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A digital database containing all relevant data available for
core samples in storage can now be accessed as a map layer. This database is
updated on a regular basis and will soon be available in a table format that can
be easily downloaded. To access this information use the
Geoscience Resources Atlas and select online maps of Newfoundland and Labrador. Under the Mineral Lands layer select Drill Core and proceed from there.
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The Mines Branch currently operates six core
storage libraries located at St. John's, Springdale, Buchans, Baie Verte,
Pasadena and Goose Bay. Currently, these facilities house more than one million
metres of core samples collected from mineral exploration projects throughout
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Each core library contains a file of all available data, i.e.
drillhole logs, cross sections, and assay results for all core samples stored in
the particular core library. All six core libraries have core examination areas
which contain or share rock cutting equipment, a core splitter and a
stereomicroscope with another core library.
The taking of samples is generally permitted where doing so
does not destroy any lithological sequence or leave significant gaps in the
drillhole record. All core samples, pulps, powders, thin sections, and any other
materials generated from the core samples must be returned (along with a copy of
the results of any work done on the samples) to the core library within 90 Days
from the date the samples were taken. The user is responsible for costs incurred
in returning samples to the core library.
Anyone requiring additional information on the core storage
program or wishing to visit either of the core libraries should contact one of
the
core storage staff.
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Changes to Operation of Core Storage Libraries:
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Keys to Department core storage libraries will not be issued to any person
for unsupervised visits. |
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Persons wishing to conduct research in either of the core libraries
are advised to make an appointment well in advance of their anticipated
start date. |
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Office/laboratory space and equipment in the core libraries will not be
made available to any private individual or company for the purpose of
conducting mineral exploration, diamond drilling or any other private
business. |
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Visitors to the core storage libraries must confine their activities to
the office and core examination areas of the core libraries and will
not be permitted to assist in the core storage area of the building unless
they have signed a personal liability wavier. |
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Core samples must be retrieved from the core racks by employees of the
Department. |
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All sampling of core from the core sample collection in the core libraries
must be conducted by, or under supervision of, Department personnel.
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A fee of $10.00 per metre of core will be levied for core samples taken
from the core collection. A minimum fee of $5.00 will apply to samples
shorter than 25 cm. |
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A fee of $5.00 per sample is charged to saw rock samples (hand specimens)
on trim saws in the core libraries. |
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The Department reserves the right to refuse any request to sample core in
its collection. |
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A fee of $0.25 per page for photocopying will apply to all copies
made in the Department core libraries. (At present only Pasadena core library
has photocopying equipment). |
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The core storage libraries will observe the same hours of operation
as other Provincial Government offices. |
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