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Snow, soil and trees could help detect mineral deposits in Canada

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 10, 2017 | 10:00 am Base Metals Precious Metals Canada Copper Gold Lead Silver Zinc 

Researchers on Vancouver Island have developed an analytical method that allows them to use snow, soil and trees to identify buried mineral deposits. According to their findings, the new series of techniques could help reduce the impact of mineral exploration...

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