Abstract: Geological mapping of Yukon-Tanana Terrane in Little Salmon Range has outlined a coherent stratigraphic succession in rocks that were previously described as strongly foliated and lineated mylonitic tectonites. The widespread occurrence of primary sedimentary and volcanic textures and the lateral continuity of the units are incompatible with the previous interpretation of the area. A laterally continuous volcanic arc sequence occupies the core of a broad synclinorium and rests unconformably on disparate clastic units to the east and west. The volcanic sequence is structurally overlain by an allochthonous sheet of distal turbidites. The occurrence of massive sulphide and exhalite within the volcanic sequence attests to the high mineral potential of this largely unexplored region.

Authors: Colpron, M. and Reinecke, M.

Keywords: Geological Mapping, mineral potential, stratigraphy

NTS Mapsheet(s): 105L

Citation: Colpron, M. and Reinecke, M., 2000. Glenlyon project: Coherent stratigraphic succession of Yukon-Tanana Terrane in the Little Salmon Range, and its potential for volcanic-hosted massive sulphide deposits, central Yukon. In: Yukon Exploration and Geology 1999, Emond, D.S. and Weston, L.W. (eds.), Exploration and Geological Sciences Division, Yukon Region, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, p. 87-100.

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