H.S. Bostock Drill Core Library
Run by the Yukon Geological Survey (YGS), the facility supports geoscience research, mineral exploration and provides information to enable stewardship and sustainable development of the Territory’s energy, mineral, and land resources. The facility houses the Yukon rock sample collection and over 120,000 metres of diamond drill core and contains lapidary equipment for processing rock, drill core and surficial materials. The facility is co-located with the Forestry Research Centre, operated by Energy, Mines & Resources Forest Management Branch (FMB).
Name | Phone Number | ||
Primary Contact | Carolyn Relf | Carolyn.relf@gov.yk.ca | (867) 667-8892 |
Secondary Contact | Patrick Sack | Patrick.sack@gov.yk.ca | (867) 667-3203 |
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Owner
Government of Yukon
Membership
Regular Member
Website
www.geology.gov.yk.ca
Latitude
60.733333
Longitude
-135.983333
Location
Whitehorse
Nearest Community
Whitehorse
Territory/ Province
Yukon
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
Kwanlin Dun and Ta’an Kwach’an First Nations traditional territory
Facility Type
Community Research Facility
Research Hinterland
Terrestrial
Main Research Disciplines
Geology and Sedimentology, Geophysics, Geomorphology, Glaciology, Mapping/GIS, Soil Science, Tectonics
Power
Grid
Communications
Telephone, Internet, Computer, Printer/scanner, Fax, Videoconferencing
Local Transportation
Located on Alaska Highway
Equipment Storage
Facility includes a warehouse for storing samples and equipment used for field-based geological research (limited storage capacity). Researchers can request storage.
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
N/A
Dining/Kitchen Facilities
N/A
Laboratory Facilities
The facility includes a laboratory space for the viewing and sampling of existing rock and mineral collections including binocular and optical microscopes and an area for the processing of samples with rock saws and analysis by portable XRF methods only.
Fuel Availability
N/A
Research Requirements
N/A
Special Rules and Regulations
N/A
Local External Resources
N/A
Nearest Medical Service
Whitehorse General Hospital
Safety Considerations
YGS has a comprehensive field safety program
Cost
N/A
Other Information
N/A
Last Updated
2015-05-30