Potential for copper and gold mineralization in Northern Haiti

What is it about?

A geological reconnaissance at an approximated scale of 1:100000 was done over 112 km2, between the townships of Roche Platte to the West, Jasquezyl to the North, Grand Basin to the East, and Perches to the South. A total of 56 points were described for an average of one geological observation per two square kilometers. Also, 18 grab samples were taken from mineralized showings, as well as three heavy mineral concentrates and two samples for whole rock analysis. All the collected information was kept in a database created on MS Access by the author of this report. The database, including the results of the analysis, can be consulted on Mendeley at doi:10.17632/b35fmjntnr.1. A model for the regional geological evolution of the area is presented, as well as a proposal for the denomination of the three basic geological structures found in the area, The Douvray Volcanic Group, the Grand Basin Magmatic Complex, and the Bercera Volcanic Formation, which the author interpreted as the last volcanic event of the Douvray Volcanic Group. This study revealed several new prospective zones for copper to the North, and gold-copper-lead-zinc mineralization to the South, along the volcanic belt and its orogenic intrusives, chiefly related to the occurrences of iron hats. The author recommends more detailed prospecting work, including ground geophysics and trenching, to better evaluate the ore potential of these new areas.

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Why is it important?

This paper shows a detailed study of the geology of this part of Northern Haiti and its copper and gold potential.

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