Title: 2022 Exploration Report Ring of Fire Metals Soil Peat & Biogeochemical Sampling
Citation: Downey, M. 2023. 2022 Exploration Report Ring of Fire Metals Soil Peat & Biogeochemical Sampling. Ontario Geological Survey. 20000021487
Study Site: James Bay Lowlands
Purpose: The objective of the 2022 program was to significantly expand upon the existing grid of samples in order to cover the entirety of the WSZ (which includes the Area 1 project area), 7 Triple J, and the Thunderbird fault. A total of 3884 soil/clay samples were taken and analyzed using SGS’ MMI method. Additionally, organic material orientation surveys (black spruce tree bark and peat) were completed over Triple J to assess the viability for future surveys given that it is easier to collect, and that these are generally a more consistent sample medium. A total of 46 samples of tree bark and 85 samples of peat were taken. The tree bark was analyzed by SGS MMI method and the peat was analyzed using Actlabs’ aqua regia digest as well as an enhanced enzyme leach.
Abstract: From July 8th to October 3rd, 2022, Ring of Fire Metals Pty Ltd. (“RoF Metals or ROFM”) completed soil, peat, and biogeochemical (tree bark) sampling surveys on the Area 1, Thunderbird, Triple J, and Webequie Shear Zone properties in the Ring of Fire (“RoF”), James Bay Lowlands, Northern Ontario. The properties cover portions of townships BMA 526 862, BMA 526 863, BMA 526 864, BMA 527 861, BMA 527 863, and BMA 527 864 (NTS Sheets 43D09, 43D10, 43D15, and 43D16; Porcupine and Thunder Bay Mining Divisions).
Supplemental Information Summary:
Research:
Further Info: Dyer, R.D. (2026). Black spruce (Picea mariana) Mobile Metal Ion (MMITM) bark geochemistry case study over the Triple J gold zone, McFaulds Lake (‘Ring of Fire’) area, Northern Ontario, Canada. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis; 26(1): https://doi.org/10.1144/geochem2025-023
Status: Complete
Keywords:
peat properties,
vegetation,
mining,
metals,
Geographical coordinates: North: 52.91, South: 52.83 East: -86.35 West: -85.75
Bounding Temporal Extent: Start Date: 2022-07-08, End
Date: 2022-10-31
