
The Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC)
A semi-autonomous exploration geoscience research centre at Laurentian University focused on Precambrian ore systems research, education, and exploration methodology and targeting.
Research & Project Updates
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MERC 2023-24 ANNUAL REPORT
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Recent Publications
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Thu
20 Mar 2025Origin of Siderite and Baryte in a Carbonate-Replacement Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu Sulphide Deposit: Walton, Nova...
Siderite and baryte are common non-sulphide phases in sedimentary exhalative (SEDEX) deposits,...
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Fri
28 Feb 2025Alteration Lithogeochemistry of an Archean Porphyry-Type Au(-Cu) Setting: The World-Class Côté...
Characterizing alteration and its geochemical signature provides critical information relevant to...
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Wed
19 Feb 2025Structural analysis of an area of ductile deformation between the Murray Fault and the Grenville...
Zones of mylonites are a prominent feature of rocks that occur at the Grenville Front in central...
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Sat
1 Feb 2025Polyphase formation of a Neoarchean auriferous fault zone network in the Michipicoten greenstone...
Correlating structurally distinctive fault zones for understanding an unknown deformation system...
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News & Events
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Laurentian’s Maggie Laverge to receive Mary‑Claire Ward Geoscience Award
Tuesday February 11, 2025
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Graduate profile: Eric Roots' PhD Contributes to Electromagnetic Geophysics
Monday October 28, 2024
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