Investigation of stratiform sulphide mineralisation at Meall Mor, South Knapdale, Argyll

Smith, C.G.; McCourt, W.G.; Fortey, N.J.; Johnson, C.E.; Parker, M.E.; Coats, J.S.; McLMichie, U.. 1978 Investigation of stratiform sulphide mineralisation at Meall Mor, South Knapdale, Argyll. Institute of Geological Sciences, 131pp. (WF/MR/78/015) (Unpublished)

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Abstract/Summary

A co-ordinated geochemical-geophysical-geological investigation of copper mineralisation in the Meal1 ?46r area, South Knapdale, Argyll was carried 0th in 1976 and followed by a drilling programme of 3 shallow holes in early 1977. The mineralisation occursin a zone of weak stratiform sulphide mineralisation (the pyrite zone) with a strike length of 1Okm in the Upper &ins Quartz&e of the Middle Dalradian. The geochemical drainage survey showed the existence of a strongly anomalous distribution of Cu and Sb in the Abhainn Srathain draining south from . Meal1 M&- and detailed soil sampling over the pyrite zone outlined a broad area enriched in copper. Deeper soil sampling confirmed the anomalously high copper values and a coincident IP anomaly was found stretching from Meal1 M& south to the old mine workings on Abhainn Srathain, and is probably caused by a local enrichment of pyrite and chalcopyrite within the pyrite zone. Three boreholes were drilled; two on coincident geochemical and geophysical anomalies, and the third beneath the old mines at Abhainn Srathain. Copper values in the first two holes range up to 0.24% Cu over 4.27m, but up to 1.06% Cu over 2.67m in the third and this enrichment may be related to a later remobilisation of the disseminated chalcopyrite. The results of subsequent drilling at two other sites are given in Appendix III.

Item Type:	Publication - Report
Programmes:	BGS Programmes > Other
Funders/Sponsors:	NERC
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	This item has been internally reviewed but not externally peer-reviewed
Date made live:	13 Aug 2010 13:18 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/10669

Item Type:

Publication - Report

Programmes:

BGS Programmes > Other

Funders/Sponsors:

NERC

Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:

This item has been internally reviewed but not externally peer-reviewed

Date made live:

13 Aug 2010 13:18 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/10669