Devonian Potash Deposits in Manitoba - Government of Manitoba

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Table of ContentsPageIntroduction1History of exploration for potash in ManitobaPotash deposits in the Devonian Prairie EvaporitePotash in the St. Lazare-Russell areaReserve estimates (by Manitoba Mineral Resources Ltd.)Salt solution and salt horsesMineralogy of the Prairie EvaporiteReference sectiona) below the main ore layerb) the main potash zoneC) the salt backd) White Bear: "marker bedsl1 and "member1*Potential extension of the potash area1. Area north from township 19, range 29W2. East of the explored area, townships 15 to 183. Townships 15 to 12, ranges 27 to 29W4. Southern area: townships 11 to 65. Area from township5to International BoundaryReferencesAppendix:Data from non-confidential potash wells
TablesPage1. Reserve and life estimates92. Potential reserve and estimated life3. Mineral composition: IMC R2, 4-22-16-294. Composition of White Bear marker beds5. Potash in oil exploration wellsFigures1. Distribution and thickness of the Prairie Evaporite in the Elk Point BasinPage22. Distribution of potash in Manitoba3. Geological formations in Manitoba4. Correlation of gamma-ray log with chemical analyses5. Idealized east-west section through the Prairie Evaporite and adjacent rock units6. Salt back: isopach - top of Prairie Evaporite to top of best 8.0 feet7. Distribution of %K20 in sylvite, best 8.0 feet8. Distribution of %K20 in sylvite, stratigraphic 8.0 feet9. Structure contour - top of best 8.0 feet in Esterhazy Member10. Per cent insoluble: best 8.0 feet11. Per cent K20 as carnallite - best 8.0 feet.
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