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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. 

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Research & Project Updates

  • Larder Lake Transect data release snapshot shear wave velocity
    Metal Earth Data Release: Active and passive seismic data for Larder Lake Transect
    Friday January 28, 2022
  • Pedro Jugo and Thabiso Makhohliso in the field on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex (photo by M Leybourne)
    Magmatic and Magmatic-Hydrothermal Ore Deposits Group: Fall Update
    Wednesday October 7, 2020
  • MT survey quantec geoscience
    MERC leads fall geophysical survey in Timmins-Cochrane region
    Thursday September 17, 2020

Recent Publications

  • Mon

    28 Nov 2022
    Formation of oxidized sulfur-rich magmas in Neoarchaean subduction zones

    Oxidized, sulfur-rich arc magmas are ubiquitous in modern subduction-zone environments. These...

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  • Tue

    1 Nov 2022
    Geochemical Evidence for a Topographically Driven Regional Mineralizing Fluid in the Polaris Zn...

    The Polaris district in Canada’s Arctic Archipelago contains numerous carbonate rock-hosted Zn...

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  • Mon

    29 Aug 2022
    The implications of crustal architecture and transcrustal upflow zones on the metal endowment of a...

    Earth’s mineral deposits show a non-uniform spatial distribution from the craton-scale, to...

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  • Wed

    17 Aug 2022
    Evaluating Geochemical Discriminants in Archean Gold Deposits: A Superior province Perspective with...

    Discriminating Archean Au deposit types and related ore-forming processes is challenging but...

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  • Where did the Earth’s oxygen come from? New study hints at an unexpected source
    Tuesday November 29, 2022
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  • Gaetan, Marie, and Milo enjoying family life in Canada
    Metal Earth geoscience project attracts international talent to Canada
    Friday September 23, 2022
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  • Ph.D. alumnus, Xuyang Meng, awarded the Governor General’s Gold Medal
    Wednesday July 27, 2022
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