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Manitoba Geological Survey Geoscience Review/ Presentation of Project Plans 2014

Manitoba Geological Survey Geoscience Review/ Presentation of Project Plans 2014. Thursday, May 1, 2014 Greenwood Inn, Winnipeg. Agenda. Introduction and Manitoba Geological Survey overview (Christian Böhm) Manitoba Geological Survey : presentation of project plans and priorities

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Manitoba Geological Survey Geoscience Review/ Presentation of Project Plans 2014

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  1. Manitoba Geological SurveyGeoscience Review/ Presentation of Project Plans2014 Thursday, May 1, 2014 Greenwood Inn, Winnipeg

  2. Agenda • Introduction and Manitoba Geological Survey overview (Christian Böhm) • Manitoba Geological Survey: presentation of project plans and priorities • Precambrian Geoscience section (Scott Anderson, Eric Yang, Chris Couëslan, Tania Martins, Paul Kremer, Simon Gagné) • Sedimentary Geoscience section (Michelle Nicolas, Jim Bamburak, Michelle Trommelen) • Geoscience Information Services section (Paul Lenton, Greg Keller) • First Nation community liaison (Linda Murphy) • Manitoba Rocks! Outreach and mineral education (Susan Michaels) Refreshment Break • Geological Survey of Canada: • Overview of plans and priorities for the Geological Survey of Canada for the Geo-Mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM-2) and Manitoba (Bernard Vigneault) • Update on the 2010-2015 Targeted Geoscience Initiative-4 activities with a focus on the Ni-Cu-PGE-Cr project (Mike Villeneuve) • University of Manitoba: Geological Sciences projects and activities (Alfredo Camacho) • Brandon University: Geology program, research and developments (Rong-Yu Li) • University of Winnipeg: Geological activities (Ed Cloutis) Discussion

  3. Science, Technology, Manitoba Energy and Mines Mineral Resources Mineral Resources Mineral Resources Division Division Manitoba Geological Minerals Policy and Petroleum Branch Mines Branch Survey Business Developm. Survey Who we are In Manitoba, the minerals industry is regulated through the department of Mineral Resources Hon. Dave Chomiak, Minister Hugh Eliasson, Deputy Minister John Fox, Assistant Deputy Minister Aboriginal Consultation Christian Böhm A/Director Chris Beaumont-Smith A/Manager Garry Courchene Coordinator Keith Lowdon Director Chris Beaumont-Smith, Cal Liske, James Payne A/Directors • Provide geoscience information for the industry and the public • Promote investmentin the minerals industry Regulatethe mining and petroleum industries

  4. Manitoba Geological Survey 40 staff; 18 geologists (May 2014)

  5. Manitoba Geological Survey Administrative units and managers: • PrecambrianGeoscience (Scott Anderson) • Sedimentary Geoscience (Michelle Nicolas) • Geoscience Information (Paul Lenton) • Client Services (Alyson Pile) • Rock Preparation and Storage (Gerry Benger) • Operations (Diana Savage) All MGS staff contribute to thesuccess of our programs: • Cartographic and GIS staff • Client Services • Geologists • Rock Lab • Students • Support and admin staff

  6. Staff changes Congratulations to 3 long-serving MGS staff who retired since May 2013: Cathy McGregor – Precambrian Geologist; June 2013 Bob Sales – Promotions Coordinator; June 2013 Rick Unruh – Lab Technician; May 2, 2014 New hires since May 2013: Alyson Pile – Manager Client Services; December 2013

  7. Staff levels - geologists 1990 to 2014 May 2014: 18 filled geological staff positions (10 w/field projects) 7 geologist position vacancies (11 total vacancies) Number of geologists

  8. Budget Overall operating budgetis $1,378k in 2014-15 (all in 2014 dollars)

  9. Budget Field project portion of the operating budget is what remains after fixed cost items are accounted for: $12k in 2014-15 Bills for ... Rents Vehicles Phones Computers Equipment Administration Training Travel Consultation ...

  10. Operating funding from Mining Community Reserve (MCR) • $500k/year for 3 years (2008-9 to 2010-11; unexpended portion was carried over to 2011-12) • $400k/year for 3 years (2012-13 to 2014-15) Budget

  11. MGS priorities Staffing Geologists Administration and support staff, Library Midland Sample and Core Library Salaries Geoscience Funding Secure and sustainable Partnerships and collaborations Inter-governmental Federal, provincial-territorial, neighbouring US (geological surveys) Academia, MB Hydro Communication and strategies

  12. Manitoba Geological SurveyWhat we do • Regional and detailed geological investigations to support mineral and hydrocarbon exploration in the province • Geoscience information for decision-making (e.g., land use planning, protected areas) • Resource for Manitoba Geology • Community liaison program • Outreach and mineral education Mapping in northern Manitoba Mapping in southern Manitoba

  13. MGS Activity Tracker • Easy access of information on all MGS projects – current and recent past

  14. MGS Activity Tracker Links to project details, publications, talks, posters – for free download

  15. 2014 MGS focus areas andcollaborative programs MGS non-partnered initiatives FFB Federal-provincial collaborative programs MGS • Geomapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM2) 7 years, 2013-2020 • Hudson Bay Lowland (Hudson Bay basin) MGS Quat PreC REE REE • Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI-4) • 5 years, 2010-2015 • Ni-Cu-PGE (Bird River Belt) • VMS, Au (sub-Phanerozoic; Lalor) • Rare metals (Eden Lake, Highrock Lake) PG PG She Au VMS FFB VMS MVT MGS-university-industry collaboration 3D Au Au Minerals Hydrocarbons Ni IM Phan MGS-university-MB Hydro collaboration Minerals Quat Community liaison

  16. Agenda • Introduction and Manitoba Geological Survey overview (Christian Böhm) • Manitoba Geological Survey: presentation of project plans and priorities • Precambrian Geoscience section (Scott Anderson, Eric Yang, Chris Couëslan, Tania Martins, Paul Kremer, Simon Gagné) • Sedimentary Geoscience section (Michelle Nicolas, Jim Bamburak, Michelle Trommelen) • Geoscience Information Services section (Paul Lenton, Greg Keller) • First Nation community liaison (Linda Murphy) • Manitoba Rocks! Outreach and mineral education (Susan Michaels) Refreshment Break • Geological Survey of Canada: • Overview of plans and priorities for the Geological Survey of Canada for the Geo-Mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM-2) and Manitoba (Bernard Vigneault) • Update on the 2010-2015 Targeted Geoscience Initiative-4 activities with a focus on the Ni-Cu-PGE-Cr project (Mike Villeneuve) • University of Manitoba: Geological Sciences projects and activities (Alfredo Camacho) • Brandon University: Geology program, research and developments (Rong-Yu Li) • University of Winnipeg: Geological activities (Ed Cloutis) Discussion

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