada" prepared for DNAG Volume G6.<br />
For information on tectonic assemblages refer to Wheeler, J.O. <strong>and</strong> McFeely, P. (comp.), 1991: Tectonic<br />
Assemblage Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera <strong>and</strong> adjacent parts <strong>of</strong> the United States <strong>of</strong> America; Geological Survey<br />
<strong>of</strong> Canada, Map 1712A, scale 1:2 000 000.<br />
6.3 PHYSIOGRAPHIC REGION(*)(R14) (E14)<br />
NOTE: See Figure 3.<br />
NOTE: When coding online this field is automatically populated from the locational data but you must still<br />
click "Add" to select.<br />
The Province <strong>of</strong> British Columbia has been divided into physiographic areas according to distinctive<br />
physical characteristics, reflecting in part the gross underlying geological character (e.g., plateaus,<br />
trenches, mountain ranges, etc.) The boundaries <strong>of</strong> each physiographic area are derived from GSC Map<br />
1701A "Physiographic Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera", by Mathews, W.H. (1986).<br />
Only one physiographic area can be input for each occurrence. The physiographic areas are listed in the<br />
following table:<br />
PHYSIOGRAPHIC AREA CODE<br />
Adams Plateau ADPT<br />
Alberta Plateau ALPT<br />
Alsek Ranges ASRG<br />
Boundary Ranges BNRG<br />
Bowron Trench BRTR<br />
Cariboo Mountains CBMT<br />
Cariboo Plateau CBPT<br />
Cascade Mountains CCMT<br />
Cassiar Mountains CSMT<br />
Chilcotin Plateau CHPT<br />
Continental Ranges CNRG<br />
Dease Plateau DSPT<br />
Estevan Str<strong>and</strong>flat ESSF<br />
Fairweather Ranges FWRG<br />
Fiord Ranges (Northern) NFRG<br />
Fiord Ranges (Southern) SFRG<br />
Fraser Lowl<strong>and</strong> FRLL<br />
Georgia Depression GEDP<br />
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PHYSIOGRAPHIC AREA CODE<br />
Nass Depression NSDP<br />
Nawhitti Lowl<strong>and</strong> NWLL<br />
Nechako Lowl<strong>and</strong> NCLL<br />
Nechako Plateau NCPT<br />
Nisutlin Plateau NSPT<br />
Northern Rocky Mountain Trench NRMT<br />
Okanagan Highl<strong>and</strong> OKHL<br />
Omineca Mountains OMMT<br />
Pacific Ranges PCRG<br />
Pavillion Ranges PVRG<br />
Purcell Mountains PUMT<br />
Purcell Trench PUTR<br />
Queen Charlotte Lowl<strong>and</strong> QCLL<br />
Queen Charlotte Ranges QCRG<br />
Quesnel Highl<strong>and</strong> QUHL<br />
Rabbit Plateau RBPT<br />
Rocky Mountain Foothills (N) RMFN<br />
Rocky Mountain Foothills (S) RMFS
Geological Settings<br />
Glenorm Trench GOTR<br />
Hart Ranges HRRG<br />
Hazelton Ranges HZRG<br />
Hecate Depression HCDP<br />
Hyl<strong>and</strong> Highl<strong>and</strong> HYHL<br />
Icefield Ranges IFRG<br />
Iskut Trench IKTR<br />
Kitimat Ranges KTRG<br />
Kitimat Trench KTTR<br />
Liard Lowl<strong>and</strong> LILL<br />
Liard Ranges LIRG<br />
Manson Upl<strong>and</strong> MSUP<br />
McGregor Plateau MGPT<br />
Milbanke Str<strong>and</strong>flat MLSF<br />
Monashee Mountains MOMT<br />
Muskwa Ranges MKRG<br />
6.4 METAMORPHISM<br />
NOTE: See Figure 4.<br />
6.4.1 TYPE (R15) (E15) - The type <strong>of</strong><br />
metamorphism associated with the occurrence<br />
is identified. This is a m<strong>and</strong>atory field if the<br />
Relationship <strong>and</strong>/or Grade fields are used. One<br />
or two types may be entered if appropriate.<br />
6.4.2 RELATIONSHIP (R17) (E17) - The<br />
age-relationship <strong>of</strong> metamorphism to<br />
hostrock mineralization is indicated here. Up<br />
to three categories may be selected if<br />
appropriate. This is a m<strong>and</strong>atory field if "type"<br />
field in 6.4.1 is populated.<br />
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Selkirk Mountain SKMT<br />
Shuswap Highl<strong>and</strong> SSHL<br />
Skeena Ranges SKRG<br />
Southern Rocky Mountain Trench SRMT<br />
Spatsizi Plateau SPPT<br />
Tahtsa Range THRG<br />
Takla Trench TKTR<br />
Taku Plateau TKPT<br />
Tanzilla Plateau TZPT<br />
Teslin Plateau TSPT<br />
Teslin Trench TSTR<br />
Thompson Plateau THPT<br />
Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong> Ranges VIRG<br />
Whitefish Range WHRG<br />
Unknown ****<br />
TYPE CODE<br />
Contact 1<br />
Regional 2<br />
Unknown *<br />
RELATIONSHIP CODE<br />
Premineralization <br />
Synmineralization <br />
Postmineralization<br />
Unknown *<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3
Geological Settings<br />
6.4.3 METAMORPHIC GRADE (R16) (E16) - This is a m<strong>and</strong>atory field if "type"<br />
field in 6.4.1 is populated. The database will accept a maximum <strong>of</strong> two metamorphic<br />
grades <strong>and</strong>/or coal ranks from the following list:<br />
GRADE/RANK CODE<br />
Zeolite ZL<br />
Greenschist GS<br />
Amphibolite AM<br />
Hornfels HF<br />
Granulite GL<br />
Blueschist BS<br />
Eclogite EC<br />
6.5 COMMENT - GEOLOGICAL SETTING (C07)<br />
GRADE/RANK CODE<br />
Anthracite AN<br />
Semi-Anthracite SA<br />
Low-Volatile<br />
Bituminous<br />
High-Volatile<br />
Bituminous<br />
Medium-Volatile<br />
Bituminous<br />
LV<br />
HV<br />
MV<br />
Sub- Bituminous SB<br />
Lignite LI<br />
Unknown **<br />
Enter text to comment on the overall geological setting <strong>of</strong> the occurrence.<br />
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Capsule Geology<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual<br />
Capsule Geology<br />
Online help is also available from the online coding card.<br />
7. CAPSULE GEOLOGY(*) (C08)<br />
Type, or 'copy <strong>and</strong> paste' capsule geology comments into this field. This is a m<strong>and</strong>atory detailed deposit description<br />
incorporating all the data in the coded fields <strong>and</strong> including more specific information on the geological setting <strong>and</strong><br />
the controls <strong>of</strong> economic mineralization. Essentially there is no limit to the length <strong>of</strong> the description but one should<br />
consider that MINFILE is intended as a summary <strong>of</strong> geological characteristics, not a definitive thesis on any given<br />
occurrence. A five-space indent begins every paragraph. Tables should have lines before <strong>and</strong> after to signal a<br />
change to fixed font when data is exported to the CD-ROM or Web.<br />
As a general rule the following types <strong>of</strong> information should be included in every capsule geology:<br />
-<br />
-<br />
Brief<br />
pertinent<br />
comments on location<br />
.<br />
- Brief comments on work history.<br />
- Hostrock Group(s), Formation(s), age, lithology <strong>and</strong> structure (regional <strong>and</strong> local geology<br />
for important occurrences <strong>and</strong> only local geology for minor showings).<br />
- All ore, gangue <strong>and</strong> alteration mineralogy.<br />
- Comments on the genetic type <strong>and</strong> significant characteristics <strong>of</strong> the deposit.<br />
- General ore controls.<br />
- Wherever available, include average assay values, gross production figures, <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
inventory figures.<br />
- Descriptions are to be in proper sentences, not in point form <strong>and</strong> no abbreviations<br />
please!<br />
Refer to Appendix X for further coding <strong>and</strong> editing guidelines.<br />
The coder must insure that all significant data included in the data fields (particularly<br />
for Formal/Informal Host, Rock Types, Minerals, Commodities <strong>and</strong> the Deposit<br />
Character <strong>and</strong> Classification) are included <strong>and</strong> discussed within the text <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Capsule Geology. Likewise, all geological data appearing in the text must be included<br />
in the appropriate data fields.<br />
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Bibliography<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual<br />
Bibliography<br />
Online help is also available from the MINFILE/www online coding card.<br />
8. BIBLIOGRAPHY(*) (C09)<br />
The MINFILE bibliography is intended to identify all significant references for a deposit. References may be<br />
typed or use 'copy <strong>and</strong> paste' to input text into this field. In general, references are to be quoted in<br />
summary format, identifying publication, year <strong>and</strong> page. References <strong>of</strong> particular value in identifying or<br />
describing a deposit should be marked with an asterisk (*).<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ard referencing techniques should be used for publications or references which are not included in the<br />
list <strong>of</strong> abbreviations below or which do not fit in a summary format. When listing the appropriate references,<br />
the coding geologist should attempt to list them in the same order as outlined in the listing <strong>of</strong> abbreviated<br />
codes. If more than one line is required for a reference or list <strong>of</strong> similar references, then indent the second<br />
line <strong>and</strong> subsequent lines by 3 characters.<br />
Example <strong>of</strong> a st<strong>and</strong>ard reference:<br />
Price, R.A. (1962): Fernie Map-area, East Half, Alberta <strong>and</strong> British<br />
Columbia, Geological Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada, Paper 61-24.<br />
The corresponding MINFILE abbreviated reference is:<br />
"GSC P 61-24"<br />
"Property File" alone is not identified as a reference. The specific document used should be identified as the<br />
reference source <strong>and</strong> should be listed under the heading <strong>of</strong> "EMPR PF" which indicates that this item is<br />
found within the <strong>Ministry</strong>'s Property File<br />
(http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geoscience/PropertyFile/Pages/default.aspx)<br />
Each item in the list is separated by a semicolon. For example:<br />
EMPR PF (Total Energold Ltd., Annual Report, 1989; Cassiar<br />
Mining Corp., maps <strong>and</strong> notes, 1987).<br />
The following formats should be followed in coding references:<br />
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Bibliography<br />
- List references in the same order as the listing <strong>of</strong> abbreviated codes.<br />
- All reference abbreviations must be in upper case letters.<br />
- All older <strong>version</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> names should appear as "EMPR".<br />
- Two or more similar references should be joined, e.g., GSC MEM 217, p. 118 <strong>and</strong><br />
GSC MEM 110 should be: GSC MEM 110; 217, p. 118.<br />
- Order <strong>of</strong> references should be lowest number to highest or earliest date to present.<br />
- Lists <strong>of</strong> references are separated by a semicolon (;) except for EMPR Assessment<br />
Reports which are separated by commas.<br />
- An asterisk (*) should identify important references <strong>and</strong> should be placed before the<br />
number, year or name not at the beginning, e.g., EMPR ASS RPT 10172, *12470,<br />
13131 <strong>and</strong>, EMPR AR *1901-13; 1914-98; *1936-45 GSC P 31; *45, p. 10.<br />
- Property File references contain information in brackets. e.g., EMPR PF (Smith, B.J.<br />
(1939)......).<br />
- Page numbers should follow the main reference separated by a comma e.g., EMPR<br />
OF 1987, p. 35 <strong>and</strong> GSC BULL, pp. 35-107.<br />
- The following exceptions use hyphens rather than page designations due to the<br />
volume <strong>of</strong> references, e.g., EMPR EXPL 1977-33, EMPR GEM 1981-252, <strong>and</strong> EMPR<br />
AR 1900-122; 1901-383.<br />
A listing <strong>of</strong> abbreviated codes for selected publications commonly referred to in MINFILE is as<br />
follows:<br />
EMPR (<strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Energy</strong>, <strong>Mines</strong> <strong>and</strong> Petroleum Resources) (1*)<br />
EI (<strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> Employment <strong>and</strong> Investment) used between April 1996 <strong>and</strong> February 1998<br />
EM (<strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Mines</strong>) used for publications between February 1998 <strong>and</strong> May 2005.<br />
EMPR (<strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Energy</strong>, <strong>Mines</strong> <strong>and</strong> Petroleum Resources) from June 2005.<br />
AEROMAG MAP Aeromagnetic Map<br />
AR Minister <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mines</strong> Annual Report (1874-1968) (1969-1979 includes metal production tables)<br />
ASS RPT Assessment Report (fiche <strong>and</strong> hard copy reports in regional <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>and</strong> Victoria Library)<br />
BC METAL File containing production data from L<strong>and</strong> Management <strong>and</strong> Policy Branch (now Minerals, Oil <strong>and</strong> <strong>Gas</strong><br />
Branch, Resource Development Division)<br />
BULL Bulletin<br />
COMM FILE Commodity File<br />
ENG INSP Engineering <strong>and</strong> Inspection Branch (Ab<strong>and</strong>oned <strong>Mines</strong> Plans Fiche <strong>and</strong> MDRP Reports) - see LMP<br />
EXPL Exploration in British Columbia (1975-1997); Exploration <strong>and</strong> Mining in British Columbia (1998-current)<br />
EXPLORE BC EXPLORE BC Program (1994-1996) (files: GMIP - Grassroots Mineral Incentive Program; MEIP -<br />
Mineral Exploration Incentive Program; AMEP - Accelerated Mine Exploration Program)<br />
FIELDWORK Fieldwork, year, page<br />
GEM Geology, Exploration <strong>and</strong> Mining in British Columbia (1969-74)<br />
GEOLOGY Geology in British Columbia<br />
GEOS MAP Geoscience Map<br />
IND MIN FILE Industrial Minerals File (currently with Dan Hora)<br />
INDEX Index to Minister <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mines</strong> Annual Reports (e.g. INDEX 3 (to 1953); INDEX 4 (1954 to 1964))<br />
INF CIRC Information Circular<br />
IR Information Report (Summary <strong>of</strong> Operations) (1980-1984)<br />
LMP L<strong>and</strong> Management <strong>and</strong> Policy Branch (Ab<strong>and</strong>oned <strong>Mines</strong> Plans Fiche) - formerly ENG INSP; now<br />
<strong>Mines</strong> Branch<br />
MAP Map (see also AEROMAG MAP, GEOS MAP, MIN POT MAP, PRELIM MAP)<br />
MDAP Mine Development Assessment Process (available in <strong>Ministry</strong> library)<br />
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Bibliography<br />
MEIP Mineral Exploration Incentive Program (1978-1979)<br />
MER Mineral Exploration Review (see also Information Circulars circa 1983-1 to present)<br />
MINING Mining in British Columbia (1975-1980; 1981-1985; 1986-1987; 1988)<br />
MIN POT MAP Mineral Potential Map<br />
MIN STATS B.C. Mineral Statistics Annual Summary Tables (1985-1990); B.C. Mineral Output (Statistical Output)<br />
(1990 to present)<br />
MR MAP Mineral Reference Map (showing surveyed claims)<br />
NGR National Geochemical Reconnaisance (1978 <strong>and</strong> before)<br />
OF Open File<br />
P Paper<br />
PAP Prospectors Assistance Program (EXPLORE BC Program (1994-1996))<br />
PERS COMM Personal Communication or Office Memos<br />
PF Property File (located in Victoria Library)<br />
PRELIM MAP Preliminary Map<br />
RGS Regional Geochemical Survey (1978-current)<br />
EMR (<strong>Energy</strong>, <strong>Mines</strong> <strong>and</strong> Resources Canada, now <strong>Natural</strong> Resources Canada NRCan) (2*)<br />
AEROMAG MAP Aeromagnetic Map<br />
MIN BULL MR # Mineral Bulletin MR # (e.g. 166; 181 (1976, 1977, 1978); 198 (1983); 223 (1989))<br />
MP COMM FILE Commodity File<br />
MP CORPFILE Corporation File (similar to our Property Files, but located in Ottawa)<br />
MP RESFILE Reserves File (located in Ottawa)<br />
MRI Mineral Policy Sector Internal Report (e.g. MRI 80/7 (1980))<br />
GSC (Geological Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada) (3*)<br />
ANN RPT Annual Report<br />
BULL Bulletin<br />
CAT Catalogues<br />
EC GEOL Economic Geology Report<br />
GB Guidebooks<br />
MAP Map (examples <strong>of</strong> types: 12-1975, 1978-1, 1203A, 4596G)<br />
MB Museum Bulletins<br />
MEM Memoir<br />
MISC RPT Miscellaneous Reports<br />
OF Open File<br />
P Paper<br />
PROG RPT Progress Report<br />
SUM RPT Summary Report<br />
CANMET (formerly <strong>Mines</strong> Branch) (4*)<br />
IR Investigation Report<br />
RPT Publications<br />
TB Technical Bulletin<br />
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OTHERS
Bibliography<br />
AAPG American Association <strong>of</strong> Petroleum Geologists Bulletin<br />
AEG The Association <strong>of</strong> Exploration Geochemists<br />
Air Photo Air Photograph<br />
ARMS Aggregate Resource Management System (<strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> Transportation <strong>and</strong> Highways)<br />
CAN ROCKHOUND The Canadian Rockhound; includes Internet Magazine (http://www.canadianrockhound.com/)<br />
CIM Canadian Institute <strong>of</strong> Mining<br />
CJES Canadian Journal <strong>of</strong> Earth Sciences<br />
CMH Canadian <strong>Mines</strong> H<strong>and</strong>book<br />
CMJ Canadian Mining Journal<br />
CSPG Canadian Society <strong>of</strong> Petroleum Geologist Bulletin<br />
DIAND Department <strong>of</strong> Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs (5*)<br />
ECON GEOL Economic Geology <strong>and</strong> Bulletin <strong>of</strong> the Society <strong>of</strong> Economic Geologists<br />
EMG Exploration <strong>and</strong> Mining Geology (Journal <strong>of</strong> the Geological Society <strong>of</strong> CIM)<br />
EMJ Engineering <strong>and</strong> Mining Journal<br />
FIN POST Financial Post<br />
GAC Geological Association <strong>of</strong> Canada<br />
GCNL George Cross News Letter<br />
Geotech File Geotechnical File for gravel pits (<strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> Transportation <strong>and</strong> Highways)<br />
GSA Geological Society <strong>of</strong> America<br />
IAEA International Atomic <strong>Energy</strong> Agency<br />
IPDM International Prospector <strong>and</strong> Developer Magazine<br />
JGE Journal <strong>of</strong> Geochemical Exploration<br />
MAC Mining Association <strong>of</strong> Canada<br />
MEG Mineral Exploration Group (Vancouver)<br />
MIN REV Mining Review Magazine<br />
MTH <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> Transportation <strong>and</strong> Highways: District Pit or Provincial Pit (gravel pit numbers)<br />
NAGMIN North American Gold Mining Industry News<br />
N MINER Northern Miner (http://www.northernminer.com/)<br />
N MINER MAG Northern Miner Magazine<br />
NW PROSP Northwest Prospector Miners & Developers Bulletin<br />
PERS COMM Personal Communication<br />
PR REL Press Release<br />
SMF Statement <strong>of</strong> Material Facts<br />
USGS United States Geological Survey<br />
VSE Vancouver Stock Exchange<br />
V STOCKWATCH Vancouver Stockwatch<br />
WIN Western Investment News<br />
W MINER Western Miner <strong>and</strong> Oil Review Magazine<br />
WWW World Wide Web (Internet) (see Industry Web Links in MINFILE)<br />
References are available from the following sources:<br />
1*<br />
<strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Mines</strong> Library<br />
PO Box 9321 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC V8W 9N3; Location 1st Flr. - 1810 Blanshard Street,<br />
Phone: (250) 952-0583; Fax: (250) 952-0581;<br />
Email: Jennifer.Lu@gov.bc.ca; WWW: http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/library/Pages/default.aspx.<br />
Crown Publications, Queen's Printer, 514 Government Street, Victoria, B.C. V8L 2L7, Phone: (250) 386-6778;<br />
Fax: (604) 356-0404; E-Mail: crownpub@gov.bc.ca WWW: http://www.crownpub.bc.ca or http://<br />
www.empr.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geoscience/PublicationsCatalogue/Pages/HowtogetGSBPublications.aspx<br />
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Bibliography<br />
2*<br />
3*<br />
4*<br />
5*<br />
National Mineral Inventory (NMI)/CORPFILE, Contacts: Yvan Gauthier, Director, Minerals & Mining Statistics<br />
Division, Minerals <strong>and</strong> Metals Sector, 580 Booth Street, 9th Floor, 9A3, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E8 Phone: (613) 996-<br />
5786, e-mail: ygauthie@nrcan.gc.ca; WWW: http://www.miningstats.nrcan.gc.ca. (Note: MINSYS - computer<br />
database is no longer active; status <strong>of</strong> NMI <strong>and</strong> CORPFILE is unknown.)<br />
Earth Sciences Information Centre (ESIC), Geological Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada (GSC), 601 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A<br />
0E8; Bookstore: Phone (613) 995-4342, Fax (613) 943-0646, Email: gsc_bookstore@gsc.nrcan.gc.ca; Library: Phone: (613)<br />
996-3919, Fax: (613) 943-8742, Email: esic@nrcan.gc.ca; Interlibrary Loan Service: Phone: (613) 996-1604, Fax: (613) 943-<br />
8742, Email: ill@gsc.nrcan.gc.ca; GSC WWW: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/libraries/03_e.html; ESIC WWW: http://ess.nrcan.gc.ca/<br />
esic/index_e.php.<br />
Geoscience Research Library, Geological Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada, Pacific, 625 Robson St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3, Phone:<br />
(604) 666-3812, Fax: (604) 666-7186, Email: libvan@nrcan.gc.ca; Maps <strong>and</strong> Publication Sales: 625 Robson St., Phone:<br />
(604) 666-0271, Fax: (604) 666-1337; WWW: http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/org/vancouver/library/index_e.php.<br />
Minerals <strong>and</strong> Metals Sector, CANMET - Mineral Technology Branch, 555 Booth St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G1, Phone:<br />
(613) 995-4029; WWW: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/canmet-mtb/homeeng.htm (Note: this contact is unconfirmed.)<br />
Exploration <strong>and</strong> Geological Services Division, Indian <strong>and</strong> Northern Affairs, 345-300 Main Street, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A<br />
2B5; Contacts: Grant Abbott, Chief Geologist, Phone: (867) 667-3200, Fax: (867) 393-6232, Email: gabbott@gov.yk.ca;<br />
Robert Deklerk, Minfile Geologist, Phone: (867) 667-3205, Fax: (867) 667-3198, Email: robert.deklerk@gov.yk.ca; WWW:<br />
http://www.geology.gov.yk.ca/<br />
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Inventory<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual<br />
Inventory<br />
9. INVENTORY<br />
9.1 Inventory Data<br />
9.2 Zone Name<br />
9.3 Inventory Category<br />
9.3.1 Reserve<br />
9.3.2 Resource<br />
9.3.3 Other<br />
9.4 Year<br />
9.5 Sample Type<br />
9.6 Quantity<br />
9.7 Commodity/Grade<br />
9.8 Comments - Inventory<br />
9.9 Reference<br />
When coding online select the options from the corresponding list boxes. Online help is also<br />
available from the MINFILE/www online coding card.<br />
9.1 INVENTORY DATA<br />
The MINFILE coding forms include space for information on deposit economics or mineral inventory.<br />
Several parameters affect the qualitative <strong>and</strong> quantitative reporting <strong>of</strong> the economic potential <strong>of</strong> a mineral<br />
occurrence. Some <strong>of</strong> these are the variable reliability <strong>of</strong> reporting, differences in interpretation <strong>of</strong> terms, <strong>and</strong><br />
changing economic conditions.<br />
The Reserve category is used only for an inventory in an operating mine or a mine near production. Ore reserves<br />
are reported as Proven, Probable <strong>and</strong> Possible. The Resource category is used for all other inventories. Resources<br />
are reported as Measured, Indicated <strong>and</strong> Inferred. A combination <strong>of</strong> categories is reported as Combined. If the<br />
category is not known then Unclassified is used. Sample data can be entered using the Assay/Analysis category.<br />
The reserves/resources are reported in tonnes with the grade <strong>of</strong> commodities.<br />
Reserves <strong>and</strong> resources are not calculated by <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Energy</strong>, <strong>Mines</strong> <strong>and</strong> Petroleum Resources personnel but<br />
are quoted from referenced industry sources <strong>and</strong>/or publications. Due to differences in identifying categories in the<br />
data sources, <strong>Ministry</strong> personnel may occasionally have to interpret which category the figures are placed into. The<br />
reader should refer to the original data for detailed information.<br />
In general, the inventory is identified by occurrence, zone name <strong>and</strong> year. There may be an unlimited number <strong>of</strong> ore<br />
zones per occurrence. In addition, each zone name may have inventory for each category. Each ore zone can have<br />
a maximum <strong>of</strong> two inventory calculations per year, per category (e.g., Calculation A & B). This allows for changes in<br />
calculations due to grade-tonnage relationships; calculation A may be high-grade low tonnage while calculation B<br />
may reflect a low-grade tonnage. Generally, only data for the most recent year is maintained in the database. Older<br />
data is erased when data for a new year is input. Only one calculation may be used per ore zone in the ASSAY/<br />
ANALYSIS category. The ASSAY/ANALYSIS data cannot coexist with reserves information for any given ore zone<br />
name.<br />
NOTE: Con<strong>version</strong> factors are included in Appendix VII.<br />
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9.2 ZONE NAME(*) (R26-28) (E27)<br />
This is the name <strong>of</strong> the distinct unit or ore zone <strong>of</strong> a deposit for which a calculation is made. Several zones may be<br />
associated with each deposit <strong>and</strong> may include categories in both the Reserve <strong>and</strong> Resource fields. If a deposit has<br />
only one ore zone or does not distinguish between ore zones, then the name <strong>of</strong> the deposit is used for the zone<br />
name. Inventory data is not m<strong>and</strong>atory if an ore zone is not entered.<br />
When using the ASSAY/ANALYSIS category, the ZONE NAME should be chosen from the generic name list in<br />
Appendix XV. Sample type is m<strong>and</strong>atory ONLY if assay/analysis is selected.<br />
9.3 INVENTORY CATEGORY(*) (R26,R28) (E29)<br />
INote that you cannot have an "Assay" category with the same ore zone name as another existing category for any<br />
given occurrence.<br />
9.3.1 RESERVE: The Reserve category is used only for a mineral <strong>and</strong>/or substance<br />
inventory in an operating mine or mine near production. Sufficient information is<br />
available to form the basis <strong>of</strong> a preliminary mine production plan. Factors that affect ore<br />
reserve estimates are geological, economic, mining, metallurgical, marketing, environmental,<br />
social <strong>and</strong> governmental conditions. Ore reserves are reported as Proven, Probable <strong>and</strong><br />
Possible.<br />
Proven (PV): Ore reserves are stated in terms <strong>of</strong> mineable tonnes <strong>and</strong><br />
grades in which the identified substance has been defined using sufficient<br />
metallurgical, mine method, geoscientific, infrastructure, operating <strong>and</strong> capital<br />
cost data. Other applicable reserve adjectives may include measured<br />
recoverable, diluted, mineable, ore, or in situ.<br />
Probable (PB): Ore reserves are stated in terms <strong>of</strong> mineable tonnes <strong>and</strong><br />
grades where sufficient information is available about the thickness, grade,<br />
grade distribution, mineable shape <strong>and</strong> extent <strong>of</strong> the deposit. Continuity <strong>of</strong><br />
mineralization should be clearly established. Other applicable reserve<br />
adjectives may include measured geological, drill indicated, or indicated.<br />
Possible (PS): Ore reserves are stated in terms <strong>of</strong> mineable tonnes <strong>and</strong><br />
grades computed on the basis <strong>of</strong> limited geoscientific data, but with a<br />
reasonable underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the distribution <strong>and</strong> correlation <strong>of</strong> the substance<br />
in relation to this data. Other applicable reserve adjectives may include<br />
inferred, geological, mineral inventory, or potential.<br />
9.3.2 RESOURCE: The Resource category is used for a mineral <strong>and</strong>/or substance<br />
inventory other than an operating mine. Valuable or useful material is quantified on the<br />
basis <strong>of</strong> geoscientific data <strong>and</strong> expected economic merit. Mine, metallurgical, price <strong>and</strong> cost<br />
data are not necessarily available. In reporting a resource, there is an implication that there<br />
are reasonable prospects for eventual economic exploitation. Resources are reported as<br />
Measured, Indicated <strong>and</strong> Inferred.<br />
Measured (MG): Sufficient information is available about the thickness,<br />
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grade, distribution, mineable shape <strong>and</strong> extent <strong>of</strong> the deposit to give defined<br />
grade <strong>and</strong> tonnage figures. Continuity <strong>of</strong> mineralization should be clearly<br />
established. Other applicable resource adjectives may include proven,<br />
measured recoverable, diluted, mineable, or in situ.<br />
Indicated (IN): Tonnage <strong>and</strong> grade are computed partly from detailed<br />
sampling procedures <strong>and</strong> partly from projection for a measurable distance,<br />
based on geoscientific data. Sampling procedures are too widely spaced to<br />
ensure continuity but close enough to give a reasonable indication <strong>of</strong><br />
continuity. Other applicable resource adjectives may include probable,<br />
measured geological, or drill indicated.<br />
Inferred (IF): An estimate <strong>of</strong> tonnage <strong>and</strong> grade computed from geoscientific<br />
data or other sampling procedures, but before testing <strong>and</strong> sampling<br />
information is sufficient to allow a more reliable <strong>and</strong> systematic estimation.<br />
Other applicable resource adjectives may include possible, geological,<br />
mineral inventory, or potential.<br />
9.3.3 OTHER: These are to be used only if the data cannot be categorized as Reserves or<br />
Resources.<br />
9.4 YEAR(*) (R26,R27)<br />
Combined (CB): This designation is used when an inventory figure is<br />
reported to be a combination <strong>of</strong> categories (e.g.) PV + PB (Proven <strong>and</strong><br />
Probable) reserves or MG + IF (Measured <strong>and</strong> Inferred) resources. It can be<br />
applied to both the Reserve <strong>and</strong> Resource categories.<br />
Unclassified (UN): This designation indicates that the criteria for qualifying<br />
the inventory figures are not available. The Unclassified category can be<br />
applied to both the Reserve <strong>and</strong> Resource categories. For example, a<br />
tonnage figure is given with grades <strong>of</strong> commodities, but the category is not<br />
stated.<br />
Assay/Analysis (BA): Samples <strong>of</strong> one or more <strong>of</strong> the various sample types<br />
listed below have been collected <strong>and</strong> analyzed. This category is reserved for<br />
deposits which have no reported inventory figures. The value quoted should<br />
normally be representative <strong>of</strong> a group <strong>of</strong> samples <strong>and</strong> is not necessarily the<br />
assay containing the highest values. If available the sample size should be<br />
identified in the comment field. The 'SAMPLE TYPE' must be identified when<br />
using this category.<br />
Unknown (**): This designation indicates that not enough information is available<br />
to determine the category.<br />
This is the year the inventory figures were published <strong>and</strong> is m<strong>and</strong>atory information for any inventory data. If the<br />
inventory figures were calculated in any year prior to the <strong>of</strong>ficial publication date, the source <strong>and</strong> year <strong>of</strong> the<br />
calculations should be identified in the comment field.<br />
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9.5 SAMPLE TYPE (R27) (E28)<br />
When the Assay category is chosen, the sample type must be identified using one <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />
CODE SAMPLE TYPE AND DEFINITION<br />
AUGR Auger - a sample taken using <strong>and</strong> auger.<br />
BULK<br />
Bulk - a large volume sample collected from one or more sites for assay or metallurgical testing.<br />
It includes limited sampling or mining in initial production stages for plant site <strong>and</strong> operations<br />
testing.<br />
CHIP Chip - a large number <strong>of</strong> small chips or specimens collected over a specific area.<br />
CHNL<br />
Channel - a sample <strong>of</strong> all material collected from a channel <strong>of</strong> specific dimensions across a<br />
sample site.<br />
DIAD Drill Core - a split or other type <strong>of</strong> drill core sample.<br />
GRAB Grab - a single sample normally selected to represent either high or low grade material.<br />
ROCK<br />
Rock - this may be a chip, channel or grab sample which has been analyzed by st<strong>and</strong>ard<br />
geochemical techniques rather than assay techniques.<br />
TRNC Trench - a sample taken from a trench.<br />
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9.6 QUANTITY(*) (R26)<br />
Unknown - This may only be used when the data is important <strong>and</strong> needs to be included but the<br />
sample type is not known.<br />
Reserves or resources must be quoted in metric tonnes. General or approximate figures are only acceptable where<br />
no other information is available; this should be clearly explained in the comment field. This is not filled in for<br />
Assays.<br />
9.7 COMMODITY/GRADE(*) (R28)<br />
The inventory information can have data on up to six commodities. These should reflect only those commodities<br />
which can be recovered from a deposit. Minor or accessory commodities <strong>of</strong> economic interest can be identified in<br />
the commodities field <strong>of</strong> the Mineral Occurrence section.<br />
Commodities are entered by selecting from the Commodities table (see Appendix II) followed by the grade<br />
(precious metals in grams per metric tonne, other commodities as per cent). Some industrial minerals may be<br />
quoted in kilograms. Commodities entered in the inventory data field, must first be captured as commodities in the<br />
Mineral Occurrence tab <strong>of</strong> the MINFILE/www online coding card. In many <strong>of</strong> the reports, the commodities are<br />
indicated by the st<strong>and</strong>ard two-letter, elemental chemical symbol or two-letter codes (see Appendix II); these are<br />
also used when searching for commodities.<br />
9.8 COMMENTS - INVENTORY (C11)<br />
This is a free-format field to identify information on cut<strong>of</strong>f grades or other data pertinent to the final figures. Unlimited<br />
lines are allowed.<br />
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9.9 REFERENCE(*) (C12)<br />
The source <strong>of</strong> the inventory figures is m<strong>and</strong>atory. Avoid using abbreviations to minimize confusion on the source <strong>of</strong><br />
the reference. When necessary, an abbreviated format for the reference, similar to the bibliography, is acceptable.<br />
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Production<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual<br />
Production<br />
10. PRODUCTION<br />
10.1 Production Data<br />
10.2 Comments - Production<br />
On-line help is also available from the MINFILE/www online coding card.<br />
10.1 PRODUCTION DATA (R18a,b)<br />
Historic production records are provided by the <strong>Mines</strong> <strong>and</strong> Minerals Division <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Energy</strong>, <strong>Mines</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Petroleum Resources. Reference should be made in the bibliography to the BC METAL number.<br />
New production is entered using the MINFILE Number, followed by the production year. Information on either ore<br />
mined (in tonnes) or ore milled (in tonnes) must be entered. Commodity production should be entered with precious<br />
metals quoted in grams <strong>and</strong> base metals or other commodities quoted in kilograms. If there are no figures for tonnes<br />
milled the field may be left blank.<br />
10.2 COMMENTS - PRODUCTION (C10)<br />
This text is used to clarify information reported in the production field for any given year. It should be used to<br />
indicate the reference source for new production figures not obtained from the <strong>Mines</strong> <strong>and</strong> Minerals Division, or<br />
corrections to the reported figures. If there is no comment for a production year or years, it has originated from the<br />
<strong>Mines</strong> <strong>and</strong> Minerals Division.<br />
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Appendices<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual<br />
Appendices<br />
13. APPENDICES<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> these Appendices are <strong>PDF</strong> (Portable Document Format) files, which can be viewed in either Netscape or<br />
Internet Explorer. Download the free Acrobat Reader s<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>and</strong> install it before viewing <strong>PDF</strong> files. Use the print<br />
button on the Acrobat Reader toolbar to print from, NOT the Netscape or Internet Explorer toolbar.<br />
Appendix Title<br />
I Procedure for Deriving Mnemonic Mineral Codes<br />
II MINFILE Commodity Codes<br />
III MINFILE Mineral, Rock <strong>and</strong> Modifier Codes<br />
IV MINFILE Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
V Stratigraphic Age Codes<br />
VI Terrane Codes, Descriptions <strong>and</strong> Legend<br />
Terranes <strong>and</strong> Codes<br />
Terrane Map Description<br />
Legend<br />
VII Con<strong>version</strong> Factors<br />
VIII Glossary <strong>of</strong> Historic & Equivalent Mineral Names<br />
IX Work Type Codes <strong>and</strong> Measurements<br />
X Coding <strong>and</strong> Editing Guidelines<br />
XI Summary <strong>of</strong> Data Field Characteristics<br />
XII MINFILE Coding Forms<br />
MINFILE Coding Card <strong>PDF</strong> file (74K, 4 pages)<br />
MINFILE Quick Coding Card <strong>PDF</strong> file (17K, 2 pages)<br />
MINFILE Inventory Sheet <strong>PDF</strong> file (46K, 1 page)<br />
MINFILE Production Sheet <strong>PDF</strong> file (40K, 1 page)<br />
MINFILE Exploration Database <strong>PDF</strong> file (18K, 1 page)<br />
XIII Coder Names, Initials <strong>and</strong> NTS Areas<br />
XIV Deposit Types (Mineral Deposit Pr<strong>of</strong>iles)<br />
XV Generic Zone Names for Assay/Analysis Category<br />
XVI MINFILE Region Codes<br />
XVII Electoral District Codes<br />
XVIII Forest District Codes<br />
XIX Tectonic Belt Codes<br />
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Tables<br />
TABLES & CODE TABLES<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
Description (File name) Section or Appendix<br />
Status (E02) 3.4<br />
Mining Divisions (E09) 3.7<br />
UTM Zones (E01) 3.8.2<br />
Location Certainty (E01) 3.10<br />
Commodities(E19) 4.1 <strong>and</strong> II<br />
Alteration Type (E21) 4.3<br />
Mineral, Rock <strong>and</strong> Modifier (E20a,b,E25,E26) 5.7 <strong>and</strong> III<br />
Deposit Character (E05) 4.4<br />
Deposit Classification (E07) 4.5<br />
Deposit Type (E30) 4.6 <strong>and</strong> XIV<br />
Mineralization <strong>and</strong> Stratigraphic Age(E24) V<br />
Dating Method (E22) 4.10<br />
Deposit Shape (E06) 4.11.1<br />
Deposit Shape Modifier (E04) 4.11.2<br />
Hostrock Type (E03) 5.1<br />
Stratigraphic (Formal/Informal) Host (E23) 5.2 <strong>and</strong> IV<br />
Tectonic Belt (E12) 6.1<br />
Terrane (E13) 6.2 <strong>and</strong> VI<br />
Physiographic Area (E14) 6.3<br />
Metamorphic Type (E15) 6.4.1<br />
Metamorphic Relationship (E17) 6.4.2<br />
Metamorphic Grade/Rank (E16) 6.4.3<br />
Bibliography Abbreviations 8.1<br />
Bibliography Reference Sources 8.1<br />
Inventory Categories (E29) 9.3<br />
Sample Type (E28) 9.5<br />
Ore Zone (E27) (Generic Names only) XV<br />
Coder Names, Initials <strong>and</strong> NTS Areas XIII<br />
Summary <strong>of</strong> Data Field Characteristics XI<br />
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Mnemonic Codes<br />
Appendix I - Procedure For Deriving Mnemonic Mineral Codes<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
The following system, which has been implemented by various data systems <strong>and</strong> organizations, is used for deriving<br />
mnemonic mineral codes. The mnemonic code is derived by eliminating letters <strong>of</strong> the original term until only 4<br />
remain. The ranking <strong>of</strong> letters in order <strong>of</strong> elimination is as follows:<br />
1. A 15. D<br />
2. E 16. C<br />
3. I 17. M<br />
4. O 18. F<br />
5. U 19. G<br />
6. W 20. P<br />
7. H 21. K<br />
8. Y 22. B<br />
9. Double letters (delete one) 23. V<br />
10. T 24. X<br />
11. N 25. J<br />
12. S 26. Q<br />
13. R<br />
14. L<br />
27. Z<br />
1. The first letter <strong>of</strong> each word is retained.<br />
2. Remove insignificant words, such as "the", "on", "a", "an", etc.<br />
3. Only one letter <strong>of</strong> a double letter occurrence is deleted.<br />
4. Deletion continues until the code word is reduced to 4 letters.<br />
5. Words already smaller than the predetermined size carry blank notations to complete the code.<br />
6. The word is entered on the left in the field <strong>and</strong> any blanks will be on the right side.<br />
7. Some duplicates may appear; they must be arbitrarily changed by some central authority if<br />
system-wide uniqueness is to be maintained.<br />
If a code does not exist in the system use the above rules to derive the mnemonic code <strong>and</strong> then enter the code in<br />
the appropriate section in both mnemonic code <strong>and</strong> full name. These will be approved <strong>and</strong> entered into the system<br />
by the MINFILE team.<br />
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Commodity Codes<br />
Appendix II - MINFILE Commodity Codes<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
MINFILE Commodity Codes: Table e19.dbf<br />
Commodity (sort) Code<br />
Agate AE<br />
Aggregate AT<br />
Aluminum AL<br />
Alunite AI<br />
Amber AM<br />
Amethyst AY<br />
Andalusite AD<br />
Andesite AA<br />
Anhydrite AN<br />
Antimony SB<br />
Apatite AP<br />
Argillite AR<br />
Arsenic AS<br />
Asbestos AB<br />
Barite BA<br />
Bentonite BN<br />
Beryl BY<br />
Beryllium BE<br />
Bismuth BI<br />
Bitumen BM<br />
Building Stone BS<br />
Cadmium CD<br />
Calcium CA<br />
Celestite CI<br />
Ceramic Clay CC<br />
Cerium CE<br />
Cesium CS<br />
Chromium CR<br />
Chrysotile CH<br />
Clay CY<br />
Coal CL<br />
Cobalt CO<br />
Copper CU<br />
Corundum CM<br />
Diamond DI<br />
Diatomite DE<br />
Dimension Stone DS<br />
Dolomite DO<br />
Dysprosium DY<br />
Erbium ER<br />
Europium EU<br />
Evaporites EV<br />
Exp<strong>and</strong>ing Shale ES<br />
Feldspar FD<br />
Fireclay FC<br />
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Code (sort) Commodity<br />
AA Andesite<br />
AB Asbestos<br />
AD Andalusite<br />
AE Agate<br />
AG Silver<br />
AI Alunite<br />
AL Aluminum<br />
AM Amber<br />
AN Anhydrite<br />
AP Apatite<br />
AR Argillite<br />
AS Arsenic<br />
AT Aggregate<br />
AU Gold<br />
AY Amethyst<br />
BA Barite<br />
BE Beryllium<br />
BI Bismuth<br />
BM Bitumen<br />
BN Bentonite<br />
BS Building Stone<br />
BY Beryl<br />
CA Calcium<br />
CC Ceramic Clay<br />
CD Cadmium<br />
CE Cerium<br />
CH Chrysotile<br />
CI Celestite<br />
CL Coal<br />
CM Corundum<br />
CO Cobalt<br />
CR Chromium<br />
CS Cesium<br />
CU Copper<br />
CY Clay<br />
DE Diatomite<br />
DI Diamond<br />
DO Dolomite<br />
DS Dimension Stone<br />
DY Dysprosium<br />
ER Erbium<br />
ES Exp<strong>and</strong>ing Shale<br />
EU Europium<br />
EV Evaporites<br />
FC Fireclay
Commodity Codes<br />
Flagstone FS<br />
Fluorite FL<br />
Fullers Earth FR<br />
Gadolinium GD<br />
Gallium GA<br />
Garnet GN<br />
Gemstones GS<br />
Germanium GE<br />
Gold AU<br />
Granite GR<br />
Graphite GT<br />
Gravel GV<br />
Gypsum GY<br />
Hafnium HF<br />
Hotspring HS<br />
Hydromagnesite HM<br />
Indium IN<br />
Iridium IR<br />
Iron FE<br />
Jade/Nephrite JD<br />
Kaolinite KA<br />
Kyanite KY<br />
Lanthanum LA<br />
Lead PB<br />
Limestone LS<br />
Lithium LI<br />
Lutetium LU<br />
Magnesite MT<br />
Magnesium MG<br />
Magnesium Sulphate MS<br />
Magnetite MA<br />
Manganese MN<br />
Marble MB<br />
Marl MR<br />
Mercury HG<br />
Mica MI<br />
Mineral/Rock Wool MW<br />
Molybdenum MO<br />
Neodymium ND<br />
Nepheline Syenite NS<br />
Nickel NI<br />
Niobium NB<br />
Ochre OC<br />
Olivine OL<br />
Opal OP<br />
Osmium OS<br />
Palladium PD<br />
Peat PA<br />
Perlite PE<br />
Phosphate PP<br />
Phosphorus PH<br />
Platinum PT<br />
Potash PO<br />
Potassium KK<br />
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FD Feldspar<br />
FE Iron<br />
FL Fluorite<br />
FR Fullers Earth<br />
FS Flagstone<br />
GA Gallium<br />
GD Gadolinium<br />
GE Germanium<br />
GN Garnet<br />
GR Granite<br />
GS Gemstones<br />
GT Graphite<br />
GV Gravel<br />
GY Gypsum<br />
HF Hafnium<br />
HG Mercury<br />
HM Hydromagnesite<br />
HS Hotspring<br />
IN Indium<br />
IR Iridium<br />
JD Jade/Nephrite<br />
KA Kaolinite<br />
KK Potassium<br />
KN Potassium Nitrate<br />
KY Kyanite<br />
LA Lanthanum<br />
LI Lithium<br />
LS Limestone<br />
LU Lutetium<br />
MA Magnetite<br />
MB Marble<br />
MG Magnesium<br />
MI Mica<br />
MN Manganese<br />
MO Molybdenum<br />
MR Marl<br />
MS Magnesium Sulphate<br />
MT Magnesite<br />
MW Mineral/Rock Wool<br />
NA Sodium<br />
NB Niobium<br />
NC Sodium Chloride<br />
ND Neodymium<br />
NI Nickel<br />
NS Nepheline Syenite<br />
OC Ochre<br />
OL Olivine<br />
OP Opal<br />
OS Osmium<br />
PA Peat<br />
PB Lead<br />
PD Palladium<br />
PE Perlite<br />
PH Phosphorus
Commodity Codes<br />
Potassium Nitrate KN<br />
Pozzolan PZ<br />
Praseodymium PR<br />
Pumice PU<br />
Pyrochlore PY<br />
Pyrophyllite PL<br />
Quartzite QZ<br />
Radioactive Material RD<br />
Radium RA<br />
Radon RN<br />
Railroad Ballast RB<br />
Rare Earths RS<br />
Rhenium RE<br />
Rhodium RH<br />
Rhodonite RO<br />
Rubidium RM<br />
Ruby RY<br />
Ruthenium RU<br />
Samarium SM<br />
S<strong>and</strong> SD<br />
S<strong>and</strong>stone SV<br />
Sapphire SP<br />
Sc<strong>and</strong>ium SC<br />
Selenium SE<br />
Sericite SK<br />
Shale SH<br />
Silica SI<br />
Sillimanite SL<br />
Silver AG<br />
Slag SG<br />
Slate ST<br />
Soapstone SZ<br />
Sodalite SX<br />
Sodium NA<br />
Sodium Carbonate SO<br />
Sodium Chloride NC<br />
Sodium Sulphate SS<br />
Strontium SR<br />
Sulphur SU<br />
Talc TC<br />
Tantalum TA<br />
Tellurium TE<br />
Terbium TB<br />
Thallium TL<br />
Thorium TH<br />
Thulium TM<br />
Tin SN<br />
Titanium TI<br />
Travertine TR<br />
Tremolite TT<br />
Tungsten WO<br />
Unknown **<br />
Uranium UR<br />
Vanadium VA<br />
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PL Pyrophyllite<br />
PO Potash<br />
PP Phosphate<br />
PR Praseodymium<br />
PT Platinum<br />
PU Pumice<br />
PY Pyrochlore<br />
PZ Pozzolan<br />
QZ Quartzite<br />
RA Radium<br />
RB Railroad Ballast<br />
RD Radioactive Material<br />
RE Rhenium<br />
RH Rhodium<br />
RM Rubidium<br />
RN Radon<br />
RO Rhodonite<br />
RS Rare Earths<br />
RU Ruthenium<br />
RY Ruby<br />
SB Antimony<br />
SC Sc<strong>and</strong>ium<br />
SD S<strong>and</strong><br />
SE Selenium<br />
SG Slag<br />
SH Shale<br />
SI Silica<br />
SK Sericite<br />
SL Sillimanite<br />
SM Samarium<br />
SN Tin<br />
SO Sodium Carbonate<br />
SP Sapphire<br />
SR Strontium<br />
SS Sodium Sulphate<br />
ST Slate<br />
SU Sulphur<br />
SV S<strong>and</strong>stone<br />
SX Sodalite<br />
SZ Soapstone<br />
TA Tantalum<br />
TB Terbium<br />
TC Talc<br />
TE Tellurium<br />
TH Thorium<br />
TI Titanium<br />
TL Thallium<br />
TM Thulium<br />
TR Travertine<br />
TT Tremolite<br />
UR Uranium<br />
VA Vanadium<br />
VG Volcanic Glass<br />
VL Volcanic Ash
Commodity Codes<br />
Vermiculite VM<br />
Volcanic Ash VL<br />
Volcanic Glass VG<br />
Wollastonite WL<br />
Ytterbium YB<br />
Yttrium YR<br />
Zeolite ZE<br />
Zinc ZN<br />
Zirconium ZR<br />
Total 162<br />
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VM Vermiculite<br />
WL Wollastonite<br />
WO Tungsten<br />
YB Ytterbium<br />
YR Yttrium<br />
ZE Zeolite<br />
ZN Zinc<br />
ZR Zirconium<br />
** Unknown<br />
162 Total
Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Appendix III - Mineral, Rock <strong>and</strong> Modifier Codes<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
The codes are arranged in alphabetical order.<br />
MINFILE Mineral, Rock <strong>and</strong> Modifier Codes: Tables e20b, e25, e26.dbf<br />
Description Code Mineral Rock Modifier<br />
Acanthite ACNT X X<br />
Accretionary ACRN X<br />
Acid ACID X<br />
Acmite ACMT X X<br />
Actinolite ACNL X X<br />
Adularia ADLR X X<br />
Aegirine AGRN X X<br />
Agate AGTE X X X<br />
Agglomerate AGLM X<br />
Agglomeratic AGMC X<br />
Aguilarite AGLR X<br />
Akerite AKRT X X<br />
Akermanite AKRM X X<br />
Aktashite AKTS X<br />
Alaskite ALSK X X<br />
Alb<strong>and</strong>ite ALBD X X<br />
Albertite ALBR X X X<br />
Albite ALBT X X<br />
Albitite ALBE X X<br />
Algal ALGL X<br />
Algodonite ALGD X X<br />
Alkali ALKL X<br />
Alkalic AKLC X X<br />
Allanite ALNO X X<br />
Allemontite ALMT X<br />
Alluvium AVUM X<br />
Alm<strong>and</strong>ine AMDN X<br />
Alnoite ALNT X<br />
Altaite ALTT X X<br />
Altered ALRD X<br />
Aluminous ALMS X<br />
Alunite ALUN X X<br />
Amblygonite AMBG X X<br />
Amethyst AMTS X X<br />
Amphibole AMPB X X<br />
Amphibolite AMPH X X<br />
Amphibolitic APBC X<br />
Amygdaloidal AMGD X<br />
Analcime ALCM X<br />
Analcite ANLC X X<br />
Anatase ANTS X X<br />
Andalusite ADLS X X<br />
Andesine ANDS X X<br />
Andesite ANDT X X<br />
Andesitic ANDC X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Andorite ANDR X X<br />
Andradite ADRD X X<br />
Anglesite AGLS X X<br />
Anhydrite ANHY X X X<br />
Ankaramite ANKM X<br />
Ankerite ANKR X X<br />
Ankeritic ANKT X<br />
Annabergite ABRG X X<br />
Anorthite ANRT X X<br />
Anorthosite ANRS X<br />
Anthophyllite ANPL X X<br />
Anthracite ANRC X<br />
Antigorite ANGR X X<br />
Antimony ANMN X X<br />
Apatite APTT X X<br />
Aphanitic ANPC X<br />
Aphyric APRC X<br />
Aplite APLT X X<br />
Aplitic APLC X<br />
Apophyllite APPL X X X<br />
Aragonite ARGN X X<br />
Arenaceous ARCS X<br />
Arenite ARNT X<br />
Arfvedsonite AFVU X X<br />
Argentite ARGT X X<br />
Argentopyrite AGPR X<br />
Argillaceous AGLC X<br />
Argillite ARGL X<br />
Arkose ARKS X<br />
Arkosic ARKC X<br />
Armenite ARMT X<br />
Arsenic ARSC X X<br />
Arsenopyrite ARPR X X<br />
Asbestos ASBS X X<br />
Ash ASHH X X<br />
Augelite AUGL X<br />
Augen AUGN X<br />
Augite AUGT X X<br />
Aurichalcite ACLC X X<br />
Aurostibite ARSB X X<br />
Autunite ATNT X X<br />
Awaruite AWRT X X<br />
Axinite AXNT X X<br />
Azurite AZRT X X<br />
Baddeleyite BDLT X X<br />
B<strong>and</strong>ed BNDD X<br />
Barite BRIT X X X<br />
Baritic BRTC X<br />
Barytocalcite BCLC X<br />
Basalt BSLT X X<br />
Basaltic BSLC X<br />
Basanite BSNT X<br />
Basic BSIC X<br />
Bastite BSTT X<br />
Bastnaesite BSNS X X<br />
Bauxite BUXT X X<br />
Bedded BDED X<br />
Beforsite BFRS X<br />
Bentonite BENT X X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Berthierite BRTR X X<br />
Beryl BRYL X X<br />
Betafite BTFT X X<br />
Beudantite BDNT X<br />
Bindheimite BNDM X X<br />
Biotite BOIT X X<br />
Bismuth BSMT X X<br />
Bismuthinite BSMN X X<br />
Bismutite BMTT X X<br />
Bitumen BTMN X X X<br />
Bituminous BMNS X<br />
Bixbyite BXBT X X<br />
Black BLCK X<br />
Block BOCK X<br />
Bloedite BLDT X<br />
Boothite BTHT X X<br />
Boracite BRCT X X<br />
Borax BORX X X X<br />
Bornite BRNT X X<br />
Boulangerite BLGR X X<br />
Boulder BLDR X<br />
Bournonite BRNN X X<br />
Brannerite BRNR X X<br />
Braunite BRUN X X<br />
Bravoite BRVT X X<br />
Breccia BRCC X X<br />
Brecciated BRCD X<br />
Breithauptite BRTP X X<br />
Breunnerite BRRT X X<br />
Brines BRMS X X<br />
Britholite BRTL X X<br />
Brochantite BRCN X<br />
Bronzite BRNZ X X<br />
Brucite BRUC X X X<br />
Calaverite CLVR X X<br />
Calc CALC X<br />
Calc-silicate CLSC X X X<br />
Calcarenite CLCR X<br />
Calcareous CLCS X<br />
Calciosamarskite CCMK X X<br />
Calcirudite CALR X<br />
Calcite CLCT X X<br />
Camptonite CMPN X<br />
Cancrinite CNCR X X<br />
Carbon CRBO X<br />
Carbonaceous CRBC X<br />
Carbonate CARB X X X<br />
Carbonatite CRBM X<br />
Carbonatized CARZ X<br />
Carbonite CRBN X X<br />
Carnallite CRNL X X<br />
Carnotite CRNT X X<br />
Carrollite CRLT X X<br />
Cassiterite CSTR X X<br />
Cataclasite CCLS X<br />
Cataclastic CCTC X<br />
Celadonite CLDN X X<br />
Celestite CLST X X<br />
Celsian CELS X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Cerargyrite CRRG X X<br />
Cerussite CRST X X<br />
Cervantite CRVN X X<br />
Chalcanthite CHLT X<br />
Chalcedony CLCD X X X<br />
Chalcocite CLCC X X<br />
Chalcomenite CLCM X X<br />
Chalcopyrite CLCP X X<br />
Chalcostibite CLCB X X<br />
Chamosite CMST X X<br />
Charnockite CRCK X X<br />
Chert CHRT X X<br />
Cherty CHTY X<br />
Chevkinite CVKN X X<br />
China Stone CNSN X<br />
Chloanthite CLNT X X<br />
Chloride CLRD X X<br />
Chlorite CLRT X X<br />
Chloritic CLRC X<br />
Chloritoid CLTD X X<br />
Chondrodite CDRD X X<br />
Chromite CRMT X X<br />
Chromitite CRTT X<br />
Chrysocolla CRCL X X<br />
Chrysolite CRLI X X<br />
Chrysoprase CPRS X<br />
Chrysotile CRSL X X<br />
Cinnabar CNBR X X<br />
Clastic CSTC X X<br />
Clausthalite CLSL X X<br />
Clay CLAY X X X<br />
Claystone CLSN X<br />
Cleavel<strong>and</strong>ite CLVD X X<br />
Clinochlore CLCL X X<br />
Clinoptilolite CLTL X X<br />
Clinopyroxene CLPX X X<br />
Clinopyroxenite CLPT X<br />
Clinozoisite CLZS X X<br />
Coal COAL X X X<br />
Coarse Grained CGRD X<br />
Cobaltite CBLT X X<br />
C<strong>of</strong>finite CFNT X X<br />
Collinsite CLLT X<br />
Collophane CLPN X X<br />
Coloradoite CLDT X X<br />
Columbite CLMB X X<br />
Conglomerate CGLM X X<br />
Conichalcite CCLC X<br />
Copper CPPR X X<br />
Cordierite CRDR X X<br />
Corkite CRKT X<br />
Coronadite CRND X X<br />
Corundum CRDM X X<br />
Corynite CRYN X<br />
Cosalite CSLT X X<br />
Covellite CVLT X X<br />
Crackle CCKL X<br />
Crinanite CRNN X<br />
Cristobalite CTBL X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Crocidolite CCDL X X<br />
Crossite CRSS X<br />
Crushed CHRD X<br />
Cryolite CRYL X X<br />
Cryptomelane CPML X X<br />
Crystal XTAL X<br />
Cubanite CBNT X X<br />
Cummingtonite CMNG X X<br />
Cuprite CPRT X X<br />
Cyrtolite CRTL X X<br />
Dacite DCIT X X<br />
Dacitic DCTC X<br />
Danaite DNIT X X<br />
Danalite DNLT X X<br />
Datolite DTLT X X<br />
Deudantite DDNT X X<br />
Diabase DIBS X X<br />
Diamictite DMCT X<br />
Diamond DMND X X<br />
Diaspore DSPR X X<br />
Diatomaceous DTMS X<br />
Diatomite DITM X X X<br />
Diatreme DTRM X<br />
Dickite DCKT X X<br />
Digenite DGNT X X<br />
Dike DYKE X<br />
Diopside DPSD X X<br />
Diorite DORT X X<br />
Dioritic DORC X<br />
Djurleite DJRL X X<br />
Dolerite DLRT X<br />
Dolomite DOLM X X X<br />
Dolomitic DLMC X<br />
Domeykite DMKT X X<br />
Dumortierite DMRR X X<br />
Dunite DUNT X<br />
Dunitic DNTC X<br />
Dyscrasite DSCR X X<br />
Eclogite ECLG X<br />
Electrum ELCM X X<br />
Ellsworthite ELSR X X<br />
Emery EMRY X X<br />
Empressite EMPR X X<br />
Enargite ENRG X X<br />
Enstatite ENST X X<br />
Epiclastic EPCL X X<br />
Epidote EPDT X X<br />
Epsomite EPSM X X<br />
Equigranular EQGL X<br />
Erythrite ERTR X X<br />
Eschynite ESCN X X<br />
Esker Sediment EKSM X<br />
Essexite ESXT X<br />
Euxenite EXNT X X<br />
Evaporite EVPR X X X<br />
Extrusive EXTV X<br />
Famatinite FMTN X X<br />
Fayalite FYLT X X<br />
Feldspar FLDP X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Feldspathic FDPC X<br />
Feldspathoid FDPD X<br />
Felsic FLSC X<br />
Felsite FLST X X<br />
Fenite FNIT X<br />
Ferberite FRBR X X<br />
Fergusonite FRGS X X<br />
Ferricrete FRCR X<br />
Ferrierite FRRT X<br />
Ferrimolybdite FMBD X X<br />
Ferro FRRO X<br />
Ferrodolomite FDLM X<br />
Ferruginous FRUG X<br />
Fersmite FRSM X X<br />
Fine Grained FGRD X<br />
Fireclay FRCL X X X<br />
Flow FLOW X X<br />
Fluorapatite FLAP X<br />
Fluorite FLRT X X<br />
Fluorphlogopite FPGP X X<br />
Fluorspar FLRP X X<br />
Fluvial FLVL X<br />
Foliated FLTD X<br />
Formanite FRMN X X<br />
Forsterite FRSR X X<br />
Fossiliferous FLFR X<br />
Fractured FRCD X<br />
Fragmental FRAG X<br />
Franckeite FRCK X X<br />
Freibergite FRBG X X<br />
Freieslebenite FRLB X X<br />
Friedelite FRLT X X<br />
Freilergite FRLG X<br />
Frohbergite FRBT X<br />
Froodite FRDT X X<br />
Fuchsite FCST X X<br />
Gabbro GBBR X X<br />
Gabbroic GBRC X<br />
Gadolinite GDLN X X<br />
Gahnite GHNT X<br />
Galena GLEN X X<br />
Gallium GLLM X X<br />
Garnet GARN X X<br />
Garnetiferous GRFR X<br />
Garnetite GART X X<br />
Garnierite GRNR X X<br />
<strong>Gas</strong>peite GSPT X X<br />
Geikielite GKLT X X<br />
Geocronite GCRN X X<br />
Germanite GRMN X<br />
Gersdorffite GRDF X X<br />
Geyserite GSRT X<br />
Gibbsite GBST X X<br />
Glacial GLCL X<br />
Glaciolacustrine GLLC X<br />
Glass GLSS X X X<br />
Glaucodot GLCD X X<br />
Glauconite GLCN X X<br />
Glaucophane GLCP X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Gmelinite GMLN X<br />
Gneiss GNSS X<br />
Gneissic GNSC X<br />
Goethite GTHT X X<br />
Gold GOLD X X<br />
Gorceixite GRCX X<br />
Gossan GSSN X X<br />
Gouge GOUG X<br />
Granite GRNT X X<br />
Granitic GRNC X<br />
Granitoid GRND X X<br />
Granodiorite GRDR X X<br />
Granophyre GRPR X<br />
Granulite GRNU X X<br />
Graphite GRPT X X<br />
Graphitic GRPC X<br />
Gravel GRVL X<br />
Greenalite GRNL X X<br />
Greenockite GRCK X X<br />
Greens<strong>and</strong> GRSD X<br />
Greenschist GRCS X<br />
Greenstone GRNS X X<br />
Greisen GRSN X X<br />
Greywacke GRWK X<br />
Grit GRIT X<br />
Grossularite GRLR X X<br />
Grunerite GRRT X X<br />
Guano GUNO X X<br />
Gudmundite GDMD X X<br />
Gummite GMMT X X<br />
Gypsite GPST X<br />
Gypsum GPSM X X X<br />
Halite HLIT X X X<br />
Harzburgite HZBG X<br />
Hatchettolite HTCL X X<br />
Hausmannite HSMN X X<br />
Heazlewoodite HZLD X X<br />
Hedenbergite HDBG X X<br />
Hedleyite HDLT X<br />
Hematite HMTT X X<br />
Hematitic HMTC X<br />
Hemimorphite HMRP X<br />
Hercynite HRCN X X<br />
Hessite HSST X X<br />
Heterolithic HRLC X<br />
Heul<strong>and</strong>ite HLND X X<br />
Holl<strong>and</strong>ite HLDT X X<br />
Hornblende HBLD X X<br />
Hornblendite HRBD X X<br />
Hornfels HRFL X X<br />
Hornfelsed HOFD X<br />
Howlite HWLT X X<br />
Hubnerite HBNR X X<br />
Humite HUMT X<br />
Hybrid HBRD X<br />
Hydrocarbon HDCB X X<br />
Hydromagnesite HDMG X X X<br />
Hydrozincite HDZC X X<br />
Hypersthene HPRS X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Idaite IDIT X<br />
Idocrase IDCR X X<br />
Ignimbrite IGMB X X<br />
Ijolite IJLT X<br />
Illite ILLT X X X<br />
Ilmenite ILMN X X<br />
Ilmenorutile ILMR X<br />
Ilvaite ILVT X<br />
Intermediate INTR X<br />
Intraformational IFML X<br />
Intrusive INTV X X<br />
Inyoite INYT X X<br />
Iridium IRDM X X<br />
Iridosmine IDSM X X<br />
Iron IRON X<br />
Iron Formation IRFM X<br />
Ironstone IRSN X<br />
Isokite ISKT X X<br />
Jacobsite JCBS X X<br />
Jacupirangite JCPG X<br />
Jade JADE X X X<br />
Jadeite JDIT X X<br />
Jalpaite JLPT X X<br />
Jamesonite JMSN X X<br />
Jarosite JRST X X<br />
Jasper JSPR X X X<br />
Jasperoid JPRD X<br />
Jaspilite JSPL X<br />
Jordanite JRDN X X<br />
K-Feldspar KSPA X X<br />
Kainite KINT X X<br />
Kaolin KOLN X X X<br />
Kaolinite KLNT X X X<br />
Kasolite KSLT X<br />
Kentallenite KNLN X<br />
Keratophyre KRPR X X<br />
Kermesite KRMS X X<br />
Kersantite KRSN X<br />
Kimberlite KMBL X X<br />
Knebelite KNBL X<br />
Knopite KNPT X<br />
Kobellite KBLT X<br />
Kotelskite KLSK X<br />
Krennerite KRNR X X<br />
Kyanite KYNT X X<br />
Laboradorite LBRD X X<br />
Lahar LAHR X X<br />
Lamproite LMPT X X<br />
Lamprophyre LMPP X X<br />
Lapilli LPLL X<br />
Lapillistone LPLS X<br />
Larnite LRNT X X<br />
Latite LTIT X X<br />
Laumontite LMNT X X<br />
Lava LAVA X X<br />
Layered LYRD X<br />
Lazulite LZLT X X<br />
Lepidocrocite LPCC X X<br />
Lepidolite LPDL X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Lepidomelane LPDM X<br />
Leuchtenbergite LCBG X<br />
Leucite LUCT X X<br />
Leucocratic LCCC X<br />
Leucopyrite LCPR X X<br />
Leucoxene LCXN X X<br />
Lignite LGNT X<br />
Limestone LMSN X X<br />
Limonite LMON X X<br />
Limy LIMY X<br />
Linarite LNRT X X<br />
Linnaeite LNNT X X<br />
Listwanite LSWN X X<br />
Lit-par-lit LPRL X<br />
Lithic LTHC X<br />
Lithiophilite LTPL X X<br />
Lizardite LZDT X<br />
Lollingite LLGT X X<br />
Lugarite LGRT X<br />
Luxullianite LXLN X X<br />
Lyndochite LNDC X X<br />
Mackinawite MCKN X X<br />
Mafic MAFC X<br />
Maghemite MGHM X X<br />
Magnesian MGSN X<br />
Magnesite MGNS X X X<br />
Magnesitic MGSC X<br />
Magnetite MGNT X X X<br />
Malachite MLCT X X<br />
Maldonite MLDN X<br />
Malignite MLGN X<br />
Manganiferous MGFR X<br />
Manganite MNGN X X<br />
Marble MRBL X X X<br />
Marcasite MRCS X X<br />
Mariposite MRPS X X<br />
Marl MARL X<br />
Marmatite MRMT X<br />
Martite MRTT X X<br />
Massive MSSV X<br />
Matildite MTLD X X<br />
Maucherite MCRT X X<br />
Mcgillite MCGL X<br />
Medium Grained MGRD X<br />
Megacrystic MGCR X<br />
Melanocratic MLCR X<br />
Melanterite MLNR X X<br />
Melilite MLLT X X<br />
Meneghinite MNGT X X<br />
Mercury MRCR X X<br />
Merenskyite MRSK X<br />
Merrschaum MRCM X X<br />
Mertietite MERI X<br />
Merwinite MRNT X X<br />
Mesocratic MSCR X<br />
Meta META X<br />
Metabasite MBST X<br />
Metacinnabar MCBR X X<br />
Metamorphic MMPC X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Metasedimentary MSDM X<br />
Metastibnite MSBN X X<br />
Metatorbernite MTRB X X<br />
Metazeunerite MZNR X<br />
Miargyrite MRGR X X<br />
Mica MICA X X<br />
Micaceous MCCS X<br />
Michenerite MCNR X X<br />
Microcline MCCL X X<br />
Microdiorite MDRT X X<br />
Migmatite MGMT X<br />
Migmatitic MGMC X<br />
Millerite MLRT X X<br />
Mimetite MMIT X<br />
Minette MNTT X X<br />
Minnesotaite MNST X X<br />
Mirabilite MRBT X<br />
Molybdenite MLBD X X<br />
Molybdite MBDT X X<br />
Monazite MNZT X X<br />
Monchiquite MNCQ X<br />
Monticellite MNCL X X<br />
Montmorillonite MMRL X X<br />
Monzodiorite MZDR X X<br />
Monzonite MNZN X X<br />
Monzonitic MNZC X<br />
Morenosite MRNS X X<br />
Mudstone MDSN X X<br />
Mugearite MGRT X<br />
Muscovite MSCV X X<br />
Mylonite MLNT X<br />
Mylonitic MLNC X<br />
Nacrite NCRT X<br />
Nagyagite NGGT X X<br />
Natroalunite NTRL X<br />
Natrolite NTLT X<br />
Natron NTRN X<br />
Naumannite NMNT X X<br />
Neodigenite NDGN X X<br />
Neotocite NTCT X<br />
Nepheline NPLN X X<br />
Nephelinite NPLT X<br />
Nephrite NPRT X X<br />
Neyite NYTE X<br />
Niccolite NCLT X X<br />
Ningyoite NGYT X X<br />
Niocalite NOCL X X<br />
Nitre NITR X<br />
Nodular NDLR X<br />
Nontronite NNRN X<br />
Nordmarkite NDMK X<br />
Norite NORT X X<br />
Novaculite NVCL X<br />
Obsidian OBSD X X<br />
Ochre OCHR X X<br />
Odinite ODNT X<br />
Oligoclase OLGC X X<br />
Oligomictic OGMC X<br />
Olivine OLVN X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Oolitic OLTC X<br />
Opal OPAL X X<br />
Orbicular OBCL X<br />
Orpiment ORPM X X<br />
Ortho ORTH X<br />
Orthoclase ORCL X X<br />
Orthopyroxene ORPX X X<br />
Orthopyroxenite OTPR X<br />
Osmiridium OMDM X<br />
Ouachitite OCTT X<br />
Owyheeite OYHT X<br />
Palladium PLLM X<br />
Palygorskite PLGK X<br />
Para PARA X<br />
Paragonite PRGN X X<br />
Parahopeite PRPT X X<br />
Pararammelsbergite PMBG X X<br />
Parisite PRIS X<br />
Parkerite PRKR X X<br />
Pearceite PRCT X X<br />
Peat PEAT X<br />
Pebble PBBL X<br />
Pegmatite PGMT X X<br />
Pegmatitic PGMC X<br />
Pelite PLIT X<br />
Pelitic PLTC X<br />
Pelletal PLTL X<br />
Penninite PNNT X X<br />
Pentl<strong>and</strong>ite PNLD X X<br />
Periclase PRCL X X<br />
Peridotite PRDT X X<br />
Perknite PRKN X<br />
Perlite PERL X X X<br />
Perovskite PRVK X X<br />
Perthite PRTT X X<br />
Petzite PTZT X X<br />
Phenacite PNCT X<br />
Phengite PNGT X<br />
Phlogopite PLGP X X<br />
Phonolite PNLT X X<br />
Phosphate PSPT X X X<br />
Phosphatic PSPC X<br />
Phosphorite PSRT X X X<br />
Phosphuranylite PHUR X<br />
Phyllite PLLT X<br />
Phyllitic PLLC X<br />
Phyllonite PLNT X<br />
Phyric PHRC X X<br />
Picrite PCRT X<br />
Picritic PCRC X<br />
Picrolite PCRL X X<br />
Pillow PLLW X<br />
Pinite PINT X X<br />
Pipe PIPE X<br />
Pitchblende PCBD X X X<br />
Pitchstone PCSN X<br />
Plagioclase PLGC X X<br />
Platinum PLNM X X<br />
Pollucite PLCT X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Polybasite PLBS X X<br />
Polycrase PLCR X X<br />
Polydymite PLDM X X<br />
Polymictic PMCC X<br />
Porcellanite PORC X X<br />
Porphyritic PPRC X<br />
Porphyroblastic PPBL X<br />
Porphyry PRPR X X<br />
Powellite PWLT X X<br />
Prehnite PRNT X X<br />
Priorite PRRT X X<br />
Prosopite PRSP X<br />
Proustite PRST X X<br />
Psammite PSMT X<br />
Psammitic PSMC X<br />
Psilomelane PLML X X<br />
Pulaskite PLSK X X<br />
Pumice PUMC X X<br />
Pumpellyite PMPL X X<br />
Pyrargyrite PRRG X X<br />
Pyrite PYRT X X<br />
Pyritic PYRC X<br />
Pyrobitumen PYBM X<br />
Pyrochlore PCLR X X<br />
Pyroclastic PCLC X X<br />
Pyrolusite PRLS X X<br />
Pyromorphite PRMP X X<br />
Pyrope PYRP X X<br />
Pyrophanite PRPN X X<br />
Pyrophyllite PRPL X X X<br />
Pyroxene PRXE X X<br />
Pyroxenite PRXN X X<br />
Pyroxenitic PRXC X<br />
Pyrrhotite PYTT X X<br />
Quartz QRTZ X X X<br />
Quartzite QRZT X<br />
Quartzitic/Quartzose QRZS X<br />
Quartz<strong>of</strong>eldspathic QZFP X<br />
Rammelsbergite RMBG X X<br />
Rankinite RNKN X X<br />
Rapakivi RPKV X<br />
Rauhaugite RHGT X<br />
Realgar RLGR X X<br />
Reworked RWRK X<br />
Rhodochrosite RDCR X X<br />
Rhodonite RODN X X<br />
Rhyodacite RDCT X X<br />
Rhyodacitic RDCC X<br />
Rhyolite RYLT X X<br />
Rhyolitic RYLC X<br />
Rickardite RCKD X X<br />
Riebeckite RBCK X X<br />
Rock ROCK X<br />
Rodingite RDNG X X<br />
Rozenite RZNT X X<br />
Ruby Silver RSVR X X<br />
Rudite RUDT X<br />
Rutile RUTL X X<br />
Sabugalite SBGL X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Safflorite SFLR X X<br />
Sahlite SHLT X X<br />
Saleeite SLET X X<br />
Salite SLIT X<br />
Salts SLTS X X X<br />
Samarskite SMRK X X<br />
S<strong>and</strong> SAND X<br />
S<strong>and</strong>stone SNDS X<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y SNDY X<br />
Sanidine SNDN X X<br />
Sapphirine SPRN X X<br />
Sapropel SPPL X<br />
Saussurite SSRT X X<br />
Scapolite SCPL X X<br />
Scawtite SCTT X X<br />
Schapbachite SCBC X X<br />
Scheelite SCLT X X<br />
Schist SCST X<br />
Schistose SCTS X<br />
Schorlomite SCLM X<br />
Schultenite SCLN X<br />
Scoria SCOR X X<br />
Scorodite SCRD X X<br />
Scorzalite SCRZ X<br />
Sediment/Sedimentary SDMN X X<br />
Selenide SLND X X<br />
Selenite SLNT X X<br />
Selenitic SLNC X<br />
Semi SEMI X<br />
Semseyite SMST X X<br />
Senarmontite SNRM X X<br />
Sepiolite SPOL X<br />
Sericite SRCT X X<br />
Sericitic SRCC X<br />
Serpentine SRPN X X<br />
Serpentinite SERP X X<br />
Serpentinized SERZ X<br />
Seybertite SBRT X X<br />
Shale SHLE X X X<br />
Shaly SHLY X<br />
Sharpstone SHRP X X<br />
Shonkinite SNKN X<br />
Siderite SDRT X X X<br />
Siegenite SGNT X X<br />
Silica SILC X X X<br />
Silicate SLCT X X<br />
Siliceous SLCS X<br />
Sill SILL X<br />
Sillimanite SLMN X X<br />
Silt SILT X<br />
Siltstone SLSN X<br />
Silty SLTY X<br />
Silver SLVR X X<br />
Sinter SNTR X<br />
Skarn SKRN X X<br />
Skutterudite SKRD X X<br />
Slate SLTE X<br />
Slaty SLAT X<br />
Smaltite SMLT X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Smectite SMCT X<br />
Smithsonite SMSN X X<br />
Soapstone SPSN X<br />
Sodalite SDLT X X<br />
Sodic SODC X<br />
Soil SOIL X<br />
Sovite SOVI X<br />
Specularite SPCL X X<br />
Spencerite SPCR X<br />
Sperrylite SPRL X X<br />
Spessartine SPSR X X<br />
Spessartite SPST X<br />
Sphalerite SPLR X X<br />
Sphene SPHN X X<br />
Spilite SPLT X<br />
Spinel SPNL X X<br />
Spodumene SPDM X X<br />
Spotted SPTD X<br />
Spurrite SPRT X X<br />
Stalactite STLC X X<br />
Stalagmite SLGM X X<br />
Stannite STNT X X<br />
Staurolite STRL X X<br />
Steatite STTT X<br />
Stephanite STPN X X<br />
Sternbergite SRBG X X<br />
Stibiconite SBCN X X<br />
Stibnite STBN X X<br />
Stilbite STLB X<br />
Stilpnomelane SLPM X X<br />
Stolzite STLZ X<br />
Stromatolitic SMLC X<br />
Stromeyerite SRMR X X<br />
Strontianite SRNN X X<br />
Sub SUBB X<br />
Subfeldspathic SBFP X<br />
Sulphantimonide SPMD X X<br />
Sulphate SLPT X X<br />
Sulphide SLPD X<br />
Sulphidic SPDC X<br />
Sulphite SLPH X X<br />
Sulphur SLPR X X X<br />
Sulvanite SULV X<br />
Svanbergite SVAN X<br />
Syenite SYNT X X<br />
Syenitic SYEN X<br />
Syeno SYNO X<br />
Sylvanite SLVN X X<br />
Sylvite SLVT X X<br />
Synchysite SNCS X X<br />
Syngenite SNGT X<br />
Tachylyte TCYL X X<br />
Tailings TLGS X<br />
Talc TALC X X X<br />
Talcose TLCS X<br />
Talus TLUS X<br />
Tantalite TNTL X X<br />
Tapiolite TPLT X X<br />
Tectonic TCNC X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Telluride TLRD X X<br />
Tellurobismuthite TLBM X X<br />
Telluropalladinite TLPD X<br />
Temagamite TMGM X<br />
Temiskamite TMKM X X<br />
Tennantite TNNT X X<br />
Tenorite TNRT X X<br />
Tephra TPHR X<br />
Tephrite TPRT X X X<br />
Tertiary TRTR X<br />
Teschenite TSCN X<br />
Tetradymite TRDM X X<br />
Tetrahedrite TRDR X X<br />
Theralite TERL X<br />
Tholeiite THLT X<br />
Tholeiitic TLTC X<br />
Thomsonite TMSN X X<br />
Thorianite TRNT X X<br />
Thorite THRT X X<br />
Thorogummite TRGM X X<br />
Thucholite TCLT X X<br />
Thuringite TRNG X<br />
Tiemannite TMNT X X<br />
Till TILL X<br />
Tilleyite TLYT X X<br />
Tillite TLLT X<br />
Titanite TTNT X X<br />
Tonalite TNLT X X X<br />
Topaz TOPZ X X<br />
Torbernite TRBN X X<br />
Tourmaline TRML X X<br />
Tourmalinite TMLN X<br />
Tourmalite TRMT X X<br />
Trachy<strong>and</strong>esite TCAN X X<br />
Trachybasalt TCBL X<br />
Trachydacite TRCC X X<br />
Trachyte TRCT X X<br />
Trachytic TRTC X<br />
Transported TRPR X<br />
Travertine TRVR X<br />
Tremolite TMLT X X<br />
Tridymite TDYM X<br />
Troctolite TRCL X<br />
Troilite TRLT X X<br />
Trondhjemite TDJM X<br />
Tufa TUFA X<br />
Tuff TUFF X X<br />
Tuffaceous TUFC X<br />
Tuffite TUFT X<br />
Turbidite TRBD X X<br />
Turgite TRGT X X<br />
Twinnite TWNT X<br />
Ulexite ULXT X X<br />
Ullmannite ULMN X X<br />
Ultramafic UMFC X X<br />
Ulvospinel ULVP X X<br />
Unconsolidated UCDD X<br />
Undifferentiated UNDF X<br />
Unknown **** X X X<br />
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Mineral/Rock Codes<br />
Uralite URLT X<br />
Uraninite URNN X X<br />
Uranophane URNP X X<br />
Uranothorite URNR X X<br />
Uranotile URNL X X<br />
Urtite URTT X<br />
Valentinite VLNN X X<br />
Valleriite VLRT X X<br />
Vanadinite VNDN X X<br />
V<strong>and</strong>endriesscheite VDRS X<br />
Vein VEIN X<br />
Vermiculite VMCL X X<br />
Vesicular VSCL X<br />
Vesuvianite VSVN X X<br />
Violarite VOLR X X<br />
Vitric VTRC X<br />
Vitrinite VTRN X<br />
Vogesite VGST X<br />
Volborthite VLBR X<br />
Volcanic VOLC X X<br />
Volcanic Glass VLGL X X<br />
Volcaniclastic VLCC X X<br />
Vuggy VUGG X<br />
Wacke WCKE X<br />
Wad WADD X X<br />
Wairauite WRUT X X<br />
Wehrlite WRLT X X<br />
Welded WLDD X<br />
Wehrlite WRLT X<br />
Willyamite WLMT X X<br />
Wilsonite WLSN X X<br />
Witherite WTRT X X<br />
Wittichenite WTCN X X<br />
Wolframite WLFM X X<br />
Wollastonite WLST X X<br />
Woodhouseite WDST X X<br />
Wulfenite WLFN X<br />
Wurtzite WRTZ X X<br />
Xenotime XNTM X<br />
Yukonite YKNT X X<br />
Zaratite ZRTT X<br />
Zeolite ZOLT X X X<br />
Zeunerite ZNRT X<br />
Zincite ZNCT X X<br />
Zinkenite ZNKN X X<br />
Zircon ZRCN X X<br />
Zoisite ZOST X X<br />
Zunyite ZNYT X<br />
Totals 918 576 248<br />
694<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Appendix IV - Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
(Index)<br />
(Index)<br />
DESCRIPTION CODE IG/META GROUP FORM CODE DESCRIPTION<br />
Active 142 X ** Undefined Formation<br />
Agassiz Prairie 341 X *** Undefined Group<br />
Aida 731 X 100 Nilkitkwa<br />
Aishihik Plutonic Suite 860 X 101 Fort Steele<br />
Ajax 205 X 102 Roosville<br />
Akie 732 X 103 Appekunny<br />
Alberta 553 X 104 Kent<br />
Aldridge 116 X 105 Obsolete<br />
Aley Carbonatite Complex 518 X 106 Uslinka<br />
Alice Arm Intrusion 543 X 107 Bridge River<br />
Allenby 544 X 108 Eagle Bay<br />
Allison Lake Pluton 835 X 109 Chitistone<br />
Alsek Ranges 447 X 110 Masset<br />
Altyn 139 X 111 Early Bird<br />
Amphitheatre 171 X 112 Harrison Lake<br />
Anarchist 365 X 113 Kulthieth<br />
Anarchist/Kobau 324 X 114 Miles Canyon<br />
Antler 473 X 115 Nakina<br />
Apex Mountain 622 X 116 Aldridge<br />
Appekunny 103 X 117 Sutton<br />
Archibald 151 X 118 Blumberg<br />
Ashcr<strong>of</strong>t 288 X 119 Longarm<br />
Ashman 177 X 120 Waterton<br />
Asitka 616 X 121 Monk<br />
Asitka Peak Stock 839 X 122 Decourcy<br />
Atan 426 X 123 Spray River<br />
Atlin Ultramafic Allochthon 488 X 124 Cultus<br />
Attwood 629 X 125 Marsh Adams<br />
August Mountain Siltstone 519 X 126 Vashon<br />
Australian Creek 881 X 127 Comox<br />
Axelgold Intrusion 786 X 128 Cape Ball<br />
Azure Lake 709 X 129 Poplar Butte<br />
Babine Intrusions 563 X 130 Brian Boru<br />
Badshot 169 X 131 Boya<br />
Badshot-Mohican 643 X 132 Gateway<br />
Baldonnel 825 X 133 Tango Creek<br />
Baldy Batholith 250 X 134 Tsaydiz<br />
Banff 399 X 135 Quadra<br />
Basal Devonian Unit 672 X 136 Quartzite Range<br />
Battle Range Batholith 273 X 137 Grinnell<br />
Battlement Ridge 645 X 138 Gr<strong>and</strong> Forks Gneiss<br />
Bayonne Batholith 804 X 139 Altyn<br />
Beady Range Pluton 912 X 140 Dunira<br />
Beattie Peaks 541 X 141 Stelkuz<br />
Beaver Mountain 526 X 142 Active<br />
Beaverdell Porphyry 925 X 143 Haida<br />
Beaverfoot 464 X 144 Mount Nelson<br />
Beaverfoot-Brisco 466 X 145 Garibaldi<br />
Beggerlay Creek Pluton 897 X 146 Kapoose<br />
Bendor Pluton 389 X 147 Salish<br />
Bennett Pluton 861 X 148 Northumberl<strong>and</strong><br />
Besa River 718 X 149 Peninsula<br />
Betty Creek 640 X 150 Hesquiat<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Bickford 539 X 151 Archibald<br />
Big Creek 809 X 152 Ge<strong>of</strong>frey<br />
Big Salmon Complex 416 X 153 Nikolai<br />
Billhook 161 X 154 Skonun<br />
Black Lake Stock 810 X 155 Pasayten<br />
Black Lake Suite 858 X 156 Telkwa<br />
Black Stuart 474 X 157 Bonanza<br />
Blairmore 555 X 158 Skidegate<br />
Blind Creek 758 X 159 Nahlin<br />
Blue River Ultramafite 418 X 160 Karmutsen<br />
Blumberg 118 X 161 Billhook<br />
Bocock 807 X 162 Gabriola<br />
Bonanza 157 X 163 Brokenback Hill<br />
Bootjack Stock 657 X 164 Mount Nansen<br />
Boss Mountain Stock 655 X 165 Yakoun<br />
Boulder Creek 534 X 166 Van Creek<br />
Boulder Crk 846 X 167 Ymir<br />
Bouleau Lake 921 X 168 Swannell<br />
Boundary Ranges Metamor. Suite 650 X 169 Badshot<br />
Bowen Isl<strong>and</strong> 195 X 170 Yakataga<br />
Bower Isl<strong>and</strong> 174 X 171 Amphitheatre<br />
Bowron River 471 X 172 Nichol Creek<br />
Bowser Lake 364 X 173 Gloucester<br />
Boya 131 X 174 Bower Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Bralorne Igneous Complex 388 X 175 Nelway<br />
Breakenridge 713 X 176 Broadview<br />
Brenot 771 X 177 Ashman<br />
Brew 922 X 178 Nooksack<br />
Brian Boru 130 X 179 Siyeh<br />
Bridge River 107 X 180 Ootsa Lake<br />
Brisco 465 X 181 French Range<br />
Broadview 176 X 182 Entiako<br />
Brock Volcanics 767 X 183 Mount Gainer<br />
Brokenback Hill 163 X 184 Capilano<br />
Bromley Batholith 674 X 185 Whitesail<br />
Brooklyn 200 X 186 McCarthy<br />
Brothers Peak 236 X 187 Sinwa<br />
Buck Creek 564 X 188 Elise<br />
Buckinghorse 832 X 189 Kasalka<br />
Bugaboo Batholith 572 X 190 Escalante<br />
Bulkley Intrusions 247 X 191 Smithers<br />
Bulldog Creek Pluton 715 X 192 Harbledown<br />
Bullhead 556 X 193 Espee<br />
Burnaby Isl<strong>and</strong> Plutonic Suite 666 X 194 Hedley<br />
Burnais 458 X 195 Bowen Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Burrard 725 X 196 S<strong>and</strong>il<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Butedale Pluton 381 X 197 Ghost Creek<br />
Buttle Lake 241 X 198 Sheppard<br />
Cache Creek 349 X 199 Haslam<br />
Cache Creek Complex 869 X 200 Brooklyn<br />
Cadomin 538 X 201 Sooke<br />
Cadwallader 300 X 202 Jowett<br />
Cahill Creek Pluton 676 X 203 Haydon Peak<br />
Cairn Needle 712 X 204 Level Mountain<br />
Cake Hill 363 X 205 Ajax<br />
Cake Hill Pluton 898 X 206 Kedahda<br />
Cameron River 581 X 207 Chilcotin<br />
Canyon Creek 870 X 208 Kettle River<br />
Cape Ball 128 X 209 Teslin<br />
Capilano 184 X 210 Index<br />
Capoose Batholith 491 X 211 One Tree<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Cariboo 395 X 212 Nicol Creek<br />
Cariboo Meadows Pluton 900 X 213 Lardeau<br />
Carmacks 648 X 214 Reno<br />
Carmanah 301 X 215 Triune<br />
Carpenter Bay Plutonic Suite 494 X 216 Horsethief Creek<br />
Cassiar Batholith 408 X 217 Dutch Creek<br />
Castlegar Gneiss 374 X 218 Tseapseahoolz Creek Pluton<br />
Catface Intrusions 606 X 219 Mysterious Creek<br />
Cathedral 467 X 220 Dashwood<br />
Cedar District 370 X 221 Three Sisters<br />
Cedared 671 X 222 Quatsino<br />
Central Gneiss Complex 266 X 223 Irene Volcanic<br />
Chancellor 789 X 224 Kutcho<br />
Chapperon 704 X 225 Twin Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Chasm 695 X 226 R<strong>and</strong>all<br />
Cheakamus 515 X 227 Marble Canyon<br />
Cherry Creek Pluton 740 X 228 Creston<br />
Chilcotin 207 X 229 Knob Hill<br />
Chilliwack 291 X 230 Metchosin Volcanics<br />
Chilliwack Batholith 599 X 231 Horsefeed<br />
Chischa 513 X 232 Lafrance<br />
Chitistone 109 X 233 Moresby<br />
Christmas Creek Batholith 414 X 234 Myra<br />
Chu Chua 546 X 235 Mount Martley<br />
Chuchi Lake 851 X 236 Brothers Peak<br />
Chuckanut 360 X 237 Nitinat<br />
Coal Harbour 340 X 238 Toby<br />
Coast Plutonic Complex 252 X 239 Phillips<br />
Cogburn Schist 826 X 240 Kitchener<br />
Cold Fish Volcanics 768 X 241 Buttle Lake<br />
Coldwater 304 X 242 Plateau Basalt<br />
Colquitz Gneiss 691 X 243 Whistle Creek<br />
Comox 127 X 244 Plateau Lava<br />
Contact Stock 429 X 245 Peril<br />
Cooper Ridge 845 X 246 Purcell Lava<br />
Copper Mountain Intrusions 628 X 247 Bulkley Intrusions<br />
Copper Mountain Stock 800 X 248 Mesalinka Pluton<br />
Coquihalla 834 X 249 Lower Caribou Creek Stock<br />
Coquihalla Serpentine Belt 593 X 250 Baldy Batholith<br />
Cornell Stock 710 X 251 Topley Intrusions<br />
Coryell Intrusions 282 X 252 Coast Plutonic Complex<br />
Coyle Stock 623 X 253 Whatshan Intrusion<br />
Cranbrook 459 X 254 Iron Mask Batholith<br />
Creston 228 X 255 Mount Lytton Complex<br />
Crooked Amphibolite 290 X 256 Ruby Range Stock<br />
Crownite 880 X 257 Nanika Intrusions<br />
Cultus 124 X 258 Guichon Creek Batholith<br />
Cunningham 392 X 259 Three Sisters Pluton<br />
Currier 787 X 260 Duckling Creek Syenite Complex<br />
Custer-Skagit Gneiss 600 X 261 Similkameen Intrusions<br />
Custer Gneiss 830 X 262 Pacific Rim Complex<br />
Dash 793 X 263 Monashee Complex<br />
Dashwood 220 X 264 Edziza Spectrum Volcanic Comp.<br />
Deadman River 287 X 265 Naver Intrusion<br />
Decourcy 122 X 266 Central Gneiss Complex<br />
Dewar 765 X 267 Shuswap Metamorphic Complex<br />
Dewdney Creek 302 X 268 Mount Carlyle Stock<br />
Dezadeash 317 X 269 Fry Creek Intrusion<br />
Doctors Point Pluton 736 X 270 Takomkane Batholith<br />
Dodger Granite Stock 524 X 271 Valhalla Formation<br />
Dome Creek 472 X 272 Wild Horse Intrusion<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Dorsey Assemblage 306 x X 273 Battle Range Batholith<br />
Downey Succession 659 X 274 Nemo Lakes Intrusion<br />
Duck Lake 685 X 275 Saltspring Intrusive Suite<br />
Duckling Creek Syenite Complex 260 X 276 Raft Batholith<br />
Dum Lake Intrusive Complex 930 X 277 Hogem Intrusive Complex<br />
Dunedin 702 X 278 Goat Canyon Stock<br />
Dunira 140 X 279 Tachilta Intrusion<br />
Dunvegan 890 X 280 Valhalla Complex<br />
Dutch Creek 217 X 281 Galena Bay Stock<br />
Eager 468 X 282 Coryell Intrusions<br />
Eagle Bay 108 X 283 Nelson Intrusions<br />
Eagle Plutonic Complex 755 X 284 Kuskanax Batholith<br />
Early Bird 111 X 285 Ladner<br />
Earn 421 X 286 Jackass Mountain<br />
Echo Isl<strong>and</strong> 328 X 287 Deadman River<br />
Echo Lake 812 X 288 Ashcr<strong>of</strong>t<br />
Ecstall Pluton 496 X 289 Hazelton<br />
Edziza Spectrum Volcanic Comp. 264 X 290 Crooked Amphibolite<br />
Eldon 743 X 291 Chilliwack<br />
Eldorado Pluton 693 X 292 Uslika<br />
Elise 188 X 293 Valdez<br />
Elk 551 X 294 Vedder<br />
Elk Point 747 X 295 Tyaughton<br />
Elko 456 X 296 Rosella<br />
Emerald Stock 522 X 297 Parson Bay<br />
Empetrum 719 X 298 Relay Mountain<br />
Endako 323 X 299 Sicker<br />
Entiako 182 X 300 Cadwallader<br />
Escalante 190 X 301 Carmanah<br />
Espee 193 X 302 Dewdney Creek<br />
Etherington 754 X 303 Gaveway<br />
Eugene Creek Stock 923 X 304 Coldwater<br />
Extension 357 X 305 Franklin<br />
Fairholme 397 X 306 Dorsey Assemblage<br />
Fairview Intrusion 694 X 307 Nizi Pluton<br />
Fantasque 819 X 308 Hall<br />
Fennell 489 X 309 Kyuquot<br />
Fergusson 614 X 310 Penticton<br />
Fernie 451 X 311 Nicola<br />
Fire Lake 630 X 312 Glove Stock<br />
Flathead 455 X 313 Kluane<br />
Fleet Peak Pluton 838 X 314 South Fosthall<br />
Flower Ridge 698 X 315 Skolai<br />
Fort St. John 481 X 316 Wallace<br />
Fort Steele 101 X 317 Dezadeash<br />
Fourth Lake 706 X 318 Nasina<br />
Fourth <strong>of</strong> July 377 X 319 Nazcha<br />
Fourth <strong>of</strong> July Creek Batholith 575 X 320 Harper Ranch<br />
Francois Lake 684 X 321 Poul Creek<br />
Francois Lake Batholith 683 X 322 Helm<br />
Francois Lake Intrusive Suite 485 X 323 Endako<br />
Franklin 305 X 324 Anarchist/Kobau<br />
Fraser Bend 679 X 325 Spider Creek<br />
Fredrikson Peak 842 X 326 Slocan<br />
French Mine 677 X 327 Takla<br />
French Range 181 X 328 Echo Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Friendly Lake Intrusive Complex 931 x 329 Hedley Intrusions<br />
Fry Creek Intrusion 269 X 330 Shonektaw<br />
Frying Pan Creek Stock 904 X 331 Gravina Nutzotin<br />
Gabriola 162 X 332 Queen Charlotte<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Galena Bay Stock 281 X 333 Phoenix<br />
Galore Creek Intrusions 798 X 334 Vancouver<br />
Gambier 336 X 335 Nina Creek<br />
Gamsby 407 X 336 Gambier<br />
Garibaldi 145 X 337 Sloko<br />
Gataga 887 X 338 Monashee<br />
Gates 480 X 339 Sustut<br />
Gateway 132 X 340 Coal Harbour<br />
Gaveway 303 X 341 Agassiz Prairie<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey 152 X 342 Long Ridge Pluton<br />
George 885 X 343 Rossl<strong>and</strong><br />
Germansen Batholith 634 X 344 Maude<br />
Gething 537 X 345 Kamloops<br />
Ghost Creek 197 X 346 Windermere<br />
Gillies Stock 720 X 347 Taylor Creek<br />
Glacial/Fluvial Gravels 412 X 348 Milford<br />
Glenogle 589 X 349 Cache Creek<br />
Gloucester 173 X 350 Skeena<br />
Glove Stock 312 x 351 Takwahoni<br />
Glundebery Batholith 415 X 352 Kunga<br />
Gnat Lakes Ultramafite 901 X 353 Inklin<br />
Goat Canyon-Halifax Ck. Stock 895 X 354 Sharon Creek<br />
Goat Canyon Stock 278 X 355 Wrangell<br />
Gog 476 X 356 Spences Bridge<br />
Goldway Stock 841 X 357 Extension<br />
Goodrich 532 X 358 Tunya<br />
Goodsir 859 X 359 Ingenika Atan<br />
Goosly Intrusions 565 X 360 Chuckanut<br />
Goosly Lake 566 X 361 Quartzite<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Forks Gneiss 138 X 362 Yakutat<br />
Granite Lake Pluton 914 X 363 Cake Hill<br />
Granite Mountain Pluton 396 X 364 Bowser Lake<br />
Gravina Nutzotin 331 X 365 Anarchist<br />
Grayling 701 X 366 Sophie Mountain<br />
Greenwood Pluton 516 X 367 Kaslo<br />
Grinnell 137 X 368 Honna<br />
Guichon Creek Batholith 258 X 369 Trail<br />
Gunsteel 717 X 370 Cedar District<br />
Haida 143 X 371 Nanaimo<br />
Hale Mountain Granodiorite 862 X 372 Stuhini<br />
Hall 308 X 373 Mount Roberts<br />
Hamill 376 X 374 Castlegar Gneiss<br />
Hanawald Conglomerate 778 X 375 Mohican<br />
Hanging Glacier Stock 905 X 376 Hamill<br />
Harbledown 192 X 377 Fourth <strong>of</strong> July<br />
Hardscrabble Mtn Succession 668 X 378 Upper Aldridge<br />
Harper Ranch 320 X 379 Middle Aldridge<br />
Harrison Lake 112 X 380 Lower Aldridge<br />
Harrogate 670 X 381 Butedale Pluton<br />
Harveys Ridge Succession 662 X 382 Hurley<br />
Haslam 199 X 383 Pioneer<br />
Hasler 533 X 384 Noel<br />
Hat Creek 545 X 385 Silver Creek<br />
Haydon Peak 203 X 386 Icefield & Alsek Ranges<br />
Hazelton 289 X 387 President Ultramafics<br />
Heart Peaks 641 X 388 Bralorne Igneous Complex<br />
Hedley 194 X 389 Bendor Pluton<br />
Hedley Intrusions 329 X 390 Unnamed/Unknown Informal<br />
Heffley Creek Pluton 483 X 391 Snowshoe<br />
Helm 322 X 392 Cunningham<br />
Henry Creek 886 X 393 Yankee Belle<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Hesquiat 150 X 394 Mural<br />
Hickman Batholith 588 X 395 Cariboo<br />
Hidden Creek Stock 525 X 396 Granite Mountain Pluton<br />
Hogem Intrusive Complex 277 X 397 Fairholme<br />
Honna 368 X 398 Palliser<br />
Horsefeed 231 X 399 Banff<br />
Horseranch 430 X 400 Millford<br />
Horsethief Batholith 571 X 401 Laidman Lake Batholith<br />
Horsethief Creek 216 X 402 Moyie Intrusions<br />
Hotailuh Batholith 730 X 403 Troitsa Stock<br />
Hozameen 560 X 404 Tahtsa Complex<br />
Hulcross 535 X 405 Whiting Stock<br />
Huntingdon 729 X 406 Sibola Stock<br />
Hurley 382 X 407 Gamsby<br />
Hutshi 440 X 408 Cassiar Batholith<br />
Hyder Pluton 644 X 409 McDame<br />
Ice River Complex 570 X 410 Kechika<br />
Icefield & Alsek Ranges 386 X 411 Oblique Creek<br />
Icefield Ranges 449 X 412 Glacial/Fluvial Gravels<br />
Independence 585 X 413 Nome Lake Batholith<br />
Index 210 X 414 Christmas Creek Batholith<br />
Ingenika 428 X 415 Glundebery Batholith<br />
Ingenika Atan 359 X 416 Big Salmon Complex<br />
Inklin 353 X 417 Logtung Stock<br />
Invermay Stock 584 X 418 Blue River Ultramafite<br />
Inzana Lake 852 X 419 Parallel Creek Batholith<br />
Irene Volcanic 223 X 420 S<strong>and</strong>pile<br />
Iron Mask Batholith 254 X 421 Earn<br />
Iron Mask Pluton 739 X 422 Maple Leaf Pluton<br />
Isaac 613 X 423 Keehika<br />
Ishbel 503 X 424 Simpson Peak Batholith<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> Plutonic Suite 742 X 425 Sylvester Allochthon<br />
Jackass Mountain 286 X 426 Atan<br />
Jenner Stock 601 X 427 Lamb Mountain Stock<br />
Jensen Peak Batholith 837 X 428 Ingenika<br />
Jervis 615 X 429 Contact Stock<br />
Johnson Canyon 504 X 430 Horseranch<br />
Jowett 202 X 431 Troutline Creek Stock<br />
Jubilee 460 X 432 Mount Haskin Stock<br />
Kaketsa Pluton 878 X 433 Mount Reed Stock<br />
Kamloops 345 X 434 Kuhn Stock<br />
Kananaskis 597 X 435 Stewart Complex<br />
Kano Plutonic Suite 495 X 436 Slako<br />
Kapoose 146 X 437 Laberge<br />
Karmutsen 160 X 438 Mount Stevens<br />
Kasalka 189 X 439 Lewes River<br />
Kasalka Intrusions 891 X 440 Hutshi<br />
Kaslo 367 X 441 Tats<br />
Kastberg Intrusions 775 X 442 Middle Tats<br />
Kaza 509 X 443 Lower Tats<br />
Kechika 410 X 444 Upper Tats<br />
Kedahda 206 X 445 Slide Mountain<br />
Keehika 423 X 446 Tkope River Intrusions<br />
Keg River 748 X 447 Alsek Ranges<br />
Keithley Succession 667 X 448 St. Elias Intrusions<br />
Kemess Pluton 811 X 449 Icefield Ranges<br />
Kent 104 X 450 Kuskawulsh<br />
Kettle River 208 X 451 Fernie<br />
Kinbasket 790 X 452 Kintla<br />
Kindle 638 X 453 Kootenay<br />
King Salmon 591 X 454 Mist Mountain<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Kingsvale 631 X 455 Flathead<br />
Kinnaird Orthogneiss 689 X 456 Elko<br />
Kintla 452 X 457 Wonah<br />
Kitchener 240 X 458 Burnais<br />
Kitchener-Siyeh 469 X 459 Cranbrook<br />
Kitley Lake 745 X 460 Jubilee<br />
Kitsumkalum Shale 779 X 461 Upper Jubilee<br />
Kitsuns Creek 567 X 462 Lower Jubilee<br />
Klappan Coal Measures 549 X 463 Ottertail<br />
Klinaklini Pluton 805 X 464 Beaverfoot<br />
Kliyul Creek Body 840 X 465 Brisco<br />
Klotassin Intrusions 871 X 466 Beaverfoot-Brisco<br />
Kluane 313 X 467 Cathedral<br />
Klusha Intrusions 608 X 468 Eager<br />
Knob Hill 229 X 469 Kitchener-Siyeh<br />
Kobau 583 X 470 McKay<br />
Kootenay 453 X 471 Bowron River<br />
Kootenay Assemblage 889 X 472 Dome Creek<br />
Kruger Syenite 678 X 473 Antler<br />
Kuhn Stock 434 X 474 Black Stuart<br />
Kulthieth 113 X 475 Miette<br />
Kunga 352 X 476 Gog<br />
Kuskanax Batholith 284 X 477 Rundle<br />
Kuskawulsh 450 X 478 Sulphur Mountain<br />
Kutcho 224 X 479 Lynx<br />
Kwun Stock 660 X 480 Gates<br />
Kyuquot 309 X 481 Fort St. John<br />
Laberge 437 X 482 Minnes<br />
Ladner 285 X 483 Wolverine Complex<br />
Ladyberg Intrusions 916 X 484 Unnamed/Unknown Formation<br />
Lafrance 232 X 485 Francois Lake Intrusive Suite<br />
Laib 632 X 486 Trembleur Intrusions<br />
Laidman Lake Batholith 401 X 487 Omineca Intrusions<br />
Lamb Mountain Stock 427 X 488 Atlin Ultramafic Allochthon<br />
Lardeau 213 X 489 Fennell<br />
Latham Creek Pluton 899 X 490 Spapilem-Deadfall Creeks<br />
Lay Range Assemblage 821 X 491 Capoose Batholith<br />
Lee Brant Stock 653 X 492 Mahto<br />
Leech River 733 X 493 San Christoval Plutonic Suite<br />
Leech River Complex 617 X 494 Carpenter Bay Plutonic Suite<br />
Legate Creek Apophysis 531 X 495 Kano Plutonic Suite<br />
Level Mountain 204 X 496 Ecstall Pluton<br />
Lewes River 439 X 497 Smith Isl<strong>and</strong> Pluton<br />
Lexington Intrusion 929 X 498 Salmon Arm Pluton<br />
Lillooet 501 X 499 Rexmount Porphyry<br />
Little Billy Stock 711 X 500 Shulaps Ultramafic Complex<br />
Little Eagle Pluton 908 X 501 Lillooet<br />
Livingstone 753 X 502 Stone<br />
Lizard 646 X 503 Ishbel<br />
Llangorse Batholith 635 X 504 Johnson Canyon<br />
Logtung Stock 417 X 505 Ranger Canyon<br />
Long Ridge Pluton 342 X 506 Ross Creek<br />
Longarm 119 X 507 Mount Wilson<br />
Lorna Lake Stock 621 X 508 Oliver Plutonic Complex<br />
Lost Horse Intrusions 803 X 509 Kaza<br />
Lower Aldridge 380 X 510 Nonda<br />
Lower Caribou Creek Stock 249 X 511 Mount Ida<br />
Lower Jubilee 462 X 512 Misinchinka<br />
Lower Tats 443 X 513 Chischa<br />
Lynx 479 X 514 Unuk River<br />
Mahto 492 X 515 Cheakamus<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Major Hart Pluton 911 X 516 Greenwood Pluton<br />
Malton Gneiss Complex 856 X 517 Ultramafic Intrusions<br />
Mansfield Creek Pluton 915 X 518 Aley Carbonatite Complex<br />
Manson Lakes Ultramafites 766 X 519 August Mountain Siltstone<br />
Maple Leaf Pluton 422 X 520 Summit Lake Stock<br />
Marama 627 X 521 Mika Ultramafic Intrusion<br />
Marble Canyon 227 X 522 Emerald Stock<br />
Marron 917 X 523 Truman - Member<br />
Marsh Adams 125 X 524 Dodger Granite Stock<br />
Masset 110 X 525 Hidden Creek Stock<br />
Maude 344 X 526 Beaver Mountain<br />
McBride River Pluton 896 X 527 Trail Intrusion<br />
McCarthy 186 X 528 Silver King Porphyry<br />
McDame 409 X 529 Sinemurian<br />
McEwan Creek Pluton 785 X 530 Ponder Pluton<br />
McKay 470 X 531 Legate Creek Apophysis<br />
McLaughlin Ridge 604 X 532 Goodrich<br />
McMaster Stock 642 X 533 Hasler<br />
McNaughton 590 X 534 Boulder Creek<br />
Meehaus Pluton 910 X 535 Hulcross<br />
Mesalinka Pluton 248 X 536 Moosebar<br />
Metchosin Volcanics 230 X 537 Gething<br />
Midas 576 X 538 Cadomin<br />
Middle Aldridge 379 X 539 Bickford<br />
Middle Tats 442 X 540 Monach<br />
Miette 475 X 541 Beattie Peaks<br />
Mika Ultramafic Intrusion 521 X 542 Monteith<br />
Miles Canyon 114 X 543 Alice Arm Intrusion<br />
Milford 348 X 544 Allenby<br />
Millford 400 X 545 Hat Creek<br />
Minnes 482 X 546 Chu Chua<br />
Misinchinka 512 X 547 Red Rose<br />
Mission Ridge Pluton 770 X 548 Telkwa Coal Measures<br />
Mist Mountain 454 X 549 Klappan Coal Measures<br />
Mohican 375 X 550 Tranquille<br />
Monach 540 X 551 Elk<br />
Monashee 338 X 552 Morrissey<br />
Monashee Complex 263 X 553 Alberta<br />
Monk 121 X 554 Smoky<br />
Montana Mountain Suite 863 X 555 Blairmore<br />
Monteith 542 X 556 Bullhead<br />
Moosebar 536 X 557 Wapiti<br />
Moosevale 763 X 558 Princeton<br />
Moresby 233 X 559 Newby<br />
Moricetown Sediments 777 X 560 Hozameen<br />
Moricetown Volcanics 776 X 561 Pavilion<br />
Morrissey 552 X 562 Skukum<br />
Mount Alex Plutonic Complex 794 X 563 Babine Intrusions<br />
Mount April 848 X 564 Buck Creek<br />
Mount Barr Batholith 882 X 565 Goosly Intrusions<br />
Mount Brown 817 X 566 Goosly Lake<br />
Mount Carlyle Stock 268 X 567 Kitsuns Creek<br />
Mount Carpenter Stock 652 X 568 Obsolete<br />
Mount Dilworth 639 X 569 Surprise Lake Batholith<br />
Mount Forster 894 X 570 Ice River Complex<br />
Mount Gainer 183 X 571 Horsethief Batholith<br />
Mount Haskin Stock 432 X 572 Bugaboo Batholith<br />
Mount Head 752 X 573 Okanagan Batholith<br />
Mount Hickman Ultramafics 688 X 574 Tip Top Hill<br />
Mount Howell 815 X 575 Fourth <strong>of</strong> July Creek Batholith<br />
Mount Ida 511 X 576 Midas<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Mount Kison 818 X 577 Trail Pluton<br />
Mount Lytton Complex 255 X 578 Skagit<br />
Mount Mark 603 X 579 Rossl<strong>and</strong> Monzonite<br />
Mount Martley 235 X 580 Rainy Day Pluton<br />
Mount Martley Stock 714 X 581 Cameron River<br />
Mount Milligan Intrus. Complex 853 X 582 Shepphard Intrusion<br />
Mount Nansen 164 X 583 Kobau<br />
Mount Nelson 144 X 584 Invermay Stock<br />
Mount Reed Stock 433 X 585 Independence<br />
Mount Riordan Stock 675 X 586 Shoemaker<br />
Mount Roberts 373 X 587 Pend D'Oreille<br />
Mount Stevens 438 X 588 Hickman Batholith<br />
Mount Washington Intrus. Suite 721 X 589 Glenogle<br />
Mount Wilson 507 X 590 McNaughton<br />
Mouse Mountain Stock 673 X 591 King Salmon<br />
Mowitch 636 X 592 Skoki<br />
Moyie Intrusions 402 X 593 Coquihalla Serpentine Belt<br />
Muncho-McConnell 703 X 594 Petch Creek Serpentine Belt<br />
Mural 394 X 595 Salmon River<br />
Myra 234 X 596 Texas Creek Plutonic Suite<br />
Mysterious Creek 219 X 597 Kananaskis<br />
Nahlin 159 X 598 Pimainus<br />
Naiset 874 X 599 Chilliwack Batholith<br />
Nakina 115 X 600 Custer-Skagit Gneiss<br />
Nanaimo 371 X 601 Jenner Stock<br />
Nanika Intrusions 257 X 602 St. Mary's Lake<br />
Nanoose 726 X 603 Mount Mark<br />
Nasina 318 X 604 McLaughlin Ridge<br />
Naver Intrusion 265 X 605 Westcoast Complex<br />
Nazcha 319 X 606 Catface Intrusions<br />
Needle Peak Pluton 827 X 607 Postglacial Sediments<br />
Nelson Intrusions 283 X 608 Klusha Intrusions<br />
Nelway 175 X 609 Quanchus Intrusives<br />
Nemo Lakes Intrusion 274 X 610 Tulameen Ultramafic Complex<br />
Netalzul 780 X 611 Obsolete<br />
Newby 559 X 612 Obsolete<br />
Nichol Creek 172 X 613 Isaac<br />
Nicol Creek 212 X 614 Fergusson<br />
Nicola 311 X 615 Jervis<br />
Nicola Batholith 625 X 616 Asitka<br />
Nightout Pluton 799 X 617 Leech River Complex<br />
Nikolai 153 X 618 Old Tom<br />
Nilkitkwa 100 X 619 Skull Hill<br />
Nina Creek 335 X 620 Thuya Batholith<br />
Nisling Assemblage 707 X 621 Lorna Lake Stock<br />
Nitinat 237 X 622 Apex Mountain<br />
Nizi Pluton 307 x 623 Coyle Stock<br />
Noel 384 X 624 Pennask Batholith<br />
Nome Lake Batholith 413 X 625 Nicola Batholith<br />
Nonda 510 X 626 Unnamed/Unknown Group<br />
Nooksack 178 X 627 Marama<br />
Northumberl<strong>and</strong> 148 X 628 Copper Mountain Intrusions<br />
Oblique Creek 411 X 629 Attwood<br />
Obsolete 105 X 630 Fire Lake<br />
Obsolete 568 X 631 Kingsvale<br />
Obsolete 611 X 632 Laib<br />
Obsolete 612 X 633 Wolf Ridge Gabbro<br />
Obsolete 665 X 634 Germansen Batholith<br />
Obsolete 692 X 635 Llangorse Batholith<br />
Obsolete 687 X 636 Mowitch<br />
Oceanic Ultramafites 854 X 637 Toad<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Okanagan Batholith 573 X 638 Kindle<br />
Okanagan Gneiss 705 X 639 Mount Dilworth<br />
Okanagan Intrusions 918 X 640 Betty Creek<br />
Old Diorite 741 X 641 Heart Peaks<br />
Old Tom 618 X 642 McMaster Stock<br />
Oliver Plutonic Complex 508 X 643 Badshot-Mohican<br />
Omineca Intrusions 487 X 644 Hyder Pluton<br />
One Tree 211 X 645 Battlement Ridge<br />
Ootsa Lake 180 X 646 Lizard<br />
Osprey Lake Batholith 796 X 647 Portl<strong>and</strong> Canal Dykes<br />
Osprey Lake Intrusions 919 X 648 Carmacks<br />
Otter Intrusions 847 X 649 Tapioca S<strong>and</strong>stone<br />
Otter Lakes 761 X 650 Boundary Ranges Metamor. Suite<br />
Ottertail 463 X 651 Sifton<br />
Outram 873 X 652 Mount Carpenter Stock<br />
Pacific Nickel Complex 723 X 653 Lee Brant Stock<br />
Pacific Rim Complex 262 X 654 Westkettle Batholith<br />
Pallen Creek Pluton 875 X 655 Boss Mountain Stock<br />
Palliser 398 X 656 Polley Stock<br />
Parallel Creek Batholith 419 X 657 Bootjack Stock<br />
Parson Bay 297 X 658 Shiko Stock<br />
Pasayten 155 X 659 Downey Succession<br />
Pavilion 561 X 660 Kwun Stock<br />
Peachl<strong>and</strong> Creek 738 X 661 Sheridan Creek Pluton<br />
Pend D'Oreille 587 X 662 Harveys Ridge Succession<br />
Pender 727 X 663 Seven Sisters Stock<br />
Peninsula 149 X 664 Spatsizi<br />
Peninsula Mtn. Volcanic Suite 864 X 665 Obsolete<br />
Pennask Batholith 624 X 666 Burnaby Isl<strong>and</strong> Plutonic Suite<br />
Penticton 310 X 667 Keithley Succession<br />
Peril 245 X 668 Hardscrabble Mtn Succession<br />
Petch Creek Serpentine Belt 594 X 669 Whitehorse<br />
Phillips 239 X 670 Harrogate<br />
Phoenix 333 X 671 Cedared<br />
Pillow Ridge 814 X 672 Basal Devonian Unit<br />
Pimainus 814 X 673 Mouse Mountain Stock<br />
Pioneer 383 X 674 Bromley Batholith<br />
Pitman Batholith 892 X 675 Mount Riordan Stock<br />
Plateau Basalt 242 X 676 Cahill Creek Pluton<br />
Plateau Lava 244 X 677 French Mine<br />
Plughat Mountain 816 X 678 Kruger Syenite<br />
Polaris Intrusive Complex 823 X 679 Fraser Bend<br />
Polley Stock 656 X 680 Quesnel River<br />
Ponder Pluton 530 X 681 Quesnel Lake Gneiss<br />
Poplar Butte 129 X 682 QR Stock<br />
Poplar Creek Stock 906 X 683 Francois Lake Batholith<br />
Portl<strong>and</strong> Canal Dykes 647 X 684 Francois Lake<br />
Postglacial Sediments 607 X 685 Duck Lake<br />
Poul Creek 321 X 686 Yehiniho Pluton<br />
Powell Creek 788 X 687 Obsolete<br />
President Ultramafics 387 X 688 Mount Hickman Ultramafics<br />
Presqu'ile 749 X 689 Kinnaird Orthogneiss<br />
Price 696 X 690 Wark Gneiss<br />
Princeton 558 X 691 Colquitz Gneiss<br />
Prophet 700 X 692 Obsolete<br />
Protection 728 X 693 Eldorado Pluton<br />
Purcell 750 X 694 Fairview Intrusion<br />
Purcell Lava 246 X 695 Chasm<br />
QR Stock 682 X 696 Price<br />
Quadra 135 X 697 Thelwood<br />
Quanchus Intrusives 609 X 698 Flower Ridge<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Quartzite 361 X 699 Sicamous<br />
Quartzite Range 136 X 700 Prophet<br />
Quatsino 222 X 701 Grayling<br />
Queen Charlotte 332 X 702 Dunedin<br />
Quesnel Lake Gneiss 681 X 703 Muncho-McConnell<br />
Quesnel River 680 X 704 Chapperon<br />
Raft Batholith 276 X 705 Okanagan Gneiss<br />
Rainbow Creek 850 X 706 Fourth Lake<br />
Rainy Day Pluton 580 X 707 Nisling Assemblage<br />
R<strong>and</strong>all 226 X 708 Starbird<br />
Ranger Canyon 505 X 709 Azure Lake<br />
Razorback 813 X 710 Cornell Stock<br />
Red Rose 547 X 711 Little Billy Stock<br />
Relay Mountain 298 X 712 Cairn Needle<br />
Reno 214 X 713 Breakenridge<br />
Rexmount Porphyry 499 X 714 Mount Martley Stock<br />
Road River 824 X 715 Bulldog Creek Pluton<br />
Rocky Mountain 888 X 716 Silverquick<br />
Rocky Ridge 773 X 717 Gunsteel<br />
Roosville 102 X 718 Besa River<br />
Rose <strong>and</strong> Edon Plutons 784 X 719 Empetrum<br />
Rosebery Stock 903 X 720 Gillies Stock<br />
Rosella 296 X 721 Mount Washington Intrus. Suite<br />
Ross Creek 506 X 722 T<strong>of</strong>ino Intrusive Suite<br />
Rossl<strong>and</strong> 343 X 723 Pacific Nickel Complex<br />
Rossl<strong>and</strong> Monzonite 579 X 724 Spuzzum Intrusions<br />
Ruby Range Stock 256 X 725 Burrard<br />
Rundle 477 X 726 Nanoose<br />
Saddle Hill Volcanics 781 X 727 Pender<br />
Sadler 760 X 728 Protection<br />
Saint Elias Plutonic Suite 857 X 729 Huntingdon<br />
Salish 147 X 730 Hotailuh Batholith<br />
Salmon Arm Pluton 498 X 731 Aida<br />
Salmon River 595 X 732 Akie<br />
Saltspring Intrusive Suite 275 X 733 Leech River<br />
San Christoval Plutonic Suite 493 X 734 Sooke Gabbro<br />
S<strong>and</strong>il<strong>and</strong>s 196 X 735 Spider Peak<br />
S<strong>and</strong>pile 420 X 736 Doctors Point Pluton<br />
Savage Mountain 764 X 737 Stemwinder Mountain<br />
Scuzzy Pluton 757 X 738 Peachl<strong>and</strong> Creek<br />
Settler Schist 831 X 739 Iron Mask Pluton<br />
Seven Sisters Stock 663 X 740 Cherry Creek Pluton<br />
Sharon Creek 354 X 741 Old Diorite<br />
Sheppard 198 X 742 Isl<strong>and</strong> Plutonic Suite<br />
Shepphard Intrusion 582 X 743 Eldon<br />
Sheridan Creek Pluton 661 X 744 White Lake<br />
Shiko Stock 658 X 745 Kitley Lake<br />
Shingle Creek Porphyry 920 X 746 Wallace Creek Batholith<br />
Shoemaker 586 X 747 Elk Point<br />
Shonektaw 330 X 748 Keg River<br />
Shulaps Ultramafic Complex 500 X 749 Presqu'ile<br />
Shuswap Metamorphic Complex 267 X 750 Purcell<br />
Sibola Stock 406 X 751 Spray Lakes<br />
Sicamous 699 X 752 Mount Head<br />
Sicker 299 X 753 Livingstone<br />
Sifton 651 X 754 Etherington<br />
Silver Creek 385 X 755 Eagle Plutonic Complex<br />
Silver King Porphyry 528 X 756 Spius Creek<br />
Silverquick 716 X 757 Scuzzy Pluton<br />
Silverthrone 926 X 758 Blind Creek<br />
Similkameen Intrusions 261 X 759 Tsalkom<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Simpson Peak Batholith 424 X 760 Sadler<br />
Sinemurian 529 X 761 Otter Lakes<br />
Sinwa 187 X 762 Slate Creek<br />
Sitlika Assemblage 782 X 763 Moosevale<br />
Siyeh 179 X 764 Savage Mountain<br />
Skagit 578 X 765 Dewar<br />
Skaha 928 X 766 Manson Lakes Ultramafites<br />
Skeena 350 X 767 Brock Volcanics<br />
Skidegate 158 X 768 Cold Fish Volcanics<br />
Skoki 592 X 769 Tsaybahe<br />
Skolai 315 X 770 Mission Ridge Pluton<br />
Skonun 154 X 771 Brenot<br />
Skukum 562 X 772 Trout Creek<br />
Skull Hill 619 X 773 Rocky Ridge<br />
Slako 436 X 774 Tzezakwa Creek Sediments<br />
Slate Creek 762 X 775 Kastberg Intrusions<br />
Slide Mountain 445 X 776 Moricetown Volcanics<br />
Slocan 326 X 777 Moricetown Sediments<br />
Sloko 337 X 778 Hanawald Conglomerate<br />
Slollicum Schist 829 X 779 Kitsumkalum Shale<br />
Smelter Lake Stock 802 X 780 Netalzul<br />
Smith Isl<strong>and</strong> Pluton 497 X 781 Saddle Hill Volcanics<br />
Smithers 191 X 782 Sitlika Assemblage<br />
Smoky 554 X 783 Toodoggone<br />
Snake Indian 792 X 784 Rose <strong>and</strong> Edon Plutons<br />
Snow Peak Pluton 876 X 785 McEwan Creek Pluton<br />
Snowdrift Creek Pluton 907 X 786 Axelgold Intrusion<br />
Snowshoe 391 X 787 Currier<br />
Sooke 201 X 788 Powell Creek<br />
Sooke Gabbro 734 X 789 Chancellor<br />
Sophie Mountain 366 X 790 Kinbasket<br />
South Fosthall 314 X 791 Tsar Creek<br />
Spapilem-Deadfall Creeks 490 X 792 Snake Indian<br />
Spatsizi 664 X 793 Dash<br />
Spences Bridge 356 X 794 Mount Alex Plutonic Complex<br />
Spider Creek 325 X 795 Wolfe Creek<br />
Spider Peak 735 X 796 Osprey Lake Batholith<br />
Spius Creek 756 X 797 Verde Creek Pluton<br />
Spray Lakes 751 X 798 Galore Creek Intrusions<br />
Spray River 123 X 799 Nightout Pluton<br />
Springbrook 927 X 800 Copper Mountain Stock<br />
Spuzzum Intrusions 724 X 801 Voigt Stock<br />
St. Elias Intrusions 448 X 802 Smelter Lake Stock<br />
St. Mary's Lake 602 X 803 Lost Horse Intrusions<br />
Starbird 708 X 804 Bayonne Batholith<br />
Stelkuz 141 X 805 Klinaklini Pluton<br />
Stemwinder Mountain 737 X 806 Tiedemann Pluton<br />
Stewart Complex 435 x 807 Bocock<br />
Stikine Assemblage 808 X 808 Stikine Assemblage<br />
Stikine Plutonic Suite 865 X 809 Big Creek<br />
Stone 502 X 810 Black Lake Stock<br />
Stuhini 372 X 811 Kemess Pluton<br />
Sully 833 X 812 Echo Lake<br />
Sulphur Mountain 478 X 813 Razorback<br />
Summers Creek Pluton 836 X 814 Pillow Ridge<br />
Summit Lake Stock 520 X 815 Mount Howell<br />
Surprise Lake Batholith 569 X 816 Plughat Mountain<br />
Survey Peak 872 X 817 Mount Brown<br />
Sustut 339 X 818 Mount Kison<br />
Sutton 117 X 819 Fantasque<br />
Swannell 168 X 820 Wasi Ultramafic Complex<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Sylvester Allochthon 425 X 821 Lay Range Assemblage<br />
Tachilta Intrusion 279 X 822 Tenakihi Intrusive Complex<br />
Tachilta Lakes Pluton 913 X 823 Polaris Intrusive Complex<br />
Tagish Volcanic Suite 866 X 824 Road River<br />
Tahltan Pluton 877 X 825 Baldonnel<br />
Tahtsa Complex 404 X 826 Cogburn Schist<br />
Takla 327 X 827 Needle Peak Pluton<br />
Takomkane Batholith 270 X 828 Yellow Aster Complex<br />
Takwahoni 351 X 829 Slollicum Schist<br />
Tango Creek 133 X 830 Custer Gneiss<br />
Tanzilla Canyon 879 X 831 Settler Schist<br />
Tanzilla Pluton 909 X 832 Buckinghorse<br />
Tapioca S<strong>and</strong>stone 649 X 833 Sully<br />
Tats 441 X 834 Coquihalla<br />
Taylor Creek 347 X 835 Allison Lake Pluton<br />
Telkwa 156 X 836 Summers Creek Pluton<br />
Telkwa Coal Measures 548 X 837 Jensen Peak Batholith<br />
Tenakihi Intrusive Complex 822 X 838 Fleet Peak Pluton<br />
Teslin 209 X 839 Asitka Peak Stock<br />
Tetsa 884 X 840 Kliyul Creek Body<br />
Texas Creek Plutonic Suite 596 X 841 Goldway Stock<br />
Thelwood 697 X 842 Fredrikson Peak<br />
Three Sisters 221 X 843 Heffley Creek Pluton<br />
Three Sisters Pluton 259 X 844 Wolverine Complex Intrusions<br />
Thuya Batholith 620 X 845 Cooper Ridge<br />
Tiedemann Pluton 806 X 846 Boulder Crk<br />
Tintlhohtan Lake Stock 932 X 847 Otter Intrusions<br />
Tip Top Hill 574 X 848 Mount April<br />
Tkope River Intrusions 446 X 849 Witch Lake<br />
Toad 637 X 850 Rainbow Creek<br />
Toby 238 X 851 Chuchi Lake<br />
T<strong>of</strong>ino Intrusive Suite 722 X 852 Inzana Lake<br />
Toodoggone 783 X 853 Mount Milligan Intrus. Complex<br />
Topley Intrusions 251 X 854 Oceanic Ultramafites<br />
Trail 369 X 855 Twin Creek<br />
Trail Intrusion 527 X 856 Malton Gneiss Complex<br />
Trail Pluton 577 X 857 Saint Elias Plutonic Suite<br />
Tranquille 550 X 858 Black Lake Suite<br />
Trembleur Intrusions 486 X 859 Goodsir<br />
Triune 215 X 860 Aishihik Plutonic Suite<br />
Troitsa Stock 403 X 861 Bennett Pluton<br />
Trout Creek 772 X 862 Hale Mountain Granodiorite<br />
Troutline Creek Stock 431 X 863 Montana Mountain Suite<br />
Truman - Member 523 X 864 Peninsula Mtn. Volcanic Suite<br />
Tsalkom 759 X 865 Stikine Plutonic Suite<br />
Tsar Creek 791 X 866 Tagish Volcanic Suite<br />
Tsaybahe 769 X 867 Tutshi Volcanic Suite<br />
Tsaydiz 134 X 868 Windy-Table Volcanic Suite<br />
Tseapseahoolz Creek Pluton 218 X 869 Cache Creek Complex<br />
Tuchodi 883 X 870 Canyon Creek<br />
Tulameen Ultramafic Complex 610 X 871 Klotassin Intrusions<br />
Tunya 358 X 872 Survey Peak<br />
Turnagain Pluton 893 X 873 Outram<br />
Tutshi Volcanic Suite 867 X 874 Naiset<br />
Tuzo Creek Stock 924 X 875 Pallen Creek Pluton<br />
Twin Creek 855 X 876 Snow Peak Pluton<br />
Twin Isl<strong>and</strong> 225 X 877 Tahltan Pluton<br />
Tyaughton 295 X 878 Kaketsa Pluton<br />
Tzezakwa Creek Sediments 774 X 879 Tanzilla Canyon<br />
Ultramafic Intrusions 517 X 880 Crownite<br />
Undefined Formation ** X 881 Australian Creek<br />
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Stratigraphic Host Codes<br />
Undefined Group *** X 882 Mount Barr Batholith<br />
Unnamed/Unknown Formation 484 X 883 Tuchodi<br />
Unnamed/Unknown Group 626 X 884 Tetsa<br />
Unnamed/Unknown Informal 390 X 885 George<br />
Unuk River 514 X 886 Henry Creek<br />
Upper Aldridge 378 X 887 Gataga<br />
Upper Jubilee 461 X 888 Rocky Mountain<br />
Upper Tats 444 X 889 Kootenay Assemblage<br />
Uslika 292 X 890 Dunvegan<br />
Uslinka 106 X 891 Kasalka Intrusions<br />
Valdez 293 X 892 Pitman Batholith<br />
Valhalla Complex 280 X 893 Turnagain Pluton<br />
Valhalla Formation 271 X 894 Mount Forster<br />
Van Creek 166 X 895 Goat Canyon-Halifax Ck. Stock<br />
Vancouver 334 X 896 McBride River Pluton<br />
Vashon 126 X 897 Beggerlay Creek Pluton<br />
Vedder 294 X 898 Cake Hill Pluton<br />
Verde Creek Pluton 797 X 899 Latham Creek Pluton<br />
Voigt Stock 801 X 900 Cariboo Meadows Pluton<br />
Wallace 316 X 901 Gnat Lakes Ultramafite<br />
Wallace Creek Batholith 746 X 902 Wragge Creek Stock<br />
Wapiti 557 X 903 Rosebery Stock<br />
Wark Gneiss 690 X 904 Frying Pan Creek Stock<br />
Wasi Ultramafic Complex 820 X 905 Hanging Glacier Stock<br />
Waterton 120 X 906 Poplar Creek Stock<br />
Westcoast Complex 605 X 907 Snowdrift Creek Pluton<br />
Westkettle Batholith 654 X 908 Little Eagle Pluton<br />
Whatshan Intrusion 253 X 909 Tanzilla Pluton<br />
Whistle Creek 243 X 910 Meehaus Pluton<br />
White Lake 744 X 911 Major Hart Pluton<br />
Whitehorse 669 X 912 Beady Range Pluton<br />
Whitesail 185 X 913 Tachilta Lakes Pluton<br />
Whiting Stock 405 X 914 Granite Lake Pluton<br />
Wild Horse Intrusion 272 X 915 Mansfield Creek Pluton<br />
Windermere 346 X 916 Ladyberg Intrusions<br />
Windy-Table Volcanic Suite 868 X 917 Marron<br />
Witch Lake 849 X 918 Okanagan Intrusions<br />
Wolf Ridge Gabbro 633 X 919 Osprey Lake Intrusions<br />
Wolfe Creek 795 X 920 Shingle Creek Porphyry<br />
Wolverine Complex 483 X 921 Bouleau Lake<br />
Wolverine Complex Intrusions 844 X 922 Brew<br />
Wonah 457 X 923 Eugene Creek Stock<br />
Wragge Creek Stock 902 X 924 Tuzo Creek Stock<br />
Wrangell 355 X 925 Beaverdell Porphyry<br />
Yakataga 170 X 926 Silverthrone<br />
Yakoun 165 X 927 Springbrook<br />
Yakutat 362 X 928 Skaha<br />
Yankee Belle 393 X 929 Lexington Intrusion<br />
Yanks Peak 933 X 930 Dum Lake Intrusive Complex<br />
Yehiniho Pluton 686 X 931 Friendly Lake Intrusive Complex<br />
Yellow Aster Complex 828 X 932 Tintlhohtan Lake Stock<br />
Ymir 167 X 933 Yanks Peak<br />
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Stratigraphic Age Codes<br />
Appendix V - Stratigraphic Age Codes<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
Stratigraphic Age Codes: (Table e24.dbf)<br />
ERA PERIOD EPOCH CODE<br />
1 Cenozoic 0 0 100<br />
1 Quaternary 0 110<br />
1 Recent 111<br />
2 Pleistocene 112<br />
9 Pliocene-Pleistocene 119<br />
2 Tertiary 0 120<br />
1 Pliocene 121<br />
2 Miocene 122<br />
3 Oligocene 123<br />
4 Eocene 124<br />
5 Paleocene 125<br />
9 Cretaceous-Tertiary 129<br />
3 Mesozoic-Cenozoic 199<br />
2 Mesozoic 0 200<br />
1 Cretaceous 0 210<br />
1 Upper 211<br />
4 Middle 214<br />
7 Lower 217<br />
9 Jurassic-Cretaceous 219<br />
2 Jurassic 0 220<br />
1 Upper 221<br />
4 Middle 224<br />
7 Lower 227<br />
9 Triassic-Jurassic 229<br />
3 Triassic 0 230<br />
1 Upper 231<br />
4 Middle 234<br />
7 Lower 237<br />
9 Permian-Triassic 239<br />
Paleozoic-Mesozoic 299<br />
3 Paleozoic 0 0 300<br />
Upper Paleozoic 301<br />
1 Permian 0 310<br />
1 Upper 311<br />
4 Middle 314<br />
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Stratigraphic Age Codes<br />
7 Lower 317<br />
9 Pennsylvan.-Permian 319<br />
2 Pennsylvanian 0 320<br />
1 Upper 321<br />
4 Middle 324<br />
7 Lower 327<br />
9 Carboniferous 329<br />
3 Mississippian 0 330<br />
1 Upper 331<br />
4 Middle 334<br />
7 Lower 337<br />
9 Devonian-Mississipp. 339<br />
4 Devonian 0 340<br />
1 Upper 341<br />
4 Middle 344<br />
7 Lower 347<br />
9 Silurian-Devonian 349<br />
5 Silurian 0 350<br />
1 Upper 351<br />
4 Middle 354<br />
7 Lower 357<br />
9 Ordovician-Silurian 359<br />
6 Ordovician 0 360<br />
1 Upper 361<br />
4 Middle 364<br />
7 Lower 367<br />
9 Cambrian-Ordovician 369<br />
7 Cambrian 0 370<br />
1 Upper 371<br />
4 Middle 374<br />
7 Lower 377<br />
9 Proterozoic-Cambrian 379<br />
Proterozoic-Paleoz. 399<br />
4 Proterozoic 0 0 400<br />
1 Upper 0 410<br />
2 Hadrynian 0 420<br />
4 Middle 0 440<br />
5 Helikian 0 450<br />
7 Lower 0 470<br />
8 Aphebian 0 480<br />
5 Archean 0 0 500<br />
1 Upper 0 510<br />
4 Middle 0 540<br />
7 Lower 0 570<br />
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Stratigraphic Age Codes<br />
Unknown ***<br />
Total 80<br />
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Terrane Codes<br />
Appendix VI - Terrane Codes, Descriptions <strong>and</strong> Legend<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
Terrane (Table e13.dbf) Code<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>er AX<br />
Ancestral North America NA<br />
Barkerville KOB<br />
Bridge River BR<br />
Cache Creek CC<br />
Cadwallader CD<br />
Cariboo CAC<br />
Cassiar CA<br />
Chilliwack CK<br />
Chugach CG<br />
Crescent CR<br />
Dorsey DY<br />
Harper Ranch QNH<br />
Harrison HA<br />
Kootenay KO<br />
Methow MT<br />
Monashee MO<br />
Nisling NS<br />
Nisultin KON<br />
Okanagan QNO<br />
Pacific Rim PR<br />
Pelly Gneiss PG<br />
Plutonic Rocks (includes Coast Plutonic Complex) CPC<br />
Porcupine PC<br />
Quesnel QN<br />
Shuksan SH<br />
Slide Mountain SM<br />
Stikine ST<br />
Taku TU<br />
Undivided Metamorphic Assemblages M<br />
Windy McKinley WM<br />
Wrangell WR<br />
Yakutat YA<br />
Post Terrane Accretion Overlap Assemblages<br />
Bowser Lake JBL<br />
Overlap Assemblage JKT<br />
Gambier JKG<br />
Inklin JI<br />
Lewes River TRL<br />
Takwahoni JT<br />
Unknown ***<br />
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Terrane Codes<br />
Terrane Map Description (see Figure 3)<br />
The data has been compiled by J.O. Wheeler, A.J. Brookfield, H. Gabrielse, J.W. H. Monger, H.W. Tipper, <strong>and</strong> G.J. Woodsworth from Terrane Map <strong>of</strong><br />
the Canadian Cordillera, Geological Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada, Open File 1894, 1988.<br />
Terranes are bodies <strong>of</strong> rock, each preserving a geological record different from those <strong>of</strong> neighboring terranes (Monger <strong>and</strong> Berg, 1984). Plutonic <strong>and</strong><br />
metamorphic rocks <strong>and</strong> mineral deposits may be integral parts <strong>of</strong> terranes. Terrane boundaries are important faults, although in places these may be<br />
concealed by younger cover rocks or intrusions. Paleontological <strong>and</strong> paleomagnetic data suggest that some currently juxtaposed terranes were<br />
originally separated by distances <strong>of</strong> up to thous<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> kilometres." (DNAG, Chapter 2)<br />
Terranes are categorized according to their relationship to ancestral North America. Tectonic assemblages <strong>and</strong> plutonic suites which make up each<br />
terrane are listed using symbols <strong>and</strong> names from Tectonic Assemblage Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera <strong>and</strong> adjacent parts <strong>of</strong> the United States <strong>of</strong><br />
America, compiled by J.O. Wheeler <strong>and</strong> P. McFeely, Geological Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada, Open File 1565, 1987.<br />
Legend<br />
MIOGEOCLINE<br />
CRATON<br />
NA Ancestral North America<br />
Middle Proterozoic to Carboniferous passive <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>fshelf continental margin sediments, Devonian to Carboniferous<br />
clastic wedges, Pennsylvanian to Jurassic passive continental margin prism, <strong>and</strong> Permian clastics.<br />
mPCM Cap Mountain, mPM Mackenzie, mPMu Muskwa, mPPW Purcell-Wernecke, uPW Windermere, uPWR Rapitan,<br />
uPPI Pinguicula, PCG Gog, PCH Hyl<strong>and</strong>, mCr rift assemblage, CDR Rocky Mountains, DMB Besa River, DME Earn,<br />
DMI Imperial, DCR Rundle, CM Mattson, CL Lisburne, CPO Outer, PPI Ishbel, PJ Jungle Creek, TRJS Spray River, JKp<br />
Parsons<br />
plutonic rocks: MPgH Hellroaring Creek, MPdM Moyie, LPqD Deserters, LPdM Macdonald, LPdR Rackla, LPdT<br />
Thundercloud, Sy Bearpaw Ridge.<br />
TERRANES: geological record, except for displaced continental margin, differs from that <strong>of</strong> Ancestral North America.<br />
NORTH AMERICAN BASEMENT?<br />
MO Monashee<br />
Craton-related metasedimentary rocks overlying basement paragneiss <strong>and</strong> orthogneiss <strong>of</strong> Early Proterozoic age.<br />
lPM Monashee Complex<br />
plutonic rocks: EPnMo Monashee, LPYC Mt. Copel<strong>and</strong><br />
Monashee - inferred<br />
MO?<br />
IPnV Vaseaux Gneiss<br />
DISPLACED CONTINENTAL MARGIN: stratigraphic record similar to that <strong>of</strong> adjacent Ancestral North America.<br />
AA Arctic Alaska<br />
Upper Proterozoic <strong>and</strong> lower Paleozoic miogeoclinal sedimentary, volcanic <strong>and</strong> granitic rocks unconformably<br />
overlain by Lower Carboniferous to Triassic continental margin deposits <strong>and</strong> displaced along the Kaltag Fault.<br />
uPN Neruokpuk, PCHA Hyl<strong>and</strong>, CDRA Rocky Mountains, DMIA Imperial, CMA Mattson, CLA Lisburne,<br />
PTRS Sadlerochit, JKPA Parsons<br />
plutonic rocks: DMqA Ammerman, DMqF Fitton, DMqOC Old Crow, DMqSH Schaeffer, DMqSe Sedgwick.<br />
CA Cassiar<br />
Upper Proterozoic to Upper Triassic passive continental margin sediments displaced along the Tintina<br />
<strong>and</strong> Northern Rocky Mountain Trench transcurrent faults.<br />
uPWC Windermere, PCGC Gog, CDRC Rocky Mountains, DMRC Rundle, DMEC Earn, TRJSC Spray<br />
River plutonic rocks: EPnT Tochieka<br />
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Terrane Codes<br />
SUBTERRANE<br />
CAC Cariboo<br />
Upper Proterozoic to Upper Triassic displaced <strong>of</strong>fshelf passive continental margin<br />
sediments without characteristic platformal Upper Silurian (?) to Upper Devonian<br />
carbonate <strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong>stone<br />
uPWCA Windermere, PCGCA Gog, CDRCA Rocky Mountains, DMECA Earn,<br />
PPICA Ishbel, TRSCA Spray River<br />
NS Nisling<br />
Metamorphosed Proterozoic to lower Paleozoic (?) passive continental margin assemblage <strong>and</strong> partly<br />
metamorphosed carbonaceous <strong>and</strong> siliceous <strong>of</strong>fshelf sediments.<br />
PCN Nisling, CDN Nasina<br />
PC Porcupine<br />
Continental margin sediments comprising upper Proterozoic clastics overlain by Paleozoic carbonates<br />
<strong>and</strong> clastics intruded by Devonian syenodiorite, <strong>and</strong> bounded by the Yukon <strong>and</strong> Kaltag faults.<br />
PCHP Hyl<strong>and</strong>, CDRP Rocky Mountains, CLP Lisburne, CPOP Outer, PJP Jungle Creek, TRJSP Spray<br />
River, JKpp Parsons<br />
plutonic rocks: DMYDL Dave Lord<br />
PERICRATONIC: no record <strong>of</strong> significant displacement but rocks differ in stratigraphic or structural characteristics from the ancient<br />
continental margin.<br />
KO Kootenay<br />
Intensely deformed, variably metamorphosed <strong>and</strong> poorly dated Proterozoic to Triassic, siliceous clastic<br />
sediments, subordinate volcanics, <strong>and</strong> limestone, locally intruded by Ordovician, Devonian, <strong>and</strong><br />
Mississippian granitoid plutons. Some <strong>of</strong> the deformed lowest Paleozoic rocks appear to be<br />
stratigraphically related to ancestral North American whereas the younger, less deformed rocks do not.<br />
SUBTERRANES<br />
PPzEK Eagle Bay, CMK Milford<br />
plutonic rocks: OSnL Little Shuswap Lake, DMqF Mt. Fowler, DMqC Clachnacuddain.<br />
KO? Kootenay - inferred<br />
Proterozoic continental margin sediments <strong>and</strong> basement gneiss separated from North<br />
American strata by the Purcell <strong>and</strong> Esplanade thrust faults<br />
lPM Malton, uPW Windermere<br />
plutonic rocks: EPnM Malton, LPgH Hugh Allan, DyI Ice River<br />
KOB Barkerville<br />
Proterozoic <strong>and</strong> Paleozoic strata which are thrust bounded with <strong>and</strong> may be a facies<br />
equivalent <strong>of</strong> the Cariboo Subterrane<br />
PPzEK Eagle Bay<br />
plutonic rocks: DMqQ Quesnel Lake<br />
KON Nisutlin<br />
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Terrane Codes<br />
Metamorphosed <strong>and</strong> intensely cataclastized sedimentary, volcanic <strong>and</strong> intrusive rocks <strong>of</strong><br />
Late Proterozoic, Paleozoic <strong>and</strong> possibly early Mesozoic ages<br />
PTRNK Nisutlin<br />
plutonic rocks: DMgS Simpson Range Suite, EpqSC Sulphur Creek<br />
PG Pelly Gneiss<br />
Muscovite-biotite granite <strong>and</strong> leucogranite augen gneiss <strong>and</strong> biotite quartz monzonite orthogneiss <strong>of</strong> Stype<br />
affinity; in part fault bounded. Pelly Gneiss is in fault contact with Nisutlin Subterrane <strong>and</strong> in an<br />
unknown relationship with the Nisling Terrance. It may be included with the Nisutlin Subterrane if<br />
correlated by age with the Simpson Range Suite although Pelly Gneiss is compositionally different.<br />
DMgM Mink Creek Suite<br />
ACCRETED TERRANES: represent oceanic or isl<strong>and</strong> arc lithologies, generally <strong>of</strong> unknown Paleogeographic origin, which are clearly<br />
allochthons with respect to miogeoclinal strata. These are grouped into the Intermontane <strong>and</strong> Insular superterranes.<br />
INTERMONTANE SUPERTERRANE: terranes amalgamated by latest Triassic time <strong>and</strong> accreted to Ancestral North America in the Jurassic.<br />
SM Slide Mountain<br />
Oceanic marginal basin volcanics <strong>and</strong> sediments <strong>of</strong> Devonian to Late Triassic age which are basement<br />
to Quesnellia in southern B.C.. Included are chert, argillite, s<strong>and</strong>stone, conglomerate, mafic intrusions,<br />
basalt, alpine-type ultramafic rocks, carbonate rocks <strong>and</strong> local occurrences <strong>of</strong> blueschist <strong>and</strong> eclogite. In<br />
northern B.C. Permian fusulinids are not found in coeval, co-latitudinal cratonal rocks suggesting<br />
terrane movement from the south.<br />
DTRS Slide Mountain<br />
plutonic rocks: DTRuo oceanic ultramafics, DTRd, EPtF <strong>and</strong> EMtF Four Mile.<br />
DY Dorsey<br />
Carboniferous marginal basin chert <strong>and</strong> clastics with similar lithology to Slide Mountain Terrane but<br />
lacking ultramafics, containing less volcanics <strong>and</strong> including important conglomeratic units. The terrane<br />
may represent a facies <strong>of</strong> either Quesnel or Slide Mountain terrane.<br />
CD Dorsey<br />
QN Quesnel<br />
DTRH Harper Ranch<br />
Upper Triassic <strong>and</strong> Lower Jurassic arc volcanics, volcaniclastics <strong>and</strong> comagmatic intrusive rocks<br />
overlain by Jurassic arc-derived clastics. Triassic <strong>and</strong> Jurassic faunas differ from those in coeval,<br />
co-latitudinal cratonal rocks.<br />
TRJN Nicola, JHA Hall<br />
plutonic rocks: LTRup Polaris Suite, EJgG Guichon Suite, EJYCM Copper Mountain Suite<br />
SUBTERRANES: basement to Quesnellia<br />
Harper Ranch<br />
QNH<br />
Upper Devonian to Triassic arc clastics, volcanics <strong>and</strong> carbonate.<br />
QNO Okanagan<br />
Carboniferous to Permian oceanic volcanics <strong>and</strong> sediments.<br />
OTRS Shoemaker, CPA Anarchist<br />
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Terrane Codes<br />
CC Cache Creek<br />
Mississippian to Upper Triassic oceanic volcanics <strong>and</strong> sediments, Upper Triassic isl<strong>and</strong> arc volcanics<br />
<strong>and</strong> local accretionary prism melange. Included are radiolarian chert, argillite <strong>and</strong> basalt, shallow water<br />
carbonate <strong>and</strong> alpine-type ultramafics. The terrane is bounded on the east by the Teslin <strong>and</strong> Pinchi<br />
faults. Permian fusulinid <strong>and</strong> coral faunas <strong>of</strong> Tethyan affinity are not found in coeval, co-latitudinal<br />
cratonal rocks suggesting an exotic origin.<br />
MTRC Cache Creek, TRKU Kutcho<br />
plutonic rocks: DTRuo oceanic ultramafics<br />
ST Stikine<br />
Devonian to Permian arc volcanics <strong>and</strong> platform carbonates form the basement to Stikinia. They are<br />
overlain by Triassic <strong>and</strong> Lower Jurassic arc volcanics, volcaniclastics, <strong>and</strong> arc-derived clastics, which<br />
are intruded by comagmatic plutonic rocks. Permian, Triassic <strong>and</strong> Jurassic faunas differ from colatitudinal<br />
cratonal rocks indicating northward terrane displacement.<br />
DPA Asitka, TRS Stuhini, TRL Lewes River, JH Hazelton, JT Takwahoni<br />
plutonic rocks: LTRup Polaris Suite, LTRdS Stikine Suite, TRJgK Klotassin Suite, EJqB Black Lake,<br />
EJqCM Copper Mountain Suite, EJq unnamed plutons in Coast Mountains, EJqL Long Lake Suite,<br />
EJqT Topley Suite, MJdgT Three Sisters Suite.<br />
WM Windy McKinley<br />
Devonian oceanic sediments <strong>and</strong> volcanics; Cretaceous blocks<br />
DKWR White River<br />
TERRANES OF THE COAST BELT<br />
TU Taku<br />
Variably metamorphosed upper Paleozoic <strong>and</strong> Triassic basalt, local acid volcanics, carbonate, pelite <strong>and</strong><br />
Permian crinoidal limestone. Jurassic to Cretaceous metamorphosed sediments <strong>and</strong> volcanics are similar<br />
to the Gambier (Gravina-Nutzotin) Assemblage. The stratigraphic base <strong>of</strong> the terrane is unknown <strong>and</strong><br />
relationships with other terranes are obscured by intrusions <strong>and</strong> metamorphism.<br />
PKT Taku<br />
CD Cadwallader<br />
Upper Triassic isl<strong>and</strong> arc clastics <strong>and</strong> volcanics (regarded in part by some workers as Stikinia) overlain<br />
by Jurassic arc clastics <strong>and</strong> volcanics, <strong>and</strong> Jura-Cretaceous easterly derived continental margin clastic<br />
wedge <strong>of</strong> shale <strong>and</strong> siltstone in Tyaughton Trough.<br />
TRC Cadwallader, JL Ladner, JKR Relay Mountain<br />
MT Methow<br />
Upper Triassic basalt overlain by Lower Jurassic arc clastics <strong>and</strong> volcanics, <strong>and</strong> Jurassic <strong>and</strong> Cretaceous<br />
easterly derived clastic wedges shed from Quesnellia<br />
JL Ladner, JKR Relay Mountain, KS Skeena<br />
BR Bridge River<br />
Accretionary prism <strong>and</strong> oceanic crust <strong>of</strong> Permian to Middle Jurassic age disrupted <strong>and</strong> variably<br />
metamorphosed radiolarian chert, argillite, basalt, alpine-type ultramafics <strong>and</strong> minor carbonate <strong>and</strong><br />
diorite.<br />
PJB Bridge River<br />
HA Harrison<br />
Jurassic isl<strong>and</strong> arc volcanics <strong>and</strong> clastics. Carbonate clasts in Toarcian conglomerate contain Permian<br />
fossils similar to those in the Chilliwack Terrane<br />
JHL Harrison Lake<br />
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Terrane Codes<br />
CK Chilliwack<br />
Devonian to Permian arc volcanics <strong>and</strong> clastics overlain by Upper Triassic to Lower Jurassic arc<br />
clastics. Permian fusilinid faunas resemble those in Quesnellia <strong>and</strong> Stikinia. The Yellow Aster may in<br />
part by basement to the Chilliwack Terrane.<br />
DPCH Chilliwack, TRJC Cultus<br />
plutonic rocks: PPnV Vedder, COnY Yellow Aster.<br />
SH Shuksan<br />
Upper Triassic <strong>and</strong> Lower Jurassic oceanic crust <strong>and</strong> sediments metamorphosed to greenschist <strong>and</strong><br />
blueschist <strong>and</strong> Jurassic near arc oceanic marginal basin crust <strong>and</strong> sediments<br />
TRJSE Settler, JS Shuksan<br />
INSULAR SUPERTERRANE: terranes amalgamated by Late Jurassic to earliest Cretaceous time <strong>and</strong> accreted to continental margin in the<br />
Cretaceous.<br />
AX Alex<strong>and</strong>er<br />
Upper Proterozoic to Triassic volcanic <strong>and</strong> sedimentary rocks in a variety <strong>of</strong> depositional settings<br />
(ocean arc, back arc, platform, rift, trough, <strong>of</strong>fshelf) <strong>and</strong> comagmatic intrusions.<br />
PCW Wales, OSD Descon, ODD Donjek, ODK Kaskawulsh, OTRA Alex<strong>and</strong>er, DC Cedar Cove, DK<br />
Karheen, DPC Cannery, CI Iyoukeen, PH Halleck, PP Pybus, PTRA Alex<strong>and</strong>er, TRH Hyd<br />
plutonic rocks: COd in St. Elias, OSg, OSd, Sy <strong>and</strong> Sum in S.E. Alaska, PPgI Icefield Ranges Suite.<br />
WR Wrangell<br />
Silurian to Permian arc volcanics, clastics <strong>and</strong> platform carbonates form the basement to Wrangellia;<br />
they are overlain by Triassic oceanic rift tholeiitic basalt, carbonate <strong>and</strong> Jurassic arc volcanics, <strong>and</strong><br />
intruded by comagmatic plutons. Paleomagnetic data suggest displacement from low latitudes.<br />
DPS Sicker, PPS Skolai, TRK Karmutsen, JB Bonanza<br />
plutonic rocks: DgS Saltspring, EJdW, EJnW Westcoast Complex, MJgV Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong> Suite, MJg<br />
Chichag<strong>of</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
OUTER TERRANES: Mesozoic <strong>and</strong> Tertiary accretionary prisms<br />
CG Chugach<br />
Cretaceous accretionary prism <strong>of</strong> greywacke, argillite, <strong>and</strong> melange <strong>of</strong> Triassic to Lower Cretaceous<br />
blocks in a Lower Cretaceous matrix.<br />
KV Valdez<br />
YA Yakutat<br />
Upper Cretaceous turbidite <strong>and</strong> melange <strong>of</strong> Upper Triassic to Lower Cretaceous blocks in a Cretaceous<br />
matrix.<br />
uKY Yakutat, pTM Metchosin, pTC Carmanah, nTY Yakataga<br />
PR Pacific Rim<br />
Melange <strong>and</strong> chert-volcanics assemblage on Upper Triassic calc-alkaline arc volcanics<br />
JKPR Pacific Rim<br />
CR Crescent<br />
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Terrane Codes<br />
Pull-apart basin ridge-isl<strong>and</strong> Eocene volcanics cut by gabbro <strong>and</strong> diabase intrusions<br />
pTM Metchosin<br />
plutonic rocks: ETgC Catface Suite<br />
ROCKS EXCLUDED FROM TERRANE CLASSIFICATION:<br />
METAMORPHIC ASSEMBLAGES<br />
m undivided metamorphic assemblages<br />
PLUTONIC ROCKS<br />
CPC All post-terrane accretion intrusives<br />
POST-TERRANE ACCRETION OVERLAP ASSEMBLAGES HIGHLIGHTED ON MAP:<br />
TRL Lewes River (on Cache Creek Terrane)<br />
JBL Bowser Lake (on Stikine Terrane)<br />
JI Inklin (on Cache Creek Terrane)<br />
JT Takwahoni (on Cache Creek Terrane)<br />
JKG Gambier (in Coast Belt)<br />
POST TERRANE ACCRETION OVERLAP ASSEMBLAGES UNDIFFERENTIATED ON MAP<br />
JKT<br />
Cratonal overlap:<br />
Related to the collision <strong>of</strong> the Intermontane Superterrane with Ancestral North America, <strong>and</strong> with<br />
subsequent intraplate deformation.<br />
JKK Kootenay, mKB Blairmore, mKS South Fork, uKS Smoky, uKT Trevor, KTB Brazeau, pTMC<br />
Moose Channel, pTR Reindeer, nTB Beaufort, nTF Fraser, Q Quaternary<br />
Terrane overlap:<br />
Indicate latest times <strong>of</strong> assembly <strong>of</strong> various components <strong>of</strong> the superterranes <strong>and</strong> the time <strong>of</strong> collision between the<br />
Insular <strong>and</strong> Intermontane superterranes.<br />
JKR Relay Mountain, lKL Longarm, KS Skeena, mKS South Fork, uKH Honna, uKM Midnight Peak, uKV Virginian<br />
Ridge, uKC Carmacks, KTN Nanaimo, pTA Amphitheatre, pTC Carmanah, pTK Kamloops, pTS Sifton, nTA Alert<br />
Bay, nTC Chilcontin, nTF Fraser, nTp Pemberton, nTS Skonun, TQA Anahim, TQE Edziza, TQG Garibaldi, TQW<br />
Wrangell, QC Clearwater, Q Quaternary.<br />
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Con<strong>version</strong> Factors<br />
Appendix VII - Con<strong>version</strong> Factors - (MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
1 ounce (troy) = 31.1034768 grams.<br />
1 troy ounce per short<br />
ton<br />
= 34.2857 grams per<br />
metric tonne<br />
= 34.2857 ppm<br />
1 gram per metric<br />
tonne<br />
= 0.0292 troy ounce per short ton<br />
1 kilogram (kg) = 32.151 ounces (troy) 35.274 ounces (avdp) 2.205 pounds (avdp)<br />
1 ounce (avdp) = 28.3495 grams<br />
i.e. 1 troy ounce = 31.103481 grams but a troy ounce/ton using a con<strong>version</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
31.103481 gives you only GRAMS PER SHORT TON. To complete the metric<br />
con<strong>version</strong> you must also convert short tons to tonnes using the con<strong>version</strong> factor<br />
0.9071. So: 31.103481 grams per ton 0.9071 = 34.2857 grams per tonne.<br />
1 inch (in) = 2.54 centimetres<br />
1 foot (ft) = 0.3048 metres<br />
1 cubic foot (cu ft) = 0.028 cubic metres<br />
1 yard (yd) = 91.44 centimetres 0,9144 metres<br />
1 metre (m) = 39.370 inches 3.28083 feet 1.094 yards<br />
1 mile (mi) = 1.6093 kilometres 1609.3 metres<br />
1 kilometre (km) = 0.621371 miles 3280 feet 1000 metres<br />
1 acre (ac) = 0.4047 hectares<br />
1 hectare (ha) = 2.471 acres 10,000 square metres 0.00386 square miles<br />
1 square kilometre (sq<br />
= 247.1 acres<br />
km)<br />
100 hectares 0.3861 square miles<br />
1 square mile (sq mi) = 640 acres 258.99 hectares 2.59 square kilometres<br />
1 litre (l)<br />
= 0.220 gallons<br />
(imperial)<br />
0.880 quarts (imperial)<br />
1 litre (l) = 1000 cubic<br />
centimetres<br />
61.025 cubic inches<br />
1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2045855 pounds<br />
1 metric ton (1000 kg) = 0.9842 tons (long) 1.102311 tons (short) 2204.622 pounds<br />
1 long ton (l t) = 1.01605 tonne 2240 pounds (lb)<br />
1 short ton (s t) = 0.90718474 tonne 2000 pounds (lb)<br />
1 pound (lb)<br />
= 0.45359237<br />
kilograms<br />
Degrees Fahrenheit (oF) - 32x5/9 = Degrees Celsius (oC)<br />
To Convert To Obtain Multiply By<br />
Aluminium Al Al 2 O 3 1.8895<br />
Antimony Sb Sb 2 O 3 1.1971<br />
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Con<strong>version</strong> Factors<br />
Arsenic As As 2 O 3 1.3203<br />
As As 2 O 5 1.534<br />
Barium Ba BaSO 4 1.6994<br />
Ba BaO 1.117<br />
Beryllium Be BeO 2.775<br />
Bismuth Bi Bi 2 O 3 1.1148<br />
Boron B B 2 O 3 3.2199<br />
Cadmium Cd CdO 1.1424<br />
Calcium Ca CaCO 3 2.4973<br />
Ca CaO 1.399<br />
Ca CaF 2 1.9481<br />
Cerium Ce CeO 2 1.2284<br />
Ce Ce 2 O 3 1.171<br />
Cesium Cs Cs 2 O 1.060<br />
Chromium Cr Cr 2 O 3 1.4616<br />
Cobalt Co Co 3 O 4 1.3620<br />
Co CoO 1.271<br />
Copper Cu CuO 1.2518<br />
Fluorine F CaF 2 2.0549<br />
Hafnumu Hf HfO 2 1.1793<br />
Iron Fe Fe 2 O 3 1.4297<br />
Fe Fe 3 O 4 1.382<br />
Fe FeO 1.2865<br />
Fe FeS 1.5741<br />
Lanthanum La La 2 O 3 1.1728<br />
Lead Pb PbO 1.0772<br />
Pb PbS 1.1547<br />
Lithium Li Li 2 CO 3 5.3240<br />
Li Li 2 O 2.153<br />
Magnesium Mg MgCO 3 3.4683<br />
Mg MgO 1.6581<br />
Manganese Mn MnO 1.2912<br />
Mn MnO 2 1.582<br />
Mercury Hg HgO 1.0798<br />
Hg HgS 1.1598<br />
Molybdenum Mo MoS 2 1.6681<br />
Mo MoO 3 1.500<br />
Nickel Ni NiO 1.2725<br />
Niobium Nb Nb 2 O 5 1.4305<br />
Phosphorus P P 2 O 5 2.2914<br />
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Con<strong>version</strong> Factors<br />
P 2 O 5 Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 2.1852<br />
Potassium K K 2 O 1.2046<br />
Rubidum Rb Rb 2 O 1.094<br />
Silicon Si SiO 2 2.1393<br />
Sodium Na NaCl 2.5421<br />
Na Na 2 O 1.348<br />
Strontium Sr SrO 1.185<br />
Sr SrSO 4 2.0963<br />
Tantalum Ta Ta 2 O 5 1.2211<br />
Thorium Th ThO 2 1.1379<br />
Tin Sn SnO 2 1.2696<br />
Titanium Ti TiO 2 1.6681<br />
Tungsten W WO 3 1.2611<br />
Uranium U U 3 O 8 1.1792<br />
U UO 3 1.202<br />
U UO 2 1.134<br />
Vanadium V V 2 O 5 1.7852<br />
Yittrium Y Y 2 O 3 1.270<br />
Zinc Zn ZnO 1.2448<br />
Zn ZnS 1.490<br />
Zirconium Zr ZrO 2 1.3508<br />
1 ounce (troy) = 31.1034768 grams.<br />
= 34.2857 grams per<br />
1 troy ounce per short ton<br />
tonne<br />
34.2857 ppm<br />
1 gram per tonne = 0.0292 troy ounce per short ton<br />
1 kilogram (kg) = 32.151 ounces (troy) 35.274 ounces (avdp) 2.205 pounds (avdp)<br />
1 ounce (avdp) = 28.3495 grams<br />
i.e. 1 troy ounce = 31.103481 grams but a troy ounce/ton using a con<strong>version</strong> <strong>of</strong> 31.103481 gives<br />
you only GRAMS PER SHORT TON. To complete the metric con<strong>version</strong> you must also convert<br />
short tons to tonnes using the con<strong>version</strong> factor 0.9071. So: 31.103481 grams per ton 0.9071 =<br />
34.2857 grams per tonne.<br />
1 inch (in) = 2.54 centimetres<br />
1 foot (ft) = 0.3048 metres<br />
1 cubic foot (cu ft) = 0.028 cubic metres<br />
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Con<strong>version</strong> Factors<br />
1 yard (yd) = 91.44 centimetres 0,9144 metres<br />
1 metre (m) = 39.370 inches 3.28083 feet 1.094 yards<br />
1 mile (mi) = 1.6093 kilometres 1609.3 metres<br />
1 kilometre (km) = 0.621371 miles 3280 feet 1000 metres<br />
1 acre (ac) = 0.4047 hectares<br />
1 hectare (ha) = 2.471 acres 10,000 square metres 0.00386 square miles<br />
1 square kilometre (sq<br />
km)<br />
= 247.1 acres 100 hectares 0.3861 square miles<br />
1 square mile (sq mi) = 640 acres 258.99 hectares 2.59 square kilometres<br />
1 litre (l) = 0.220 gallons (imperial) 0.880 quarts (imperial)<br />
1 litre (l) = 1000 cubic centimetres 61.025 cubic inches<br />
1 kilogram (kg) = 2.205 pounds<br />
1 metric ton (tonne) = 0.9842 tons (long) 1.102311 tons (short) 2204.622 pounds<br />
1 long ton (l t) = 1.01605 tonne 2240 pounds (lb)<br />
1 short ton (s t) = 0.90718474 tonne 2000 pounds (lb)<br />
1 pound (lb) = 0.45359237 kilograms<br />
Degrees Fahrenheit (oF) - 32x5/9 = Degrees Celsius (oC)<br />
1 ppm = 1000 ppb<br />
1% = 10,000 ppm<br />
1 nano gram/<br />
g<br />
= 1 ppb solids<br />
1 micro gram/<br />
= 1 ppm<br />
gl<br />
solids<br />
1 mg/l = 1 ppm liquids<br />
1 micro g/l = 1 ppb liquids<br />
1 micro g/ml = 1 ppm liquids<br />
To Convert To Obtain Multiply By<br />
Aluminium Al Al 2 O 3 1.8895<br />
Antimony Sb Sb2O3 1.1971<br />
Arsenic As As2O3 1.3203<br />
As As 2 O 5 1.534<br />
Barium Ba BaSO4 1.6994<br />
Ba BaO 1.117<br />
Beryllium Be BeO 2.775<br />
Bismuth Bi Bi2O3 1.1148<br />
Boron B B2O3 3.2199<br />
Cadmium Cd CdO 1.1424<br />
Calcium Ca CaCO3 2.4973<br />
Ca CaO 1.399<br />
Ca CaF2 1.9481<br />
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Con<strong>version</strong> Factors<br />
Cerium Ce CeO 2 1.2284<br />
Ce Ce 2 O 3 1.171<br />
Cesium Cs Cs 2 O 1.060<br />
Chromium Cr Cr 2 O 3 1.4616<br />
Cobalt Co Co 3 O 4 1.3620<br />
Co CoO 1.271<br />
Copper Cu CuO 1.2518<br />
Fluorine F CaF 2 2.0549<br />
Hafnumu Hf HfO 2 1.1793<br />
Iron Fe Fe 2 O 3 1.4297<br />
Fe Fe 3 O 4 1.382<br />
Fe FeO 1.2865<br />
Fe FeS 1.5741<br />
Lanthanum La La 2 O 3 1.1728<br />
Lead Pb PbO 1.0772<br />
Pb PbS 1.1547<br />
Lithium Li Li 2 CO 3 5.3240<br />
Li Li 2 O 2.153<br />
Magnesium Mg MgCO 3 3.4683<br />
Mg MgO 1.6581<br />
Manganese Mn MnO 1.2912<br />
Mn MnO 2 1.582<br />
Mercury Hg HgO 1.0798<br />
Hg HgS 1.1598<br />
Molybdenum Mo MoS 2 1.6681<br />
Mo MoO 3 1.500<br />
Nickel Ni NiO 1.2725<br />
Niobium Nb Nb 2 O 5 1.4305<br />
Phosphorus P P 2 O 5 2.2914<br />
P 2 O 5 Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 2.1852<br />
Potassium K K 2 O 1.2046<br />
Rubidum Rb Rb 2 O 1.094<br />
Silicon Si SiO 2 2.1393<br />
Sodium Na NaCl 2.5421<br />
Na Na 2 O 1.348<br />
Strontium Sr SrO 1.185<br />
Sr SrSO 4 2.0963<br />
Tantalum Ta Ta 2 O 5 1.2211<br />
Thorium Th ThO 2 1.1379<br />
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Con<strong>version</strong> Factors<br />
Tin Sn SnO 2 1.2696<br />
Titanium Ti TiO 2 1.6681<br />
Tungsten W WO 3 1.2611<br />
Uranium U U 3 O 8 1.1792<br />
U UO 3 1.202<br />
U UO 2 1.134<br />
Vanadium V V 2 O 5 1.7852<br />
Yittrium Y Y 2 O 3 1.270<br />
Zinc Zn ZnO 1.2448<br />
Zn ZnS 1.490<br />
Zirconium Zr ZrO 2 1.3508<br />
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Historic Names<br />
Appendix VIII - Glossary <strong>of</strong> Historic & Equivalent Mineral Names<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
Historic Mineral Name Current Alias<br />
Alumina = Aluminum oxide<br />
Antimonite = Stibnite<br />
Antimony glance = Stibnite<br />
Barytes = Barite<br />
Blue John = Fluorite (purple/blue)<br />
Blackjack = Sphalerite<br />
Brimstone = Sulphur<br />
Calamine = Hemimorphite (+ Smithsonite, Hydrozincite oxide zinc ores)<br />
Calcium Tungstate = Scheelite<br />
Calcspar = Calcite<br />
Cave Cotton = Gypsum<br />
Chrome Mica = Fuchsite <strong>and</strong>/or Mariposite<br />
Copper Carbonate-blue (or Blue Copper Ore) = Azurite<br />
Copper Carbonate-green = Malachite<br />
Copper Glance = Chalcocite<br />
Cobalt Bloom = Erythrite<br />
Electrum = Amalgum <strong>of</strong> native gold & silver<br />
Emery = Spinel<br />
Epsom Salt = Magnesium Sulphate<br />
Fool's Gold = Usually chalcopyrite but may be pyrite or sometimes sericite<br />
Flint = Silica<br />
Fluorspar = Fluorite<br />
Glauber's Salt = Magnesium Sulphate<br />
Green Lead Ore = Pyromorphite (Apatite (Pb5(PO4)5Cl))<br />
Gray Antimony = Stibnite<br />
Gray Copper = Tetrahedrite<br />
Horseflesh Ore = Bornite<br />
Herkimer Diamond = Quartz crystal<br />
Heavy Spar = Barite (or Feldspar)<br />
Iron Glance = Hematite (specularite)<br />
Iron Spar = Siderite<br />
Icel<strong>and</strong> Spar = Calcite<br />
Kupfernickel = Niccolite<br />
Lodestone = Magnetite<br />
Mispickel = Arsenopyrite<br />
Mountain Leather or Mountain Cork = Weathered Asbestos<br />
Molybdenum Bloom = Powellite<br />
Nickel Bloom = Annabergite<br />
Nickel Glance = Gersdorffite<br />
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Peacock Copper = Bornite<br />
Ruby Silver = Pyrargyrite<br />
Salt Cake = Sodium sulphate<br />
Silver Glance = Tetrahedrite<br />
Silicate <strong>of</strong> Copper = Chrysocolla<br />
Spathic Iron = Siderite<br />
Sulphide <strong>of</strong> Copper & Silver = Stromeyerite (50% Cu & 32% Ag)<br />
Tiff = Calcite or Barite<br />
Tinstone = Cassiterite<br />
Titanic Iron Ore = Ilmenite<br />
Tripoli = Diatomite<br />
Wad = Manganese Oxide<br />
White Lead Ore = Cerussite<br />
White Pyrite = Marcasite<br />
Wood Tin = Botryoidal Cassiterite<br />
Yellow Copper = Chalcopyrite<br />
Yellow Lead Ore = Wulfenite<br />
Yellow Arsenic = Orpiment<br />
Zinc Blende = Sphalerite<br />
Zinc Spar = Smithsonite<br />
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Work Type Codes<br />
Appendix IX - Work Type Codes <strong>and</strong> Measurements<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
General Type Specific Type Work Type Work Type Unit <strong>of</strong> Measurement<br />
Geological General or unknown GEOL Hectares<br />
Photo FOTO Hectares<br />
Petrographic PETR Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Mineralographic MNGR Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Geophysical General or Unknown GEOP Kilometres<br />
Magnetic, ground MAGG Kilometres<br />
Magnetic, airborne MAGA Kilometres<br />
Electromagnetic, ground EMGR Kilometres<br />
Electromagnetic, airborne EMAB Kilometres<br />
Induced Polarization IPOL Kilometres<br />
Radiometric, ground RADG Kilometres<br />
Radiometric, airborne RADA Kilometres<br />
Seismic SEIS Kilometres<br />
Dip needle DIPN Kilometres<br />
Self potential SPOT Kilometres<br />
Gravity GRAV Kilometres<br />
Resistivity (alone) REST Kilometres<br />
Mise-a-la-masse MALM Metres<br />
Scintillometer, ground SCGR Kilometres<br />
Scintillometer, airborne SCAB Kilometres<br />
Gamma ray spectrometer, ground GRSG Kilometres<br />
Gamma ray spectrometer, airborne GRSA Kilometres<br />
Radiometric drill hole probing RADP Metres<br />
Radon gas scintillometry RGAS Kilometres<br />
Radar RADR Kilometres<br />
Infra-red INFR Kilometres<br />
Geochemical General or unknown GEOC<br />
Fission track etch ETCH Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Soil SOIL Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Silt SILT Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Rock ROCK Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Heavy minerals HMIN Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Sampling/assaying SAMP Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Metallurgic META Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Water HYDG Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Biogeochemistry BIOG Number <strong>of</strong> sample(s)<br />
Drilling General or unknown DRIL Metres/number <strong>of</strong> holes<br />
Diamond (surface) DIAD Metres/number <strong>of</strong> holes<br />
Diamond (underground) UNDD Metres/number <strong>of</strong> holes<br />
Percussion PERD Metres/number <strong>of</strong> holes<br />
Rotary ROTD Metres/number <strong>of</strong> holes<br />
Becker Hammer BHDR Metres/number <strong>of</strong> holes<br />
Churn CHUD Metres/number <strong>of</strong> holes<br />
Overburden OBDR Metres/number <strong>of</strong> holes<br />
Prospecting Prospecting PROS Hectares<br />
Physical General or unknown PHYS<br />
Legal surveys LSUR Kilometres<br />
Topographic/photogrammetric TOPO Hectares<br />
Line/grid LINE Kilometres<br />
Road, local access ROAD Kilometres<br />
Trench TREN Metres/number <strong>of</strong> trenches<br />
Underground development UNDV Metres<br />
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Work Type Codes<br />
Reclamation RECL Hectares<br />
Trail TRAL Kilometres<br />
Underground surveys USUR Metres<br />
Stripping STRI Hectares<br />
Pits PITS Number <strong>of</strong> pits(s)<br />
Sluicing/Panning SLUC Amount<br />
Staking STAK Number <strong>of</strong> claims<br />
Crown Granted CGRT Number <strong>of</strong> crown grants<br />
Rail RAIL Kilometres<br />
Tram Lines TRAM Kilometres<br />
Mill Construction MILL -----<br />
Rehabilitation RHAB -----<br />
Mining/Milling Production MINE -----<br />
Feasibility Study FEAS -----<br />
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Coding Guidelines<br />
Appendix X - Coding <strong>and</strong> Editing Guidelines<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
The following are guidelines for the methodology, writing <strong>and</strong> editing procedures, <strong>and</strong><br />
materials used by the MINFILE team. All data must be entered using the MINFILE/<br />
www online Coding Card. A hard copy (i.e. completed coding card or printout <strong>of</strong> digital<br />
<strong>version</strong>) must accompany the digital <strong>version</strong>. Before coding begins, please ensure<br />
that the following documentation has been read <strong>and</strong> any questions have been<br />
addressed. The objective <strong>of</strong> the MINFILE project is to maintain a data set that is as<br />
accurate <strong>and</strong> complete as possible. Please note that in order to be able to submit<br />
occurrence data online you need the following:<br />
1. a BCeID Account (https://www.bceid.ca/)<br />
2. a userid from the MINFILE Unit by emailing LauraDeGroot@gov.bc.ca<br />
Document Subject<br />
MINFILE Coding Manual, V. 5.0, Information Circular 2007-4 Coding rules<br />
MINFILE/pc V. 5.0 User's Manual, Information Circular 2007-5 Search/Report/Data<br />
Entry<br />
GSB Style Guide, Information Circular 1992-7 Writing/Editing<br />
MINFILE Office: 5th Floor, 1810 Blanshard Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4<br />
Contacts: Fax (250) 952-0381<br />
Sarah-MeredithJones@gov.bc.ca, MINFILE Geologist; Phone (250) 387-5261<br />
Laura.DeGroot@gov.bc.ca, User ID's (250) 952-0387<br />
Larry.Jones@gov.bc.ca (250) 952-0386<br />
CODING AND EDITING PROCEDURE<br />
The following is the suggested procedure to assist in the gathering <strong>and</strong> coding <strong>of</strong><br />
information for a 1:250 000 scale or 1:100 000 scale National Topographic System<br />
(NTS) map sheets for the MINFILE database. This procedure should be used as a<br />
guide; detailed information is available in the appropriate sections <strong>of</strong> the Coding<br />
Manual.<br />
1) Assemble general NTS map sheet information.<br />
- All 1:50 000 scale topographic maps (located in Property File or obtained from Maps<br />
B.C.).<br />
- Various scale geology maps (located in Property File http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/<br />
Mining/Geoscience/PropertyFile/Pages/default.aspx or Publications http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/<br />
Mining/Geoscience/PublicationsCatalogue/Pages/default.aspx).<br />
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- Current geological compilation map <strong>and</strong> legend (obtained from GSB or GSC).<br />
- 1:50 000 claim maps <strong>of</strong> active areas (obtained from Mineral Titles).<br />
- Assessment Report (ARIS http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geoscience/ARIS/Pages/default.aspx)<br />
map, index <strong>and</strong> fiche.<br />
- Regional publications such as Papers, Bulletins, Memoirs, Fieldwork - see GSC,<br />
EMPR, <strong>and</strong> GEOSCAN indexes.<br />
- General Property File on the NTS area, including NMI Cards.<br />
- Current MINFILE or Mineral Inventory Map (MI) - On this map, plot, if practical,<br />
terranes, physiographic areas, mining divisions, <strong>and</strong> tectonic belts. Enlarging the<br />
existing small-scale map will help. The following are the small-scale maps currently<br />
being used in MINFILE:<br />
Physiographic Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera, W.H. Mathews, 1986, Geological<br />
Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada Map 1701A, Scale 1:5 000 000.<br />
Tectonic Assemblage Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera <strong>and</strong> adjacent parts <strong>of</strong> the<br />
United States <strong>of</strong> America, J.O. Wheeler <strong>and</strong> P. McFeely (comp.), 1991, Geological<br />
Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada Map 1712A, Scale 1:2 000 000.<br />
Terrane Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera, J.O. Wheeler, et. al. (comp.), 1991,<br />
Geological Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada Map 1713A, Scale 1:2 000 000.<br />
Metamorphic Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera, P.B. Read, 1991, Geological Survey<br />
<strong>of</strong> Canada, Map 1714, Scale 1:2 000 000.<br />
2) Obtain existing mineral occurrence information within the NTS map sheet.<br />
- MINFILE Detailed Report <strong>of</strong> MINFILE data (from search results).<br />
- National Mineral Inventory (NMI) Cards (located in the Property File at http://www.<br />
empr.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geoscience/PropertyFile/Pages/default.aspx).<br />
- Other mineral indexes <strong>and</strong> compilations.<br />
3) Communicate with field <strong>and</strong> expert geologists.<br />
- Inform them you are working in the area.<br />
- Obtain access to their mineral files, compilations, papers.<br />
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- Obtain current geological nomenclature <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
- Request a list <strong>of</strong> occurrences visited <strong>and</strong> which ones will be written up by BC<br />
Geological Survey staff.<br />
4) Begin coding by 'Mining or Exploration' Camps or by areas <strong>of</strong> similar geology.<br />
- Compile a brief, general geological picture <strong>of</strong> the area, i.e. terranes, rock groups <strong>and</strong><br />
formations, lithologies, structure, etc.<br />
5) Build references on individual occurrences.<br />
- Use existing references from MINFILE, NMI, <strong>and</strong> other sources, as a guideline <strong>and</strong><br />
verify that these refer to the occurrence.<br />
- Check expert geologist's files, assessment reports, annual reports, government<br />
publications, university theses, Property File (clippings, press releases, prospectuses,<br />
articles, etc.).<br />
- Star (*) the important references <strong>and</strong> set these aside for use in the Capsule Geology<br />
description.<br />
- With less important references, document the information <strong>and</strong> fill the various data<br />
fields.<br />
- Scan assessment reports occurring in the area <strong>of</strong> interest <strong>and</strong> make a quick note on<br />
pertinent information, such as, claims covered, area worked, work done, company<br />
name, year <strong>of</strong> work. This may save time when compiling work history.<br />
- All assessment reports on the map sheet should be reviewed.<br />
- Try to group references to make bibliographies consistent. The general format is as<br />
follows:<br />
EMPR AR; GEM; EXPL; ASS RPT; Articles; etc.<br />
EMPR PF (St<strong>and</strong>ard reference format: Name (year): Title,<br />
Source)<br />
GSC BULL; MEM; OF; MAP; etc.<br />
Periodicals, N. Miner, Theses, etc.<br />
6) Locate occurrence accurately.<br />
- Choose the occurrence location from the most accurate reference <strong>and</strong> plot it on a<br />
1:50 000 scale topographic map.<br />
- Give a brief physiographic comment on the location <strong>and</strong> identify the source for your<br />
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location. (e.g. Adit portal, east side <strong>of</strong> Yellow Creek, Assessment Report 1654, Figure<br />
2).<br />
- Proper identification <strong>and</strong> location <strong>of</strong> the occurrence is important as it is easy to<br />
confuse occurrences (e.g. same occurrence but different names or different<br />
occurrence but same characteristics).<br />
- For new occurrences or corrected locations, insert an accurate plot on a page-size<br />
copy <strong>of</strong> the map area.<br />
- Please check the Coding Manual for the definitions <strong>of</strong> the Status designations.<br />
7) Complete data fields.<br />
- Separate <strong>and</strong> rank the data (mineralogy, deposit character <strong>and</strong> classification,<br />
lithology) into the various fields. Provide lithological synonyms if required.<br />
8) Occurrence Name(s).<br />
- The first name should be the most significant or currently used one. All names<br />
related to the occurrence should follow, including group names, claim names, place<br />
names, etc.<br />
9) Assigning the Host Rock.<br />
- Include up to two Formal <strong>and</strong> two Informal hosts that contain mineralization or are<br />
related to mineralization.<br />
- The lithology field must be ranked in order <strong>of</strong> importance with respect to the<br />
mineralization.<br />
- If the Isotopic age field is filled in, a source for that information must be included in<br />
the comment field.<br />
- The most specific stratigraphic age is coded, but others are commented on (e.g.<br />
Cache Creek Group, Horsefeed Formation would be coded as upper Mississippian to<br />
Permian even though the Cache Creek Group ranges from Carboniferous to Jurassic;<br />
this would be mentioned in the Capsule Geology or Comment field.<br />
10) Inventory.<br />
- The inventory figures or assay results from a representative sample must be<br />
included, if available.<br />
- Cut<strong>of</strong>f grades, sample intervals, drillhole intersections etc. must be included in the<br />
comment field.<br />
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- The source for the figures must be included in the reference field.<br />
11) Production.<br />
- Production field information is provided by the L<strong>and</strong> Management <strong>and</strong> Policy Branch<br />
(BC METAL). However, other data obtained during research may be included as long<br />
as the source is identified in the Comment/Reference field.<br />
- Try to separate, if possible, production originating from other occurrences.<br />
12) MINFILE Maps.<br />
- Plot the occurrence using MapPlace to check for duplicates.<br />
- Check that the latitude/longitude correspond with the NTS map coded, ensure that<br />
commodities <strong>and</strong> status fields are completed.<br />
- Cross-reference to Assessment Report Indexing System (ARIS), if required.<br />
13) Confidential Information.<br />
- Indicate on the card or printout the confidential information <strong>and</strong> the date it comes <strong>of</strong>f<br />
confidential. It stays in a holding file until this date, then it will be entered into the<br />
database.<br />
14) New/Revision/Modified - Coded by/Coding date.<br />
- These are coding activities:<br />
New - add a new occurrence.<br />
Revise - change existing occurrence.<br />
Delete - delete occurrence due to duplication or lack <strong>of</strong><br />
verification.<br />
- Initial <strong>and</strong> date occurrence.<br />
15) Capsule Geology.<br />
- Begin the Capsule Geology by naming the occurrence <strong>and</strong> briefly describing its<br />
geographic location.<br />
- A synopsis <strong>of</strong> the exploration history should be included, particularly for major<br />
occurrences but generally not for minor occurrences.<br />
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- Provide a brief regional geology followed by a detailed geology <strong>and</strong> mineralization<br />
description.<br />
- Also include representative assays or reserves/resources, with references, <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
past production figures.<br />
- Use st<strong>and</strong>ard ASCII characters.<br />
- Field length is 70 characters.<br />
- Use both upper <strong>and</strong> lower case characters for text.<br />
- Always type the word MINFILE in capitals.<br />
- Ensure that you distinguish between the letter "O" <strong>and</strong> the number "0".<br />
- Always convert any figures to metric units.<br />
- Use the BC Geological Survey Branch Style Guide (Information Circular 1992-7), for<br />
details on Sentence Structure, Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, <strong>and</strong> Hyphenation.<br />
Some common errors are:<br />
Spelling: metres (not meters)<br />
per cent (not percent)<br />
axis (not axes)<br />
dikes (not dykes)<br />
- Capitalization: Upper Devonian (not upper Devonian)<br />
- Hyphenation: fine-grained granite (should have a hyphen)<br />
metavolcanics (should not have a hyphen)<br />
- Hangingwall <strong>and</strong> footwall are single words.<br />
- If there are three directions as in NNW, type it out the long way <strong>and</strong> place the<br />
hyphen between the first <strong>and</strong> second direction, e.g. north-northwest.<br />
- Leave two spaces after a period at the end <strong>of</strong> a sentence.<br />
- Indent five spaces at the beginning <strong>of</strong> a paragraph, but do not use the tab key to do<br />
this.<br />
- Do not leave blank lines between paragraphs.<br />
- When specifying a measurement that is less than one metre, include a zero before<br />
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the decimal point; the unit is singular, e.g. 0.5 metre.<br />
- When a measurement is written as 23 X 25 km. type it as 23 by 25 kilometres.<br />
- If you have a range <strong>of</strong> per cent, e.g. 20 to 25, when you type it you only need to<br />
include the words per cent once, e.g. 20 to 25 per cent. This also applies to degrees<br />
<strong>and</strong> minutes.<br />
- If you have extracted information from a confidential Assessment Report, please<br />
clearly mark the information, including the date in which the information is <strong>of</strong>fconfidential<br />
(usually one year after the Affidavit Date).<br />
- When referring to a reference at the end <strong>of</strong> a paragraph, the short form that is used<br />
in the bibliography section should not be used; the rule is to drop any <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ministry</strong>'s<br />
headings, e.g. EMPR, <strong>and</strong> use the full form <strong>of</strong> whatever followed the EMPR, e.g.<br />
EMPR ASS RPT 1180, would become Assessment Report 1180. This rule also<br />
applies to the Identity Screen comment area <strong>and</strong> the Reserves/resources Reference<br />
area. Also please note that these references need not be as complete as in the<br />
bibliography section, their aim is only to lead you to the bibliography where you can<br />
check for necessary page numbers, dates or map numbers.<br />
16) Bibliography.<br />
- Use upper case characters for abbreviations to publications as listed in the Coding<br />
Manual to MINFILE.<br />
- To continue a line <strong>of</strong> bibliography leave 3 leading spaces at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the next<br />
line.<br />
- When typing in EMPR BULL <strong>and</strong> it has a year in brackets with it, only include the<br />
year if it is 1940 or earlier, e.g. (1936).<br />
- Always use hyphens with the following: EMPR EXPL 1977-33; EMPR GEM 1981-<br />
252; EMPR AR 1900-122; 1901-383 etc.<br />
- Use page numbers with the following: EMPR FIELDWORK 1977, p. 9; GSC MEM<br />
223, p. 117; GSC BULL 10, pp. 203-204; EMPR BULL 27, p. 389; GSC SUM RPT<br />
1938, pp. 412, 835, 901; GSC P 36 -17, p. 10.<br />
- If there are two <strong>of</strong> the same headings, e.g. GSC MEM 217, p. 118; <strong>and</strong> GSC MEM<br />
110; join them together as GSC MEM 110; 217, p. 118.<br />
- If referring to more than one page number use "pp." not "p."<br />
- All lists <strong>of</strong> references are divided by a semicolon (;) not a comma with the exception<br />
<strong>of</strong> the EMPR Assessment Reports which are separated by commas.<br />
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- Order the items numerically from the lowest to highest, e.g. EMPR ASS RPT 1011,<br />
3889, 14000, 14009.<br />
- When including information from the Property File, place all <strong>of</strong> the reference material<br />
in round brackets, e.g. EMPR PF (Smith, B.J. (1939): Report on the Mining at Coal<br />
Creek; *Baits, U.K. (1945): Report on the Diamond Drill Hole at Smithers).<br />
- For important references, the asterisk should be placed before the year or the name,<br />
not at the front <strong>of</strong> the line e.g. EMPR PF (*Smith, B.J. (1939)...)<br />
17) NTS Map Sheet Summaries.<br />
- A 1 to 2 page summary <strong>of</strong> the NTS map sheet must be written. The summaries<br />
should state how many occurrences are documented in the area, the geology <strong>of</strong> the<br />
area <strong>and</strong> the important deposits <strong>and</strong>/or mines (including production or development<br />
phase). Contact the MINFILE <strong>of</strong>fice for examples <strong>and</strong>/or further information.<br />
- General references should be included with the summaries.<br />
- These should be done separately from the occurrence (i.e. NOT entered using<br />
MINFILE/pc V. 4.0) using MS Word.<br />
18) Editing.<br />
MINFILE is a large <strong>and</strong> complex relational database. In the process <strong>of</strong> making the<br />
MINFILE product as accurate <strong>and</strong> consistent as possible, all coded material is edited<br />
before <strong>and</strong> after input to the database. However, due to the large volume <strong>of</strong> data, it is<br />
necessary for each coder to ensure their work is as complete <strong>and</strong> error free as<br />
possible. The following are some general guidelines to assist in the editing process<br />
<strong>and</strong> they should be applied to all occurrence descriptions before submission to the<br />
MINFILE database.<br />
i) Style:<br />
The Mineral Resources Division, Geological Survey Branch Style Guide should be<br />
referred to for details on sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, word usage, etc.<br />
- Abbreviations are NOT to be used in any text fields unless absolutely necessary.<br />
- Measurements <strong>of</strong> fractional values must be presented in decimal format with a zero<br />
placed before the decimal.<br />
- Information extracted from confidential sources must be clearly marked <strong>and</strong> the<br />
reference <strong>and</strong> confidentiality period must be identified.<br />
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Coding Guidelines<br />
- Some common usage to be checked:<br />
ii) Deletions:<br />
North Trending not North-South Trending<br />
Southeast not Southeasterly<br />
Sulphide not Sulfide<br />
Striking 065 degrees not<br />
Striking north 65 degrees<br />
east<br />
Jurassic Hazelton Group not<br />
Hazelton Group <strong>of</strong><br />
Jurassic age<br />
23 by 300 metres not 23 X 300 m.<br />
20 to 25 per cent not 20% to 25%<br />
"close to" or "near" not "in close proximity to"<br />
gossanous preferred to rusty<br />
If you delete a MINFILE occurrence from the database, a coding form should be<br />
submitted identifying the MINFILE Number <strong>and</strong> the occurrence name. Clearly identify<br />
the reason for deleting the occurrence on the front <strong>of</strong> the form (e.g. Combined with<br />
another occurrence (identify); not sufficient documentation to warrant an occurrence;<br />
located on a different map sheet, etc.). Under no circumstances are veins or old<br />
workings to be coded as MINFILE occurrences unless mineralization <strong>of</strong> economic<br />
interest is documented.<br />
iii) Occurrence Names:<br />
- Is the primary name consistent with the common usage for that occurrence?<br />
- Are the names in order <strong>of</strong> significance?<br />
- Primary occurrence names within a map sheet must not be duplicated. If<br />
unavoidable, identify them by the correct name plus a number (e.g. Debbie 1, Debbie<br />
2, Debbie 3, etc.).<br />
- If MINFILE numbers are used as references in text fields, comments etc. the<br />
MINFILE name must be included.<br />
iv) Status:<br />
- Does Status conform to Production <strong>and</strong> Reserve/resource data? If production or<br />
reserve/resource data is present the status should indicate a "developed prospect",<br />
"producer" or "past producer" etc., not a "showing". Bulk samples for testing or very<br />
small scale single event mining activity does not warrant classification <strong>of</strong> an<br />
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Coding Guidelines<br />
occurrence as a past producer.<br />
v) Location:<br />
- Is the NTS Map Sheet consistent with the Latitude/Longitude information?<br />
- Have you double checked the location data? Coordinates must be derived from<br />
1:50 000 scale government topographic maps or larger scale sources.<br />
- Identity comment should indicate if you are identifying the location <strong>of</strong> a claim group,<br />
actual outcropping mineralization, mine portal, etc.<br />
vi) Commodities:<br />
- Are commodities consistent with Significant Minerals field?<br />
- Are commodities coded in order <strong>of</strong> abundance/importance?<br />
- Are commodities consistent with Production/Reserve/Resource data?<br />
vii) Mineralogy:<br />
- Are all minerals considered important coded in the Significant Minerals field?<br />
Minerals identified as such DO NOT have to be present in economically recoverable<br />
amounts.<br />
- Are minerals in order <strong>of</strong> importance?<br />
- Do the Alteration Types reflect the Alteration Minerals.<br />
- Have all Alteration Minerals (particularly oxides) also been identified in the<br />
Significant or Associated fields if appropriate.<br />
- Synonyms for minerals (<strong>and</strong> rocks) should be avoided (e.g. Fluorite <strong>and</strong> Fluorspar).<br />
viii) Deposit Descriptions:<br />
- All characteristics <strong>of</strong> MINFILE occurrences described in the Capsule Geology should<br />
be identified in the Deposit Character, Classification <strong>and</strong> Type fields. These should be<br />
ranked in order <strong>of</strong> importance.<br />
ix) Host Rock:<br />
- Have you identified the one "Dominant Host Rock" type for the economic<br />
mineralization <strong>and</strong> is it consistent with the Rock Type/Lithology data?<br />
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Coding Guidelines<br />
- Are Formal/Informal Host Rocks consistent with "Terrane" <strong>and</strong> "Tectonic Belt"<br />
information from occurrence to occurrence within a map area?<br />
- Is the hostrock age consistent with the age described in the Capsule Geology?<br />
- Is the stratigraphic data used consistent with the most current stratigraphic<br />
nomenclature for the map area?<br />
- Are all significant rock types identified by correct codes <strong>and</strong> are all appropriate<br />
Modifier Codes identified? Remember: a database search can be done for either rock<br />
types or modifiers or any combination <strong>of</strong> the two, so it is important to include as much<br />
detail as is appropriate for these fields. Rocks hosting mineralization should be coded<br />
first.<br />
x) Metamorphism:<br />
- Is the "Type" <strong>and</strong> "Grade" <strong>of</strong> metamorphism consistent with the alteration mineralogy<br />
<strong>and</strong> setting described elsewhere in the database?<br />
xi) Capsule Geology:<br />
The Capsule Geology is a compilation <strong>and</strong> interpretation <strong>of</strong> all data coded to the<br />
various data fields. It is particularly important to check the following:<br />
- All rock types, minerals, commodities, alteration types, Formal <strong>and</strong> Informal Hosts,<br />
deposit classification <strong>and</strong> characteristics, etc. identified in the geology text must also<br />
be coded in the appropriate data fields <strong>and</strong> vice versa.<br />
- All measurements are to be in METRIC units.<br />
- Are reserves/resources <strong>and</strong> assays quoted consistent with data in Production <strong>and</strong><br />
Reserves/resources sections?<br />
- Generalizations should be avoided: e.g. Sulphides, mineralization, alteration, etc.<br />
should be defined in terms <strong>of</strong> specific rocks <strong>and</strong> minerals, etc.<br />
xii) Bibliography:<br />
- Is the bibliography complete? Does it include all recent publications, particularly<br />
Open Files <strong>and</strong> Assessment Reports?<br />
- Are more regional references included which may clarify the geological setting <strong>of</strong> the<br />
deposit?<br />
- Are abbreviations consistent with the Coding Manual listings?<br />
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Coding Guidelines<br />
- Are the most significant references marked (*)?<br />
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Data Field Summary<br />
Appendix XI - Summary <strong>of</strong> Data Field Characteristics<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
File Field LengthAlias M<strong>and</strong>atory<br />
Max.<br />
Entries Example Checks & Range<br />
E01 MINFILNO 9 MINFILE_NUMBER Y 1 104B 021<br />
082-114/A-P/<br />
NESW/001-999<br />
E01 LAT_DEG 2 LATITUDE_DEGREES note 2 1 56 48 - 60<br />
E01 LAT_MIN 2 LATITUDE_MINUTES N 1 12 0 - 60<br />
E01 LAT_SEC 2 LATITUDE_SECONDS N 1 41 0 - 60<br />
E01 LAT_HEMI 1 LATITUDE_HEMISPHERE Y 1 N N or S<br />
E01 LONG_DEG 3 LONGITUDE_DEGREES note 2 1 130 114 - 140<br />
E01 LONG_MIN 2 LONGITUDE_MINUTES N 1 20 0 - 60<br />
E01 LONG_SEC 2 LONGITUDE_SECONDS N 1 35 0 - 60<br />
E01 LONG_HEMI 1 LONGITUDE_HEMISPHERE Y 1 W W or E<br />
E01 N83_LATDEG 2 NAD83_LATITUDE_DEGREES note 2 1 56 48 - 60<br />
E01 N83_LATMIN 2 NAD83_LATITUDE_MINUTES N 1 12 0 - 60<br />
E01 N83_LATSEC 2 NAD83_LATITUDE_SECONDS N 1 40 0 - 60<br />
E01 N83_LATHEMI 1 LATITUDE_HEMISPHERE Y 1 N N or S<br />
E01 N83_LONDEG 3 NAD83_LONGITUDE_DEGREES note 2 1 130 48 - 60<br />
E01 N83_LONMIN 2 NAD83_LONGITUDE_MINUTES N 1 20 0 - 60<br />
E01 N83_LONSEC 2 NAD83_LONGITUDE_SECONDS N 1 42 0 - 60<br />
E01 N83_LONHEMI 1 LONGITUDE_HEMISPHERE Y 1 W W or E<br />
E01 UTM_ZONE 2 UTM_ZONE note 2 1 09 07 - 11<br />
E01 UTM_EAST 6 UTM_EASTING note 2 1 416700 290000 - 725000<br />
E01 UTM_NORT 8 UTM_NORTHING note 2 1 6230200 5300000 - 6653000<br />
E01 N83_ZONE 2 NAD83_ZONE note 2 1 09 07 - 11<br />
E01 N83_EAST 6 NAD83_EASTING note 2 1 416694 290000 - 725000<br />
E01 N83_NORT 8 NAD83_NORTHING note 2 1 6230205 5300000 - 6653000<br />
E01 ELEV 4 ELEVATION Y 1 0975 0 - 6000<br />
E01 LOC_ACC 1 DEPOSIT_LOCATION_ACCURACY Y 1 1 1,2,3<br />
E01 DEPSIZEL 4 DEP_SIZE_L N 1 1200 nnnn<br />
E01 DEPSIZEB 4 DEP_SIZE_B N 1 0760 nnnn<br />
E01 DEPSIZEW 4 DEP_SIZE_W N 1 0240 nnnn<br />
E01 DIP 3 DEPOSIT_DIP N 1 40W nnN,E,S,W<br />
E01 STRIKE 3 DEPOSIT_STRIKE N 1 020 001 - 360<br />
E01 PLUNGE 6 DEPOSIT_TREND_PLUNGE N 1 02040 001 - 360/01 - 90<br />
E01 NATMINNO 18 NAT_MIN_INV_NO N 1 104B1 Cu1 082-114/A-P/1-16/<br />
aaa/nnn<br />
E01 CANMINNO 6 CANMINDEX_NUMBER N 1 000001 - 999999<br />
E01 CODED 8 DATE_CODED Y 1 240785 D/M/Y<br />
E01 REVISED 8 DATE_REVISED Y 1 250788 D/M/Y<br />
E01 GREVISED 4 GEOLOGIST_REVISE Y 1 LDJ aaaa<br />
E01 FREVISED 1 FIELD_REVISED Y 1 N Y or N<br />
E01 FCHECKED 1 FIELD_CHECKED Y 1 N Y or N<br />
E01 GNAME 4 GEOLOGIST_NAME Y 1 GSB aaaa<br />
E01 OPENPIT 1 OPEN_PIT note 3 1 X X<br />
E01 UGROUND 1 UNDER_GROUND note 3 1 X Y<br />
E31 PROJ_NO 7 PROJECT_NUMBER if exists 1 nnnnnnn<br />
E31 PROPERTY 30 PROPERTY_NAME Y 1 open<br />
E31 PROPERTY_2 30 PROPERTY_NAME2 N 1<br />
E31 OWNER 30 OWNER_NAME Y 1 Company name<br />
E31 OWNER_2 30 OWNER_NAME2 N 1<br />
or First name,<br />
E31 OPERATOR 30 OPERATOR Y 1<br />
Last name<br />
E31 DIST_SEQNO 3 DISTRICT_SEQUENCE_NUMBER N 1<br />
E31 DIST_MAPNO 3 DISTRICT_MAP_NUMBER N 1<br />
E31 LAT_DEG 2 LATITUDE_DEGREE Y 1 48 - 60<br />
E31 LAT_MIN 2 LATITUDE_MINUTE Y 1 0 - 60<br />
E31 LAT_SEC 2 LATITUDE_SECOND Y 1 0 - 60<br />
E01 LAT_HEMI 1 LATITUDE_HEMISPHERE Y 1 N or S<br />
E31 LON_DEG 3 LONGITUDE_DEGREE Y 1 114 - 140<br />
E31 LON_MIN 2 LONGITUDE_MINUTE Y 1 0 - 60<br />
E31 LON_SEC 2 LONGITUDE_SECOND Y 1 0 - 60<br />
E31 LON_HEMI 1 LONGITUDE_HEMISPHERE Y 1 W or E<br />
E31 N83_LATDEG 2 NAD83_LATITUDE_DEGREES note 2 1 48 - 60<br />
E31 N83_LATMIN 2 NAD83_LATITUDE_MINUTES N 1 0 - 60<br />
E31 N83_LATSEC 2 NAD83_LATITUDE_SECONDS N 1 0 - 60<br />
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E31 N83_LATHEMI 1 LATITUDE_HEMISPHERE Y 1 N or S<br />
E31 N83_LONDEG 3 NAD83_LONGITUDE_DEGREES note 2 1 48 - 60<br />
E31 N83_LONMIN 2 NAD83_LONGITUDE_MINUTES N 1 0 - 60<br />
E31 N83_LONSEC 2 NAD83_LONGITUDE_SECONDS N 1 0 - 60<br />
E31 N83_LONHEMI 1 LONGITUDE_HEMISPHERE Y 1 W or E<br />
E31 LOC_ACC 1 LOCATION_ACCURACY_CODE Y 1 1,2,3<br />
E31 CR_DATE 8 CREATED_DATE Y 1 D/M/Y<br />
E31 RV_DATE 8 REVISED_DATE Y 1 D/M/Y<br />
E31 CHECKED_BY 5 CHECKED_BY Y 1 aaaa<br />
ELECTORAL<br />
ELECTORAL DISTRICT 1 table E42<br />
DISTRICT<br />
FOREST<br />
DISTRICT<br />
FOREST DISTRICT 1 table E43<br />
R02 STATUS_C 4 STATUS_TYPE_CODE Y 1 PAPR<br />
SHOW/PROS/<br />
DEPR/PROD/PAPR<br />
R03 DOMHRK_C 1 DOMINANT_HOST_ROCK_CODE Y 1 1 table E03<br />
R04 DEPMOD_C 1 DEPOSIT_MODIFIER_CODE N 2 1,4 table E04<br />
R05 DEPCHR_C 2 DEPOSIT_CHARACTER_CODE Y 4 12,09,01 table E05; ranked<br />
R06 DEPSHA_C 2 DEPOSIT_SHAPE_TYPE_CODE N 1 1 table E06<br />
R07 DEPCLA_C 2 DEPOSIT_CLASSIFICATION_CODE Y 4 03,05 table E07, ranked<br />
R08 NAME 30 NAME Y 16 GRANDUC ranked<br />
R09 MINDIV_C 4 MINING_DIVISION_CODE Y 2 SKEE table E09<br />
R10 NTSMAP_C 7 NTS_MAPSHEET (1:50000) Y 4 104B01W 082-114/A-P/01-16/<br />
E,W; table E10<br />
R11 BCMAP_C 7 BC_MAPSHEET (1:20000) N 4 104B029<br />
082-114/A-P/001-<br />
100: table E11<br />
R12 TECBLT_C 2 TECTONIC_BELT_CODE Y 1 IN table E12<br />
R13 TERRAN_C 3 TERRANE_CODE Y 2 ST table E13<br />
R14 PHYSIO_C 4 PHYSIOGRAPHIC_AREA_CODE N 1 BNRG table E14<br />
R15 META_T_C 1 METAMORPHIC_TYPE_CODE note 4 2 2 table E15<br />
R16 META_G_C 2 METAMORPHIC_GRADE_CODE N 2 AM table E16<br />
R17 META_R_C 1 METAMORPHIC_RELATIONSHIP_CODE N 3 3 table E17<br />
R18a YEAR 4 YEAR if exists 1 1984 table E18<br />
R18a MINED 12 ORE_MINED Y 1 352630 tonnes<br />
R18a MILLED 12 ORE_MILLED Y 1 352630 tonnes<br />
R18b COMMOD_C 2 COMMODITY_CODE Y 6 AG table E19<br />
R18b QUANTITY 12 QUANTITY Y 6 3944057 grams or kilograms<br />
R19 COMMOD_C 2 COMMODITY_CODE Y 15 CU,AG... table E19; ranked<br />
R20 MINCLA_C 1 MINERALOGY_CLASS_CODE Y 1 1,2,3; table E20a<br />
R20 MINERL_C 4 MINERAL_CODE note 5 16/8/8 PYRT etc table E20b; ranked<br />
R21 ALTER_C 4 ALTERATION_CODE N 6 EPID etc table E21; ranked<br />
R22 DATMET_C 2 DATING_METHOD_CODE N 1 01 table E22<br />
R22 ISOAGE 20 ISOTOPIC_AGE_MINERALIZATION N 1 220 +/- 2 Ma text<br />
R22 MATERIAL 30 MATERIAL_DATED_MINERALIZATION N 1 Galena text<br />
R23 ST_AGE_C 3 STRATIGRAPHIC_AGE_CODE Y 1 227 table E24<br />
R23 STNAME_C 6 STRATIGRAPHIC_NAME_CODE note 6 2/2 289,514 table E23<br />
R23 DATMET_C 2 DATING_METHOD_CODE N 1 11 table E22<br />
R23 ISOAGE 20 ISOTOPIC_AGE_HOST N 1 210+/-10Ma text<br />
R23 MATERIAL 30 MATERIAL_DATED_HOST N 1 Zircon text<br />
R24 ST_AGE_C 3 MINERALIZATION_AGE_CODE N 1 *** table E24<br />
R25 ROCK_T_C 4 ROCK_TYPE_CODE Y 10 SCST etc table E25; ranked<br />
R25 ROCK_M_C 4 ROCK_MODIFIER_CODE N 3x10 QRTZ etc table E26<br />
R26-<br />
R28<br />
OREZON_C 5 ORE_ZONE_CODE if exists unlimited99814 table E27<br />
R26,<br />
R28<br />
RESCAT_C 2 RESERVE_CATEGORY_CODE Y 1 IN table E29<br />
R26-<br />
R28<br />
A_OR_B 1 A_OR_B Y 1 A use A first<br />
R26,<br />
YEAR 4 YEAR Y 1 1969 table E18<br />
R27<br />
R26 QUANTITY 12 QUANTITY Y 1 39316435 tonnes<br />
R26 REPORT_ON 1 REPORT_ON N 1 Y Y or N<br />
R27 SAMPLE_C 4 SAMPLE_TYPE_CODE N 1 table E28<br />
R28 COMMOD_C 2 COMMODITY_CODE Y 6 CU table E19<br />
R28 GRADE 9 GRADE Y 6 1.73<br />
grams per tonne or<br />
per cent<br />
R30 DEPTYP_C 5 DEPOSIT_TYPE_CODE N 4 GO4 table E30<br />
R31 PROJ_NO 7 PROJECT_NUMBER if exists 1 nnnnnnn<br />
R31 MINFILNO 9 MINFILE_NUMBER if exists 16<br />
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if associated with<br />
Project
Data Field Summary<br />
R32a NOW_NO 9 NOTICE_NUMBER if exists unlimited YYYY-nnnn<br />
R32a NOTIC_TYP 1 NOTICE_TYPE_CODE Y 1 table E32<br />
R32a RECVD_DATE 8 RECEIVED_DATE N 1 D/M/Y<br />
R32a APRV_DATE 8 APPROVED_DATE N 1 D/M/Y<br />
R32a OPERATOR 30 OPERATOR N 1<br />
R32a MANAGER 30 MANAGER N 1<br />
R32a MGR_TEL 14 MANAGER_TELEPHONE N 1<br />
R32a WK_START 8 WORK_STARTED N 1 D/M/Y<br />
R32a WK_END 8 WORK_ENDED N 1 D/M/Y<br />
R32a EXP_BUD 13 EXPLORATION_BUDGET N 1 $<br />
R32a PROD_BUD 13 PRODUCTION_BUDGET N 1 $<br />
R32a COMPLETED 1 COMPLETED N 1 Y or N<br />
R32a DISCUSSED 1 DISCUSSED N 1 T or F<br />
R32a MDSCREV 1 MDSC_REVIEW N 1 T or F<br />
R32a DEP_TARGET 60 DEPOSIT_TARGET N 1<br />
R32b WK_TODO 70 WORK_TO_DO N 1<br />
R32b WK_DONE 70 WORK_DONE N 1<br />
R33 PRJTYP_C 1 PROJECT_TYPE_CODE Y 1 table E33<br />
R34 STAGE_C 1 MDAP_STAGE_CODE N 1 table E34<br />
R35 MINDIV_C 4 MINING_DIVISION Y 2 table E09, for Project<br />
R36 NTSMAP_C 7 NTS_MAP Y 4 table E10, for Project<br />
R39 REGION_C 4 REGION_CODE_PROJECT Y 10 table E40, for Project<br />
R40 REGION_C 4 REGION_CODE_MINFILE Y 10<br />
table E40, for<br />
MINFILE<br />
C01 IDENT_T 70 IDENTIFICATION_COMMENTS N<br />
The mine<br />
unlimited<br />
is ...<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C02 SIGMIN_T 70 SIGNIFICANT_MINERALS_COMMENTS N 4<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C03 ASSMIN_T 70 ASSOCIATED_MINERALS_COMMENTS N 3<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C04 ALTMIN_T 70 ALTERATION_MINERALS_COMMENTS N 4<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C05 STRUCT_T 70 STRUCTURAL_COMMENTS N 3<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong>uc<br />
dep...<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C06 HSTRCK_T 70 HOST_ROCK_COMMENTS N 2 Age date ...<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C07 META_T 70 METAMORPHISM_COMMENT N 1<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C08 CAPSUL_T 70 CAPSULE_GEOLOGY_COMMENTS Y unlimited The<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong>uc ...<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C09 BIBLIO_T 70 BIBLIOGRAPHY_COMMENTS Y unlimited EMPR<br />
BULL ...<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C10 PROD_T 66 PRODUCTION_COMMENTS N 1<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C11 RESERV_T 70 RESERVES_COMMENTS N unlimited<br />
for each A or B<br />
calculation<br />
C12 RESREF_T 70 RESERVES_REFERENCE Y 1 Open File ...<br />
for each A or B<br />
calculation<br />
C13 CONF_NOTE 70 CONFIDENTIAL_NOTES N unlimited<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
C14 EXPL_T 70 EXPLORATION_COMMENTS N unlimited<br />
upper & lower case<br />
text<br />
NOTES:1. All fields are character.<br />
2. Either Longitude/Latitude or UTM coordinates must be entered in NAD 27 or NAD 83.<br />
3. Either underground or open pit if Producer or Past Producer.<br />
4. M<strong>and</strong>atory if relationship <strong>and</strong>/or grade fields are used.<br />
5. One significant (16 max) mineral is m<strong>and</strong>atory; up to 8 associated <strong>and</strong> alteration allowed.<br />
6. At least one FORMAL or INFORMAL host required; maximum <strong>of</strong> 2 each.<br />
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Coding Forms<br />
Appendix XII - MINFILE Coding Forms<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
These Coding Forms are <strong>PDF</strong> (Portable Document Format) files, which can be viewed in<br />
either Netscape or Internet Explorer. Download the free Acrobat Reader s<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>and</strong><br />
install it before viewing <strong>PDF</strong> files. Use the print button on the Acrobat Reader toolbar to<br />
print from, NOT the Netscape or Internet Explorer toolbar. See http://www.adobe.com/<br />
downloads/<br />
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MINFILE Coding Card <strong>PDF</strong> file (74K, 4 pages)<br />
MINFILE Quick Coding Card <strong>PDF</strong> file (17K, 2 pages)<br />
MINFILE Inventory Sheet <strong>PDF</strong> file (46K, 1 page)<br />
MINFILE Production Sheet <strong>PDF</strong> file (40K, 1 page)<br />
MINFILE Exploration Database <strong>PDF</strong> file (18K, 1 page)
Coder Names/Initials<br />
Appendix XIII - Coder Names, Initials <strong>and</strong> NTS Areas<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
The following table is a list <strong>of</strong> coders, sorted by initials, that have worked on the MINFILE database.<br />
LASTNAME FIRSTNAME INITIALS<br />
BC Geological Survey BCGS<br />
Geological Survey <strong>of</strong> Canada GSC<br />
Addie George GA<br />
Admin Cy CA<br />
Alldrick Dani J. DJA<br />
Andrews Kathryn P.E. KPA<br />
Archer Gordon S. GSA<br />
Arksey Ron L. RLA<br />
Arseneau Gilles J. GJA<br />
Bailey David G. DGB<br />
Banfield Shielagh N. SNB<br />
Barlow Nicole NB<br />
Bartier Pat M. PMB<br />
Beaudoin Georges L. GLB<br />
Bechard Alain AB<br />
Bellefontaine Kim A. KBE<br />
Bloodgood Mary A. MAB<br />
Borsholm Cindy B. CB<br />
Boyles Ginger GB<br />
Bradford John JB<br />
Britton Jim M. JMB<br />
Brown Derek A. DAB<br />
Butrenchuk Steve B. SBB<br />
Cathro Michael S. MSC<br />
Church B. Neil BNC<br />
Code Cy CC<br />
Colpron Maurice MC<br />
Consultants Discovery DISC<br />
Coombe William (Bill) WC<br />
Coughlan Laura L. LLC<br />
Dawson Garnet L. GD<br />
deGroot Laura LDG<br />
Desautels M<strong>and</strong>y MND<br />
Deschenes Marc MDE<br />
Desjardins Pat PD<br />
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Coder Names/Initials<br />
Didson Carol I. CID<br />
Downie Charles C. CCD<br />
Drobe John JD<br />
Dudka Steve F. SFD<br />
Duffett Laura L. LLD<br />
Dumais S<strong>and</strong>ra E. SED<br />
Ettlinger Art D. ADE<br />
Faulkner E.L. (Ted) ELF<br />
Ferri Fil FF<br />
Fischl Peter S. PSF<br />
Fischl Peter PF<br />
Fletcher Betsy A. BF<br />
Fontaine Janet JF<br />
Foye Gary R. GRF<br />
Gaba Robert G. RGG<br />
Goodall (Fox Consultants) Ge<strong>of</strong>f N. GNG<br />
Grant Brian BG<br />
Gravel John L. JLG<br />
Green Kim C. KG<br />
Greig Charles J. CG<br />
Gunning Mike H. MHG<br />
Halleran William H. WHH<br />
Hamilton Tark S. TSH<br />
Hancock Kirk KDH<br />
Hiebert Stephen D. SH<br />
Hora Z. Dan ZDH<br />
Hoy Trygve TH<br />
Hubner Todd B. TBH<br />
Hulme Nigel J. NJH<br />
Israel Steve SI<br />
Jakobsen Dorthe E. DEJ<br />
Jones Larry LDJ<br />
Keller Eileen Van der Flier EVFK<br />
Kilby Caline E. CEK<br />
Koyanagi Victor M. VMK<br />
Kulla (Fox Consultants) Greg K. GKK<br />
Lane Robert (Bob) A. RAL<br />
Legun Andrew S. ASL<br />
Leitch Craig H.B. CHBL<br />
Levson Victor M. VL<br />
Logan Jim JL<br />
Logan Jim M. JML<br />
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Coder Names/Initials<br />
MacDonald Ken F. KFM<br />
Marsden Henry W. HWM<br />
Massey Nick NM<br />
McArthur Gib JGM<br />
McLean Mary MM<br />
McMillan Ron RHM<br />
McMillan William (Bill) J. WJM<br />
Melville David M. DMM<br />
Meredith-Jones Sarah SMJ<br />
Mihalynuk Mitch G. MGM<br />
Morton Dave DM<br />
Mountjoy Keith J. KJM<br />
Nelles Dave DMN<br />
Nelson Joanne L. JN<br />
Nixon Graham T. GTN<br />
Owsiacki George GO<br />
Page Jay W. JWP<br />
Panteleyev Andre AP<br />
Payie Gary J. GJP<br />
Pearson Cliff A. CAP<br />
Pell Jennifer W. JP<br />
Pfuetzenreuter Shielagh N. SNP<br />
Pinsent Robert H. RHP<br />
Preto Victor A. VAP<br />
Ray Gerry GR<br />
Rees Chris J. CRE<br />
Reid Peter B. PBR<br />
Rhyes Dave DR<br />
Riddell Janet M. JMR<br />
Robinson Nicole NR<br />
Rouse Jonathan N. JNR<br />
Schau Mikkel P. MPS<br />
Schiarizza Paul PSC<br />
Schroeter Tom G. TGS<br />
Sibbick Steve SS<br />
Sim<strong>and</strong>l George J. GJS<br />
Smith Moira T. MTS<br />
Stewart Gregg GS<br />
V<strong>and</strong>erpoll Wim S. WV<br />
Walters Lori K. LKW<br />
Webster Ian ICLW<br />
White Gary V. GVW<br />
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Coder Names/Initials<br />
Wilcox Allan AFW<br />
Wilton Paul PW<br />
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Deposit Types<br />
Appendix XIV - Deposit Types (Mineral Deposit Pr<strong>of</strong>iles)<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
Code Description Synonym USGS BC Example<br />
A ORGANIC - -<br />
A01 Peat - - Fraser Delta, North Coast<br />
A02 Lignite "Brown coal" - - Skonun Point (Graham<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
A03 Sub-bituminous coal Thermal coal, Black lignite - - Hat Creek, Princeton<br />
A04 Bituminous coal Coking coal, Thermal coal - - Quintette, Bullmoose,<br />
Greenhills, Fording<br />
A05 Anthracite Stone coal - - Mt Klappan<br />
B RESIDUAL/SURFICIAL - -<br />
B01 Laterite Fe Gossan Fe - -<br />
B02 Laterite Ni 38a<br />
B03 Laterite-Saprolite Au Eluvial placers 38g<br />
B04 Bauxite Al Lateritic bauxite 38b Florence (Sooke)<br />
B05 Residual kaolin Primary kaolin 38h* Lang Bay, Sumas<br />
Mountain<br />
B06 Fireclay Refractory shale, Claystone, Clay 38i* Sumas Mountain<br />
Quinsam<br />
B07 Bog Fe, Mn, U, Cu, Au - - Whipsaw Creek,<br />
Limonite Creek Iron King<br />
B08 Surficial U "Calcrete U" - - Prairie Flats<br />
B09 Karst-hosted Fe, Al, Pb-Zn - - Villalta (Fe)<br />
B10 Gossan Au-Ag Residual Au; Precious metal<br />
gossans<br />
- - Villalta<br />
B11 Marl - - Cheam Lake (Chiliwack)<br />
B12 S<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Gravel Aggregate, granular deposits,<br />
fluvial <strong>and</strong> glaci<strong>of</strong>luvial<br />
sediments, ice-contact<br />
deposits, outwash, alluvial s<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> gravel, beach s<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
gravel<br />
- - Colwood Delta,<br />
Coquitlam Valley,<br />
Sechelt, Stuart River<br />
esker complex, small<br />
deposits almost<br />
everywhere<br />
C PLACER - -<br />
C01 Surficial placers Placer Au-PGE-Sn- diamond-mag- 39a to e Fraser River, Quesnel<br />
gar-gems<br />
River, Graham Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
C02 Buried-channel placers Paleochannel placers 39a to e Williams Creek Otter<br />
Creek, Bullion mine<br />
C03 Marine placers Off-shore heavy mineral 39f*? Middlebank (<strong>of</strong>f north<br />
sediments<br />
end <strong>of</strong> Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
C04 Paleoplacer U-Au-PGE-Sn- Ti-diammag-gar-zir<br />
Quartz pebble conglomerate Au-U 29a Mulvehill<br />
D CONTINENTAL SEDIMENTS AND VOLCANICS - -<br />
D01 Open-system zeolites 25oa Princeton Basin, Cache<br />
Creek area<br />
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Deposit Types<br />
D02 Closed-basin zeolites 25ob<br />
D03 Volcanic redbed Cu Basaltic Cu 23 Sustut Copper,<br />
Shamrock, NH<br />
D04 Basal U - - Blizzard, Tyee<br />
D05 S<strong>and</strong>stone U Roll front U, Tabular U 30c<br />
D06 Volcanic-hosted U "Epithermal" U, Volcanogenic U 25f Rexspar, Bullion (Birch<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
D07 Iron oxide breccias & veins ±P±Cu±Au<br />
±Ag±U<br />
Olympic Dam type, Kiruna type 29b,25i Iron Range<br />
E SEDIMENT-HOSTED - -<br />
E01 Almaden Hg Carbonate-hosted Au-Ag 27b<br />
E02 Carbonate-hosted disseminated Au-Ag Kipushi Cu-Pb-Zn 32c<br />
E03 Carbonate-hosted disseminated Au-Ag Carlin-type Au, Sediment-hosted<br />
micron Au<br />
26a,19c Golden Bear ?<br />
E04 Sediment-hosted Cu Sediment-hosted stratiform Cu 30b Roo, Commerce, Chal 4<br />
E05 S<strong>and</strong>stone Pb 30a<br />
E06 Bentonite Volcanic clay/ Soap clay 28e?* Parton River, Princeton,<br />
Quilchena<br />
E07 Sedimentary kaolin "Secondary" kaolin 31k* Sumas Mountain<br />
Quinsam<br />
E08 Carbonate-hosted talc Dolomite-hosted talc 18?i* Red Mountain, Silver<br />
Dollar<br />
E09 Sparry magnesite Veitsch-type, Carbonate-hosted 18i* Mt. Brussil<strong>of</strong>, Driftwood<br />
magnesite<br />
Creek<br />
E10 Carbonate-hosted barite Mississippi Valley type-barite - - Muncho Lake<br />
E11 Carbonate-hosted fluorspar Mississippi Valley type-fluorite 32d* Liard Fluorite<br />
E12 Mississippi Valley type Pb-Zn Carbonate-hosted Pb-Zn,<br />
Appalachian Zn<br />
32a/32b Robb Lake, Monarch<br />
E13 Irish-type carbonate-hosted Zn-Pb Kootenay Arc-type Zn-Pb, Remac- - - Reeves MacDonald, HB,<br />
type<br />
Jersey, Duncan<br />
E14 Sedimentary exhalative Zn-Pb-Ag Sedex, Sediment-hosted massive 31a<br />
sulphide<br />
Sullivan, Cirque, Driftpile<br />
E15 Blackbird sediment hosted Cu-Co Sediment-hosted Cu-Co massive<br />
sulphide<br />
24d<br />
E16 Shale-hosted Ni-Zn-Mo-PGE Sediment-hosted Ni - -<br />
E17 Sediment-hosted barite Bedded barite 31b Kwadacha<br />
F CHEMICAL SEDIMENT - -<br />
F01 Sedimentary Mn 34b<br />
F02 Bedded gypsum Marine evaporite gypsum 35ae Lussier River,<br />
Windermere<br />
F03 Gypsum-hosted sulphur Frasch sulphur - - Trutch area<br />
F04 Bedded celestite 35aa* Kitsault Lake<br />
F05 Palygorskite Attapulgite 34e*<br />
F06 Lacustrine diatomite Diatomaceous earth, Kieselguhr 31s Crownite Formation<br />
(Quesnel)<br />
F07 Upwelling-type phosphate 34c Fernie synclinorium<br />
F08 Warm current-type phosphate 34d<br />
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Deposit Types<br />
F09 Playa <strong>and</strong> Alkaline Lake Evaporites Hydromagnesite, Na carbonate 35ba, Milk River<br />
lake brines<br />
bm(T)<br />
F10 Lake Superior & Rapitan types ironformation<br />
34a<br />
F11 Ironstone Minette ores 34f Peace River region<br />
G MARINE VOLCANIC ASSOCIATION - -<br />
G01 Algoma-type iron-formation Taconite, B<strong>and</strong>ed iron-formation 28b Falcon, Lady A<br />
G02 Volcanogenic Mn 24c<br />
G03 Volcanogenic anhydrite/gypsum - - Britannia, Falkl<strong>and</strong><br />
G04 Besshi massive sulphide Cu-Zn Kieslager 24b Goldstream, Windy<br />
Craggy, St<strong>and</strong>ard, True<br />
Blue<br />
G05 Cyprus massive sulphide Cu (Zn) 24a Anyox camp, Chu Chua,<br />
Lang Creek?<br />
G06 Nor<strong>and</strong>a/Kuroko massive sulphide Cu-<br />
28a Britannia, Kutcho Creek,<br />
Pb-Zn<br />
Myra Falls<br />
G07 Subaqueous hot spring Ag-Au - - Eskay Creek<br />
H EPITHERMAL - -<br />
H01 Travertine Tufa 35d* Clinton, Slocan, Deep<br />
River<br />
H02 Hot spring Hg 27a Ucluelet<br />
H03 Hot spring Au-Ag 25a Cinola, Clisbako, Wolf?,<br />
Trout?<br />
H04 Epithermal Au,Ag, Cu: high sulphidation Acid-sulphate, qtz-alunite Au, 25d Westpine, Taylor-<br />
Nansatsu-type<br />
Windfall, Mt. McIntosh<br />
H05 Epithermal Au-Ag: low sulphidation Adularia-sericite epithermal 25c Lawyers, Blackdome,<br />
Silbak Premier<br />
H06 Epithermal Mn 25g<br />
H07 Sn-Ag veins Polymetallic Sn veins 25h,20b D Zone <strong>and</strong> Lang Creek<br />
(Cassiar)<br />
H08 Alkalic intrusion-associated Au Alkalic intrusion-related Au, Au-<br />
Ag-Te veins<br />
22b Flathead, Howell, Howe<br />
H09 Hydrothermal alteration clays-Al-Si Kaolin, Alunite, Siliceous cap, 25lb* Monteith Bay,<br />
Pyrophyllite<br />
Pemberton Hills<br />
I VEIN, BRECCIA AND STOCKWORK - -<br />
I01 Au-quartz veins Mesothermal, Motherlode, saddle 36a Bralorne, Erickson,<br />
reefs<br />
Polaris-Taku<br />
I02 Intrusion-related Au pyrrhotite veins Subvolcanic shear-hosted gold - - Scottie, Snip, Johnny<br />
Mountain, Iron Colt<br />
I03 Turbidite-hosted Au veins Meguma-type 36a Frasergold, Reno,<br />
Queen, Isl<strong>and</strong> Mountain<br />
I04 Iron formation-hosted Au Iron formation-hosted gold 36b<br />
I05 Polymetallic veins Ag-Pb-Zn±Au Felsic intrusion-associated Ag-Pb- 22c,25b Silver Queen,<br />
Zn veins<br />
Beaverdell, Silvana,<br />
Lucky Jim<br />
I06 Cu±Ag quartz veins Churchill-type vein Cu ? Davis-Keays, Churchill<br />
Copper, Bull River<br />
I07 Silica veins - - Granby Point<br />
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Deposit Types<br />
I08 Silica-Hg carbonate 27c Pinchi, Bralorne Takla,<br />
Silverquick<br />
I09 Stibnite veins <strong>and</strong> disseminations Simple <strong>and</strong> disseminated Sb 27d,27e Minto, Congress,<br />
deposits<br />
Snowbird<br />
I10 Vein barite IM27e Parson, Brisco, Fireside<br />
I11 Barite-fluorite veins 26c* Rock C<strong>and</strong>y, Eaglet<br />
I12 W veins Quartz-wolframite veins 15a<br />
I13 Sn veins <strong>and</strong> greisens 15b,15c Duncan Lake<br />
I14 Five-element veins Ni-Co-As-Ag±(Bi, U) Ni-Co-native Ag veins, Cobalttype<br />
veins<br />
- -<br />
I15 "Classical" U veins Pitchblende veins, Vein uranium - - Purple Rose, Fisher,<br />
Dixie<br />
I16 Unconformity-associated U Unconformity-veins, Unconformity 37a<br />
U<br />
I17 Cryptocrystalline magnesite veins Bone magnesite, Kraubath-type<br />
magnesite<br />
- - Sunny, Pinchi Lake<br />
J MANTO - -<br />
J01 Polymetallic manto Ag-Pb-Zn Polymetallic replacement deposits 19a Bluebell, Midway<br />
J02 Manto <strong>and</strong> stockwork Sn "Replacement" Sn, Renison-type 14c<br />
J03 Mn veins <strong>and</strong> replacements covered by I05 <strong>and</strong> J01 19b<br />
J04 Sulphide manto Au Au-Ag sulphide mantos - - Mosquito Creek , Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Mountain<br />
K SKARN - -<br />
K01 Cu skarn 18a,b Craigmont, Phoenix<br />
K02 Pb-Zn skarn 18c Piedmont, Contact<br />
K03 Fe skarn 18d Tasu, Jessie, Merry<br />
Widow, HPH<br />
K04 Au skarn 18f* Nickel Plate<br />
K05 W skarn 14a Emerald Tungsten,<br />
Dimac<br />
K06 Sn skarn 14b Daybreak<br />
K07 Mo skarn - - Coxey, Novelty<br />
K08 Garnet skarn - - Crystal Peak<br />
K09 Wollastonite skarn 18g Mineral Hill, Rossl<strong>and</strong><br />
L PORPHYRY - -<br />
L01 Subvolcanic Cu-Ag-Au (As-Sb) Enargite Au, Transitional Au-Ag 22a/25e Equity Silver, Thorn<br />
L02 Porphyry-related Au Granitoid Au, Porphyry Au 20d Snowfields<br />
L03 Alkalic porphyry Cu-Au Diorite porphyry copper - - Afton, Copper Mountain,<br />
Galore Creek<br />
L04 Porphyry Cu ± Mo ± Au Calcalkaline porphyry 17,20,<br />
21a1<br />
Highl<strong>and</strong> Valley, Gibraltar<br />
L05 Porphyry Mo (Low F- type) Calcalkaline Mo stockwork 21b Endako, Kitsault, Glacier<br />
Gulch<br />
L06 Porphyry Sn "Subvolcanic tin" 20a<br />
L07 Porphyry W Stockwork W-Mo 21c* Boya<br />
L08 Porphyry Mo (Climax-type) Granite molybdenite 16<br />
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Deposit Types<br />
M ULTRAMAFIC/MAFIC ASSOCIATION - -<br />
M01 Flood Basalt-Associated Ni-Cu Basaltic subvolcanic Cu-Ni-PGE 5a/5b<br />
M02 Tholeiitic intrusion-hosted Ni-Cu Gabbroid-associated Ni-Cu 7a Giant Mascot, Nickel<br />
Mountain<br />
M03 Podiform chromite 8a/8b Castle Mountain, Scottie<br />
Creek<br />
M04 Magmatic Fe-Ti±V oxide deposits Mafic intrusion-hosted Ti-Fe 7b Lodestone Mountain?,<br />
deposits<br />
Tanglewood Hill?<br />
M05 Alaskan-type Pt±Os±Rh±Ir Zoned ultramafic, Uralian-type 9 Tulameen Complex<br />
M06 Ultramafic-hosted asbestos Serpentinite-hosted asbestos 8d Cassiar, Kutcho<br />
M07 Ultramafic-hosted talc-magnesite 8f*<br />
M08 Vermiculite deposits - - Fort Fraser area<br />
N CARBONATITES, KIMBERLITES & LAMPROITES - -<br />
N01 Carbonatite-hosted deposits 10 Aley, Mount Grace tuff<br />
N02 Kimberlite-hosted diamonds Diamond pipes 12 Cross<br />
N03 Lamproite-hosted diamonds 12<br />
O PEGMATITE - -<br />
O01 Rare element pegmatite - LCT family Zoned pegmatite (Lithium-Cesium- 13a*,b*<br />
Tantalum)<br />
O02 Rare element pegmatite - NYF family Niobium-Yttrium-Fluorine<br />
pegmatite<br />
- -<br />
O03 Muscovite pegmatite Mica-bearing pegmatite 13f*<br />
O04 Feldspar-quartz pegmatite Barren pegmatite IM13g*,<br />
e*<br />
P METAMORPHIC-HOSTED - -<br />
P01 Andalusite hornfels - - Leech River<br />
P02 Kyanite-sillimanite schists - -<br />
P03 Microcrystalline graphite "Amorphous" graphite 18k<br />
P04 Crystalline flake graphite 37f AA<br />
P05 Vein graphite "Lump <strong>and</strong> chip" graphite 37g<br />
P06 Corundum in aluminous metasediments - -<br />
Q GEMS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES (diamonds under N) - -<br />
Q01 Jade - - Cry Lake, Ogden<br />
Mountain<br />
Q02 Rhodonite - - Hill 60, Arthur Point,<br />
Cassiar<br />
Q03 Agate - -<br />
Q04 Amethyst - -<br />
Q05 Jasper - -<br />
Q06 Columbia-type emerald 31c<br />
Q07 Schist-hosted emerald Exometamorphic emerald deposit - -<br />
Q08 Sediment-hosted opal Australian-type opal - -<br />
Q09 Gem corundum in contact zones - -<br />
Q10 Gem corundum hosted by alkalic rocks - -<br />
Q11 Volcanic-hosted opal - -<br />
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Deposit Types<br />
R INDUSTRIAL ROCKS - -<br />
R01 Cement shale - - Dunsmuir shale, Sumas<br />
Mountain<br />
R02 Exp<strong>and</strong>ing shale - - Nanaimo shale, Saturna<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
R03 Dimension stone - granite Commercial term "granite" for<br />
dimension stone includes all<br />
fine, medium <strong>and</strong> coarsegrained,<br />
igneous rocks <strong>and</strong><br />
some metamorphic rocks<br />
- - Kelly Isl<strong>and</strong>, Fox<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>, Nelson Isl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Squamish, Ashlu<br />
River, Elaho River,<br />
Skagit Valley, East<br />
Anderson River,<br />
Beaverdell, Okanagan<br />
Sunset, Pacific Pearl,<br />
Nelson<br />
R04 Dimension stone - marble - - Marblehead, Anderson<br />
Bay (Texada Isl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
R05 Dimension stone - <strong>and</strong>esite - - Haddington Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
R06 Dimension stone - s<strong>and</strong>stone 30d* Saturna Isl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Newcastle Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
R07 Silica s<strong>and</strong>stone High-silica quartzite 30e* Moberley, Nicholson<br />
R08 Flagstone - - Salmo, Revelstoke<br />
R09 Limestone - - Texada Isl<strong>and</strong>, Quatsino<br />
Belt<br />
R10 Dolomite - - Crawford Bay, Rock<br />
Creek<br />
R11 Volcanic ash/Cinder <strong>and</strong> pumice Volcanic scoria, volcanic<br />
ejecta, agglomerate,<br />
pyroclastics, lapilli, tuff<br />
- - Mt. Meager, Salal Creek,<br />
Bridge River ash, Nazco,<br />
Wells Grey Park, Buse<br />
Lake<br />
IM25ka* Frenier, Francois Lake.<br />
Uncha Lake<br />
R12 Volcanic glass - perlite Onion skin rhyolitic glass,<br />
pitchstone, obsidian<br />
R13 Nepheline syenite - - Trident Mountain<br />
R14 Alaskite - -<br />
R15 Crushed rock Road metal, Riprap, Railroad<br />
ballast<br />
- - McAbbee, Gissome<br />
S OTHER - -<br />
S01 Broken Hill-type Pb-Zn-Ag±Cu Shuswap-type, Ammeburg-type - - Cottonbelt, River Jordan,<br />
Pb-Zn<br />
Ruddock Creek<br />
T MISCELLANEOUS - -<br />
T01 Tailings - -<br />
T02 Geothermal spring Spring water, Hot spring - - Liard Hot Springs<br />
* Unknown - -<br />
Total Entries: 181<br />
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Assay Categories<br />
Appendix XV - Generic Zone Names for Assay/Analysis Category<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
Choose from this generic name list when using the Assay/Analysis Category for Zone Name:<br />
ADIT<br />
AREA<br />
BRECCIA<br />
DRIFT<br />
DRILLHOLE<br />
DUMP<br />
FAULT<br />
FLOAT<br />
FOOTWALL<br />
GLORY HOLE<br />
GOSSAN<br />
HANGINGWALL<br />
HIGH-GRADE<br />
LENS<br />
MAIN SHOWING<br />
MAIN VEIN<br />
OPENCUT<br />
ORE SHOOT<br />
OUTCROP<br />
PIT<br />
PITS<br />
QUARRY<br />
ROADCUT<br />
ROCK<br />
SAMPLE<br />
SHAFT<br />
SHEAR<br />
SHOWING<br />
SKARN<br />
STOCKPILE<br />
STOCKWORK<br />
TAILINGS<br />
TRENCH<br />
TUNNEL<br />
UNDERGROUND WORKINGS<br />
VEIN<br />
VEINLET<br />
WORKINGS<br />
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Region Codes<br />
Appendix XVI - Regions<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
CODE DESCRIPTION (sort) COMMENTS CODE DESCRIPTION<br />
(sort)<br />
APCC Adams Plateau - Clearwater Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt *** Unknown<br />
AFG Afghanistan Country AARM Alice Arm<br />
AKAC Ainsworth - Kaslo Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt AB Alberta<br />
AL Alabama USA State AFG Afghanistan<br />
AK Alaska USA State AK Alaska<br />
AB Alberta Province in Canada AKAC Ainsworth - Kaslo Area<br />
ALG Algeria Country AL Alabama<br />
AARM Alice Arm Mining Camp, Area or Belt ALG Algeria<br />
ALKC Alta Lake Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt ALKC Alta Lake Camp<br />
AND Andorra Country AND Andorra<br />
ANG Angola Country ANG Angola<br />
ANYX Anyox Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt ANYX Anyox Camp<br />
ARG Argentina Country APCC Adams Plateau - Clearwater Area<br />
AZ Arizona USA State AR Arkansas<br />
AR Arkansas USA State ARG Argentina<br />
ATLC Atlin Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt ATLC Atlin Camp<br />
AUL Australia Country AUL Australia<br />
AUS Austria Country AUS Austria<br />
BPHC Babine Porphyry Mining Camp, Area or Belt AZ Arizona<br />
BRGC Babine Range Mining Camp, Area or Belt BAN Bangladesh<br />
BAN Bangladesh Country BC British Columbia<br />
BIAC Banks Isl<strong>and</strong> Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt BDI Burundi<br />
BEVC Beaverdell Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt BEL Belgium<br />
BEL Belgium Country BEN Benin<br />
BEN Benin Country BEVC Beaverdell Area<br />
BOL Bolivia Country BIAC Banks Isl<strong>and</strong> Area<br />
BOS Bosnia-Hercegovina Country BLKC Buttle Lake Camp<br />
BOT Botswana Country BOL Bolivia<br />
BRA Brazil Country BOS Bosnia-Hercegovina<br />
BRVC Bridge River Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt BOT Botswana<br />
BRAC Britannia Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt BPHC Babine Porphyry<br />
BC British Columbia Province in Canada BRA Brazil<br />
BUL Bulgaria Country BRAC Britannia Area<br />
BUR Burma Country BRGC Babine Range<br />
BDI Burundi Country BRVC Bridge River Camp<br />
BLKC Buttle Lake Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt BUL Bulgaria<br />
CA California USA State BUR Burma<br />
CAM Cameroon Country CA California<br />
CAN Canada Country CAM Cameroon<br />
CBKC Cariboo - Barkerville Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt CAN Canada<br />
CQBC Cariboo - Quesnel Belt Mining Camp, Area or Belt CAR Central African Republic<br />
CASC Cassiar Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt CASC Cassiar Camp<br />
CAR Central African Republic Country CBKC Cariboo - Barkerville Camp<br />
CHA Chad Country CCAC Copper Creek Area<br />
CHI Chile Country CGBC Coquihalla Gold Belt<br />
CPR China, People's Republic <strong>of</strong> Country CHA Chad<br />
CO Colorado USA State CHI Chile<br />
COL Columbia Country CO Colorado<br />
PRC Congo, People's Republic <strong>of</strong> Country COL Columbia<br />
CT Connecticut USA State COS Costa Rica<br />
CCAC Copper Creek Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt CPR China, People's Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
CGBC Coquihalla Gold Belt Mining Camp, Area or Belt CQBC Cariboo - Quesnel Belt<br />
COS Costa Rica Country CRO Croatia<br />
CRO Croatia Country CT Connecticut<br />
CUB Cuba Country CUB Cuba<br />
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Region Codes<br />
CYP Cyprus Country CYP Cyprus<br />
CZE Czechoslovakia Country CZE Czechoslovakia<br />
DE Delaware USA State DE Delaware<br />
DEN Denmark Country DEN Denmark<br />
ECU Ecuador Country ECU Ecuador<br />
EGY Egypt Country EGY Egypt<br />
ETH Ethiopia Country ETH Ethiopia<br />
FIJ Fiji Country FIJ Fiji<br />
FIN Finl<strong>and</strong> Country FIN Finl<strong>and</strong><br />
FL Florida USA State FL Florida<br />
FRA France Country FRA France<br />
GAB Gabon Country GA Georgia<br />
GA Georgia USA State GAB Gabon<br />
GER Germany Country GBAC Gibraltar Area<br />
GHA Ghana Country GER Germany<br />
GBAC Gibraltar Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt GGBC Graham Isl<strong>and</strong> Gold Belt<br />
GSAC Goldstream Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt GHA Ghana<br />
GGBC Graham Isl<strong>and</strong> Gold Belt Mining Camp, Area or Belt GMAC Greenstone Mountain - Meadow Creek Area<br />
GRE Greece Country GRE Greece<br />
GRN Greenl<strong>and</strong> Country GRN Greenl<strong>and</strong><br />
GMAC Greenstone Mountain - Meadow Creek Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt GRNC Greenwood Camp<br />
GRNC Greenwood Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt GSAC Goldstream Area<br />
GUA Guatemala Country GUA Guatemala<br />
GUI Guinea Country GUI Guinea<br />
GUY Guyana Country GUY Guyana<br />
HI Hawaii USA State HEDC Hedley Camp<br />
HEDC Hedley Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt HI Hawaii<br />
HVMC Highl<strong>and</strong> Valley Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt HON Honduras<br />
HON Honduras Country HUN Hungary<br />
HUN Hungary Country HVMC Highl<strong>and</strong> Valley Camp<br />
ID Idaho USA State IA Iowa<br />
IL Illinois USA State ICAC Isl<strong>and</strong> Copper Area<br />
IND India Country ID Idaho<br />
IN Indiana USA State IL Illinois<br />
INS Indonesia Country IMAC Iron Mask Area<br />
IA Iowa USA State IN Indiana<br />
IRA Iran, Islamic Republic <strong>of</strong> Country IND India<br />
IRQ Iraq Country INS Indonesia<br />
IRE Irel<strong>and</strong> Country IRA Iran, Islamic Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
IMAC Iron Mask Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt IRE Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
ICAC Isl<strong>and</strong> Copper Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt IRQ Iraq<br />
ISR Israel Country ISR Israel<br />
ITA Italy Country ITA Italy<br />
JPN Japan Country JOR Jordan<br />
JOR Jordan Country JPN Japan<br />
KS Kansas USA State KEN Kenya<br />
KY Kentucky USA State KORG Kootenay Region<br />
KEN Kenya Country KS Kansas<br />
KORG Kootenay Region Regional Geologist Region KUW Kuwait<br />
ROK Korea, Republic <strong>of</strong> Country KY Kentucky<br />
KUW Kuwait Country LA Louisiana<br />
LRGC Leech River Gold Belt Mining Camp, Area or Belt LES Lesotho<br />
LES Lesotho Country LHBC Lillooet River - Harrison Lake Belt<br />
LHBC Lillooet River - Harrison Lake Belt Mining Camp, Area or Belt LRGC Leech River Gold Belt<br />
LA Louisiana USA State MA Massachusetts<br />
MAG Madagascar Country MAG Madagascar<br />
ME Maine USA State MAL Malaysia<br />
MLW Malawi Country MAU Mauritania<br />
MAL Malaysia Country MB Manitoba<br />
MLI Mali Country MD Maryl<strong>and</strong><br />
MB Manitoba Province in Canada ME Maine<br />
MD Maryl<strong>and</strong> USA State MEX Mexico<br />
MA Massachusetts USA State MI Michigan<br />
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Region Codes<br />
MAU Mauritania Country MLI Mali<br />
MEX Mexico Country MLW Malawi<br />
MI Michigan USA State MN Minnesota<br />
MN Minnesota USA State MO Missouri<br />
MS Mississippi USA State MOR Morocco<br />
MO Missouri USA State MOZ Mozambique<br />
MT Montana USA State MS Mississippi<br />
MSBC Moresby Isl<strong>and</strong> Skarn Belt Mining Camp, Area or Belt MSBC Moresby Isl<strong>and</strong> Skarn Belt<br />
MOR Morocco Country MT Montana<br />
MOZ Mozambique Country MWAC Mt. Washington Area<br />
MWAC Mt. Washington Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt NAM Nambia<br />
NAM Nambia Country NB New Brunswick<br />
NE Nebraska USA State NC North Carolina<br />
NTH Netherl<strong>and</strong>s Country NCBC Nicola Belt<br />
NV Nevada USA State NCRG Northeast-Central Region<br />
NB New Brunswick Province in Canada ND North Dakota<br />
NH New Hampshire USA State NDEC New Nadina - Equity Area<br />
NJ New Jersey USA State NE Nebraska<br />
NM New Mexico USA State NER Niger<br />
NDEC New Nadina - Equity Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt NF Newfoundl<strong>and</strong><br />
NY New York USA State NH New Hampshire<br />
NZL New Zeal<strong>and</strong> Country NIC Nicaragua<br />
NF Newfoundl<strong>and</strong> Province in Canada NIR Nigeria<br />
NIC Nicaragua Country NJ New Jersey<br />
NCBC Nicola Belt Mining Camp, Area or Belt NKAC Nimpkish Area<br />
NER Niger Country NM New Mexico<br />
NIR Nigeria Country NOR Norway<br />
NKAC Nimpkish Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt NS Nova Scotia<br />
NC North Carolina USA State NT Northwest Territories<br />
ND North Dakota USA State NTH Netherl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
NCRG Northeast-Central Region Regional Geologist Region NV Nevada<br />
NWRG Northwest Region Regional Geologist Region NWRG Northwest Region<br />
NT Northwest Territories Territory in Canada NY New York<br />
NOR Norway Country NZL New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
NS Nova Scotia Province in Canada OH Ohio<br />
OH Ohio USA State OK Oklahoma<br />
OK Oklahoma USA State OMA Oman, Sultanate <strong>of</strong><br />
OMA Oman, Sultanate <strong>of</strong> Country ON Ontario<br />
ON Ontario Province in Canada OR Oregon<br />
OR Oregon USA State PA Pennsylvania<br />
PAK Pakistan Country PAK Pakistan<br />
PAR Paraguay Country PAR Paraguay<br />
PMDC Pemberton District Mining Camp, Area or Belt PBSC Purcell Belt (Sullivan)<br />
PA Pennsylvania USA State PE Prince Edward Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
PER Peru Country PER Peru<br />
PHI Philippines Country PHI Philippines<br />
POL Pol<strong>and</strong> Country PMDC Pemberton District<br />
POR Portugal Country POL Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
PE Prince Edward Isl<strong>and</strong> Province in Canada POR Portugal<br />
PBSC Purcell Belt (Sullivan) Mining Camp, Area or Belt PQ Quebec<br />
PQ Quebec Province in Canada PRC Congo, People's Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
QCIS Queen Charlotte Isl<strong>and</strong>s Area in British Columbia QCIS Queen Charlotte Isl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
RI Rhode Isl<strong>and</strong> USA State RI Rhode Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
ROM Romania Country ROK Korea, Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
ROSC Rossl<strong>and</strong> Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt ROM Romania<br />
RUS Russia Country ROSC Rossl<strong>and</strong> Camp<br />
RWA Rw<strong>and</strong>a Country RUS Russia<br />
SSAC Salmo - Sheep Creek Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt RWA Rw<strong>and</strong>a<br />
SGAC Sarita - Gordon River Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt SAF South Africa<br />
SK Saskatchewan Province in Canada SAU Saudi Arabia<br />
SAU Saudi Arabia Country SBAC Similkameen - Boundary Area<br />
SEN Senegal Country SC South Carolina<br />
SKBC Sicker Belt Mining Camp, Area or Belt SCRG South-Central Region<br />
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Region Codes<br />
SLN Sierra Leone Country SD South Dakota<br />
SRAC Silver St<strong>and</strong>ard - Rocher Deboule Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt SEN Senegal<br />
SBAC Similkameen - Boundary Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt SGAC Sarita - Gordon River Area<br />
SLOC Slocan Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt SK Saskatchewan<br />
SLO Slovenia Country SKBC Sicker Belt<br />
SOM Somalia Country SLAC Stump Lake Area<br />
SCRG South-Central Region Regional Geologist Region SLN Sierra Leone<br />
SAF South Africa Country SLO Slovenia<br />
SC South Carolina USA State SLOC Slocan Camp<br />
SD South Dakota USA State SMAC Swakum Mountain Area<br />
SWRG Southwest Region Regional Geologist Region SOM Somalia<br />
SPA Spain Country SPA Spain<br />
STWC Stewart Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt SRAC Silver St<strong>and</strong>ard - Rocher Deboule Area<br />
SLAC Stump Lake Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt SSAC Salmo - Sheep Creek Area<br />
SUD Sudan Country STWC Stewart Camp<br />
SMAC Swakum Mountain Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt SUD Sudan<br />
SWA Swazil<strong>and</strong> Country SWA Swazil<strong>and</strong><br />
SWE Sweden Country SWE Sweden<br />
SWZ Switzerl<strong>and</strong> Country SWRG Southwest Region<br />
TNZ Tanzania, United Republic <strong>of</strong> Country SWZ Switzerl<strong>and</strong><br />
TBAC Taseko - Blackdome Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt TBAC Taseko - Blackdome Area<br />
TRGC Telkwa Range Mining Camp, Area or Belt THA Thail<strong>and</strong><br />
TN Tennessee USA State TKAC T<strong>of</strong>ino - Kennedy River Area<br />
TXIS Texada Isl<strong>and</strong> Mining Camp, Area or Belt TMAC Tillicum Mountain Area<br />
TX Texas USA State TN Tennessee<br />
THA Thail<strong>and</strong> Country TNZ Tanzania, United Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
TMAC Tillicum Mountain Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt TODC Toodoggone Camp<br />
TKAC T<strong>of</strong>ino - Kennedy River Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt TOG Togo<br />
TOG Togo Country TRGC Telkwa Range<br />
TODC Toodoggone Camp Mining Camp, Area or Belt TUN Tunisia<br />
TUN Tunisia Country TUR Turkey<br />
TUR Turkey Country TX Texas<br />
UGA Ug<strong>and</strong>a Country TXIS Texada Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
UAE United Arab Emirates Country UAE United Arab Emirates<br />
UK United Kingdom Country UGA Ug<strong>and</strong>a<br />
USA United States <strong>of</strong> America Country UK United Kingdom<br />
*** Unknown Unknown Region URU Uruguay<br />
URU Uruguay Country USA United States <strong>of</strong> America<br />
UT Utah USA State UT Utah<br />
VANI Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong> Area in British Columbia VA Virginia<br />
VEN Venezuela Country VANI Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
VT Vermont USA State VEN Venezuela<br />
VTN Vietnam Country VT Vermont<br />
VA Virginia USA State VTN Vietnam<br />
WA Washington State USA State WA Washington State<br />
WV West Virginia USA State WI Wisconsin<br />
WI Wisconsin USA State WV West Virginia<br />
WY Wyoming USA State WY Wyoming<br />
YNAC Ymir - Nelson Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt YNAC Ymir - Nelson Area<br />
YUG Yugoslavia Country YT Yukon<br />
YT Yukon Territory in Canada YUG Yugoslavia<br />
ZAI Zaire Country ZAI Zaire<br />
ZAM Zambia Country ZAM Zambia<br />
ZKAC Zeballos - Kyuquot Area Mining Camp, Area or Belt ZIM Zimbabwe<br />
ZIM Zimbabwe Country ZKAC Zeballos - Kyuquot Area<br />
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Electoral District Codes<br />
Appendix XVII - Electoral District Codes<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
Electoral District Codes: (Table e42.dbf)<br />
Code Electoral District_Name<br />
1 Abbotsford-Mission<br />
2 Abbotsford-South<br />
3 Abbotsford West<br />
4 Alberni-Pacific Rim<br />
5 Boundary-Similkameen<br />
6 Burnaby-Deer Lake<br />
7 Burnaby-Edmonds<br />
8 Burnaby-Lougheed<br />
9 Burnaby-North<br />
10 Cariboo-Chilcotin<br />
11 Cariboo-North<br />
12 Chilliwack<br />
13 Chilliwack-Hope<br />
14 Columbia River-Revelstoke<br />
15 Comox Valley<br />
16 Coquitlam-Burke Mountain<br />
17 Coquitlam-Maillardville<br />
18 Cowichan Valley<br />
19 Delta North<br />
20 Delta South<br />
21 Esquimalt-Royal Roads<br />
22 Fort Langley-Aldergrove<br />
23 Fraser-Nicola<br />
24 Juan de Fuca<br />
25 Kamloops-North Thompson<br />
26 Kamloops-South Thompson<br />
27 Kelowna-Lake Country<br />
28 Kelowna-Mission<br />
29 Kootenay-East<br />
30 Kootenay-West<br />
31 Langley<br />
32 Maple Ridge-Mission<br />
33 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows<br />
34 Nanaimo<br />
35 Nanaimo-North Cowichan<br />
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Electoral District Codes<br />
36 Nechako Lakes<br />
37 Nelson-Creston<br />
38 New Westminster<br />
39 North Coast<br />
40 North Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
41 North Vancouver-Lonsdale<br />
42 North Vancouver-Seymour<br />
43 Oak Bay-Gordon Head<br />
44 Parksville-Qualicum<br />
45 Peace River North<br />
46 Peace River South<br />
47 Penticton<br />
48 Port Coquitlam<br />
49 Port Moody-Coquitlam<br />
50 Powell River-Sunshine Coast<br />
51 Prince George-McKenzie<br />
52 Prince George-Valemount<br />
53 Richmond Centre<br />
54 Richmond East<br />
55 Richmond-Steveston<br />
56 Saanich North <strong>and</strong> the Isl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
57 Saanich South<br />
58 Shuswap<br />
59 Skeena<br />
60 Stikine<br />
61 Surrey-Cloverdale<br />
62 Surrey-Fleetwood<br />
63 Surrey-Green Timbers<br />
64 Surrey-Newton<br />
65 Surrey-Panorama<br />
66 Surrey-Tynehead<br />
67 Surrey-Whalley<br />
68 Surrey-White Rock<br />
69 Vancouver-Fairview<br />
70 Vancouver-False Creek<br />
71 Vancouver-Fraserview<br />
72 Vancouver-Hastings<br />
73 Vancouver-Kensington<br />
74 Vancouver-Kingsway<br />
75 Vancouver-Langara<br />
76 Vancouver-Mount Pleasant<br />
77 Vancouver-Point Grey<br />
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Electoral District Codes<br />
78 Vancouver-Quilchena<br />
79 Vancouver-West End<br />
80 Vernon-Monashee<br />
81 Victoria-Beacon Hill<br />
82 Victoria-Swan Lake<br />
83 West Vancouver-Capilano<br />
84 West Vancouver-Sea to Sky<br />
85 Westside-Kelowna<br />
Total = 85<br />
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Forest District Codes<br />
Appendix XVIII - Forest District Table<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
Forest Codes: (Table e43.dbf)<br />
Code Forest District Name<br />
1 Campbell River Forest District<br />
2 Chilliwack Forest District<br />
3 North Coast Forest District<br />
4 North Isl<strong>and</strong> - Central Coast Forest District<br />
5 Haida Gwaii Forest District<br />
6 South Isl<strong>and</strong> Forest District<br />
7 Squamish Forest District<br />
8 Sunshine Coast Forest District<br />
9 Fort Nelson Forest District<br />
10 Fort St. James Forest District<br />
11 Kalum Forest District<br />
12 Mackenzie Forest District<br />
13 Nadina Forest District<br />
14 Peace Forest District<br />
15 Prince George Forest District<br />
16 Skeena Stikine Forest District<br />
17 V<strong>and</strong>erho<strong>of</strong> Forest District<br />
18 100 Mile House Forest District<br />
19 Arrow Boundary Forest District<br />
20 Cascades Forest District<br />
21 Central Cariboo Forest District<br />
22 Chilcotin Forest District<br />
23 Columbia Forest District<br />
24 Headwaters Forest District<br />
25 Kamloops Forest District<br />
26 Kootenay Lake Forest District<br />
27 Okanagan Shuswap Forest District<br />
28 Quesnel Forest District<br />
29 Rocky Mountain Forest District<br />
Total = 29<br />
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Tectonic Belt Codes<br />
Appendix XIX - Tectonic Belt Codes<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
Tectonic Belt Code<br />
Insular IN<br />
Coast Crystalline CC<br />
Intermontane IM<br />
Omineca OM<br />
Forel<strong>and</strong> EA<br />
Unknown **<br />
Total 6<br />
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Figures<br />
FIGURES<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
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1. British Columbia Mining Divisions<br />
2. British Columbia Mining Camps<br />
3. Generalized Terrane Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera<br />
4. Physiographic Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera<br />
5. Geologic Time Scale, B.C. Geological Survey (May 2003)
Fig. 1 - Mining Divisions<br />
Figure 1 - British Columbia Mining<br />
Divisions<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
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Fig. 2 - Mining Camps<br />
Figure 2 - British Columbia Mining<br />
Camps<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
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Fig. 2 - Mining Camps<br />
This map is for information only; it is not used by MINFILE.<br />
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Fig. 3 - Terrane Map<br />
Figure 3 - Simplified Terrane Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
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Fig. 3 - Terrane Map<br />
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Fig. 4 - Physiographic Map<br />
Figure 4 - British Columbia Physiographic Map <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Cordillera<br />
(MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
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Fig. 4 - Physiographic Map<br />
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Fig. 5 - Time Scale<br />
Figure 5 - British Columbia Geologic Time Scale (MINFILE Coding Manual)<br />
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Fig. 5 - Time Scale<br />
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Deposit Types/Mineral Deposit Pr<strong>of</strong>iles.<br />
Code Description Synonym USGS BC Example<br />
A ORGANIC - -<br />
A01 Peat - - Fraser Delta, North Coast<br />
A02 Lignite "Brown coal" - - Skonun Point (Graham<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
A03 Sub-bituminous coal Thermal coal, Black lignite - - Hat Creek, Princeton<br />
A04 Bituminous coal Coking coal, Thermal coal - - Quintette, Bullmoose,<br />
Greenhills, Fording<br />
A05 Anthracite Stone coal - - Mt Klappan<br />
B RESIDUAL/SURFICIAL - -<br />
B01 Laterite Fe Gossan Fe - -<br />
B02 Laterite Ni 38a<br />
B03 Laterite-Saprolite Au Eluvial placers 38g<br />
B04 Bauxite Al Lateritic bauxite 38b Florence (Sooke)<br />
B05 Residual kaolin Primary kaolin 38h* Lang Bay, Sumas<br />
Mountain<br />
B06 Fireclay Refractory shale, Claystone, Clay 38i* Sumas Mountain Quinsam<br />
B07 Bog Fe, Mn, U, Cu, Au - - Whipsaw Creek,<br />
Limonite Creek Iron King<br />
B08 Surficial U "Calcrete U" - - Prairie Flats<br />
B09 Karst-hosted Fe, Al, Pb-Zn - - Villalta (Fe)<br />
B10 Gossan Au-Ag Residual Au; Precious metal<br />
gossans<br />
- - Villalta<br />
B11 Marl - - Cheam Lake (Chiliwack)<br />
B12 S<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Gravel Aggregate, granular deposits,<br />
fluvial <strong>and</strong> glaci<strong>of</strong>luvial<br />
sediments, ice-contact deposits,<br />
outwash, alluvial s<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
gravel, beach s<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> gravel<br />
- - Colwood Delta,<br />
Coquitlam Valley,<br />
Sechelt, Stuart River<br />
esker complex, small<br />
deposits almost<br />
everywhere<br />
C PLACER - -<br />
C01 Surficial placers Placer Au-PGE-Sn- diamond- 39a to e Fraser River, Quesnel<br />
mag-gar-gems<br />
River, Graham Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
C02 Buried-channel placers Paleochannel placers 39a to e Williams Creek Otter<br />
Creek, Bullion mine<br />
C03 Marine placers Off-shore heavy mineral 39f*? Middlebank (<strong>of</strong>f north<br />
sediments<br />
end <strong>of</strong> Vancouver Isl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
C04 Paleoplacer U-Au-PGE-Sn- Ti-diam-maggar-zir<br />
Quartz pebble conglomerate Au-U 29a Mulvehill<br />
D CONTINENTAL SEDIMENTS AND VOLCANICS - -<br />
D01 Open-system zeolites 25oa Princeton Basin, Cache<br />
Creek area<br />
D02 Closed-basin zeolites 25ob<br />
D03 Volcanic redbed Cu Basaltic Cu 23 Sustut Copper, Shamrock,<br />
NH<br />
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Deposit Types/Mineral Deposit Pr<strong>of</strong>iles.<br />
D04 Basal U - - Blizzard, Tyee<br />
D05 S<strong>and</strong>stone U Roll front U, Tabular U 30c<br />
D06 Volcanic-hosted U "Epithermal" U, Volcanogenic U 25f Rexspar, Bullion (Birch<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
D07 Iron oxide breccias & veins ±P±Cu±Au±Ag Olympic Dam type, Kiruna type<br />
±U<br />
29b,25i Iron Range<br />
E SEDIMENT-HOSTED - -<br />
E01 Almaden Hg Carbonate-hosted Au-Ag 27b<br />
E02 Carbonate-hosted disseminated Au-Ag Kipushi Cu-Pb-Zn 32c<br />
E03 Carbonate-hosted disseminated Au-Ag Carlin-type Au, Sediment-hosted<br />
micron Au<br />
26a,19c Golden Bear ?<br />
E04 Sediment-hosted Cu Sediment-hosted stratiform Cu 30b Roo, Commerce, Chal 4<br />
E05 S<strong>and</strong>stone Pb 30a<br />
E06 Bentonite Volcanic clay/ Soap clay 28e?* Parton River, Princeton,<br />
Quilchena<br />
E07 Sedimentary kaolin "Secondary" kaolin 31k* Sumas Mountain Quinsam<br />
E08 Carbonate-hosted talc Dolomite-hosted talc 18?i* Red Mountain, Silver<br />
Dollar<br />
E09 Sparry magnesite Veitsch-type, Carbonate-hosted 18i* Mt. Brussil<strong>of</strong>, Driftwood<br />
magnesite<br />
Creek<br />
E10 Carbonate-hosted barite Mississippi Valley type-barite - - Muncho Lake<br />
E11 Carbonate-hosted fluorspar Mississippi Valley type-fluorite 32d* Liard Fluorite<br />
E12 Mississippi Valley type Pb-Zn Carbonate-hosted Pb-Zn,<br />
Appalachian Zn<br />
32a/32b Robb Lake, Monarch<br />
E13 Irish-type carbonate-hosted Zn-Pb Kootenay Arc-type Zn-Pb, - - Reeves MacDonald, HB,<br />
Remac-type<br />
Jersey, Duncan<br />
E14 Sedimentary exhalative Zn-Pb-Ag Sedex, Sediment-hosted massive<br />
sulphide<br />
31a Sullivan, Cirque, Driftpile<br />
E15 Blackbird sediment hosted Cu-Co Sediment-hosted Cu-Co massive<br />
sulphide<br />
24d<br />
E16 Shale-hosted Ni-Zn-Mo-PGE Sediment-hosted Ni - -<br />
E17 Sediment-hosted barite Bedded barite 31b Kwadacha<br />
F CHEMICAL SEDIMENT - -<br />
F01 Sedimentary Mn 34b<br />
F02 Bedded gypsum Marine evaporite gypsum 35ae Lussier River,<br />
Windermere<br />
F03 Gypsum-hosted sulphur Frasch sulphur - - Trutch area<br />
F04 Bedded celestite 35aa* Kitsault Lake<br />
F05 Palygorskite Attapulgite 34e*<br />
F06 Lacustrine diatomite Diatomaceous earth, Kieselguhr 31s Crownite Formation<br />
(Quesnel)<br />
F07 Upwelling-type phosphate 34c Fernie synclinorium<br />
F08 Warm current-type phosphate 34d<br />
F09 Playa <strong>and</strong> Alkaline Lake Evaporites Hydromagnesite, Na carbonate<br />
lake brines<br />
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35ba,<br />
bm(T)<br />
Milk River
Deposit Types/Mineral Deposit Pr<strong>of</strong>iles.<br />
F10 Lake Superior & Rapitan types ironformation<br />
34a<br />
F11 Ironstone Minette ores 34f Peace River region<br />
G MARINE VOLCANIC ASSOCIATION - -<br />
G01 Algoma-type iron-formation Taconite, B<strong>and</strong>ed iron-formation 28b Falcon, Lady A<br />
G02 Volcanogenic Mn 24c<br />
G03 Volcanogenic anhydrite/gypsum - - Britannia, Falkl<strong>and</strong><br />
G04 Besshi massive sulphide Cu-Zn Kieslager 24b Goldstream, Windy<br />
Craggy, St<strong>and</strong>ard, True<br />
Blue<br />
G05 Cyprus massive sulphide Cu (Zn) 24a Anyox camp, Chu Chua,<br />
Lang Creek?<br />
G06 Nor<strong>and</strong>a/Kuroko massive sulphide Cu-Pb-<br />
28a Britannia, Kutcho Creek,<br />
Zn<br />
Myra Falls<br />
G07 Subaqueous hot spring Ag-Au - - Eskay Creek<br />
H EPITHERMAL - -<br />
H01 Travertine Tufa 35d* Clinton, Slocan, Deep<br />
River<br />
H02 Hot spring Hg 27a Ucluelet<br />
H03 Hot spring Au-Ag 25a Cinola, Clisbako, Wolf?,<br />
Trout?<br />
H04 Epithermal Au,Ag, Cu: high sulphidation Acid-sulphate, qtz-alunite Au, 25d Westpine, Taylor-<br />
Nansatsu-type<br />
Windfall, Mt. McIntosh<br />
H05 Epithermal Au-Ag: low sulphidation Adularia-sericite epithermal 25c Lawyers, Blackdome,<br />
Silbak Premier<br />
H06 Epithermal Mn 25g<br />
H07 Sn-Ag veins Polymetallic Sn veins 25h,20b D Zone <strong>and</strong> Lang Creek<br />
(Cassiar)<br />
H08 Alkalic intrusion-associated Au Alkalic intrusion-related Au, Au-<br />
Ag-Te veins<br />
22b Flathead, Howell, Howe<br />
H09 Hydrothermal alteration clays-Al-Si Kaolin, Alunite, Siliceous cap, 25lb* Monteith Bay, Pemberton<br />
Pyrophyllite<br />
Hills<br />
I VEIN, BRECCIA AND STOCKWORK - -<br />
I01 Au-quartz veins Mesothermal, Motherlode, saddle 36a Bralorne, Erickson,<br />
reefs<br />
Polaris-Taku<br />
I02 Intrusion-related Au pyrrhotite veins Subvolcanic shear-hosted gold - - Scottie, Snip, Johnny<br />
Mountain, Iron Colt<br />
I03 Turbidite-hosted Au veins Meguma-type 36a Frasergold, Reno, Queen,<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> Mountain<br />
I04 Iron formation-hosted Au Iron formation-hosted gold 36b<br />
I05 Polymetallic veins Ag-Pb-Zn±Au Felsic intrusion-associated Ag-Pb- 22c,25b Silver Queen, Beaverdell,<br />
Zn veins<br />
Silvana, Lucky Jim<br />
I06 Cu±Ag quartz veins Churchill-type vein Cu ? Davis-Keays, Churchill<br />
Copper, Bull River<br />
I07 Silica veins - - Granby Point<br />
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Deposit Types/Mineral Deposit Pr<strong>of</strong>iles.<br />
I08 Silica-Hg carbonate 27c Pinchi, Bralorne Takla,<br />
Silverquick<br />
I09 Stibnite veins <strong>and</strong> disseminations Simple <strong>and</strong> disseminated Sb 27d,27e Minto, Congress,<br />
deposits<br />
Snowbird<br />
I10 Vein barite IM27e Parson, Brisco, Fireside<br />
I11 Barite-fluorite veins 26c* Rock C<strong>and</strong>y, Eaglet<br />
I12 W veins Quartz-wolframite veins 15a<br />
I13 Sn veins <strong>and</strong> greisens 15b,15c Duncan Lake<br />
I14 Five-element veins Ni-Co-As-Ag±(Bi, U) Ni-Co-native Ag veins, Cobalttype<br />
veins<br />
- -<br />
I15 "Classical" U veins Pitchblende veins, Vein uranium - - Purple Rose, Fisher, Dixie<br />
I16 Unconformity-associated U Unconformity-veins,<br />
Unconformity U<br />
37a<br />
I17 Cryptocrystalline magnesite veins Bone magnesite, Kraubath-type<br />
magnesite<br />
- - Sunny, Pinchi Lake<br />
J MANTO - -<br />
J01 Polymetallic manto Ag-Pb-Zn Polymetallic replacement deposits 19a Bluebell, Midway<br />
J02 Manto <strong>and</strong> stockwork Sn "Replacement" Sn, Renison-type 14c<br />
J03 Mn veins <strong>and</strong> replacements covered by I05 <strong>and</strong> J01 19b<br />
J04 Sulphide manto Au Au-Ag sulphide mantos - - Mosquito Creek , Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Mountain<br />
K SKARN - -<br />
K01 Cu skarn 18a,b Craigmont, Phoenix<br />
K02 Pb-Zn skarn 18c Piedmont, Contact<br />
K03 Fe skarn 18d Tasu, Jessie, Merry<br />
Widow, HPH<br />
K04 Au skarn 18f* Nickel Plate<br />
K05 W skarn 14a Emerald Tungsten, Dimac<br />
K06 Sn skarn 14b Daybreak<br />
K07 Mo skarn - - Coxey, Novelty<br />
K08 Garnet skarn - - Crystal Peak<br />
K09 Wollastonite skarn 18g Mineral Hill, Rossl<strong>and</strong><br />
L PORPHYRY - -<br />
L01 Subvolcanic Cu-Ag-Au (As-Sb) Enargite Au, Transitional Au-Ag 22a/25e Equity Silver, Thorn<br />
L02 Porphyry-related Au Granitoid Au, Porphyry Au 20d Snowfields<br />
L03 Alkalic porphyry Cu-Au Diorite porphyry copper - - Afton, Copper Mountain,<br />
Galore Creek<br />
L04 Porphyry Cu ± Mo ± Au Calcalkaline porphyry 17,20,<br />
21a1<br />
Highl<strong>and</strong> Valley, Gibraltar<br />
L05 Porphyry Mo (Low F- type) Calcalkaline Mo stockwork 21b Endako, Kitsault, Glacier<br />
Gulch<br />
L06 Porphyry Sn "Subvolcanic tin" 20a<br />
L07 Porphyry W Stockwork W-Mo 21c* Boya<br />
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Deposit Types/Mineral Deposit Pr<strong>of</strong>iles.<br />
L08 Porphyry Mo (Climax-type) Granite molybdenite 16<br />
M ULTRAMAFIC/MAFIC ASSOCIATION - -<br />
M01 Flood Basalt-Associated Ni-Cu Basaltic subvolcanic Cu-Ni-PGE 5a/5b<br />
M02 Tholeiitic intrusion-hosted Ni-Cu Gabbroid-associated Ni-Cu 7a Giant Mascot, Nickel<br />
Mountain<br />
M03 Podiform chromite 8a/8b Castle Mountain, Scottie<br />
Creek<br />
M04 Magmatic Fe-Ti±V oxide deposits Mafic intrusion-hosted Ti-Fe 7b Lodestone Mountain?,<br />
deposits<br />
Tanglewood Hill?<br />
M05 Alaskan-type Pt±Os±Rh±Ir Zoned ultramafic, Uralian-type 9 Tulameen Complex<br />
M06 Ultramafic-hosted asbestos Serpentinite-hosted asbestos 8d Cassiar, Kutcho<br />
M07 Ultramafic-hosted talc-magnesite 8f*<br />
M08 Vermiculite deposits - - Fort Fraser area<br />
N CARBONATITES, KIMBERLITES & LAMPROITES - -<br />
N01 Carbonatite-hosted deposits 10 Aley, Mount Grace tuff<br />
N02 Kimberlite-hosted diamonds Diamond pipes 12 Cross<br />
N03 Lamproite-hosted diamonds 12<br />
O PEGMATITE - -<br />
O01 Rare element pegmatite - LCT family Zoned pegmatite (Lithium-<br />
Cesium-Tantalum)<br />
13a*,b*<br />
O02 Rare element pegmatite - NYF family Niobium-Yttrium-Fluorine<br />
pegmatite<br />
- -<br />
O03 Muscovite pegmatite Mica-bearing pegmatite 13f*<br />
O04 Feldspar-quartz pegmatite Barren pegmatite IM13g*,<br />
e*<br />
P METAMORPHIC-HOSTED - -<br />
P01 Andalusite hornfels - - Leech River<br />
P02 Kyanite-sillimanite schists - -<br />
P03 Microcrystalline graphite "Amorphous" graphite 18k<br />
P04 Crystalline flake graphite 37f AA<br />
P05 Vein graphite "Lump <strong>and</strong> chip" graphite 37g<br />
P06 Corundum in aluminous metasediments - -<br />
Q GEMS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES (diamonds under N) - -<br />
Q01 Jade - - Cry Lake, Ogden<br />
Mountain<br />
Q02 Rhodonite - - Hill 60, Arthur Point,<br />
Cassiar<br />
Q03 Agate - -<br />
Q04 Amethyst - -<br />
Q05 Jasper - -<br />
Q06 Columbia-type emerald 31c<br />
Q07 Schist-hosted emerald Exometamorphic emerald deposit - -<br />
Q08 Sediment-hosted opal Australian-type opal - -<br />
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Deposit Types/Mineral Deposit Pr<strong>of</strong>iles.<br />
Q09 Gem corundum in contact zones - -<br />
Q10 Gem corundum hosted by alkalic rocks - -<br />
Q11 Volcanic-hosted opal - -<br />
R INDUSTRIAL ROCKS - -<br />
R01 Cement shale - - Dunsmuir shale, Sumas<br />
Mountain<br />
R02 Exp<strong>and</strong>ing shale - - Nanaimo shale, Saturna<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
R03 Dimension stone - granite Commercial term "granite" for<br />
dimension stone includes all<br />
fine, medium <strong>and</strong> coarsegrained,<br />
igneous rocks <strong>and</strong><br />
some metamorphic rocks<br />
- - Kelly Isl<strong>and</strong>, Fox<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>, Nelson Isl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Squamish, Ashlu River,<br />
Elaho River, Skagit<br />
Valley, East Anderson<br />
River, Beaverdell,<br />
Okanagan Sunset,<br />
Pacific Pearl, Nelson<br />
R04 Dimension stone - marble - - Marblehead, Anderson<br />
Bay (Texada Isl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
R05 Dimension stone - <strong>and</strong>esite - - Haddington Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
R06 Dimension stone - s<strong>and</strong>stone 30d* Saturna Isl<strong>and</strong>, Newcastle<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
R07 Silica s<strong>and</strong>stone High-silica quartzite 30e* Moberley, Nicholson<br />
R08 Flagstone - - Salmo, Revelstoke<br />
R09 Limestone - - Texada Isl<strong>and</strong>, Quatsino<br />
Belt<br />
R10 Dolomite - - Crawford Bay, Rock<br />
Creek<br />
R11 Volcanic ash/Cinder <strong>and</strong> pumice Volcanic scoria, volcanic<br />
ejecta, agglomerate,<br />
pyroclastics, lapilli, tuff<br />
- - Mt. Meager, Salal Creek,<br />
Bridge River ash, Nazco,<br />
Wells Grey Park, Buse<br />
Lake<br />
IM25ka* Frenier, Francois Lake.<br />
Uncha Lake<br />
R12 Volcanic glass - perlite Onion skin rhyolitic glass,<br />
pitchstone, obsidian<br />
R13 Nepheline syenite - - Trident Mountain<br />
R14 Alaskite - -<br />
R15 Crushed rock Road metal, Riprap, Railroad<br />
ballast<br />
- - McAbbee, Gissome<br />
S OTHER - -<br />
S01 Broken Hill-type Pb-Zn-Ag±Cu Shuswap-type, Ammeburg-type - - Cottonbelt, River Jordan,<br />
Pb-Zn<br />
Ruddock Creek<br />
T MISCELLANEOUS - -<br />
T01 Tailings - -<br />
T02 Geothermal spring Spring water, Hot spring - - Liard Hot Springs<br />
* Unknown - -<br />
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Total Entries: 181<br />
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MINFILE CODING CARD<br />
IDENTIFICATION<br />
NEW REVISE DELETE<br />
MINFILE NO.*: _________________________ NAME*: ________________________________________________<br />
(Up to 16) ________________________________________________<br />
NMI: __________________________________ ________________________________________________<br />
STATUS* (Choose One): ________________________________________________<br />
Anomaly (Use as a temporary occurrence) ________________________________________________<br />
Showing ________________________________________________<br />
Prospect ________________________________________________<br />
Developed Prospect MINING METHOD (Choose One): ______________________________________________________<br />
Producer Open Pit ________________________________________________<br />
Past Producer Underground ________________________________________________<br />
LOCATION*<br />
NTS MAP* (Up to 4): ________________ ________________ _______________ ________________<br />
BC MAP* (Up to 4; not used): ________________ ________________ _______________ ________________<br />
MINING DIVISION* (Up to 2): ___________________________________ __________________________________<br />
REGION* (Up to 10): ________________________________________________________________________<br />
UTM ZONE*: _______ NAD<br />
LATITUDE*: ______ o _______’ ______” N or NORTHING*: ___________________ 27<br />
LONGITUDE*: ______ o _______’ ______” W EASTING*: ___________________ 83<br />
ELEVATION*: ______________(metres) LOCATION CERTAINTY*: Within 500 m Within 1 km Within 5 km<br />
IDENTIFICATION COMMENTS (Unlimited space ! ): ________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
DATE CODED*: ____DD____MM_____YY CODED BY*: __________ FIELD CHECKED*: Yes No<br />
DATE REVISED*: ____DD____MM_____YY REVISED BY*: __________ FIELD CHECKED*: Yes No<br />
MINERAL OCCURRENCE<br />
COMMODITIES* (Up to 15): ____________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
MINERALS<br />
SIGNIFICANT* (Up to 16): ______________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
COMMENTS (4 lines): ______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
ASSOCIATED (Up to 8): ______________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
COMMENTS (3 lines): ______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
ALTERATION (Up to 8): ______________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
COMMENTS (4 lines): ______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
ALTERATION TYPE (Up to 6): __________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
*m<strong>and</strong>atory field; all multiple fields are ranked; ! all comment lines are 70 characters each. Rev. 30/09/98
AGE OF MINERALIZATION<br />
MINERALIZATION AGE: ____________________________ ISOTOPIC AGE: _____________________________<br />
MATERIAL DATED: ____________________________ DATING METHOD: _____________________________<br />
CHARACTER* (Up to 4; rank with numbers):<br />
DEPOSIT<br />
Vein Stockwork Breccia Pipe Unconsolidated<br />
Podiform Layered Stratabound Stratiform Concordant<br />
Discordant Massive Disseminated Shear Unknown<br />
CLASSIFICATION* (Up to 4 rank with numbers):<br />
Replacement Magmatic Volcanogenic Sedimentary Syngenetic<br />
Epigenetic Residual Porphyry Igneous-contact Skarn<br />
Pegmatite Placer Evaporite Exhalative Diatreme<br />
Hydrothermal Epithermal Mesothermal Fossil fuel Metamorphic<br />
Industrial Mineral Unknown<br />
TYPE (Up to 4): ______________________________________ _______________________________________<br />
SHAPE (Choose 1, if known):<br />
Regular Tabular Cylindrical Bladed Irregular<br />
MODIFIER (Must have shape; choose up to 2):<br />
Folded Faulted Fractured Sheared Other _________<br />
DIMENSION: __________X__________X__________ (metres)<br />
STRIKE/DIP: __________/____________ TREND/PLUNGE: _________/_________<br />
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS (3 lines): _________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
DOMINANT HOST* (Choose 1):<br />
HOST ROCK<br />
Sedimentary Volcanic Metaplutonic Metamorphic Plutonic<br />
Metasedimentary Metavolcanic<br />
LITHOLOGIES* (Up to 10):<br />
MODIFIER 1 MODIFIER 2 MODIFIER 3 ROCK TYPE*<br />
______________________ _____________________ ______________________ __________________________<br />
______________________ _____________________ ______________________ __________________________<br />
______________________ _____________________ ______________________ __________________________<br />
______________________ _____________________ ______________________ __________________________<br />
______________________ _____________________ ______________________ __________________________<br />
______________________ _____________________ ______________________ __________________________<br />
______________________ _____________________ ______________________ __________________________<br />
______________________ _____________________ ______________________ __________________________<br />
______________________ _____________________ ______________________ __________________________<br />
______________________ _____________________ ______________________ __________________________<br />
FORMAL HOST<br />
(*List at least 1 Formal or Informal host; up to 2)<br />
1. GROUP: _______________________________________ FORMATION: __________________________________<br />
STRATIGRAPHIC AGE*: ___________________________ ISOTOPIC AGE: _____________________________<br />
DATING METHOD: ___________________________ MATERIAL DATED: _____________________________<br />
2. GROUP: _______________________________________ FORMATION: __________________________________<br />
STRATIGRAPHIC AGE*: ___________________________ ISOTOPIC AGE: _____________________________<br />
DATING METHOD: ___________________________ MATERIAL DATED: _____________________________
INFORMAL HOST<br />
1. IGNEOUS/METAMORPHIC/OTHER: ________________________________________________________________________<br />
STRATIGRAPHIC AGE*: ___________________________ ISOTOPIC AGE: _____________________________<br />
DATING METHOD: ___________________________ MATERIAL DATED: _____________________________<br />
2. IGNEOUS/METAMORPHIC/OTHER: ________________________________________________________________________<br />
STRATIGRAPHIC AGE*: ___________________________ ISOTOPIC AGE: _____________________________<br />
DATING METHOD: ___________________________ MATERIAL DATED: _____________________________<br />
HOST ROCK COMMENTS (2 lines): ___________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
TECTONIC BELT* (Choose 1):<br />
GEOLOGICAL SETTING<br />
Insular Coast Intermontane Omineca Forel<strong>and</strong><br />
TERRANE* (Up to 2): ______________________________ _____________________________<br />
PHYSIOGRAPHIC REGION (List 1): ______________________________<br />
TYPE (Up to 2):<br />
GRADE (Up to 2):<br />
Contact Regional<br />
METAMORPHISM<br />
Zeolite Greenschist Amphibolite Hornfels<br />
Granulite Blueschist Eclogite<br />
(For coal occurrences only):<br />
Anthracite Semi-Anthracite Low-Vol. Bituminous Med.-Vol. Bituminous<br />
Hi-Vol. Bituminous Sub-Bituminous Lignite<br />
RELATIONSHIP (Up to 3):<br />
Pre-mineralization Syn-mineralization Post-mineralization<br />
GEOLOGICAL SETTING COMMENTS (1 line): _________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
INVENTORY<br />
ZONE (Only use name if not an assay; if an assay use generic name): _____________________________________________________<br />
YEAR: _______________ REPORT ON: Yes No<br />
CATEGORY (Choose 1)<br />
RESERVE: RESOURCE:<br />
OTHER:<br />
Proven Probable Possible Measured Indicated Inferred<br />
Combined Unclassified Assay/Analysis<br />
SAMPLE TYPE (Assay only):<br />
Chip Grab Channel Bulk Drill Core Rock<br />
QUANTITY (Reserves or Resources only): _____________________________(tonnes)<br />
COMMODITIES/GRADES (Precious metals in grams, others in per cent):<br />
______________________/________ ______________________/________ ______________________/________<br />
______________________/________ ______________________/________ ______________________/________<br />
REFERENCE* (1 line): ______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
INVENTORY/ASSAY COMMENTS (Unlimited space): _______________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YEAR: _______________<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
ORE MINED: _____________________________ (tonnes) ORE MILLED: ____________________________(tonnes)<br />
COMMODITIES/QUANTITIES (Precious metals in grams, others in kilograms):<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
PRODUCTION COMMENT (1 line): ____________________________________________________________________________<br />
CAPSULE GEOLOGY*<br />
(Include comments on location <strong>and</strong> history; regional <strong>and</strong> local geology; deposit description <strong>and</strong> mineralogy; inventory <strong>and</strong> production)<br />
BIBLIOGRAPHY*<br />
(Quote all references for the occurrence in summary format; *asterisk important references)<br />
WORK HISTORY<br />
(Include: Year - from/to; Work Type; Amount; Comments - operator/owner/results/reference)<br />
Currently not used; include Work History comments in Capsule Geology.
MINFILE EXPLORATION DATABASE<br />
PROJECT<br />
PROJECT NUMBER*:_____________________________ NAME*: ________________________________________________<br />
(Up to 2) ________________________________________________<br />
PROJECT TYPE*: _______________________________ MINING DIVISION*: _______________________________<br />
(Up to 2) _______________________________<br />
OWNER(S)*: ___________________________________ NTS MAP NO*: _______________ ______________<br />
(Up to 2) ___________________________________ (Ranked, up to 4): _______________ ______________<br />
OPERATOR*: ___________________________________ LATITUDE*: _______ o _______’______ ”<br />
MINFILE NO(S)(Ranked, up to 16):: ______________<br />
LONGITUDE*: _______ o _______’______ ”<br />
LOCATION ACCURACY*: _______ ________ _______<br />
______________ _____________ ______________ DISTRICT SEQ. NO: _______________________________<br />
______________ _____________ ______________ DISTRICT MAP NO: _______________________________<br />
______________ _____________ ______________ CREATE DATE*: _______________________________<br />
______________ _____________ ______________ REVISION DATE*: _______________________________<br />
______________ _____________ ______________ CHECKED BY*: _______________________________<br />
EXPLORATION NOTES ! :<br />
NOTICE OF WORK<br />
NOTICE NUMBER*: ____________________ NOTICE TYPE*: ___________________________<br />
RECEIVED DATE:______________________ APPROVED DATE: ___________________________<br />
OPERATOR: _________________________<br />
MANAGER: _________________________ TELEPHONE: ___________________________<br />
TARGET: ______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
WORK TO DO ! :_____________________________________________________________________________________<br />
WORK DONE ! : _____________________________________________________________________________________<br />
WORK STARTED: _____________________ _______________________WORK FINISHED: _______ COMPLETED:<br />
EXPL. BUDGET: _____________________ DISCUSSED: ___________________________<br />
PROD. BUDGET: _____________________ MDAP REVIEW: ___________________________<br />
MDAP STAGE: ___________________________<br />
*m<strong>and</strong>atory field; ! all comment lines are 70 characters each. Rev. 30/09/98
MINFILE INVENTORY SHEET<br />
MINFILE NO.:________________ NAME: _________________________<br />
INVENTORY<br />
ZONE (Only use name if not an assay; if an assay use generic name): _____________________________________________________<br />
YEAR: _______________ REPORT ON: Yes No<br />
CATEGORY (Choose 1)<br />
RESERVE: RESOURCE:<br />
OTHER:<br />
Proven Probable Possible Measured Indicated Inferred<br />
Combined Unclassified Assay/Analysis<br />
SAMPLE TYPE (Assay only):<br />
Chip Grab Channel Bulk Drill Core Rock<br />
QUANTITY (Reserves or Resources only): _____________________________(tonnes)<br />
COMMODITIES/GRADES (Precious metals in grams, others in per cent):<br />
______________________/________ ______________________/________ ______________________/________<br />
______________________/________ ______________________/________ ______________________/________<br />
REFERENCE* (1 line): _______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________<br />
INVENTORY/ASSAY COMMENTS (Unlimited ! ): _______________________________ _______________________________ _<br />
_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ __________<br />
_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ __________<br />
_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ __________<br />
_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ __________<br />
INVENTORY<br />
ZONE (Only use name if not an assay; if an assay use generic name): _____________________________________________________<br />
YEAR: _______________ REPORT ON: Yes No<br />
CATEGORY (Choose 1)<br />
RESERVE: RESOURCE:<br />
OTHER:<br />
Proven Probable Possible Measured Indicated Inferred<br />
Combined Unclassified Assay/Analysis<br />
SAMPLE TYPE (Assay only):<br />
Chip Grab Channel Bulk Drill Core Rock<br />
QUANTITY (Reserves or Resources only): _____________________________(tonnes)<br />
COMMODITIES/GRADES (Precious metals in grams, others in per cent):<br />
______________________/________ ______________________/________ ______________________/________<br />
______________________/________ ______________________/________ ______________________/________<br />
REFERENCE* (1 line): _______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________<br />
INVENTORY/ASSAY COMMENTS (Unlimited): _______________________________ _______________________________ _<br />
_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ __________<br />
_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ __________<br />
_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ __________<br />
_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ __________<br />
DATE REVISED: _____DD_____MM_____YY REVISED BY: _________________<br />
*m<strong>and</strong>atory field; ! all comment lines are 70 characters each. Rev. 30/09/98
YEAR: _______________<br />
MINFILE PRODUCTION SHEET<br />
MINFILE NO.:________________ NAME: _________________________<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
ORE MINED: _____________________________ (tonnes) ORE MILLED: ____________________________(tonnes)<br />
COMMODITIES/QUANTITIES (Precious metals in grams, others in kilograms):<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
PRODUCTION COMMENT (1 line ! ): _______________________________ _______________________________ ____________<br />
YEAR: _______________<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
ORE MINED: _____________________________ (tonnes) ORE MILLED: ____________________________(tonnes)<br />
COMMODITIES/QUANTITIES (Precious metals in grams, others in kilograms):<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
PRODUCTION COMMENT (1 line): _______________________________ _______________________________ ____________<br />
YEAR: _______________<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
ORE MINED: _____________________________ (tonnes) ORE MILLED: ____________________________(tonnes)<br />
COMMODITIES/QUANTITIES (Precious metals in grams, others in kilograms):<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
PRODUCTION COMMENT (1 line): _______________________________ _______________________________ ____________<br />
YEAR: _______________<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
ORE MINED: _____________________________ (tonnes) ORE MILLED: ____________________________(tonnes)<br />
COMMODITIES/QUANTITIES (Precious metals in grams, others in kilograms):<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
PRODUCTION COMMENT (1 line): _______________________________ _______________________________ ____________<br />
YEAR: _______________<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
ORE MINED: _____________________________ (tonnes) ORE MILLED: ____________________________(tonnes)<br />
COMMODITIES/QUANTITIES (Precious metals in grams, others in kilograms):<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
__________________/______________ __________________/______________ __________________/_____________<br />
PRODUCTION COMMENT (1 line): _______________________________ _______________________________ ____________<br />
DATE REVISED: _____DD_____MM_____YY REVISED BY: _________________<br />
! production comment line is 66 characters. Rev. 30/09/98
MINFILE QUICK CODING CARD<br />
IDENTIFICATION<br />
NEW REVISE DELETE<br />
MINFILE NO.*: _________________________ NAME*: ________________________________________________<br />
STATUS* (Choose One): (Up to 16) ________________________________________________<br />
Anomaly (Use as a temporary occurrence) ________________________________________________<br />
Showing ________________________________________________<br />
Prospect Producer ________________________________________________<br />
Developed Prospect Past Producer ______________________________________________________<br />
MINING METHOD (Choose One): Open Pit Underground ______________________________________________________<br />
LOCATION*<br />
NTS MAP* (Up to 4): ________________ ________________ _______________ ________________<br />
MINING DIVISION* (Up to 2): ___________________________________ __________________________________<br />
REGION* (Up to 10): ________________________________________________________________________<br />
UTM ZONE*: _______ NAD<br />
LATITUDE*: ______ o _______’ ______” N or NORTHING*: ___________________ 27<br />
LONGITUDE*: ______ o _______’ ______” W EASTING*: ___________________ 83<br />
ELEVATION*: ______________(metres) LOCATION CERTAINTY*: Within 500 m Within 1 km Within 5 km<br />
IDENTIFICATION COMMENTS (Unlimited space ! ): ________________________________________________________________<br />
DATE CODED*: ____DD____MM_____YY CODED BY*: __________ FIELD CHECKED*: Yes No<br />
DATE REVISED*: ____DD____MM_____YY REVISED BY*: __________ FIELD CHECKED*: Yes No<br />
MINERAL OCCURRENCE<br />
COMMODITIES* (Up to 15): _________________________________________________________________________________<br />
MINERALS<br />
SIGNIFICANT* (Up to 16): _________________________________________________________________________________<br />
ASSOCIATED (Up to 8): _________________________________________________________________________________<br />
ALTERATION (Up to 8): _________________________________________________________________________________<br />
CHARACTER* (Up to 4, rank with numbers):<br />
DEPOSIT<br />
Vein Stockwork Breccia Pipe Unconsolidated<br />
Podiform Layered Stratabound Stratiform Concordant<br />
Discordant Massive Disseminated Shear Unknown<br />
CLASSIFICATION* (Up to 4, rank with numbers):<br />
Replacement Magmatic Volcanogenic Sedimentary Syngenetic<br />
Epigenetic Residual Porphyry Igneous-contact Skarn<br />
Pegmatite Placer Evaporite Exhalative Diatreme<br />
Hydrothermal Epithermal Mesothermal Fossil fuel Metamorphic<br />
Industrial Mineral Unknown TYPE (Up to 4): ________________________________________________<br />
DOMINANT HOST* (Choose 1):<br />
HOST ROCK<br />
Sedimentary Volcanic Metaplutonic Metamorphic Plutonic<br />
Metasedimentary Metavolcanic<br />
LITHOLOGIES* (Up to 10; up to 3 modifiers for each rock type):<br />
_____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________<br />
*m<strong>and</strong>atory field; all multiple fields are ranked; ! all comment lines are 70 characters each. Rev. 14/09/98
FORMAL HOST<br />
(*List at least 1 Formal or Informal host)<br />
1. GROUP: _______________________________________ FORMATION: __________________________________<br />
STRATIGRAPHIC AGE*: ___________________________ ISOTOPIC AGE: _____________________________<br />
DATING METHOD: ___________________________ MATERIAL DATED: _____________________________<br />
INFORMAL HOST<br />
1. IGNEOUS/METAMORPHIC/OTHER: ________________________________________________________________________<br />
STRATIGRAPHIC AGE*: ___________________________ ISOTOPIC AGE: _____________________________<br />
DATING METHOD: ___________________________ MATERIAL DATED: _____________________________<br />
TECTONIC BELT* (Choose 1):<br />
GEOLOGICAL SETTING<br />
Insular Coast Intermontane Omineca Forel<strong>and</strong><br />
TERRANE* (Up to 2): __________________________________ __________________________________________________<br />
PHYSIOGRAPHIC AREA: ____________________________________________________________________________________<br />
INVENTORY<br />
ZONE (Use generic name for an assay): ____________________________________________________________________________<br />
YEAR: _______________ REPORT ON: Yes No<br />
CATEGORY Assay/Analysis Reserve/Resource (Use main Coding Card or Inventory Sheet)<br />
SAMPLE TYPE (Assay only):<br />
Chip Grab Channel Bulk Drill Core Rock<br />
COMMODITIES/GRADES (Precious metals in grams, others in per cent):<br />
______________________/________ ______________________/________ ______________________/________<br />
______________________/________ ______________________/________ ______________________/________<br />
REFERENCE* (1 line): ______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
CAPSULE GEOLOGY*<br />
(Include comments on location <strong>and</strong> history; regional <strong>and</strong> local geology; deposit description <strong>and</strong> mineralogy; inventory <strong>and</strong> production)<br />
BIBLIOGRAPHY*<br />
(Quote all references for the occurrence in summary format; *asterisk important references)
PERIOD EPOCH / STAGE<br />
QUATER<br />
-NARY<br />
TERTIARY<br />
NEOGENE<br />
PALEOGENE<br />
Holocene<br />
Pleistocene<br />
L<br />
Pliocene<br />
Miocene<br />
Oligocene<br />
Paleocene Eocene<br />
CENOZOIC MESOZOIC PALEOZOIC<br />
E<br />
L<br />
M<br />
E<br />
L<br />
E<br />
L<br />
M<br />
E<br />
L<br />
Calabrian<br />
Piacenzian<br />
Zanclian<br />
Messinian<br />
Tortonian<br />
Serravallian<br />
Langhian<br />
Burdigalian<br />
Aquitanian<br />
Chattian<br />
Rupelian<br />
Priabonian<br />
Bartonian<br />
Lutetian<br />
Ypresian<br />
0.01<br />
1.64<br />
Age<br />
Ma<br />
3.40 ±1.35<br />
5.2 ±1.5<br />
6.7 ±2.3<br />
10.4 ±1.5<br />
14.2 ±1.8<br />
16.3 ±1<br />
21.5 ±1.8<br />
23.3 ±1<br />
29.3 ±1.5<br />
35.4 ±1.4<br />
38.6 ±1.5<br />
42.1 ±1.8<br />
50 ±1.5<br />
56.5 ±1.4<br />
PERIOD EPOCH / STAGE<br />
CRETACEOUS<br />
JURASSIC<br />
TRIASSIC<br />
L<br />
E<br />
L<br />
M<br />
E<br />
L<br />
Maastrichtian<br />
Campanian<br />
Santonian<br />
Turonian Coniacian<br />
Cenomanian<br />
Albian<br />
Aptian<br />
Barremian<br />
Hauterivian<br />
Valanginian<br />
Berriasian<br />
Tithonian<br />
Kimmeridgian<br />
Callovian<br />
Bathonian<br />
Bajocian<br />
Aalenian<br />
Toarcian<br />
Oxfordian<br />
Pliensbachian<br />
Sinemurian<br />
Hettangian<br />
Rhaetian<br />
Norian<br />
Carnian<br />
Age<br />
Ma<br />
65.0 ±2<br />
74.0 ±3<br />
83 ±4<br />
86.6 ±3<br />
88.5 ±2<br />
90.4 ±2<br />
97.0 ±2<br />
112 ±2<br />
124.5 ±13<br />
131.8 ±8<br />
135.0 ±8<br />
140.7 ±13<br />
144.8 ±3.1<br />
151.5 ±1.2<br />
154.7 ±1.0<br />
156.6 ±2.3<br />
159.7 ±0.5<br />
166.0 ±1.1<br />
174.0 ±4.1<br />
178 ±1.5<br />
183.6 ±1.5<br />
192.0 ±4.5<br />
197.0 ±2.7<br />
199.6 ±0.7<br />
209.6 ±4.1<br />
220.7 ±4.4<br />
PERIOD<br />
DEVONIAN<br />
CARBONIFEROUS<br />
PERMIAN<br />
SILURIAN<br />
CAMBRIAN ORDOVICIAN<br />
E<br />
Thanetian<br />
Danian<br />
60.5 ±2.3<br />
65 ±2<br />
M<br />
E<br />
227.4 ±4.5<br />
Ladinian<br />
239.5 ± 6.5<br />
Anisian<br />
Spathian 244 ±4<br />
Dienerian Smithian<br />
247 ±4<br />
Griesbachian 251 ±0.4<br />
E<br />
Botomian<br />
Atdabanain<br />
Tommotian<br />
Nemakit - Daldynian<br />
525<br />
528<br />
531<br />
543.9<br />
base not defined ~4400 Ma<br />
May 2003, compiled by Brian Grant, Geoscience Reporting Guidlines - Distributor: Prospectors & Developers Association <strong>of</strong> Canada - Tel: 416-362-1969 E-mail: info@pdac.ca<br />
PENNSYLVANIAN<br />
MISSISSIPPIAN<br />
L<br />
E<br />
L<br />
E<br />
L<br />
M<br />
E<br />
L<br />
E<br />
L<br />
M<br />
E<br />
Late<br />
Changxingian<br />
Longtanian<br />
Capitanian<br />
Wordian<br />
Roadian<br />
Artinskian<br />
Sakmarian<br />
Asselian<br />
Gzhelian<br />
Kasimovian<br />
Moscovian<br />
Bashkirian<br />
Serpukhovian<br />
Middle<br />
EPOCH / STAGE<br />
Visean<br />
Tournaisian<br />
Famennian<br />
Frasnian<br />
Givetian<br />
Eifelian<br />
Emsian<br />
Pragian<br />
Lochkovian<br />
Pridolian<br />
Ludlovian<br />
Wenlockian<br />
Ll<strong>and</strong>overian<br />
Ashgillian<br />
Caradocian<br />
Ll<strong>and</strong>eilian<br />
Llanvirnian<br />
Arenigian<br />
Tremadocian<br />
Toyonian<br />
Age<br />
Ma<br />
251 ±0.4<br />
253 ±2<br />
256 ±5<br />
264 ±2<br />
269 ±7<br />
280 ±4<br />
285 ±10<br />
300 ±4<br />
303 ±3<br />
306±5<br />
311 ±3<br />
314 ±5<br />
327 ±6<br />
342 ±3<br />
355 ±4<br />
376.5<br />
383<br />
387.5<br />
394<br />
409.5<br />
413.5<br />
418<br />
419<br />
423<br />
428<br />
443<br />
449<br />
458<br />
464<br />
470<br />
485<br />
495<br />
505<br />
518<br />
522<br />
ERA<br />
1) W.B.Harl<strong>and</strong> et al. , 1990 - Phanerozoic<br />
2) Lumbers & Card (Geology, Vol. 20, 1991) - PreCamb.<br />
3) R.D. Tucker & W.S. McKerrow, 1995 - Ord.-Sil.<br />
4) R.D. Tucker et al. 1998 - Devonian<br />
5) Palfy et al. , 1998 - Jurassic<br />
6) S.A. Bowring & D.H. Erwin, 1998 - Permo-Triassic<br />
Hadrynian<br />
(late)<br />
Helikian<br />
(middle)<br />
Aphebian<br />
(early)<br />
Neoarchaean<br />
(late)<br />
Paleoarchaean<br />
(early)<br />
Eoarchaean<br />
(earliest)<br />
Neoproterozoic<br />
Mesoproterozoic<br />
Paleoproterozoic<br />
Mesoarchaean<br />
(middle)<br />
PRECAMBRIAN<br />
PERIOD<br />
Ediacaran<br />
Varangian<br />
Cryogenian<br />
Tonian<br />
Stenian<br />
Ectasian<br />
Calymmian<br />
Statherian<br />
Orosirian<br />
Rhyacian<br />
Siderian<br />
Age<br />
Ma<br />
543.9<br />
565<br />
605<br />
850<br />
1000<br />
1200<br />
1400<br />
1600<br />
1800<br />
2050<br />
2300<br />
2500<br />
2800<br />
3200<br />
3600<br />
3800<br />
GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE<br />
Compiled by Brian Grant, May 2003<br />
from, “Geoscience Reporting Guidelines”