Contact: chair@mddgac.org

My research focusses on in-situ analyses of various mineral phases in order to understand changes in fluid chemistry during mineral formation. The research outcomes have important applications to diverse fields that range from environmental chemistry, economic geology, to paleooceanography. Most of my work has focussed on laser ablation ICPMS analysis of the mineral pyrite with lesser emphasis on magnetite, hematite, chlorite, and titanite. 

Vice President, Exploration - Adventus Zinc

M.Sc., P.Geo., FGAC, FSEG

Jason Dunning is a professional exploration geologist with over 20 years of experience in greenfield and brownfield environments with success in developing sustainable project pipelines for both small and large capitalization companies. Most recently, he was Mining Group Manager, Geology & Exploration at Nyrstar from 2014 to 2017, responsible for management of all geological, exploration, land tenure, and mineral reserve/resource work at Nyrstar’s mineral properties. Jason holds both bachelor and master level degrees in geology from Carleton University and Laurentian University, respectively.

Contact the MDD at info@mddgac.org  if you are interested in becoming the next Chair for publications

Meg is an Assistant Professor at Mount Royal University. Her research is currently focused on investigating the relationship between microplate formation and magmatic-hydrothermal mineralizing systems in the Lau Basin in order to better understand crustal growth and metal endowment in Archean greenstone belts.

Patrick Sack joined the Yukon Geological Survey in 2011 focusing on metallogenic research and working with the exploration and mining community as an Economic Geologist. Patrick began his geological career in the early 2000s with summer employment in the junior exploration industry. After completing B.Sc. studies at the University of Victoria he completed a Ph.D at the University of Tasmania, Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposit Research on the Greens Creek massive sulphide deposit in Southeast Alaska. Patrick’s current Yukon research is focused on Late Triassic to Jurassic plutons across southern Yukon and Carlin-type gold mineralization in the Nadaleen trend.