| Abstract: | Lake sediments were collected from four glaciated areas, three of which include significant Au mineralization. Neutron activation analyses for Au successfully delineate known mineralization and suggest areas for further follow-up. Gold is the only universal indicator although Sb gives a broader dispersion pattern at the Hope Brook deposit. Copper, Pb and Zn have above-background content down-ice from some mineralized zones. Gold values above 8.0 ppb in these study areas indicate the presence of Au mineralization. Gold analyses of site duplicates and analytical splits reproduce satisfactorily above 3.0 ppb. |
