Large scale geochemical variation in the Precambrian of West and South Greenland

Rapport Grønlands Geologiske Undersøgelse ◽

10.34194/rapggu.v160.8228 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 160 ◽

pp. 41-44

Author(s):

A Steenfelt

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Mineral Resources ◽

Stream Sediment ◽

Geological Survey ◽

Geochemical Data ◽

Geochemical Mapping ◽

Geochemical Variation ◽

Chemical Anomalies ◽

Ore Deposition

Reconnaissance geochemical mapping by means of stream sediment and water has been carried out by the Geological Survey of Greenland (GGU) in West and South Greenland since 1979 (Steenfelt, 1987, 1993). The aim of the programme is to evaluate the potential for mineral resources. The geochemical data are used in two ways: (1) to identify chemical anomalies indicative of mineralisation; and (2) to contribute to the recognition of environments favourable to ore deposition. However, when compiled over large areas the data also permit a distinction to be made of large scale crustal domains.

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Progress in geochemical mapping of West Greenland

Rapport Grønlands Geologiske Undersøgelse ◽

10.34194/rapggu.v140.8025 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 140 ◽

pp. 17-24

Author(s):

A Steenfelt

Keyword(s):

Stream Water ◽

Mineral Resources ◽

Geological Survey ◽

Low Density ◽

Geochemical Mapping ◽

West Greenland ◽

Evaluation Programme ◽

Field Season ◽

Resources Evaluation

Geochemical mapping based on low density sampling and analysis ofstream sediment and stream water is part of the mineral resources evaluation programme undertaken by the Geological Survey of Greenland (Steenfelt 1987a, b). In the field season of 1986 two areas were sampled, the inner Disko Bugt region (1:250000 map sheet 69 V.2 and part of 70 V.2), and the Godthåb region (map sheets 64 V.1 and 64 V.2).

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Review of the Survey's activities in 1990

Rapport Grønlands Geologiske Undersøgelse ◽

10.34194/rapggu.v152.8142 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 152 ◽

pp. 7-8

Author(s):

M Ghisler

Keyword(s):

Mineral Resources ◽

Oil Industry ◽

Geological Survey ◽

Geochemical Data ◽

Home Rule ◽

New Approach ◽

New Strategy ◽

Ready Access

Negotiations on a new strategy for exploration and utilisation of the mineral resources in Greenland were started during the year between the Greenland Home Rule Authorities and the Danish state. This strategy aims to encourage the mining and oil industry to intensify exploration activities in Greenland. In connection with this new approach, the Geological Survey of Greenland (Grønlands Geologiske UnderSøgelse, GGU) has continued and developed initiatives to facilitate ready access to relevant geological, geophysical and geochemical data held by the Survey.

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The Greenland Mineral Resources Portal – another step forward

Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin ◽

10.34194/geusb.v35.4948 ◽

1969 ◽

Vol 35 ◽

pp. 95-98

Author(s):

Mikael Pedersen ◽

Martin Hansen ◽

Bjørn H. Heincke ◽

Leif Thorning

Keyword(s):

Mineral Resources ◽

Geological Survey ◽

Easy Access ◽

Geochemical Data ◽

Web Based ◽

Academic Researchers

In April 2015, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) together with the Ministry of Mineral Resources in Greenland (MMR) made further progress in the development of web-based facilities to present and disseminate geoscientific information and data. This was presented in a new version of the Greenland Mineral Resources Portal. The portal now provides the users with access to a wealth of geological, geophysical and geochemical data – mostly free of charge (Fig. 1). The primary goal of the portal is to facilitate data searches for exploration companies, but the benefits from the easy access to geoscience data are also open to academic researchers. It is the plan to add several new functionalities to the portal in 2016, and interested users are invited to visit the portal at www. greenmin.gl on a regular basis to follow progress.

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