Geology

Geology: The conceptual model for ongoing exploration in the Ring of Fire district is based on a mantle-derived, ultramafic intrusion emplaced along the margin of a regional-scale granodiorite pluton that intruded into and caused a doming of the host Sachigo greenstone belt rocks. On a global basis, ultramafic intrusions similar to the Ring of Fire intrusion are known to host nickel-copper deposits, layered chromite deposits and platinum group metals.