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Please post and circulate. Recent diamond exploration in Alberta has
announced some major discoveries by Montello/Kennecott. This could prove
to be a major success for the advancement of minerals in Alberta and the
possibility of a future diamond mine in our province. There is an
upcoming talk organized by the Edmonton Geological Society that will be
attanded by most of the major exploration comapnies involved, as well as
support industries, government institutions and our local geological
community. Everyone is invited and we welcome any support by our
government representatives. Hope to see you there!
NOTICE OF PENDING EGS LUNCHEON TALK - DECEMBER 14
Dear EGS membership,
Please consider attending the following lunch-time talk and discussion:
Speaker: Rob Pryde, Alberta Energy Co. Ltd.
Title: "Seismic Investigation of the Buffalo Hills Kimberlite
Province."
Location: Westin Hotel, Turner Valley Room
10135 - 100 Street, LRT Churchill and Central Stations.
Date: Monday, December 14, 1998 12:15pm
Lunch at 11:45; there will be extra seating for individuals
who only want to hear the talk.
ABSTRACT
"Seismic Investigation of the Buffalo Hills Kimberlite Province."
The Buffalo Hills Kimberlite Province is located some 400 km north of
the city of Edmonton near the hamlet of Red Earth Creek. This newly
discovered Kimberlite province was first detected using data gathered
from an airborne magnetic survey
conducted for oil and gas exploration in 1996. The shallow high
frequency magnetic anomalies were determined to be piercement structures
by reflection seismic data very early on in the evaluation of the
original AEC Ogston HRAM survey. The combination of magnetics, seismic
data, and information gathered from the AGS report "Diamond Potential
of Alberta" ARC Open File 1994-10 ultimately led AEC to stake what is
now known as the "Buffalo Hills Option Block". To date some 23
kimberlite pipes have been discovered, several of which have been
observed on seismic from AEC's extensive data base. The use of seismic
in areas of thick sedimentary cover is proving to be a valuable
tool in the reconnaissance phase of kimberlite exploration. Of the
pipes observed several have been revealed complex wall rock
relationships, diverse stoping patterns, variations in overburden depth
based on seismic data. The seismic data, above all, provided early
corroboration of initial magnetic anomalies. This presentation will also
include examples of pipes discovered to data as well as a discussion of
seismic methodologies, the need to model before acquisition and
availability of data through the "public domain".
Price: Members $15.00; Non-Members $23.00
(note that on-site registration will also be available
for memberships)
Menu: Classic Tuscany minnestrone soup
Parmesan chicken picatta with fresh basil and tomato sauce
Seasonal vegetables and pasta
Raspberry torte with almonds
Starbucks coffee or tea
Reservations: Please call Pamela Strand @ 435-0045
or Tony Lemay @ 422-2619 before December 11th
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Cheers,
-j
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