Gold search goes high-tech UNIVERSITY OF B.C. scientists are developing a method that can substantial ty reduce the cost of surface exploration tor gold and block out specific underground deposits in ex- isting mines. The method the UBC team is developing is an ex- tension of a discovery made by Soviet scientists. The Soviets found that quartz produces an electromagnetic field when agitated by a small explosion. By measur- ing the electromagnetic field the location of quartz bodies, which are potential hosts for gold, can be determined. A $236,000 grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Coun- cil of Canada (NSERC) has been awarded to a group in UBC's Geophysics and Astronomy Department, led by its former head, Dr. R.D. Russell. The grant ts for a three-vear project, Alsa in. volved in this NSERC-UBC industry co-operative project is Cominco Lid. and Lamontagne Geophysics Lid. “This new technique can be used to explore for new mines and to locate addi- tional ore reserves in existing mines. We have seen a number of B.C. mines close in recent years duc to high underground development costs with the resulting lay- off of hundreds of miners, said Dr. Russell. “It is extremely expensive to determine in which diree- tion gold deposits are located in existing mines. TWELVE LOCAL residents have been honored in the fourth biennial B.C. Young Artists Exhibition (BCYA °85) sponsored by Emily Carr College of Art & Design (ECCAD). They number among 253 British Columbia artists aged 18 and under whose work has been selected for province-wide exhibition or honorable mention, from a total of 3100 entries in BCYA 785. Chosen for the Exhibition are Katharine Ireland and Saffron Graham of North Vancouver, and Susi Young artist honored Schiller, Michael J. Procter, Jennifer Sunday, Maria Hubinette, and Sara Kaye of West Vancouver. Saffron Graham, Shafeen Sarangi, Michael J. Procter, Susanne Thom and David P. Rawl- ings. Plans are now being finalized for selected work to be exhibited in many British Columbia, Washington State and Yukon Territory Cen- tres. The exhibition will tour for {4 months beginning September 29, at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Van- couver, Moving projectors on tracks ! 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Northwest) Territories. The ed ima fan in the hope that purpose of visiting the lead- at feast one will hit gald. zine Sullivan Mine was to Drilling costs are high, as test the technique on much as $50 per metresand sulphide minerals. The test tens of thousands of metres was successful. of diamond core holes are “We want to refine the drilled in a mine annually. Our objective is to technology equipment that dramatically lower the can be used by the Canadian amount of driliing needed to industry and exported to locate gold-bearing quartz."". other gold) mining areas Dr. Russell invited the two around the warld,”* he said. discovered the technique to laboration in) the research UBC in the summer of 1983. and development, Cominco They worked with the UBC | and Lamontagne Geophysics scientists on the campus and will be the first’ companies at Cominco’s Sullivan Mine outside of the USSR to near Kimberley, B.C., and at — benefit from our research.” 49 - Wednesdays. dune 5, 1985 - North store News the technology now the company's Giant technique and design high scientists who “Because of their col- Bath 4 colours Famous brand, plush towels from Hand Towels 3 colours Face Cloths Tablecloths dining room quality Napkins 9 4 st, N.V. 10-6 daily. . cash only Family Fun For an exciting day-trip. overnight camp-out, or cycling excursion, discover Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park in Nanaimo. 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