ANNEX B. VERIFIABLE INDICATORS BY COUNTRY AND BY YEAR
VERIFIABLE INDICATOR REPORTS SEPTEMBER 1997
September 1997 ARGENTINA
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Project Goals |
Expected Results |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Economic and social development of depressed regions along the borders of the four participating countries, mainly through mine and infrastructure development. |
Increase in investment in mineral exploration and development in target regions. |
Reports from Agencies responsible for compiling information on mineral investment and activities. |
Political environment favourable for industry investment. Qualified personnel to administer the development of mineral resources. Mineral occurrences must be economically attractive for mine development. |
Prior to September 1996 in the province of Catamarca and within the area of the Project the land claims extended over an area of 939,305 Has. |
After September 1996, in the province of Catamarca, the following companies have staked the following claims: Bell Costa Capital Corp. 8,589 Has. Canadian Mining 2,000 Has. BHP 10,000 Has BHP 10,000 Has. TOTAL: 30,589 Has This indicates an increase of 3% in land claims in this province. After September 1996, in the province of Salta, the following companies staked claims shown: Corriente Argentina 7,000 Has. Argex 6,898 Has. Borax 2,000 Has. BHP 7,000 Has. Romani 729 Has Romani 5,000 Has. Taca Taca S.A. 368 Has. Borax Arg. 7,000 Has. TOTAL: 35,995 Has |
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Project Purposes |
Outcomes |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Geological work leading to more compatible geoscience data within the four National Geoscience Surveys. |
Maps and reports using updated standards. |
Maps and reports prepared by the participating countries. |
Availability of resources. Access to Project areas. |
-Geological map of Argentina at scale 1:2,500,000; -Geological maps of Pirquitas, San Juan de Oro and Santa Catalina at scale 1:200,000; -Metallogenic map of border area with Chile at scale 1:1,000,000 (five maps total); -Geophysical maps: two maps at scale 1:250,000; aeromagnetic, radiometric (U, K, Th and RGB) and a digital relief model of the area. |
-Geological maps of Pirquitas and Socompa at scale 1:250,000. -Geological maps of the provinces of Salta Jujuy and Catamarca at scale 1:500,000. -Geological maps of the Argentinean Republic at scale 1:2,500,000 updated version. -Exploration Targets in the San Francisco and Catamarca sheets (Blancos de Exploración en las Hojas San Francisco, Catamarca). Technical Contribution Series. -Metalligenesis of the Gold in Sierra Rinconada, Jujuy Province (Metalogénesis del oro en la Sierra Rinconada). Technical Contribution Series. -Zaphires in the Argentinean Puna: A potential mining resource (Zafiros en la Puna Argentina: Un potential Recurso Minero). Technical Contribution Series. Genesis of zaphire and hercinyte of the Argentinean Puna (Génesis del zafiro y hercinita de la Puna Argentina),VIII Chilean Geological Congress. -Paleogene vulcanism in the western Puna, Argentinean Republic (El volcanismo paleogeno de la Puna occidental, República d Argentina), VIII Chilean Geological Congress. A total of 6 geological maps and publications. -Geophysical maps: two maps of geophysical-geological interpretation. -Geological interpretation of aeromagnetic survey of the Puna Austral, provinces of Jujuy and Salta, Argentinean Republic (Interpretación geológica del relevamiento aeromagnético de la Puna Austral, provincias de Jujuy y Salta, República Argentina Technical Contribution Series. |
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Increased cooperation between Geoscience institutions in all five countries (Horizontal Integration). |
Exchanges of technical data and expertise. |
Reports, field trip guide books etc. |
Availability of resources and reporting mechanisms. Political will to continue cooperation. |
Previously not available. |
-Joint participation: The geological services of Argentina and Chile jointly carried out three field sessions in the Paso San Francisco sheet. -An agreement was signed with SERNAGEOMIN (Chile) to carry out joint geological and geophysical tasks: maps of geophysical interpretation (aeromagnetic) of the Puna, geological maps at scale 1:100,000 in the area of the Socompa volcano. -Signed agreement to carry out joint metallogenic and geological joint tasks with SERGEOMIN (Bolivia): metallogenic interpretation of Tertiary silver-tin belts and Paleozoic led-tin-bearing in the Puna area. Maps of geophysical integration (aeromagnetic) in the Puna and interpretation of geophysical survey in the Precambrian of Bolivia. -Update of metallogenic map of the northern border area between Argentina and Chile to generate an integrated digital product with the recently completed metallogenic map of the southern area. |
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Enhance institutional relationships with private sector (mineral exploration and mining companies). |
Increased number of requests for information from the private sector. Communication strategy for involvement of private sector. |
Sales and distribution information supplied by National Geoscience Surveys. |
Availability of resources to reproduce information. |
Previously not available. |
-Map sales. SEGEMAR sells geophysical maps, the new generation of maps is sold upon request based upon a plotting system using digital maps. The summary maps (provincial geological maps and of the Argentinean territory) are printed, and enough stock is available to satisfy the demand. SEGEMAR's library carries out the sale of maps, as well as the specific cartographic production. -There has been an increase of 35% on the demand of summary maps (scale 1:500,000 and geophysical information (digital format at scale 1:100,000 and 1:250,000). Since September of 1996 maps have been sold to more than 50 mining companies recently established in Argentina. -Project area. The private industry follows with great attention the generation of new information. In this manner it has co-financed the generation of geophysical information in the southern area of the Project (50,000 km2) with the participation of eight companies. They await the publishing of the geochemical information currently bring processed. The demand on information is observed by personal contacts and questions via E-mil and in the library. |
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Institutional strengthening. |
Increased product quality and analytical capacity. |
Maps and reports produced. User interviews. |
Lack of resources. Logistical difficulties. Insufficient analytical capacities. |
Previously not available. |
-During the course of last year the cartographic production has registered substantial changes, with the generation of the entire cartography in digital format. Such change is still undergoing due to the investment of time, resources, personnel and training that are necessary. -The digital production of maps ensures better quality on the representation of the geological information. It has been highly praised by the private sector due to the fact that the use of the data poses a higher degree of trust. |
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Project Activities |
Outputs |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Scientific data and analyses of rock and mineral samples and some related training. |
Analytical data of high quality. |
Statistical data collected by Laboratory. |
Resources for analytical services. Lack of availability of laboratory services. |
Previously not available. |
-The interpretation of the geochemical data with the help of experts from the Geological Survey of Canada has began; from the results recently obtained and within the framework of the Project, important distribution patterns of elements of economic interest, that were unknown to us, have been detected. -In the same manner, the use of radar information and its interpretation has been implemented, and has been applied specifically to an area within the Project. This training allowed us to incorporate a new tool to the generation of geoscientific information. |
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Seminars, workshops, field conferences and short courses to be given by Canadian Experts in areas to be agreed upon in consultation with Canada and National Geoscience surveys. |
Trained personnel using updated standards to produce maps and reports. |
Maps and reports produced. |
Insufficient trainees. Lack of support to reproduce maps and reports. Lack of resources for moving personnel. |
Previously not available. |
Field work with the participating of Canadian experts was carried out: -Identification of areas of potential mining interest in the Catamarca province have been reactivated. -Structural interpretation of a section of the Paso San Francisco map sheet. -A discussion of the cartographic standards among the four geological services has begun in order to produce collective geological cartography. This topic has advanced more with SERNAGEOMIN (Chile) where production of specific joint cartography has begun. These standards extend to the symbols' library for the digital production of cartography. |
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Produce Metallogenic Map of the border regions. |
Trained personnel in preparation of metallogenic maps. |
Metallogenic map. |
Lack of trainees. Lack of resources. |
The first joint work done by Argentina and Chile was done in 1995, and involves the creation of a metallogenic map of the border area between the extreme north and 34? southern latitude. |
-The continuity of this map was verified between 1996 and 1997, at which time the southern portion of the prepared map was concluded. This portion extends to the austral extreme of the continent. The map will be produced digitally. -It has been agreed that the northern portion of the map be updated, the MAP project is included in this area. It is necessary to incorporate the new data obtained during the MAP project and to generate the information in digital format, so it can be integrated to the southern portion. The new information will be produced in CD ROM format. |
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Attendance at conferences to highlight work of Project. |
Conference attendance(s). |
Conference reports. |
Lack of favourable geology in target regions. Resources to attend conference. |
Previously not available. |
-Introduction of the Project during the XII Argentinean Geological Congress (1996). Approximate attendance 1500 people. -PDAC Conference in Toronto (1977) approximately 6000 people attending. |
September 1997 BOLIVIA
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Project Goal |
Expected Results |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Economic and social development of depressed regions along the borders of the four participating countries, mainly through mine and infrastructure development. |
Increase in investment in mineral exploration and development in target regions. |
Reports from Agencies responsible for compiling information on mineral investment and activities. |
Political environment favourable for industry investment. Qualified personnel to administer the development of mineral resources. Mineral occurrences must be economically attractive for mine development. |
In the area of the Project there are private companies carrying out exploration and prospect operations. The breakdown by country and company is as follows: Australia 4 Bolivia 9 Brazil 2 Canada 18 France 1 England 1 South Africa 1 United States 13 TOTAL 49 Mining concessions in the Project are before September 1996: 571 (Just to mention a few of the Canadian companies included above: Da Capo, Cameco, Cominco, Cominesa, American Barrick, Echo Bay, Eagle Crest, Orvana Samex, Teck Viceroy). |
Mining concessions in the area of the Project: Area Region No. of no. concessions 1-2 Charaña-Turco 190 3 Charangas 37 4-5-6-7 Chacoma-Sailica 132 8-9 Ollague-Pastos Grandes 107 10-11 San Pablo de Lípez 156 12 Charazani-Apolo 196 TOTAL 812 |
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Project Purposes |
Outcomes |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Geological work leading to more compatible geoscience data within the four National Geoscience Surveys. |
Maps and reports using updated standards. |
Maps and reports prepared by the participating countries. |
Availability of resources. Access to Project areas. |
To September 1996, there were some maps of the Project area at different scales, produced by SERGEOMIN, the breakdown is as follows: 18 geological maps at scale 1:100,000 2 thematic maps at scale 1:250,000. |
To September 1997 SERGEOMIN produced the following maps of the Project area 36 geological maps at scale 1:100,000 6 thematic maps at scale 1: 250,000 The mapped area to September 1997 at different scales (1:100,000-1:50,000-1:10,000) breaks down as follows: Area Region Mapped area (km2) 2 Sajama-Turco 6200 3 Carangas-Negrillos 6390 4 Chacoma-Salinas Garci Mendoza 3130 5 Chinchilhuama-Altamira 1621 8 Ollagua Eskapa 2769 The following was published: -Open File, Vol. 2, 1997 -Bulletin No. 23, National Service of Mining and Geology "Investigations on Magmatism and Cenozoic Mineralization of the Bolivian Andes" (Investigaciones Sobre el Magmatismo y la Mineralizacion del Cenozoico de los Andes Bolivianos). |
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Increase cooperation between Geoscience institutions in all five countries (Horizontal Integration). |
Exchanges of technical data and expertise. |
Reports, field trip guide books etc. |
Availability of resources and reporting mechanisms. Political will to continue cooperation. |
Between 1990-1994 some activities of horizontal cooperation took place between the Geological services of Peru and Chile: -Seminars and workshops -Training on the job -Visits to deposits and joint publications. |
Agreements of joint participation were signed during the Executive Council Meetings in Arequipa Peru (September 19-21, 1997). See attached agreements. |
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-Enhance institutional relationships with Private sector (mineral exploration and mining companies). |
Increased number of requests for information from the private sector. Communication strategy for involvement of private sector. |
Sales and distribution information supplied by National Geoscience Surveys. |
Availability of resources to reproduce information. |
SERGEOMIN's Geological Information Department has as specific function the dissemination of the information generated by SERGEOMIN through the sale of maps, bulletins, open files, and all the other materials produced. The sales of these materials is approximately $20,000 us. annually. |
The maps of study areas are the most commonly sold, and represent 60% of the total average sales. In the last two years there has been an increase in the information requested by private companies. |
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Institutional strengthening. |
Increased product quality and analytical capacity. |
Maps and reports produced. User interviews. |
Lack of resources. Logistical difficulties. Insufficient analytical capacities. |
Previously not available. |
Starting this fiscal year, the maps are being produced in digital format, which offers better presentation and an advantage to the user. Private companies consider this format more useful. |
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Project Activities |
Outputs |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Scientific data and analyses of rock and mineral samples and some related training. |
Analytical data of high quality. |
Statistical data collected by Laboratory. |
Resources for analytical services. Lack of availability of laboratory services. |
Previously not available.
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Not available at the moment (results sent to Canadian laboratories have taken too long). |
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Seminars, workshops, field conferences and short courses to be given by Canadian Experts in areas to be agreed upon in consultation with Canada and National Geoscience surveys. |
Trained personnel using updated standards to produce maps and reports. |
Maps and reports produced. |
Insufficient trainees. Lack of support to reproduce maps and reports. Lack of resources for moving personnel. |
Previously not available. |
Canadian expert in Bolivia (Glenn Woodsworth) a) Laboratory work -Assisted in the microscopic description of thin sections of volcanic and plutonic rocks. -Critical revision of geological maps of the Project area b) Field work -General reconnaissance of the Project area -Examination of some important geological sections -Technical visits to some of the prospects currently under study by Project personnel. |
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Produce Metallogenic Map of the border regions. |
Trained personnel in preparation of metallogenic maps. |
Metallogenic map. |
Lack of trainees. Lack of resources. |
Previously not available. |
For the production of the metallogenic map of border areas the following basic information has been obtained: -The base geological maps are 70% completed -To date, 54 exploration targets have been identified, these include: hydrothermal alteration areas, mineralization, abandoned mineral deposits -Six of these targets were reviewed in detail to model the genesis of the deposit. It is estimated that ten more will be studied in this manner. |
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Attendance at conferences to highlight work of Project. |
Conference attendance(s). |
Conference reports. |
Lack of favourable geology in target regions. Resources to attend conference. |
Previously not available. |
Project personnel made seven presentations during the last Geological Congress of Bolivia in the city of Tarija: -Geology and alterations of the volcanic complex Panizo-Altamira -Geochemical prospection and statistical treatment of the Chinchilhuma (Potosi) prospect -Geology and mineralogy of the Chinchilhuma prospect -Geophysical prospection on vein structures -Cenozoic magmatic sequences in the Andean region of Bolivia, their geodynamic significance. Monitoring of sliding disasters through the use of satellite data. -Remote sensing technology and its application to the evaluation of non-renewable resources. |
September 1997 CHILE
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Project Goal |
Expected Results |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Economic and social development of depressed regions along the borders of the four participating countries, mainly through mine and infrastructure development. |
Increase in investment in mineral exploration and development in target regions. |
Reports from Agencies responsible for compiling information on mineral investment and activities. |
Political environment favourable for industry investment. Qualified personnel to administer the development of mineral resources. Mineral occurrences must be economically attractive for mine development. |
-Companies in operation in the Project areas prior to September 1996: Copiapó Area (CH-2): Exploration 14 Exploitation 14 Arica Area (CH-1): Exploration 50 Exploitation 86 (Attached is a listing of the companies mentioned above) -Mining concessions in the Project areas: Copiapó area (CH-1): Sept.30/96 Exploration 119 Exploitation 48 Arica area (CH-2) Sept.30/96 Exploration 1835 Exploitation 680 |
Companies operating in the Project areas to September 1997: Copiapó Area (CH-2): Exploration 20 (showing an increase of 42%) Exploitation 14 Arica Area (CH-1): Exploration 50 Exploitation 86 (Attached is a listing of the companies mentioned above) -Mining concessions in the Project areas: Copiapó area (CH-1): Sept.30/96 Oct.17/97 Exploration 119 226 Exploitation 48 48 Therefore showing a variation of +82% in exploration Arica area (CH-2) Sept.30/96 Oct.17/97 Exploration 1835 1067 Exploitation 680 541 In the Arica zone the MAP Project has not been formally initiated, therefore the changes can not be associated with it. |
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Project Purposes |
Outcomes |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Geological work leading to more compatible geoscience data within the four National Geoscience Surveys. |
Maps and reports using updated standards. |
Maps and reports prepared by the participating countries. |
Availability of resources. Access to Project areas. |
Copiapó Area CH-2 Publications: -Geology of the Copiapo and Ojos de Salado map sheets, Atacama Province. K. Segerstrom 1968. 58 p, 1 map at scale 1:250,000. Bulletin No. 24. Institute of Geological Investigations. (The area of the project is in the eastern sector of this publication, only geological reconnaissance.) -Information from aeromagnetic flights 1986, ENAP-SERNAGEOMIN, Total Field Grid (Source not available at the moment). (Flight elevation 600 m Spacing between flight lines 2500 m, flight direction North-South.) Arica Area CH-1 -Geology and Mineral Resources of the Arica department. R. Salas, R.F. Kast, F. Montecinos, I. Salas. 1966, 114 p., 1 map at scale 1:300,000. (Preliminary mapping, High Cordillera and volcanic zone only photo interpretation. -Inventory of metallic and non-metallic deposits. First Region, Tarpacá. D. Pacci, 19890. Institute of Geological Investigations. Unpublished report, five volumes. (Reconnaissance work and geological compilation of deposits between 17'30? and 21'15? South. The High Cordillera area is based mainly on photo interpretation). |
Copiapó Area CH-2 Geological map sheet Nevados Ojos del Salado, a scale 1:100,000. M. Gardeweg, C. Mpodozis, J. Clavero. preliminary version. (Geological map at scale 1:100,000, with strong emphasis on field work, geochronology, petrography and geochemistry. -Geological map of Salar de Wheelwright-Paso San Francisco area, at scale 1:100,000, with strong emphasis on field work, geochronology, petrography and geochemistry. -Preliminary version of Bouger anomalies and Residual Anomalies in the Caldera Wheelwright, J. Cañuta, C. Bello, J. Harnecker. (Results of the detail gravimetric study, with two sections E-W and five Sections N-S, data was takes every 250 m on average.) Arica Area CH-1 The study of this area within MAP has not yet began. |
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Increase cooperation between Geoscience institutions in all five countries (Horizontal Integration). |
Exchanges of technical data and expertise. |
Reports, field trip guide books etc. |
Availability of resources and reporting mechanisms. Political will to continue cooperation. |
-May 1996 office meeting in Santiago de Chile between J. Clavero (Chile) and R. Seggiaro y D. Rubiolo (Argentina). |
-Project meeting during the XIII Argentinean Geological Congress. No report produced. -Joint visit with the Geological service of Argentina. December 9-13, 1996, M. Gardeweg, J. Clavero (Chile), D. Rubiolo, H. Martinez (Argentina). |
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Enhance institutional relationships with private sector (mineral exploration and mining companies). |
Increased number of requests for information from the private sector. Communication strategy for involvement of private sector. |
Sales and distribution information supplied by National Geoscience Surveys. |
Availability of resources to reproduce information. |
Previously not available. |
The sale of maps of the Project area has not began, because until now they are preliminary products. |
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Institutional strengthening. |
Increased product quality and analytical capacity. |
Maps and reports produced. User interviews. |
Lack of resources. Logistical difficulties. Insufficient analytical capacities. |
Previously not available. |
The maps of the Copipó area that are currently being produced will have applied the methodology developed in the last years by SERNAGEOMIN. It consists of a geological map at scale 1:100,000 with great emphasis on structures and chrono-stratigraphy, with strong support of geochronological, geochemical and petrographic analysis. In this particular area we are carrying out in detail a geologic-volcanologic reconnaissance of the of the volcanic systems that tend to embrace the tecto-volcanic evolution of this portion of the Andes, specially during the last 26 my. In this manner the geological growth is noticeably increasing since in the past it was primarily based in photo interpretation, satellite images with scarce or null field work. The new maps have only been available to one company and we have not had feedback. |
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Project Activities |
Outputs |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Scientific data and analyses of rock and mineral samples and some related training. |
Analytical data of high quality. |
Statistical data collected by Laboratory. |
Resources for analytical services. Lack of availability of laboratory services. |
Previously not available.
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-Mr. Sergio Gelcich, a geologist with the National Service of Mining and Geology of Chile, had a training session of one month in the isotopic laboratories of the GSC Ottawa. The objective was to train a geologist, recently hired by SERNAGEOMIN, in radiometric dating Ar/Ar. The objective was fully accomplished. He received instruction on the techniques of ample preparation, and interpretation of results, under the supervision of Mike Villeneuve. Mr. Gelcich later participated in a seminar on "Radiometric Methods" organized by SERNAGEOMIN, in Santiago in May 1997. He made a presentation on the interpretation of results and the technique Ar/Ar. New goals are foreseen in the future when operation of the new equipment Ar/Ar acquired by SERNAGEOMIN begin. |
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Seminars, workshops, field conferences and short courses to be given by Canadian Experts in areas to be agreed upon in consultation with Canada and National Geoscience surveys. |
Trained personnel using updated standards to produce maps and reports. |
Maps and reports produced. |
Insufficient trainees. Lack of support to reproduce maps and reports. Lack of resources for moving person. |
Previously not available. |
-There has been an agreement for the creation of a Commission to exchange standards and guide lines and will have the tendency to uniform them. |
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Produce Metallogenic Map of the border regions. |
Trained personnel in preparation of metallogenic maps. |
Metallogenic map. |
Lack of trainees. Lack of resources. |
Through a Horizontal Cooperation with the Geological and Mining service of Argentina (SEGEMAR), two maps of mineral resources have been completed, along the border areas. Both maps have been carried out under the framework of Protocol No. 3: "Cooperation and Mining Integration" of the Agreement of Economic Complementation signed between Chile and Argentina in 1991 (ACE 16). -Metallogenic Map of the Chilean-Argentinean border between 22 and 34 southern latitude, 1994. E. Donnari, E. Peralta, S. Segal, J.C. Zanettini (Argentina), V. Maksaev, C. Mpodosis (Chile). Annals No. 21. Carried out in virtue of a Scientific and Technological Cooperation agreement in geology and mining, established between the Mining Secretary of Argentina and the Ministry of Mining in Chile in December 1993. It was coordinated by the Argentinean Geological Service. -Map of Mineral Resources of the border Chilean-Argentinean border area between 34and 56 southern latitude (being edited). A. Tassara, W. Vivallo, R. Gonzáles, M. Gardeweg, J.C. Zanettini. Multinational Geological Publication No.1, two maps, text (currently being edited). Carried out under the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding approved between the National Direction of the Geological service of Argentina and the Geological service of Chile in December 1994. In Chile within the project's framework the Geological Map of Chile at scale 1:1,000,000 was carried out. |
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Attendance at conferences to highlight work of Project. |
Conference attendance(s). |
Conference reports. |
Lack of favourable geology in target regions. Resources to attend conference. |
Previously not available. |
During the first International Cooperation Encounter that took place in Santiago de Chile, from the 5th to the 7th of September 1997, there was a Poster Presentation of MAP. The Project was broadcasted through a poster and a brochure in which the different cooperation projects, in which SERNAGEOMIN is involved, are described. |
September 1997 PERU
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Project Goal |
Expected Results |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Economic and social development of depressed regions along the borders of the four participating countries, mainly through mine and infrastructure development. |
Increase in investment in mineral exploration and development in target regions. |
Reports from Agencies responsible for compiling information on mineral investment and activities. |
Political environment favourable for industry investment. Qualified personnel to administer the development of mineral resources. Mineral occurrences must be economically attractive for mine development. |
In the Project area the Company MINSUR is carrying out tin exploitation at the San Rafael mine (Macusani map sheet). In the map sheet Sandia and the Huaypetuhe, Mazuco and Quincemil areas there is gold exploitation, carried out mainly by artisan miners. |
After the publishing of the latest INGEMMET bulletins, the number of claims increased between 15% and 20%. (Map of mine claims in Project area available). |
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Project Purposes |
Outcomes |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Geological work leading to more compatible geoscience data within the four National Geoscience Surveys. |
Maps and reports using updated standards. |
Maps and reports prepared by the participating countries. |
Availability of resources. Access to Project areas. |
Prior to the beginning of Map, studies of National Geological Mapping type did not exist. There were only some studies of mining evaluation carried out by the former Banco Minero and Private Companies. |
Since the beginning of the Project, they have published within the A Series (Regional Geology) the following bulletins: No.74 Geology of the Nuñoa map sheet No.79 Geology of the Macusani map sheet No. 81 Geology of Puerto Luz, Colorado, Laberinto, Pto. Maldonado, Quincemil, Mauco, Astillero, Tambopata-Cándamo map sheets No. 82 Geology of Sandía and San Ignacio map sheets No. 84 Geology of the Limbani map sheet No. 90 Geology of the Ayapata and Corani map sheets No. 91 Geology of the Esquena, Sant aBárbara, and Azata map sheets. |
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Increase cooperation between Geoscience institutions in all five countries (Horizontal Integration). |
Exchanges of technical data and expertise. |
Reports, field trip guide books etc. |
Availability of resources and reporting mechanisms. Political will to continue cooperation. |
In the past there has not been any joint investigation or program carried out for the Project area. |
There area formal agreements with The Geological service of Bolivia and Chile (SERGEOMIN and SERNAGEOMIN respectively) to elaborate metallogenic maps at scale 1:250,000. |
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Enhance institutional relationships with private sector (mineral exploration and mining companies). |
Increased number of requests for information from the private sector. Communication strategy for involvement of private sector. |
Sales and distribution information supplied by National Geoscience Surveys. |
Availability of resources to reproduce information. |
INGEMMET publishes information in bulletins which include one or more maps at scale 1:100,000. INGEMMET's Sub-direction of Information and Promotion. |
The demand on bulletins has increased considerably, specially in the Nuñoa, Macusani, Limbari and Sandía-San Ignacio. They included geochemical prospection of sediments by crushing, which added value to the information. |
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Institutional strengthening. |
Increased product quality and analytical capacity. |
Maps and reports produced. User interviews. |
Lack of resources. Logistical difficulties. Insufficient analytical capacities. |
No published maps of the MAP area. |
In the new INGEMMET publications the chapter on Economical Geology has been implemented and improved, specially with the geochemical investigations of the five sheets: Nuñoa, Macusani, Limbari and Sandía y San Ignacio. Likewise, in bulletin No. 81 includes a systematic sampling of gold washers "lavaderos" in the Madre de Dios river and sampling of plants and sediments to determine mercury contamination in the area. Currently a chapter on Environmental Geology is being included in the bulletins, in order to present a broader scope. The new publications have been awaited with expectation, specially because Geological maps of the area of the Project had not been published before. |
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Project Activities |
Outputs |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
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Scientific data and analyses of rock and mineral samples and some related training. |
Analytical data of high quality. |
Statistical data collected by Laboratory. |
Resources for analytical services. Lack of availability of laboratory services. |
Previously not available. |
There has not been any training of this nature of Peruvian Geologists. |
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Seminars, workshops, field conferences and short courses to be given by Canadian Experts in areas to be agreed upon in consultation with Canada and National Geoscience surveys. |
Trained personnel using updated standards to produce maps and reports. |
Maps and reports produced. |
Insufficient trainees. Lack of support to reproduce maps and reports. Lack of resources for moving person. |
Previously not available. |
- In June 1997, Dr. Steve Gordey from the GSC, Vancouver, gave a conference to INGEMMET geologists on "Geological Evaluation of the Canadian Cordillera, with emphasis on the Paleozoic. -Between May 11, 1997 and June 8, 1997, Dr. Steve Gordey made a field visit to the Macusani and Inambari areas with Ing. Oscar Palacios (General Director of Geology). |
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Produce Metallogenic Map of the border regions. |
Trained personnel in preparation of metallogenic maps. |
Metallogenic map. |
Lack of trainees. Lack of resources. |
Previously not available. |
As part of the MAP Project work is being carried out to prepare Metallogenic maps in Southern regions of Peru, along the Bolivian and Chilean borders. There will be the necessary coordination with the Geological Services of Bolivia and Chile in order to standardize the symbols, and to correlate the stratigraphic units in the study area. |
|
Attendance at conferences to highlight work of Project. |
Conference attendance(s). |
Conference reports. |
Lack of favourable geology in target regions. Resources to attend conference. |
Previously not available. |
There has not been any conference to highlight the work of the Project. |
VERIFIABLE INDICATOR REPORTS NOVEMBER 1998
A questionnaire designed to obtain information from MAP participants on “Verifiable Indicators” was distributed to each of the member countries during the fall of 1998. The following is the questionnaire and the responses from each country:
The Questionnaire:
Project Objectives:
1a) From September 1997 to the present what new companies have begun operations in the Project area?
1b) From September 1997 how many concessions have been granted in the Project area?
Project Purpose:
2) From September of 1997 what maps and reports have been published on the Project area? Indicate location, scale and type of map.
3) From September 1997 has your country participated in joint meetings, joint field work, or joint preparation of reports with another MAP member? Mention the events in which you participated with another country and who were the participants.
4) Has the demand for the sale and use of information generated about the Project area in your country increased?
5) From September 1997 has there been any change in the format with the intent of improving or standardizing quality and content of maps and or reports of the Project area? Has there been any feedback from users?
Project Activities:
6) In regards to Analytical Laboratory results: What has been the quality and consistency of the results?
If one of the professionals from your institution has participated in a training session outside of your institution, can you please give the particulars (i.e. name of participant, date, duration, location of training, purpose of training), and please briefly comment on the benefit (if any) that this training has brought to your institution and to MAP.
7) Has any member of the MAP team in your country participated in any specific training given by a Canadian expert for the benefit of MAP and your institution? How did the benefit become apparent? What was the training that was given?
8) Regarding the standardization of cartographic standards: What advances have been made to the present?
9) In regards to the production of metallogenic maps in collaboration with other countries: What is the state of progress of these maps or what is planned to be done?
10) Please indicate: Since 1997 which conferences were attended at which there were presentations on MAP. What was the title, how many attended, date, location? Was it part of a larger event?
November 1998 ARGENTINA
1) Due to the recession in the mining sector at a world level there is no data avaialble.
2) Maps and publications the include the MAP area:
a. Geologic map of Salta - 1:500,000
b. Geologic sheet of Socompa 1:250,000
c. Geologic sheet of Fiambala 1:250,000 in paper as well as digital (CD-ROM)
d. Geochemical sheet of Paso de San Francisco 1:250,000 in paper as well as digital (CD_ROM)
e. Geochemical sheet of Antofalla 1:250,000 in paper as well as digital (CD_ROM)
f. Metallogenic map of the Republic of Argentina 1:2,500,000
g. Diverse papers and congresses.
3) Joint Meetings:
- Multinational: MAP meeting
- Binational with Chile: for the production of binational geological maps. Participants from Argentina: R. Seggiaro, D. Rubiolo, E. Zappettini, and J. Mendia.
Joint Reports:
- Argentina and Bolivia: report on geophysical / geological interpretation of the Precambrian of Bolivia.
Joint Field Trips:
- Volcanology field course in Chile: Argentinean participants: P. Sruoga, and D. Rubiolo.
4) The sale and use of information generated by the Project. This is due to the creation and availability for sale of the products listed in point #2.
5) There have been no changes in the format of the maps.
6) The quality of analytical results has been checked with international standards and have been adequate. There has been training of a professional in mineral separation for dating and the elaboration of a proposal to set up a mineral separation laboratory for dating at SEGEMAR facilities. This proposal is presently being analysed. After the decision to do it, setting it up will notably reduce the costs of dating.
7) Training Courses:
- Volcanology short course in Vancouver, and Fieldlog in Buenos Aires. For analysis of the results please refer to the results of the completed questionnaires.
8) Standardization of Cartographic standards:
- At present the criteria for the joint production of geological maps with SERNAGEOMIN (Chile) are in the process of being made compatible.
9) Metallogenic maps:
- At present the map of mineral resources of the Chilean-Argentinian border area south of the 34? parallel are being printed. Argentina is coordinating the metallogenic map of South America, which involves all MAP member countries.
10) Conferences in which we participated:
- The Latin American Geological Congress (Buenos Aires, November 1998)
- Pathways ‘98 (Vancouver, January 1998)
- GSA meeting (Toronto, October 1998)
MAP related themes:
- From the MAP booth there was distribution of Project info at Pathways’98 and the Latina American Geological Congress.
- A project presentation was delivered as well as papers presented at the Latin American geological Congress.
November 1998 BOLIVIA
Strategic Objectives:
1a.Companies that have Exploration or Prospecting operations in the Project area:
| Country |
# of Companies
|
| Bolivia |
0
|
| Canada |
2
|
| France |
1
|
| Japan |
1
|
| Total |
4
|
b.Mining Concessions in the Project area:
Numbers have not changed since the last report
| Area | Region |
# of Concessions
|
| 1-2 |
Charaña - Turco |
190
|
| 3 | Charangas |
37
|
| 4-5-6-7 | Chacoma - Sailica |
132
|
| 8-9 | Ollagüe - Pastos Grandes |
107
|
| 10-11 | San Pablo de Lipez |
156
|
| 12 | Charazani - Apolo |
196
|
|
Total
|
812
|
|
2. Project Purpose:
a. Because of restructuring of the Servicio Nacional de Geologia y Mineria (SERGEOMIN) there has been a reduction in staff and budget. For this reason, the activities for 1998 have been exclusively office work. The MAP team only came together for the revision and completion of prospect maps of the following areas in draft versions:
1997-1998 different scales: 1:100,000-1:50,000-1:10,000.
| Area | Region |
Superficie Mapeada (Km2)
|
| 2 | Sajama - Turco * |
6200
|
| 3 | Carangas - Negrillos * |
6390
|
| 4 | Chacoma - Salina Garci Mendoza * |
3130
|
| 5 | Chinchilhuma - Altamira * |
1621
|
| 8 | Ollagüe - Eskapa * |
2769
|
| * These maps were not concluded because the planned field work for this year was not completed due to lack of funds in the budget. | ||
b. Preliminary draft reports on the Carangas area have been completed.
3. Meetings Attended:
MAP Executive Council Meeting from September 19 - 23 1997 in Arequipa (Peru), representing SERGEOMIN were: Ing. Marcelo Claure, and Ing. Orlando Sanjines.
MAP Executive Council Meeting from January 28 to February 3, 1998 in Vancouver (Canada), representing SERGEOMIN were: Ing. Marcelo Claure and Ing. Orlando Sanjines.
MAP Executive Council Meeting from November 13th to 15th, 1998 in Buenos Aires (Argentina), representing SERGEOMIN were: Ing. Marcelo Claure and Ing. Humberto Mallo.
4. Distribution of MAP information:
The department of Geological / Mining Information (DIGEM) is in charge of distributing information generated by the different units of SERGEOMIN and according to statistics there is a low percentage of sales from September 1997 to the present of products related to MAP. Nonetheless, there exists good demand for Open File No 1which is out of print. Bulletin No 23 still has not been turned in to DIGEM to be sold.
5. Format of Maps and Reports
The program for the National Geological Map by SERGEOMIN has established norms for the creation of geological maps. In regards to MAP, since last fiscal year (Bolivian), there have been changes to the format of the maps in the area of scale, reference and presentation. The new scale will be 1:100,000, the final products are being standardized, which to the moment has been accepted by the users.
Project Activities
6. Analytical Laboratory Results:
In the month of August of 1997, 127 samples were sent to Canada and the results from the analysis was received in Bolivia in November of the present year. A short course on the use of Field Log and the Apple Newton was given by a Canadian expert in March of 1998 at SERGEOMIN offices
7. Participation of Personnel in Training Courses:
In the month of November of the present year, Technical Advisor to MAP Dr. Art Soregaroli made a brief visit to several of the MAP areas in Bolivia together with the new technical staff assigned to the Project. The motive for the trip was to exchange ideas on how to plan and carry out field work in 1999.
8. Standardization of Cartographic Standards:
The information generated by MAP so far is still in the draft stage, however norms for cartographic standards are being considered.
9. Metallogenic Map:
SERGEOMIN during the current fiscal year has completed a Metallogenic Map of Bolivia at a scale of 1:1,000,000 in digital format which includes a data base and detailed notes, which is to used as a base for coordinating with the other MAP countries.
10. Conferences on MAP themes and Attendance at Courses:
In the month of September of the present year a SERGEOMIN MAP scientist was invited to the University of Manitoba (Canada) to participate in geological research using RadarSat satellite images as part of the GlobeSar2 project. The objective was to learn satellite image processing software and to learn the new techniques in the field of Remote Sensing. He also commenced some joint research with experts from the University of Manitoba.
The benefit for the institution and the country is that SERGEOMIN scientists are acquiring experience and modern research techniques which will help elevate the quality of scientific research in the area of natural resource management by means of satellites orbiting the earth.
SERGEOMIN also attended the World Geological Surveys of America Congress at which the Metallogenic map of Bolivia (1:1,000,000 scale) was presented as well as areas of MAP. The participant from SERGEOMIN was Ing. Carlos Riera. The congress took place in Toronto, Canada from October 25 to November 1, 1998.
This meeting was held in conjunction with the Geological Society of America Conference.
November 1998 CHILE
Verifiable Indicator Report was not received from Chile for 1998.
November 1998 PERU
1. There exists no detailed control of mining concessions in the area of the Project, however, the number of mining concessions have increased especially in the Ayapata and Corani quadrangles.
2. Between September 1997 and December of 1998 the following bulletins have been published:
3. In conjunction with geologists with SERNAGEOMIN (Chile) from 19/10/98 to 26/10/98 we did geological reconnaissance and sampling (for age determination) of several volcanic rocks on the border region of Chile and Peru. Participants from INGEMMET included Agapito Sanchez, Robert Monge, and Michael Valencia.
4. There was much expectation for new information.
5. INGEMMET maintains the format and contents of the bulletins in all of its publications.
6. The lab results have supported the published works, the problem has been the delay in results
7. In March of 1997 Dr. Steve Gordey, an expert in Paleozoic Stratigraphy, visited INGEMMET and gave a conference entitled “Evaluation of the Canadian Cordillera with Emphasis on the Paleozoic”.
8. The establishment of cartographic standards is presently being coordinated at a “commission” level.
9. The creation of metallogenic maps of with bordering countries is not currently planned.
10. None
VERIFIABLE INDICATOR REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 1999
November 1999 ARGENTINA
|
Project Goal |
Expected Results |
Means of verification |
Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) |
Verifiable Indicators (September 1996 to September 1997) |
|
Economic and social development of depressed regions along the borders of the four participating countries, mainly through mine and infrastructure development. |
Increase in investment in mineral exploration and development in target regions. |
Reports from Agencies responsible for compiling information on mineral investment and activities. |
Political environment favourable for industry investment. Qualified personnel to administer the development of mineral resources. Mineral occurrences must be economically attractive for mine development. |
Prior to September 1996 in the province of Catamarca and within the area of the Project the land claims extended over an area of 939,305 Has. |
The following companies have carried out exploration : The area covered by prospecting exploration by the companies mentioned above is over 600,000 hectars. |
| Project Purposes | Outcomes | Means of verification | Project Risks |
Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) | Verifiable Indicators (November 1998 - November 1999) |
| Geological work leading to more compatible geoscience data within the four National Geoscience Surveys. | Maps and reports using updated standards. | Maps and reports prepared by the participating countries. |
Availability of resources.
Access to Project areas |
-Geological map of Argentina at scale 1:2,500,000 -Geological maps of Pirquitas, San Juan de Oro and Santa Catalina at scale 1:200,000 -Metallogenic map of border area with Chile at scale 1:1,000,000. (five maps total) -Geophysical maps: two maps at scale 1:250,000; aeromagnetic, radiometric (U, K, Th and RGB) and a digital relief model of the area. |
-Geological map Fiambala at scale 1:250,000 -Geological map Paso San Francisco at scale 1:250, 000 -Metallogenic summary at scale 1:2,500,000 -Geochemical multielement sheet Pirquitas at scale 1:250,000 -Geochemical multielement sheet Cu-Pb-Zn Pirquitas at scale 1:250,000 -Magnetic map, spectrometry gamma rays and field elevation model, for the following sheets: Fiambala, Paso San Francisco, Antofalla y Socompa -Alkaline complex Santa Julia, Jujuy province. X Latin American Geological Congress, Buenos Aires. -Palaeozoic magmatism in the western Puna, Salta. X Latin American Geological Congress, Buenos Aires. -Gondwana magmatism, provinces of Jujuy and Salta, Tucuman and Catamarca. XIV Argentinean Geological Congress. -Copper Porphyry Taca Taca Alto, Salta. Asociación Geológica Argentina Journal. |
| Increased cooperation between Geoscience institutions in all five countries (Horizontal Integration). | Exchanges of technical data and expertise. | Reports, field trip guide books etc. |
Availability of resources and reporting mechanisms.
Political will to continue cooperation. |
Previously not available. | Joint activities: 1.-Interpretation of geophysical-geological aeromagnetic data of a Precambrian Bolivian basement 2.-Visit to mineral deposits in Bolivia and Argentina with the participation of professionals from Canada, Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Argentina. 3.-Began the tasks of compilation and adjustment of the border area between Argentina and Chile within the MAP area, for the metallogenic map at scale 1:1,000,000. 4.-Joint meeting with Chile in Santiago, Chile, the meeting involved mining companies, the purpose was to create interest to participate in the geophysical survey of an area in the Andean Cordillera which includes Argentinean and Chilean territory in the MAP area. |
| Enhance institutional relationships with Private sector (mineral exploration and mining companies). | Increased number of requests for information from the private sector. Communication strategy for involvement of private sector. |
Sales and distribution information supplied by National Geoscience Surveys. | Availability of resources to reproduce information. | Previously not available. | There has been an important demand of the geological and geochemical maps of the Project area. They were edited and available for sale between 1998 and 1999. After the conclusion of the aeromagnetic survey of a portion of the Argentinean MAP area, there have been enquiries about the date when the data will be available to the public. A one year exclusivity period was kept, since the financing was a multi-client mode. The exclusivity period was from January 8, 1999 to January 8, 2000. |
| Institutional strengthening. | Increased product quality and analytical capacity |
Maps and reports produced.
User interviews. |
Lack of resources.
Logistical difficulties. Insufficient analytical capacities. |
Previously not available. | There are approved norms for the creation and use of geological, metallogenic, industrial minerals, rock and gem maps, as well as for the norms to digitize the above mentioned maps. Common formats and procedures have been adopted by the four countries participating in MAP, to creaate the metallogenic map at scale 1:1,00,000. |
| Project Activities | Outputs | Means of verification | Risks | Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) | Verifiable Indicators (November 1998 to November 1999) |
| Scientific data & analyses of rock and mineral samples and some related training. | Analytical data of high quality. | Statistical data collected by Laboratory |
Resources for analytical services.
Lack of availability of laboratory services. |
Previously not available. | Not available |
| Seminars, workshops, field conferences and short courses to be given by Canadian Experts in areas to be agreed upon in consultation with Canada and National Geoscience surveys. | Trained personnel using updated standards to produce maps and reports | Maps and reports produced. |
Insufficient trainees.
Lack of support to reproduce maps and reports. Lack of resources for moving personnel |
Previously not available | Training of two Argentinean Professionals in Structural Geology. They participated in a traverse in the British Columbian Cordillera in 1999. During the Mineral Deposits Tour in Argentina and Bolivia, the participating professionals attended presentations by Andre Panteleyev on different kinds of deposits and the use of the PIMA . The cartographic standards in SEGEMAR are normalized in the framework of another project. Within the framework of the MAP project the criterion are now compatible for the creation of the Metallogenic map within the MAP area, at scale 1:1,000,000. |
| Produce Metallogenic Map of the border regions. | Trained personnel in preparation of metallogenic maps. | Metallogenic map |
Lack of trainees.
Lack of resources. |
The first joint work done by Argentina and Chile was done in 1995, and involves the creation of a metallogenic map of the border area between the extreme north and 340 southern latitude. | After defining the goals and methodology criterion for the creation of the metallogenic map at scale 1:1,000,000, the geological compilation has been completed and the stratigraphic column adopted. The mineral deposits to be included have also been selected. The geology of the border area with Chile is now compatible. This was accomplished during a special reunion in Santiago, Chile. |
| Attendance at conferences to highlight work of Project | Conference attendance(s) | Conference reports |
Lack of favourable geology in target regions.
Resources to attend conference. |
Previously not available | In November 1998 the X Latin American Geological Congress took place. There were tasks to broadcast the MAP advances in the participating countries. There was also a brochure containing these achievements that was handed out at the SEGEMAR booth in the event. In October 1999 the XIV Argentinean Geological Congress took place. SEGEMAR informed the public of the MAP activities. |
November 1999 BOLIVIA
| Project Goal | Expected Results | Means of verification | Risks | Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) | Verifiable Indicators (November 28/98 to November 28/99) |
| Economic and social development of depressed regions along the borders of the four participating countries, mainly through mine and infrastructure development | Increase in investment in mineral exploration and development in target regions | Reports from Agencies responsible for compiling information on mineral investment and activities | Political environment favourable for industry investment. Qualified personnelto administer the development of mineral resources. Mineral occurrences must be economically attractive for mine development |
In the area of the Project there are private companies carrying out exploration and prospect operations. The breakdown by country and company is as follows: Australia 4 Bolivia 9 Brazil 2 Canada 18 France 1 England 1 South Africa 1 United States 13 TOTAL 49 Mining concessions in the Project are before September 1996: 571 |
We have not been notified of any new companies, although MITSU has continued with exploration activities in the Andean region. Meantime during the first semester of 99 has carried out perforations in the ASKAPA prospect. |
| Economic and social development of depressed regions along the borders of the four participating countries, mainly through mine and infrastructure development Geological work leading to more compatible geoscience data within the four National Geoscience Surveys. |
Maps and reports using updated standards. | Maps and reports prepared by the participating countries. |
Availability of resources.
Access to Project areas |
To September 1996, there were some maps of the Project area at different scales, produced by SERGEOMIN, the breakdown is as follows: 18 geological maps at scale 1:100,000 2 thematic maps at scale 1:250,000 |
The geological map of the mining district of Salinas de Garci Mendoza. At the same time we are preparing the Geochemical map of the same district. Both maps will be at scale 1:100,000. This region is located in the Oruro Department. In addition an alteration map of selected areas is being prepared at scale 1:10,000.
Within the regional map, a base geological map at scale 1:1,000,000 of the MAP area. This map will be used as base map for the Metalogenic map for the MAP Project. The laboratory data is not complete, therefore no reports have been written yet. |
| Increase cooperation between Geoscience institutions in all five countries (Horizontal Integration). | Exchanges of technical data and expertise. | Reports, field trip guide books etc. |
Availability of resources and reporting mechanisms.
Politica will to continue cooperation. |
Between 1990-1994 some activities of horizontal cooperation took place between the Geological services of Peru and Chile: -Seminars and workshops -Training on the job -Visits to deposits and joint publications |
Bolivia participated in the following events: 1. From November 7 to 11 of 1998, in Buenos Aires, Argentina: -III Reunion of Mining Ministers of the Americas. -Biannual Reunion of the MAP Executive Council Meeting. -Ibero-American Geological Services Reunion -Attendance to the Latin American Geological Congress. 2.From March 13 to 19, in Toronto Canada: 3. From May 3 to 20 of 1999, in Bolivia and Argentina 4. rom August 17 to 24 of 1999, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia: |
| Enhance institutional relationships with Private sector (mineral exploration and mining companies). | Increased number of requests for information from the private sector. Communication strategy for involvement of private sector. |
Sales and distribution information supplied by National Geoscience Surveys. | Availability of resources to reproduce information. | SERGEOMIN's Geological Information Department has as specific function the dissemination of the information generated by SERGEOMIN through the sale of maps, bulletins, open files, and all the other materials produced. The sales of these materials is approximately $20,000 us. annually. |
The demand and use of the information generated by the MAP Project remains constant |
| Institutional strengthening. | Increased product quality and analytical capacity |
Maps and reports produced.
User interviews. |
Lack of resources.
Logistical difficulties. Insufficient analytical capacities. |
Previously not available. | At present SERGEOMIN is using the cartographic and metallogenic standards that have been agreed upon during the meetings held by the MAP participants. |
| Project Activities | Outputs | Means of verification | Risks | Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) | Verifiable Indicators (November 1998 to November 1999) |
| Scientific data & analyses of rock and mineral samples and some related training. | Analytical data of high quality. | Statistical data collected by Laboratory |
Resources for analytical services.
Lack of availability of laboratory services. |
Previously not available. | We have not received the results of the samples sent to analyses in this fiscal year, but reviewing the results of previous geochemical analyses, we find good consistency. The radiometric data has caused some confusion in the report produced by the laboratory, in some cases the suggested method was not used. Our professionals did not participated in any laboratory analyses training. |
| Seminars, workshops, field conferences and short courses to be given by Canadian Experts in areas to be agreed upon in consultation with Canada and National Geoscience surveys. | Trained personnel using updated standards to produce maps and reports | Maps and reports produced. |
Insufficient trainees.
Lack of support to reproduce maps and reports. Lack of resources for moving person |
Previously not available. |
SERGEOMIN's professionals have participated in actualization courses in field schools with Canadian experts (Andre Panteleyev, Paul Metcalfe and Art Soregaroli). This sessions have been of great benefit for the participants, the results will be seen in the products they generate for the Institution. The emphasis was on facies changes, characteristics of mineral deposits hosted by volcanic rocks, and hydrothermal alteration processes. One of our professionals attended a program in the GlobeSar University to do investigations using RADARSAT satellite images. SERGEOMIN has now some training in the handling of satellite images and can now combine the information obtained from radar satellites and optical satellites. At he same time, with the help of an expert of the University of Manitoba, an article on the tectonic influence of the environment and the mining exploration in the Sud Lipez area (part of the MAP Project), is being prepared. In the creation of the geological base map, SERGEOMIN is using the norms established during the reunion of the Commission of Cartographic Standards, which took place from the 17 to the 18 of June, 1999, in Lima, Perú and ratified in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. It is too early to see the results. |
| Produce Metallogenic Map of the border regions. | Trained personnel in preparation of metallogenic maps. | Metallogenic map |
Lack of trainees.
Lack of resources. |
Previously not available | Regarding the Metallogenic Map the accomplishments to date are as follow: -Creation of the geological base map at scale 1:100,000 (later, as agreed upon in Santa Cruz it will be done at a scale 1:1,000,000) -Preparation of the information of the groups of deposits that will be on the map in the Bolivian area, using the registries defined by the technical committee for the creation of the Metallogenic Map . -Adjust the Bolivian symbology to be used in the map as well as the size of the deposits, according to the criterion agreed upon in Santa Cruz. |
| Attendance at conferences to highlight work of Project | Conference attendance(s) | Conference reports |
Lack of favourable geology in target regions.
Resources to attend conference. |
Previously not available. |
November 1999 CHILE
| Project Goal | Expected Results | Means of verification | Risks | Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) | Verifiable Indicators (November 1998 to November 1999) |
| Economic and social development of depressed regions along the borders of the four participating countries, mainly through mine and infrastructure development | Increase in investment in mineral exploration and development in target regions | Reports from Agencies responsible for compiling information on mineral investment and activities | Political environment favourable for industry investment. Qualified personnel to administer the development of mineral resources. Mineral occurrences must be economically attractive for mine development |
-Companies in operation in the Project areas prior to September 1996: Copiapó Area (CH-2): Exploration 14 Exploitation 14 Arica Area (CH-1): -Mining concessions in the Project areas: Arica area (CH-2) |
Registry: Companies operating in the Project area
Copiapo Area (CH-2) Arica Area (CH-1) Concesions Arica Area (CH-2) |
| Project Purposes | Outcomes | Means of verification | Project Risks | Baseline Data (prior to September 1996) | Verifiable Indicators (November 1998 to November 1999) |
| Geological work leading to more compatible geoscience data within the four National Geoscience Surveys. | Maps and reports using updated standards. | Maps and reports prepared by the participating countries. |
Availability of resources.
Access to Project areas |
Copiapó Area CH-2 Publications: -Geology of the Copiapo and Ojos de Salado map sheets, Atacama Province. K. Segerstrom 1968. 58 p, i map at scale 1:250,000. Bulletin No. 24. Institute of Geological Investigations. (The area of the project is in the eastern sector of this publication, only geological reconnaissance.) -Information from aeromagnetic flights 1986, ENAP-SERNAGEOMIN, Total Field Grid (Source not available at the moment). (Flight elevation 600 m Spacing between flight lines 2500m, flight direction North-South.) Arica Area CH-1 -Geology and Mineral Resources of the Arica department. R. Salas, R.F. Kast, F. Montecinos, I. Salas. 1966, 114 p., 1 map at scale 1:300,000. (Preliminary mapping, High Cordillera and volcanic zone only photo interpretation. -Inventory of metallic and non-metallic deposits. First Region, Tarpacá. D. Pacci, 19890. Institute of Geological Investigations. Unpublished report, five volumes. (Reconnaissance work and geological compilation of deposits between 17'300 and 21'150 South. The High Cordillera area is based mainly on photo interpretation) |
Iriarte, S., Ugalde, I., Venegas, M., 1998. Hidrogeología de la Cuenca Laguna del Negro Francisco, Región de Atacama. Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería. Documentos de Trabajo, NE 10. Scale 1:100.000 Location: Type of map: Carrasco O., Rodrigo P., 1999. Geología, Geoquímica y Alteración Hidrotermal del Sector Quebrada Pantanillo, Copiapó, III Región, Chile. , -Memoir for undergraduate thesis for bachelors degree in Geology, Department of Earth Sciences , Concepción University, 138 pp, anexos. Location: Scale: Type of Map: Venegas S., Marcela, 1999. Análisis Hidroquímico y Consideraciones acerca de la Evolución de la Laguna del Negro Francisco. Memoir for undergraduate thesis for bachelors degree in Geology, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Chile,129 pp, annexes, Location Map of Water Samples and "stiff" Diagrams. Location: Scale: Type of Map: Cuitiño, L., Vivallo, W., 1999. Alteración Hidrotermal en el sector Oriental de la Franja de Maricunga (Salar de Wheelwright y Nevado Ojos del Salado). Preliminar Version, unpublised report. Location: 26E39’ and 27E30’ Lat S and 69E00’ and border with Argentina, Alta Cordillera de la III Región de Atacama. Scale: 1:250.000 Type of map: Schematic and dimentions of alteration zones. |
| Increase cooperation between Geoscience institutions in all five countries (Horizontal Integration). | Exchanges of technical data and expertise. | Reports, field trip guide books etc. |
Availability of resources and reporting mechanisms.
Political will to continue cooperation. |
May 1996 office meeting in Santiago de Chile between J. Clavero (Chile) and R. Seggiaro y D. Rubiolo (Argentina). | Not Available |
| Enhance institutional relationships with Private sector (mineral exploration and mining companies). | Increased number of requests for information from the private sector. Communication strategy for involvement of private sector. |
Sales and distribution information supplied by National Geoscience Surveys. | Availability of resources to reproduce information. | Previously not available | Not Available |
| Institutional strengthening. | Increased product quality and analytical capacity |
Maps and reports produced.
User interviews. |
Lack of resources.
Logistical difficulties. Insufficient analytical capacities. |
Previously not available | Not Available |
| Scientific data & analyses of rock and mineral samples and some related training. | Analytical data of high quality. | Statistical data collected by Laboratory |
Resources for analytical services.
Lack of availability of laboratory services.. |
Previously not available | Not available |
| Seminars, workshops, field conferences and short courses to be given by Canadian Experts in areas to be agreed upon in consultation with Canada and National Geoscience surveys. | Trained personnel using updated standards to produce maps and reports | Maps and reports produced. |
Insufficient trainees.
Lack of support to reproduce maps and reports. Lack of resources for moving person |
Previously not available | Not Available |
| Produce Metallogenic Map of the border regions. | Trained personnel in preparation of metallogenic maps. | Metallogenic map |
Lack of trainees.
Lack of resources. |
Previously not available | Not Available. |
| Attendance at conferences to highlight work of Project | Conference attendance(s) | Conference reports |
Lack of favourable geology in target regions.
Resources to attend conference. |
Previously not available | 1.-XIV Argentinean Geological Congress, September 19-24 1999, Salta, Argentina " Quaternary Volcanism in the Southern Region of of the Volcanic Area of the Central Andes (26?y 28?Lat. S): Geocronology K/Ar and 39Ar/40Ar Regional Implocations" Gardeweg, M., Clavero, J., Mpodozis, C., Villeneuve, M., Pérez de A., Carlos. (1999). Proceedings I and Summaries XIV Geological Argentinean Congress, p.96. 2.- Forth International Symposium on Andean Geodynamics, October 4-6, 1999, Göttingen, Germany Oligo-Miocene Ignimbritic Volcanism of Northern Chile (Arica Region): Stratigraphy and Geochronology. García, M., Herail G., Gardeweg, M., (1999). Extended Abstracts, p.253-256. |
Other Activities:
Extension Program with CONAF ("Corporación Nacional Forestal" National Forestry Corporation) February 1999.
Presentation on the Laguna Negro Francisco refuge, to show the results of the previous year. The end of the presentation was part of the end of field work. It consisted of a course of basic geology or the CONAF park rangers of the Laguna del Negro Francisco, and a detailed analysis of the recently published hydrogeological map. Objective: to improve their scientific knowledge about the park and the "geoturistic"information that they will pass on.
Northern Chile volcanology, course presentation and organization by Moyra Gardeweg: November 23 to 29, 1998. Coordinated by Jorge Clavero.
Increase in Scientific and Technological Integration with Bolivia,