Upcoming Activities
Visit of Drs. Aravena and Rudoph
to Chile for Hydrogeology
(Activity: D.96/C-14)
Dr.'s Ramon Aravena and David Rudolph of the University of
Waterloo have again been contracted to continue their work on
the Chilean Hydrogeological program. They began working with
the Chilean Survey in January of last year. During the present
trip (two weeks in January 1999 with SERNAGEOMIN) their work
will consist of two parts:
1) Short course: The short course will be taught at the SERNAGEOMIN
main office and will cover groundwater flow dynamics, groundwater
instrumentation, isotope hydrology and groundwater geochemistry.
2) Field work: The field work will include an evaluation of
the hydrogeology project carried out in the Negro Francisco Basin
and the installation of new instrumentation at the study site.
Mineral Deposits Field Trip Part 2
(Activity: B.97/M-1)
Presently the trip is scheduled for the first two weeks of
May. Please forward names and contact information of participants
from your country as soon as possible to Mike Ellerbeck - email: mellerbeck@gsc.nrcan.gc.ca
Activity Reports
Testigos de la Pacana East of San Pedro de
Atacama, IIª Region, CHILE.
Standing from left to right:
E. Polanco-J. Lemp-A. Díaz-J. Clavero-A. Díaz-S.
Gelcich-M. Robles-M. Basso-S. Mánquez-S. Matthews-D. Rubiolo-D.
Quiroz
Crouching from left to right:
H. Lledó-P. Sruoga-M. Gardeweg-C. Rodríguez-M.
García
Volcanology Field Course Part II
The Volcanology field course took place from November 23 to
29th, 1998. The course was lead by Dr. Moyra Gardeweg and coordinated
by Ing. Jorge Clavero, both of the "Servicio Nacional de
Geologia y Mineria" (SERNAGEOMIN). The course consisted
of theoretical classes at SERNAGEOMIN in Santiago and a field
trip that took place around San Pedro de Atacama, in the II Region
of Antofagasta, Chile. The field course consisted mainly of visits
to volcanoes such as "Lascar", "Tumisa",
"Purico", "Caldera La Pacana", etc. The
group also visited the deposits of "El Laco" and the
geothermal field "El Tatio". The course consisted of
the study of the associated volcanic deposits, emphasis was given
to the petrographic description of the units, morphology and
genesis of the deposits. This generated valuable discussions
where everyone eagerly participated. The following people participated
from SERNAGEOMIN: M. Basso, A. Díaz, M. García,
S. Gelcich, H. Lledó, E. Polanco, D. Quiroz and C. Rodríguez;
From SEGEMAR: D. Rubiolo and P. Sruoga. The course was also
attended by Dra. C. Hickson (Geological Survey of Canada) and
Dr. S. Matthews (University of Bristol). The course concluded
with a supper in a typical restaurant in San Pedro de Atacama.
Dr. Soregaroli in Bolivia
(Activity: C.98/B-1)
Dr Art Soregaroli was in Bolivia Nov 18-30 to review projects,
maps, and reports generated by SERGEOMIN and to review and advise
on plans for 1999. Following the review, a field excursion to
the western Cordillera allowed examinations of some of the mineral
deposit types in the area. On the return trip to La Paz, the
party was provided with an excellent tour of the Pedersen Mine
Project by BHP.
Dr. Panteleyev in Peru
(Activity: A.96/P-4)
Dr. Andre Panteleyev of XDM Geological Consultants Inc. visited
the office of INGEMMET in October and briefly in November for
discussions. Mainly he presented a seminar series on Cordilleran
metallogeny, metallogenic maps, mineral deposits models and styles
of Cordilleran gold mineralization. In addition he demonstrated
the use and application of the MAP PIMA II equipment. This short
wave infrared spectroscopic portable mineral analyzer is a very
effective way to identify and analyze alteration minerals in
the field and laboratory. He also presented a lecture on transitions
from porphyry copper to epithermal environments at a Geological
Society of Perú meeting where he outlined the objectives
of the MAP to an audience of about 115 people, mainly from industry.
Fieldwork was conducted in southern Perú for about
two weeks in the Tacna, Moquegua, Arequipa and Puno Departments.
A number of mineral districts were visited with a wide variety
of deposit types examined. The mines and mineral prospects visited
were classified according to their age, origin and applicable
genetic models. This fieldwork is a precursor to the systematic
updating of the data bank, preparation of a national mineral
inventory and regional metallogenic studies.
INGEMMET Post 2000
Dr.'s Art Soregaroli and Andre Panteleyev (XDM Geological
Consultants) will be in Lima, Peru to meet with representatives
from INGEMMET and the Directive Council of INGEMMET for three
days (January 11-13) to begin putting together a proposal to
be presented to the Peruvian Ministry of Mines. The institutional
objectives of INGEMMET are o be redefined by this working group
which will likely meet once again this fiscal year to finalized
the proposal.
MAP Publications for Posting on WEB Page
As was discussed at the Buenos Aires Executive Council Meetings
it has been decided that maps and publications resulting MAP
activities would be listed on the MAP WEB Page. Each participating
country is requested to send a list of maps and publications
in the MAP area for their country to MAP administration. The
information will be posted on the WEB Page along with information
on how to obtain the maps and publications.
Verifiable Indicators Update
All four member countries have forwarded the verifiable indicators
to MAP administration. A resume of them will appear in the next
project quarterly report.
Cartographic Standards
Cartographic Standards Committee Coordinator Mr. Robert Cocking
of GSC Vancouver will be travelling to Peru and Bolivia in early
January to meet with GIS cartographers and discuss the current
mapping software, hardware and procedures used by each country.
Mr. Cocking will compile this information into a report on all
four countries (over the next few months) and will use the information
at the first meeting of the Cartographic Standards Committee
as a basis from which to start working together.
MAP Fellowship Fund
At the recent MAP Executive Council Meetings in Argentina,
it was suggested that MAP set up a Fellowship Fund for scientists
from the geological surveys of the four South American MAP member
countries. The objective will be to give scientists the opportunity
to work with their counterparts in other MAP member countries
in areas of strength for that country. MAP management will discuss
with CIDA officials, the feasibility of doing this and each of
the member countries will prepare a brief synopsis of the strengths
of their survey and areas in which they believe more training
would be helpful.
1999/2000 Work Plans
As MAP is entering the final quarter of the fiscal year it
is time once again for member countries to begin preparing work
plans for the 1999/2000 fiscal year. These work plans will be
discussed at the next Executive Council Meetings at the PDAC
(March 1999). MAP member countries are urged to have their draft
work plans completed and faxed or emailed to MAP administration
no later than Monday, March 1, 1999.
WEB Page
Request for updates
Given the significant attention the MAP WEB Page has received
since its inception (see MAP News #6, October 1998) it is necessary
to re-emphasize the importance of keeping consistently up-to-date
and relevant information on it. It is strongly urged that each
of the member countries review the current information pertaining
to them and revise and update where necessary. Mr. Otto Krauth
(MAP WEB Master) will be in contact with each country in early
February 1999 to consult individually on what changes to make.
It is hoped that this process can be complete by the end of February.
New MAP Arrival
Ms. Rocío Lopez of GSC Vancouver and MAP regular since
the early days (ie. 1994) recently gave birth to a baby boy.
9lb 6oz Mattias Wells-Lopez was born on December 18, 1998 at
7:18 p.m. in Vancouver. MAP management wishes to extend congratulations
to Rocío and her husband Christoph Wells.
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