Abstract
A reconnaissance geochemical survey of esker systems in the Swayze greenstone belt was completed under the mandate of the Sudbury-Timmins-Algoma Minerals Program (S.T.A.M.P), Project 2. The objectives of this study were (1) to aid and stimulate mineral exploration activity in the Swayze belt by detecting anomalous precious and base metal concentrations, (2) to provide jobs for unemployed personnel of the mining industry, and (3) to study trace element dispersal paths within the region's eskers and evaluate their use as an exploration tool. A total of 700 esker clast and matrix samples were obtained over 2116 manhours. Atomic absorption analyses for Au, Ag, Cu, Ni, Zn, Pb, Fe, and Mn are reported. Many multi-element anomalies are present throughout the survey area, but are particularly numerous in south-central and southeastern localities of the Swayze greenstone belt. Geochemical data are presented in (i) raw data listings and (ii) anomaly-sample location maps. Statistical summaries are given in a variety of formats, including (iii) univariate descriptions of log-transformed data, and (iv) correlation analyses.
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