Derek Leung
PhD candidate Mineral Deposits and Precambrian GeologyAll that glitters is gold? The spectroscopy, trace-element chemistry, genesis, and exploration implications of green micas associated with gold deposits
Derek Leung divides his time between collecting some rocks (mineralogy) and throwing others (curling). Derek completed his BSc (Hons) in Earth Sciences at Laurentian University and investigated the damage evolution of curling stones for his Masters by Research (MScR) at the University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, UK). Derek's PhD research at Laurentian seeks to unravel the relationship between green micas and ore-forming processes associated with gold deposits. In his spare time, Derek works on eclectic projects related to 3D printing, pop-up books, and writing.
Funding: NSERC PGS-D, SEG SRG
Supervisor: Dr. Andy McDonald
Website: https://derekdvleung.wixsite.com/main
Upcoming Events
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24 Aug 2026GEOL 5326 - Mineral Exploration in Volcanic Terrains
Monday, August 24th
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5 Sep 2026GEOL 5026 - Field Geology of Precambrian Ore Systems
Saturday, September 5th
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14 Oct 2026GEOL 5146 - 3D Modeling and Exploration Targeting
Wednesday, October 14th
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12 Dec 2026GEOL 5806 - Exploration Geochemistry
Saturday, December 12th
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