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Manitoba's Mineral Resources

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Geological Survey

GIS Map Gallery
Manitoba’s geology and mineral dispositions displayed in an interactive mapped environment including mineral occurrence and geochronological data, assessment files and drill hole locations.

Geological Survey Activity Tracker
The Manitoba Geological Survey (MGS) Activity Tracker provides quick and easy access to information on MGS projects conducted throughout the province.

Williston Basin TGI
Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI) on the architecture and hydrocarbon potential of the WB. Includes stratigraphic maps, cross-sections and columns, a searchable bibliographic database and free downloads.

Flin Flon TGI
The Flin Flon TGI-3 is a five year (2005-2010) multidisciplinary geoscience project under the TGI-3 Program, centred on the world-class Paleoproterozoic Trans-Hudson base-metal mining camps of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Geological Databases
Kimberlite Indicator Mineral Database
Geochronology
Platinum-group Elements

Free Downloads
Geological Survey reports and maps available to download free of charge.

Stratigraphic Map Series
Stratigraphic maps of varying scales depicting structure, isopach, outcrop and/or subcrop information. Maps are available in PDF for free download.

Digital Elevation Model of Manitoba (DEM)
Learn how glaciers have shaped the land and view three-dimensional images of major landscape elements in Manitoba.

Manitoba Precambrian Drillcore Libraries
The Government of Manitoba recognizes that archiving of exploration drillcore provides a valuable data source for use by mineral exploration companies and researchers.

Manitoba's Diamond Exploration Strategy
Geoscientific support for diamond exploration, including the Manitoba Kimberlite Indicator Mineral Database.

3-D Geological Model of Manitoba
Features the first installment of the 3-D model with a video clip of Manitoba’s geology from a 3-D perspective.

Report of Activities
An annual summary of field investigations conducted by the Manitoba Geological Survey (includes current and previous year’s reports).

Manitoba Geology
Describes the bedrock and Quaternary geology of the province, with accompanying geological maps and detailed descriptions of the geology in major mineral-producing areas.

Surficial Geology Compilation Map Series of Manitoba (SGCMS)
The SGCMS addresses an increasing demand for consistent surficial geology information for applications such as groundwater protection, industrial mineral management, protected lands, basic research, mineral exploration, engineering, and environmental assessment.

Industrial Minerals
Profiles Manitoba’s industrial mineral commodities, including their setting, method of extraction and industry contacts. Also features potential deposits and occurrences for exploration and development.

Platinum-group Elements in Manitoba
Discover Manitoba’s PGE potential with access to geological and geochemical data for over 200 mafic and ultramafic intrusions to assist exploration.

Paleofloods in the Red River Basin
Research program to develop an accurate record of high magnitude floods over the last 500 years.

Operation Superior
A six-year (1996-2001) multidisciplinary geoscientific program providing exploration-supportive data on the east-central region of Manitoba.

Winnipeg '96 GAC-MAC Fieldtrip Guidebooks
All guidebooks available as PDF files.

MGS Short Course Presentations
A collection of presentations given at the Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention and were published with permission and as provided by the authors. All available presentations are in PDF.

Manitoba Mining & Minerals Convention Technical Posters
All posters available as PDF files.

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