Mineral Resources & Tectonics

Technical Reports

Martinez, F., and Shipboard Scientific Party, 2019. R/V Neil Armstrong AR35-04 Cruise Report: Formation and elimination of segmentation and transform faults on the Reykjanes Ridge, pp. 24.

Haase, K.M., and Shipboard Scientific Party, 2018. R/V Sonne SO-263 Cruise Report: Tonga Rift, pp. 222. DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.23035.16169

Hannington, M.D., and Shipboard Scientific Party, 2017. R/V Poseidon POS-494-2 Cruise Report: Assessment of the ongoing magmatic-hydrothermal discharge of the El Hierro Submarine Volcano, Canary Islands by the submersible JAGO, pp. 88. DOI:10.13140/RG.2.1.1009.8162

Resing, J.A., and Shipboard Scientific Party, 2016. R/V Falkor FK151121 Cruise Report: Hydrothermal Hunt in the Mariana Back-Arc, pp. 103. DOI:10.7284/906519

Haase, K.M., and Shipboard Scientific Party, 2014. R/V Sonne SO-229 Final Report: Volcanism, hydrothermal activity and vent biology in the Coriolis Troughs, New Hebrides Island Arc, pp. 42. DOI:10.2314/GBV:869412450

Haase, K.M., and Shipboard Scientific Party, 2013. R/V Sonne SO-229 Cruise Report: Volcanism, hydrothermal activity and vent biology in the Coriolis Troughs, New Hebrides Island Arc, pp. 244. DOI:10.2314/GBV:83337866X

Anderson, M.O., Lentz D., McFarlane C., and Falck, H., 2012. Preliminary geology and geochemistry of the Moose II lithium-tantalum pegmatite deposit, Northwest Territories. Northwest Territories Geoscience Office, NWT Open Report 2012-006, pp. 55.

Invited Talks

Anderson, M.O., 2021. The search for seafloor hydrothermal vents: A new mining frontier?. KAUST webinar, Saudi Arabia, 8 Sept 2021. Invited seminar.

Anderson, M.O., 2021. Challenges for large-scale cooperative ocean research initiatives in Canada during the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. CMOS Virtual Conference, 21–26 June 2021, Victoria, BC. Invited talk.

Anderson, M.O., 2020. Seafloor Mining. KW Gem & Mineral Club webinar, 9 Oct 2020. Invited seminar.

Anderson, M.O., 2020. Relationships between geodynamics and seafloor mineralization in modern back-arc basins. Ore Deposits Hub webinar, 12 Aug 2020. Invited seminar. [YouTube Recording]

Anderson, M.O., 2020. Volcanological controls on hydrothermal venting on the seafloor. Geological Association of Canada – Volcanology & Igneous Petrology Division, Mineral Deposits Division webinar, 28 May 2020. Invited seminar.

Anderson, M.O., 2020. Processes of fluid flow and alteration below an actively-forming deposit: Results from shallow seafloor drilling. Canadian Institute of Mining, Saskatoon Division, 28 January 2020, Saskatoon, SK. Invited seminar.

Anderson, M.O., 2020. Geodynamic controls on magmatism and massive sulfide formation in subduction-related settings. University of Saskatchewan, 24 January 2020, Saskatoon, SK. Invited seminar.

Anderson, M.O., 2020. Mineral exploration in submarine volcanic environments. University of Saskatchewan, 27 January 2020, Saskatoon, SK. Invited lecture.

Anderson, M.O., 2019. Subseafloor hydrothermal alteration of massive sulfide deposits. InterRidge Theoretical Institute, 20 November 2019, Banyuls-sur-mer, France. Invited lecture.

Anderson, M.O., 2019. Tectonic evolution of intraoceanic back-arc basins and the development of focused magmatic-hydrothermal systems. InterRidge Theoretical Institute, 20 November 2019, Banyuls-sur-mer, France. Invited keynote.

Anderson, M.O., 2019. The links between tectonics, submarine volcanism and hydrothermal venting: Towards an exploration model for inactive hydrothermal vent sites. British Geological Survey, 26 August 2019, Edinburgh, UK. Invited seminar.

Anderson, M.O., 2019. The search for hydrothermal vents: Where tectonics, volcanism, and biology meet. AESRC Conference, 28–29 March, 2019, Toronto, ON. Invited keynote.

Anderson, M.O., Hannington, M.D., and McConachy, T.F., 2019. Metallogeny of modern back-arc basins from regional to local scales. PDAC Conference, 3–6 March, 2019, Toronto, ON. Invited talk.

Anderson, M.O., 2018. Geodynamic controls on magmatism and massive sulfide formation in subduction-related settings. Toronto Geological Discussion Group Public Lecture, 23 October, Toronto, ON. Invited seminar.

Anderson, M.O., 2019. Exploring the deep-sea: Metal resources and windows into Earth’s processes. Dept. of Chemical and Physical Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga Colloquium, 9 January, Toronto, ON. Invited seminar.

Anderson, M.O., 2019. An introduction to the fascinating world of granitic pegmatites. Walker Mineralogical Club public lecture, 13 February, Toronto, ON. Invited seminar.

Conference presentations (oral)

Anderson, M.O., 2021. Student-led virtual field trips using Google Earth: Increasing accessibility of geoscience programs through innovative assignments. GAC-MAC-IAH Conference, 1–5 November 2021, London, ON. [accepted]

Anderson, M.O., Acuna-Avendano, O.*, Norris-Julseth, C.*, Hannington, M.D., Chadwick, W.W.Jr., Rubin, K.H., 2021. Exploring the influence of curved subduction margins on the structural and magmatic-hydrothermal evolution of back-arc basins. GAC-MAC-IAH Conference, 1–5 November 2021, London, ON. [accepted]

Panasiuk, S.*, Anderson, M.O., Höskuldsson, A., Martinez, F., and Pałgan, D., 2021. The continuing volcanic and structural evolution of the southern Reykjanes Ridge: A remote-predictive geologic mapping study of a dynamic slow-spreading ridge. GAC-MAC-IAH Conference, 1–5 November 2021, London, ON. [accepted]

Anderson, M.O., Hannington, M.D., McConachy, T.F., Jamieson, J., Hansteen, T., and Petersen, S., 2020. Subseafloor alteration of a modern mafic-volcaniclastic hosted seafloor massive sulfide deposit. Goldschmidt conference, 21–26 June 2020, Hawai’i, USA, Special Edition Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Mineralogical Magazine.

Norris-Julseth, C.*, Anderson, M.O., Rubin, K., Haase, K., Hannington, M., Stewart, M., and Baxter, A. 2020. The influence of wrench tectonics on submarine volcanism in the NE Lau Basin (Tonga). Goldschmidt conference, 21–26 June 2020, Hawai’i, USA, Special Edition Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Mineralogical Magazine.

Moum, T.*, Anderson, M.O., and Jamieson, J., 2020. Geology and geochemistry of the VOLPA seafloor massive sulfide deposit, Niua volcano, Tonga. Goldschmidt conference, 21–26 June 2020, Hawai’i, USA, Special Edition Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Mineralogical Magazine.

Panasiuk, S.*, Anderson, M.O., Höskuldsson, A., Martinez, F., and Pałgan, D., 2020. Remote-predictive geologic mapping of the Reykjanes Ridge: Implications for the volcanic and structural evolution of a slow-spreading mid-ocean ridge. Goldschmidt conference, 21–26 June 2020, Hawai’i, USA, Special Edition Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Mineralogical Magazine.

Keith, M., Haase, K.M., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Klemd, R., Hannington, M., Strauss, H., McConachy, T., Anderson, M.O., 2020. Boiling-induced trace element fractionation and precipitation in submarine back-arc hydrothermal systems, New Hebrides, SW Pacific. Mineral Deposits Studies Group Meeting, 6–8 January 2020, London, UK.

Anderson, M.O., Hannington, M.D., and McConachy, T.F., 2019. Subseafloor alteration of the mafic volcaniclastic-hosted Tinakula SMS deposit, Jean Charcot Troughs, SW Pacific. SGA Biennial Meeting, 27–30 August 2019, Glasgow, UK [Extended abstract, reviewed].

Petersen, S., Hannington, M.D., Hölz, S., Krätchell, A., Klischies, M.*, Graber, S.*, Anderson, M.O., Jamieson, J.W., Grant, H., Murton, B.J., 2019. Same, same, but different: Recent advances in our understanding of modern seafloor hydrothermal systems. SGA Biennial Meeting, 27–30 August 2019, Glasgow, UK [Extended abstract, reviewed].

Anderson, M.O., Hannington, M.D., McConachy, T.F., and Jamieson, J.W., 2019. Subseafloor alteration of a modern seafloor massive sulphide deposit hosted in primary volcaniclastic rocks. GAC-MAC-IAH Conference, 13–15 May 2019, Quebec City, QC.

Stewart, M., Hannington, M., Emberly, J., Petersen, S., Brandl, P., Anderson, M.O., and Mercier-Langevin, P., 2019. A new geological map of the Lau Basin: Implications for Mineral prospectivity in modern and ancient arc-backarc systems. GAC-MAC-IAH Conference, 13–15 May 2019, Quebec City, QC.

Anderson, M.O., Hannington, M.D., McConachy, T.F., and Jamieson, J.W., 2018. Integrating geophysical and geochemical data to understand the relationships between geodynamics, volcanism, and massive sulfide formation in back-arc basins. SEG Conference, 22–25 September, 2018, Keystone, CO.

Baker, E.T., Walker, S.L, Resing, J.A., Chadwick, W.W. Jr., Anderson, M.O., Merle, S.G., and Butterfield, D.A., 2018. Hydrothermal activity along back-arc spreading centers: the importance of arc proximity. Ocean Sciences Meeting, 11–16 February, 2018, Portland, OR.

Anderson, M.O., Chadwick, W.W. Jr., Merle, S.G., Resing, J., Walker, S., Baker, E., Hannington, M.D., Augustin, N., 2017. Relationships between tectonism, volcanism, and hydrothermal venting along the Mariana back-arc spreading center between 12.7°N and 18.3°N. AGU Chapman Conference on Submarine Volcanology, 29 January – 3 February, 2017, Hobart, Australia.

Baker, E.T., Walker, S.L, Resing, J.A., Chadwick, W.W., Merle, S.G., and Anderson, M.O., 2016. Hydrothermal plume surveys of the backarc Mariana Trough (12.7°–18.3°N) by surface-ship and submersible find an unexpectedly high vent site frequency. AGU Annual Fall Meeting, 12–16 December, 2016, San Francisco.

Anderson, M.O., Hannington, M.D., McConachy, T.F., 2015. Massive sulfide accumulation along a submarine scoria cone row at the Tinakula Deposit, New Hebrides Arc, Solomon Islands. GeoBerlin Annual Conference, 4–7 October, 2015, Berlin, Germany.

Anderson, M.O., Hannington, M.D., Haase, K.M., Schwarz-Schampera, U., 2015. Geological controls on hydrothermal venting at the Nifonea Volcano, Vate Trough, Vanuatu [Extended Abstract]. SGA Biennial Meeting, 24–27 August, 2015, Nancy, France.

Anderson, M.O., Lentz, D., McFarlane C., and Falck, H., 2013. Trace-element geochemistry of muscovite as petrogenetic indications of pegmatite evolution in the Moose II lithium-tantalum pegmatite deposit, Northwest Territories, Canada. GAC-MAC Annual Meeting, 22–24 May, 2013, Winnipeg, MB.

Anderson, M.O., Lentz, D., and Falck, H. (Fischer, B.J. and Watson, D.M., Compilers), 2011. Geology, geochemistry, and geochronology of the Moose II lithium-tantalum pegmatite deposit, NWT. 39th Annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum Abstracts: Northwest Territories Geoscience Office, 15–17 November, Yellowknife, NT, YKGSF Abstracts Volume 2011, p. 19.

Anderson, M.O., Lentz, D., McFarlane, C., and Falck, H., 2011. Trace element geochemistry of micas by Laser Ablation ICP-MS in the Moose II lithium-tantalum pegmatite deposit, NWT. Goldschmidt Conference, 17–19 August, 2011, Prague, Czech Republic, Special Edition Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Mineralogical Magazine, Volume 75 (3), p. 436.

Conference presentations (poster)

Panasiuk, S.*, Anderson, M.O., Höskuldsson, A., Martinez, F., and Palgan, D., 2021. Remote-predictive geologic mapping of the Reykjanes Ridge: Implications for the volcanic and structural evolution of a slow-spreading mid-ocean ridge.  EGU General Assembly, 19–30 April 2021, virtual meeting.

Panasiuk, S.*, Anderson, M.O., Höskuldsson, A., Martinez, F., and Palgan, D., 2021. Volcanism and hydrothermal venting on a hot-spont influenced slow-spreading mid-ocean ridge. PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium, 8–11 March 2021, Toronto, ON.

Acuna-Avendano, O.*, and Anderson, M.O., 2021. Tectonism, magmatism, and hydrothermal venting in the Mariana back-arc. PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium, 8–11 March 2021, Toronto, ON.

Summer, D.J.*, Anderson, M.O., Baxter, A., and Brandl, P., 2021. Lithotectonic seafloor mapping of the Solomon Islands and Coral Sea using geophysical methods. PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium, 8–11 March 2021, Toronto, ON.

Umbsaar, J.*, and Anderson, M.O., 2021. Geochemical characterization and comparison of the seafloor massive sulphide deposits of the Niua Volcanic Complex and the Jean-Charcot Troughs, SW Pacific. PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium, 8–11 March 2021, Toronto, ON.

Mensing, R., Stewart, M., Hannington, M.D., Emberly, J., Baxter, A.T., Krätschell, A., Petersen, S., Brandl, P., Anderson, M.O., Mercier-Langevin, P., and Breker, K., 2020. Investigating growth of present-day oceanic back-arc crust as an analogue for ancient greenstone belts. PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium, 8–11 March 2021, Toronto, ON.

Moum, T.*, Anderson, M.O., and Jamieson, J., 2020. Geology and geochemistry of the VOLPA seafloor massive sulfide deposit, Niua volcano, Tonga. Goldschmidt conference, 21–26 June 2020, Hawai’i, USA, Special Edition Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Mineralogical Magazine.

Anderson, M.O., and Klischies, M.*, 2019. Developing novel remote-predicted geological mapping approaches to guide exploration for inactive seafloor massive sulfide deposits. Goldschmidt Conference, 18–23 August 2019, Barcelona, Spain, Special Edition Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Mineralogical Magazine [Poster and flash talk].

Norris-Julseth, C.*, Anderson, M.O., 2019. Structural evolution of the NE Lau back-arc basin: Links to tectonic regime and magmatic-hydrothermal systems. GAC-MAC-IAH Conference, 13–15 May 2019, Quebec City, QC.

Norris-Julseth, C.*, Anderson, M.O., 2019. Structural evolution of the NE Lau back-arc basin: Links to tectonic regime and magmatic-hydrothermal systems. PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium, 5 March, 2019, Toronto, ON.

Chadwick, W.W. Jr., Merle, S.G., Kaiser, C.L., Baker, E.T., Walker, S.L., Resing, J.A., Butterfield, D.A., Baumberger, T., Anderson, M.O., Shore, P., Wiens, D.A., and Rubin, K.H., 2017. A recent volcanic eruption discovered on the central Mariana back-arc spreading center. IAVCEI Scientific Assembly, 14–18 August, 2017, Portland, OR.

Anderson, M.O., Hannington, M.D., Haase, K., Schwartz-Schampera, U., and McConachy, T., 2014. Insights into magmatic-hydrothermal processes in the newly-discovered seafloor massive sulfide deposits of the New Hebrides arc-backarc, SW Pacific. AGU Annual Fall Meeting, 12–19 December, 2014, San Francisco, CA.

Boyé, S.*, Anderson, M.O., Lentz, D., and Falck, H. (Fischer, B.J. and Watson, D.M., Compilers), 2011. Petrology, geochemistry, and U-Pb geochronology of Archean fertile granitic plutons and associated pegmatites in the Slave Province, NWT: Preliminary results. 39th Annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum Abstracts: Northwest Territories Geoscience Office, 15–17 November, 2011, Yellowknife, NT, YKGSF Abstracts Volume 2011, p. 94.

Anderson, M.O., Lentz, D., and Falck, H., 2011. Petrology and geochemistry of the Moose II lithium-tantalum pegmatite deposit, NWT. GAC-MAC Annual Meeting, 25–27 May, Ottawa, ON.

Anderson, M.O., Lentz, D., and Falck, H., 2011. Evolution and mineralization of the Moose II lithium-tantalum pegmatite deposit, Northwest Territories, Canada. SEG-SGP Annual Conference, 23–26 September, 2012, Lima, Peru.

Anderson, M.O., and Lentz, D., 2011. Trace-element geochemistry of muscovite as an exploration tool for rare-element granitic pegmatites: A review. CIM Conference and Exhibition, 22–25 May, Montréal, QC.

Anderson, M.O., Lentz, D., Falck, H., and Mumford, T.M. (Palmer, E., Compiler), 2010. Trace-element geochemistry of muscovite in the Moose II lithium-tantalum pegmatite deposit and associated Faulkner Lake pegmatite field, NWT. 38th Annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum Abstracts: Northwest Territories Geoscience Office, 16–19 November, Yellowknife, NT, YKGSF Abstracts Volume 2010, p. 72. (*Best poster award)

Graduate theses

Anderson, M.O. Relationships Between Tectonics, Volcanism, and Hydrothermal Venting in the New Hebrides and Mariana Back-Arc Basins, Western Pacific. PhD thesis, University of Ottawa, 2018. DOI:10.20381/ruor-21613

Anderson, M.O. Evolution and Mineralization of the Moose II Lithium-Tantalum Pegmatite Deposit, Northwest Territories, Canada. MSc thesis, University of New Brunswick. DOI:10.13140/RG.2.1.4545.5761