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| Record Name(s) | Texmont Mine - 1964, Texmont Project - 1951, Fatima Mine - 1956 |
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| Related Record Type | Compound |
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| Record Status | Past Producing Mine With Reserves or Resources |
| Date Created | 1981-Apr-06 |
| Date Last Modified | 2023-Nov-24 |
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Primary Commodities: Nickel, Cobalt
Secondary Commodities: Copper, Platinum
Township or Area: Bartlett, Geikie
Latitude: 48° 9' 50.18" Longitude: -81° 12' 16.38"
UTM Zone: 17 Easting: 484790 Northing: 5334542 UTM Datum: NAD83
Resident Geologist District: Timmins
NTS Grid: 42A03NE
Point Location Description: shaft
Location Method: AMIS Site Visit
Access Description: Travel 35 km south of Timmins on the Papakamika road to a picnic site on the upper end of lower Scott Lake and then travel 5 km along a gravel road east to the mine site.
1949-55: Dominion Gulf Company - airborne geophysical survey, prospecting, trenching, geological mapping. 1956-60: Fatima Mining Company Limited - 60 DD-10,078 m, geochemical survey, 3-compartment shaft sunk to 239 m, test milling, U/G DD-168-5050 m. 1964: name changed to Texmont Mines Limited. 1965-67: Texmont Mines Limited - DD - 74- 28,893 m, geochemistry. 1970: Sheridan Geophysics Limited - leased property. 1971-74: Sheridan Geophysics - stockpiling of ore in 1971; mining and milling in 1972, operation suspended in November; experimental work on recovery of nickel from stockpiles and some concentrate was sent to Falconbridge (Sudbury). 1979: name change to New Texmont Explorations Limited. 1981: Amax Minerals Exploration - airborne geophysics. 2006-08: Fletcher Nickel Inc. drilled 32 DDH totalling 28,883 m, ground geophysics. 2022: Canada Nickel acquired the property and drilled 4 DDH totalling 875 m.
| Office File Number | Online Assessment File Identifier | Online Assessment File Directory |
|---|---|---|
| T-2416/2.4291 | 42A06SW0507 | 42A06SW0507 |
| T-0463, 10 | 42A03NE1103 | 42A03NE1103 |
| 2.53462, T-6598 | 20000007920 | 20000007920 |
| 2.42194, T-5938 | 20000000134 | 20000000134 |
| 2.41497, T-5910 | 20000005503 | 20000005503 |
| 2.39074, T-5756 | 20000003488 | 20000003488 |
| 2.39773, T-5824 | 20000003618 | 20000003618 |
| 2.39535, T-5786 | 20000003516 | 20000003516 |
| 2.42022, T-5928 | 20000007887 | 20000007887 |
| 2.38262, T-5704 | 20000005494 | 20000005494 |
| 2.35954, T-5565 | 20000002400 | 20000002400 |
Province: Superior
Subprovince: Abitibi
Terrane: Wawa-Abitibi
Belt: Abitibi
Tectonic Assemblage: Deloro
Geological Age: Archean
| Rock Type | Rank | Composition | Texture | Relationship | Ultramafic lava flow-unsubdivided | 1 | Komatiite | Contains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate lava flow-unsubdivided | 2 | Footwall | ||
| Oxide Ironstone | 3 | Oxide-Facies | Footwall | |
| Peridotite | 4 | Peridotite | Host |
Nov 14, 2006 (P Coad) - The Texmont Deposit is located in a steeply dipping sequence of ultramafic flows which strikes north-south and measure up to 300 m thick. Footwall rocks consist of felsic tuff, volcanic breccia, siltstone, and sulphide-oxide iron formation representing rocks of the Deloro Group. The ultramafic sequence is marked by thin intercalated beds of siliceous and locally carbonaceous sedimentary rocks which have been subsequently intruded by semi-concordant dikes and sills. The basal 105 m of the ultramafic sequence is marked by flows measuring 15m to 30 m thick. Actual flow tops are not identified in diamond-drill core. However, the presence of spinifex texture, and beds of siliceous sedimentary rocks are considered to represent interflow boundaries. Spinifex is poorly developed in the basal part of the ultramafic sequence, but the upper parts of the sequence consist of spinifex-textured flows not unlike those described in MunroTownship. The mine stratigraphy has been subjected to considerable cross faulting with displacements measuring up to 53m. Rocks are locally carbonatizedin the vicinity of fault zones. (OGS Study 20, p.21)
Jul 10, 2007 (A Wilson) - The footwall rocks consist of fine-grained intermediate to felsic tuffs and siliceous breccia. The footwall rocks are mineralized with disseminated pyrrhotite, pyrite and minor chalcopyrite. Thin, concordant layers of granular magnetite and pyrrhotite occur throughout the tuff. The deposit is hosted by a sequence of ultramafic flows of variable thickness. Spinifex and cumulate textures have been observed both underground and on surface.
| Rank | Mineral Name | Class | Economic Mineral Type | Alteration Mineral Type | Alteration Ranking | Alteration Intensity | Alteration Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentlandite | Economic | Ore | ||||
| 4 | Pyrrhotite | Economic | Ore | ||||
| 5 | Chalcopyrite | Economic | Ore | ||||
| 1 | Magnetite | Economic | Gangue | ||||
| 2 | Heazlewoodite | Economic | Gangue | ||||
| 3 | Millerite | Economic | Gangue | ||||
| Serpentine | Alteration | Serpentinization | 1 | Strong | Replacement |
Jul 10, 2007 (P Coad) - The sulphide distribution at the Texmont Deposit [has been described as] a mineralized zone near the central part of the ultramafic sequence. This zone can be traced over a length of about 679 m and a width of up to 58 m. The zone dips steeply east and trends somewhat obliquely (N200E) to the general northerly trend of the enclosing ultramafic flows. This somewhat oblique trend of the mineralized zone may be more apparent than real due to considerable crossfaulting. The sulphide mineralogy consists mainly of pentlandite and pyrrhotite with minor millerite, heazlewoodite, pyrite, and chalcopyrite. The sulphides are disseminated and occur as intercumulus "blebs" in cumulate-textured peridotite. Generally, mineralized zones are extensively carbonatized. At least six mineralized lenses have been identified within the Central Zone on the property: "A" (Main) Zone, "B" Zone, "C" Zone, "D" Zone, South Zone and the North Zone. (OGS Study 20, p. 25)
Jul 10, 2007 (A Wilson) - A half ton sample of serpentinite was analyzed in 1950 and ran 0.57% Ni. Test milling was completed in 1960. A 40 ton car of ore had a head grade of 1.39% Ni, generating a concentrate containing approximately 18% Ni, 0.08% Cu and 0.45% Co with a recovery of 80-81%. The major problem with the milling was the amount of asbestos contained within the serpentine. Mineralization is disseminated, commonly forming fine intercumulus blebs less than 2 mm in diameter and rarely up to 12 mm. Pentlandite occurs as disseminated clusters of very fine crystals. Pentlandite also occurs as smears along the calcite-filled serpentinized fractures. Assays from the Fletcher Nickel drilling returned values up to 1.18% Ni over 2 m.
Jun 09, 2023 (Therese Pettigrew) - Canada Nickel interprets the Texmont deposit as displaying zoning in its mineralization, with a higher-grade core >1.0% ranging between 2 to 8 metres thickness (and being the main target of previous mining), grading into an outer shell of moderate-high mineralization 0.6-1.0% of up to 20 to 30 metres in thickness and followed by further outward shells of moderate and lower grades. DDH TXT23-13 was collared in komatiite, and intersected a thick sequence of mineralized peridotite, with minor dykes encountered near surface. The hole averaged 0.21% nickel over 382.0 metres, including a higher-grade section of 0.52% nickel over 21.0 metres. DDH TXTX23-15 intersected komatiite followed by well mineralized peridotite for 122.3 metres. The hole averaged 0.27% nickel, including 0.88% nickel and 0.10g/t Pt+Pd over 8.0 metres. TXT23-16 was collared on komatiite at 3 metres followed by well mineralized peridotite to end of hole. The mineralized peridotite averaged 0.25% nickel over 329.5 metres, including 0.48% nickel over 21.0 metres. TEX23-19 was collared 55 metres northwest of the shaft, intersecting well mineralized peridotite at 10 metres below surface, interrupted by minor diabase dykes. The hole averaged 0.43% nickel over 183.7 metres including 0.69% nickel over 40.0 metres and 1.03% nickel over 7.0 metres (Canada Nickel Company press release April 18, 2023).
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| 1 | Komatiite-hosted |
| Zone | Year | Category | Tonnes | Reference | Comments | Commodities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Zone | 1979 | Unclassified | 1179340 | 1979 OGS S020, p. 20 | 1300000 tons @ 1% NI to depth of 488m | Nickel 1 Percent |
| Main Zone | 1979 | Unclassified | 2267962 | 1979 OGS S020, p. 20 | 2,500,000 tons @ 1% NI to depth of 488m | Nickel 1 Percent |
| A Zone | 1971 | Unclassified | 948181 | R161 p. 60 | Drill indicated resource, 0.96% Ni (between 230 and 490 m) | Nickel .96 Percent |
| A Zone | 1971 | Proven | 662245 | R161 p. 60 | 730,000 tons @ 0.96% Ni (between 9 and 230 m) | Nickel .96 Percent |
| South Zone | 1971 | Unclassified | 1451496 | R161, p. 60 | Drill indicated; 1,600,000 tons at 0.89% Ni (between 0 and 490 m) | Nickel .89 Percent |
| Texmont | 1970 | Possible | 1324490 | Canadian Mines Handbook 1970-71 p. 350 | 1,460,000 tons @ 0.91% Ni to 2000 ft (drill indicated) | Nickel .91 Percent |
| Texmont | 1970 | Unclassified | 4264608 | Canadian Mines Handbook 1970-71, p. 350 | Drill indicated; to 1600 ft | Nickel 1 Percent |
| Year | Tonnes | Commodities | Reference | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 178534 |
Nickel 378616 Pounds |
The Northern Miner, Feb.5 1976, scanned historical production file | 196,800 tons ore milled grading from 0.85% to 1.35% Ni, produced 8,100 tons (7348 tonnes) of concentrate avg 13.7% Ni. |
Book - The Role of Sulphurization in the Genesis of Iron-Nickel Sulphide Deposits of the Porcupine District p. 147-155
Publication Number: CIMM TRANS Vol Date: 1966
Author: Naldrett, A.J.
Publisher Name: CIMM
Location: Timmins RGO
File - Resident Geologist files T-1094, T-5327
Publication Number: Date:
Author:
Publisher Name:
Location: Timmins RGP office
Map - Bartlett and Geikie townships, Timiskaming District
Publication Number: M2364 Scale: 1:31,680 Date: 1976
Author: Pyke D.R.
Publisher Name: Ontario Division of Mines
Location:
Book - Sudbury Timmins Algoma Mineral Program, Project 1: mineral inventory of the Sudbury-Timmins-Sault Ste. Marie region, Ontario
Publication Number: GSC OF 1087 Page: 24 Date: 1985
Author: Rose, D.G.
Publisher Name: Geological Survey of Canada
Location: https://doi.org/10.4095/129999
Map - Peterlong Lake
Publication Number: M2345 Scale: 1:50,000 Date: 1978
Author: Pyke D.R.
Publisher Name: Ontario Geological Survey
Location:
Map - Geological Compilation of the Matachewan Area, Abitibi Greenstone Belt
Publication Number: P3527 Scale: 1:100,000 Date: 2003
Author: Ayer J.A., Trowell N.F., Josey S.D., Nevills M., Valade L.
Publisher Name: Ontario Geological Survey
Location:
Map - Peterlong Lake
Publication Number: M2345 Scale: 1:50,000 Date: 1978
Author: Pyke D.R.
Publisher Name: Ontario Geological Survey
Location:
Mono - Seventieth annual report of the Ontario Department of Mines, volume 70, mining operations in 1960, statistical review of the mining industry for 1960
Publication Number: ARV70 Page: 88-89 Date: 1998
Author: Kelly T.J., Riddell G.S.
Publisher Name: Ontario Dept. of Mines
Location:
Map - Geological series, Bartlett Township, District of Timiskaming
Publication Number: P0745 Scale: 1:15,840 Date: 1997
Author: Pyke D.R.
Publisher Name: Ontario Division of Mines
Location:
Mono - Copper, nickel, lead and zinc deposits of Ontario
Publication Number: MDC012 Page: 351 Date: 1969
Author: Shklanka R.
Publisher Name: Ontario Dept. of Mines
Location:
Mono - Distribution and characteristics of the sulphide ores of the Timmins area
Publication Number: MP041 Date: 1970
Author: Pyke D.R., Middleton R.S.
Publisher Name: Ontario Dept. of Mines
Location:
MonoMap - Geology of the Redstone River area, District of Timiskaming
Publication Number: R161 Page: 54-60 Date: 1978
Author: Pyke D.R.
Publisher Name: Ontario Division of Mines
Location:
MonoMap - Geology of the Peterlong Lake area, districts of Timiskaming and Sudbury
Publication Number: R171 Page: 42-45 Date: 1978
Author: Pyke D.R.
Publisher Name: Ontario Geological Survey
Location:
Mono - Nickel sulphide deposits associated with ultramafic rocks of the Abitibi belt and economic potential of mafic-ultramafic intrusions
Publication Number: S020 Page: 19-32 Date: 1979
Author: Coad P.R.
Publisher Name: Ontario Geological Survey
Location:
Journal - News clipping file Fatima Mining Company Ltd: Various articles 1957 to 1963
Publication Number: Date:
Author: The Northern Miner
Publisher Name: The Northern Miner
Location: Timmins RGO library
Journal - Newsclipping file NEW TEXMONT EXPLORATIONS: Various articles 1965 to 1976
Publication Number: Date:
Author: The Northern Miner
Publisher Name: The Northern Miner
Location: Timmins RGO library
Publication - Ultramafic flows and nickel sulphide deposits in the Abitibi Orogenic Belt; Geological Survey of Canada, Paper no. 72-1A
Publication Number: GSC Paper 72-1A Page: 75-81 Date: 1972
Author: Eckstrand, O R
Publisher Name: Geological Survey of Canada
Location: https://doi.org/10.4095/105332
Publication - A study of sulphide and spinifex distribution of the Texmont nickel deposit; Geological Survey of Canada, Paper no. 73-1A
Publication Number: GSC Paper 73-1A Page: 125-126 Date: 1973
Author: Eckstrand, O R; Miller, A R
Publisher Name: Geological Survey of Canada
Location: https://doi.org/10.4095/105134
Publication - Canadian Mines Handbook 1972-1973
Publication Number: CMH 1972-73 Page: 322 Date: 1972
Author: The Northern Miner
Publisher Name: Northern Miner Press
Location: Timmins RGO library
Publication - Canadian Mines Handbook 1974-1975
Publication Number: CMH 1974-75 Page: 325 Date:
Author: The Northern Miner
Publisher Name: Northern Miner Press
Location: Timmins RGO library
Part - Mining operations in 1959
Publication Number: ARV69-02 Page: 84 Date: 1997
Author: Mines Inspection Branch
Publisher Name: Ontario Dept. of Mines
Location:
Publication - Canadian Mines Handbook 1975-1976
Publication Number: CMH 1975-76 Page: 287 Date:
Author: The Northern Miner
Publisher Name: The Northern Miner
Location: Timmins RGO library
Article - Bartlett and Geikie townships, District of Timiskaming
Publication Number: MP049.019 Page: 64 Date: 1997
Author: Pyke D.R.
Publisher Name: Ontario Dept. of Mines and Northern Affairs
Location:
Book - Natural Resources Mineral Review 1972, p. 27
Publication Number: Page: 27 Date: 1972
Author: Staff of the Mines Inspection Group
Publisher Name:
Location: Timmins RRGO library
Book - Natural Resources mineral Review 1973, p. 26
Publication Number: Page: 26 Date: 1973
Author: Staff of the Mines Inspection Group
Publisher Name:
Location: Timmins RRGO library
Book - Natural Resources Mineral Review 1974, p. 34
Publication Number: Page: 34 Date: 1974
Author: Staff of the Mines Inspection Group
Publisher Name:
Location: Timmins RRGO library
Publication - Technical report on the Texmont and Bartlett-English Properties, NI43-101 report prepared for Fletcher Nickel Inc., 75p.
Publication Number: Date: 2007
Author: H. R. Butler
Publisher Name:
Location: Timmins RGO
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