Potential-field modelling of the prospective Chibougamau area (northeastern Abitibi subprovince, Quebec, Canada) using geological, geophysical, and petrophysical constraints

This paper focusses on obtaining a better understanding of the subsurface geology Chibougamau area, in northeast Abitibi greenstone belt (Superior craton), using geophysical data collected along 128 km long traverse with rough southwest–northeast orientation. We have constructed two-dimensional (2D) models study area that are consistent newly gravity and high-resolution magnetic sets. The initial were constrained at depth by an interpretation new seismic section surface bedrock known geometry lithological units. attributes model petrophysical measurements so final is compatible all available geological data. potential-field modelling resolved plutons bodies transparent sections. structural geology, such as open folding, provides improvement estimating size, shape, Barlow plutons. pluton to be associated Cu–Au magmatic-hydrothermal mineralisation and, volume intrusive paramount exploration mineralisation, presented here scientific foundation focused mineralisation.