| February 23, 2010 Helicopter Services in Greenland 2010 - questions and answers regarding call for tender GEUS has received the following questions regarding EU-tender on Helicopter Services in Greenland 2010, ID 2010-005923, GEUS J. no. 0413-00203 Question received on Tuesday 19 January at 14:07 hours Q: With reference to the tender mentioned above service provider would like to know if we are requesting three different aircrafts, one for separate area (1), (2), and (3), as all of these periods are overlapping:
GEUS has decided to change the conditions for the tender permitting that service providers submit tenders to one or more lots, cf. Contract Notice, section II, paragraph 1.8, and the official Notice of Change. Question received on Thursday 21 January at 15:16 hours Q: Service provider would like to know if it is possible to deviate from the minimum requirements regarding helicopter capacity with respect to
GEUS has decided to change the conditions for the tender permitting that service providers submit tenders to one or more lots, cf. Contract Notice, section II, paragraph 1.8, and the official Notice of Change. Question received on Monday 25 January at 13:55 hours Q: Service provider would like to know if it is possible to participate in the tender with helicopters that have a maximum cargo swing load capacity of approximately 850 kg - the minimum tender requirements being of 1000 kg. A: The minimum requirements regarding helicopters swing load, pay load capacity, endurance etcetera have been settled on the backgrounds of many years of experience with field work in Greenland and cannot be deviated from. GEUS has decided to change the conditions for the tender permitting that service providers submit tenders to one or more lots, cf. Contract Notice, section II, paragraph 1.8, and the official Notice of Change. Question received on Wednesday 27 January at 15:00 hours Q: Service provider asks if timetables can be changed so that two expeditions, e.g. the one in Southeast and the one in Northeast Greenland, are planned to follow one another. A: GEUS has decided to change the conditions for the tender permitting that service providers submit tenders to one or more lots, cf. Contract Notice, section II, paragraph 1.8, and the official Notice of Change. Question received on Saturday 30 January at 22:31 hours Q: Service provider asks if we have preferences to type of helicopter(s). Further service provider asks if operations require much flying over sea or water, and in that case if GEUS prefers a twin engine machine or an AS 350 B2. A: Last year and former years GEUS have made fieldwork in Greenland with AS 350 B2 or B3 helicopters fully meeting our needs in operations and areas similar to the ones described in the tender documents. However, we have no demands with respect to a specific helicopter type except for the requirements stated in the tender documents. Fieldwork in all three areas specified in the tender documents requires some flying over sea (in most cases close to the coast), fjords, lakes, and rivers; therefore helicopter(s) must be equipped with floats as specified in the tender documents. GEUS has decided to change the conditions for the tender permitting that service providers submit tenders to one or more lots, cf. Contract Notice, section II, paragraph 1.8, and the official Notice of Change.. |
| February 5, 2010 Three excellent reviews of Greenland geology book  Geological History of Greenland - Four billion years of Earth evolution. Published by Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. - 850 coloured figures describing and explaining the geology - 60 fact boxes focussing on geological concepts and processes - 18 page geological glossary (a mini-geological lexicon) In United Kingdom the book can be order from Gazelle Book Services or Amazon United Kingdom Read more about the book, see list of contents and make an order http://www.geus.dk/publications/boeger/geol_hist_greenland-uk.htm "This is an imposing book in many ways: a large format, beautifully illustrated and produced volume. It is aimed at a general readership with an interest in earth science and is excellent at explaining in layman´s terms current geological concepts and theories relevant to the geology of Greenland. It is also sufficiently detailed to be of interest to the more knowledgeable reader, and includes references and further information to help those wishing for a deeper and more technical understanding." Citations from book review by D.W Matthews in Polar Record vol. 46, no. 236, January 2010. Cambridge University Press. Read whole review: http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayFulltext?type=1&fid=6719328&jid=POL&volumeId=46&issueId=01&aid=6719320 "In summary this is an outstanding contribution to the Earth science literature. It is one of the best books available on geology for a broader public, but it will still manage to satisfy the academic or industry-based geologists who wishes for an update on the geology of this perennially fascinating piece of the Earth´s crust. No library should be without a copy". Citations from book review by Bob Strachan in Geoscientist vol. 19, no. 12, 2009. Geological Society of London. Read whole review: http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/gsl/op/prev/geoscientist/page6726.html "This book is to be highly commended and GEUS, as a specialist organization, are to be congratulated in investing in such a worthwhile product aimed at a general audience. In short, this is the sort of book that ignites the interest of us all and will convert the causal browser into an ardent geologist." Citations from book review by Ian Alsop in Geology Today vol. 25, no. 5, 2009. The Geologists Association & The Geological Society of London. Read whole review: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/122595709/PDFSTART |
| February 2, 2010 Notice of change: Conditions regarding helicopter tender (GEUS) On 15 January 2010 the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) submitted a Contract Notice regarding Helicopter Services in Greenland, ID 2010-005923, GEUS J. no. 0413-00203, through the eNotices portal for European public procurement. The official call for tenders was published at GEUS' website on Monday 18 January with a deadline to submit tenders on 1 March 2010 at 12:00 am. The enquiries and questions received regarding the tender for Helicopter Services in Greenland 2010 suggest that it may be difficult for service providers to give offer for the assignment in all three areas (i.e. for all three lots), as they overlap in time and thus require three different aircrafts. On this background GEUS has decided to change the conditions for the tender permitting that service providers submit tenders to one or more lots, cf. Contract Notice, section II, paragraph 1.8, and the official Notice of Change. GEUS encourage service providers to submit tenders, deadline still being Monday 1 March at 12:00 am. |
| January 21, 2010 Bulletin No. 18 - Greenland from Archaean to Quaternary  Greenland from Archaean to Quaternary. The descriptive text to the 1995 Geological map of Greenland, 1:2 500 000, has just been released in 2nd edition in Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin 18. Since the first edition of this work was published, large amounts of new data have been acquired, notably in the offshore regions, in relation to mineral prospecting and in connection with regional geological mapping projects. This 2nd edition aims at providing an updated overview of the geology of Greenland with reference to the enclosed geological map sheet from 1995 that in general terms is still valid. Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin 18 comprises descriptions of the Greenland Precambrian shield with its Archaean to Proterozoic crystalline complexes, the bordering Proterozoic and Palaeozoic sedimentary basins, Palaeozoic fold belts, late Palaeozoic-Mesozoic sedimentary basins, Palaeogene (lower Tertiary) volcanic rocks, and Quaternary deposits. Special chapters treat offshore geology, mineral deposits and petroleum potential. The volume includes an extensive subject index, a place names register, a special legend explanation and an updated and expanded reference list that enables the reader to follow up on new data and details in agreement with modern interpretations. Greenland from Archaean to Quaternary consists of the following chapters: Contents, abstract, preface, introduction Crystalline rocks older than 1600 Ma: the Greenland Precambrian shield Proterozoic to Phanerozoic geological development after formation of the Precambrian shield Glaciology, offshore geology Mineral deposits Acknowledgements, references, legend explanation, place names register, index Download chapters or the entire bulletin from: www.geus.dk/publications/bull/nr18/index-uk.htm Greenland from Archaean to Quaternary. Descriptive text to the 1995 Geological map of Greenland, 1:2 500 000. 2nd edition. Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin 18, 2009 Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin: Scientific, internationally reviewed papers based on research results from Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and off-shore areas, as well as other countries where the Survey works. The Bulletin is currently published with three annual issues, including Review of Survey activities which contains a number of concise, 4-page contributions about selected research activities. All articles in the Bulletin series can be downloaded on: www.geus.dk/publications/bull/index-uk.htm |
| January 21, 2010 Bulletin No. 19 - Lithostratigraphy of the Cretaceous-Paleocene Nuussuaq Group, Nuussuaq Basin, West Greenland  Lithostratigraphy of the Cretaceous-Paleocene Nuussuaq Group, Nuussuaq Basin, West Greenland - at the turn of the year 2009/2010 this 171-page Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin 19 was published. This bulletin presents the lithostratigraphy of the Cretaceous-Paleocene sedimentary succession of the Nuussuaq Basin. The Nuussuaq Group (new) overlies Precambrian basement rocks and is overlain by volcanic rocks of the West Greenland Basalt Group. The Nuussuaq Group comprises ten formations, five of which are erected herein whilst the remainder are redefined or revised in accordance with modern practice. Six of these formations are further divided into members (a total of eighteen, of which fifteen are new) and two beds are formally erected. The Nuussuaq Basin contains several kilometres of siliciclastic sediments overlain by a thick pile of volcanic rocks. The sediments, which are exposed on Disko, Nuussuaq, Upernivik Ø, Qeqertarsuaq and Svartenhuk Halvø in central West Greenland, have been studied since the early 19th century. The focus has changed through time from early studies on the occurrence of coal, fossil plants and invertebrate fossils to modern sedimentological and stratigraphical studies to decipher basin evolution and to encourage exploration for hydrocarbons. The Nuussuaq Basin is the only onshore analogue for the subsurface sedimentary basins offshore West Greenland that are known primarily from seismic data. It is consequently important that the Nuussuaq Basin outcrops are at a scale comparable to seismic sections and furthermore that the lithostratigraphic subdivision presented here emphasises unconformity-bounded formations that potentially may be traced regionally, also on offshore seismic data. Lithostratigraphy of the Cretaceous-Paleocene Nuussuaq Group, Nuussuaq Basin, West Greenland contains the following chapters: Contents, abstract, preface, introduction, previous work, geological setting Nuussuaq Group with the formations: Kome, Slibestensfjeldet, Upernivik Næs, Atane, Itilli, Kangilia, Quikavsak, Agatdal, Eqalulik and Atanikerluk Acknowledgements, references, place names and localities Download chapters or the entire bulletin from: www.geus.dk/publications/bull/nr19/index-uk.htm Lithostratigraphy of the Cretaceous-Paleocene Nuussuaq Group, Nuussuaq Basin, West Greenland Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin 19, 2009 Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin: Scientific, internationally reviewed papers based on research results from Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and off-shore areas, as well as other countries where the Survey works. The Bulletin is currently published with three annual issues, including Review of Survey activities which contains a number of concise, 4-page contributions about selected research activities. All articles in the Bulletin series can be downloaded on: www.geus.dk/publications/bull/index-uk.htm |
| January 18, 2010 Helicopter services in Greenland - service providers are invited to submit tenders The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) plans to carry out geological fieldwork in Southwest, Northeast and Southeast Greenland in 2010 - primarily during the summer from the end of June to the end of August. The fieldwork will take place in remote areas, where helicopters often will be the only practical means of transportation. To pursue its objectives with respect to fieldwork in Greenland GEUS wishes to procure helicopter services for a minimum of 215 flight hours with an option to buy additional flight hours and - if possible - ad hoc helicopter operations at various other locations in Greenland. Being a Danish government agency, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) is subject to regulations with respect to public procurement of goods and services. GEUS invites service providers to submit tenders. For further information, please see the tender documents and official publication of contract notice at ted.europa.eu
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| January 4, 2010 MINEX 35 is published. Leading news heading is: Nalunaq Gold Mine continues production From the list of content a number of other subjects is described:
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| January 4, 2010 New mineral showings in southern West Greenland found during GEUS field work 2009 Press release:
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| November 30, 2009 COP15: Selected climate and water research topics   The countdown for the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 – COP15 has started. In connection with COP15 in Copenhagen, GEUS has selected a number of research topics related to climate change and protection of the environment and our resources. Combating climate changes and adapting to those we cannot avoid have created a need for solutions requiring GEUS know-how in areas such as geothermal energy, CO2 storage, impacts on the water cycle and leaching of nutrients and pesticides to the groundwater, flooding and developments in the melting of the Greenland ice sheet. Learn and be entertained: Energy, water and magnificent ice http://www.geus.dk/program-areas/nature-environment/denmark/cop15_geus-uk.htm |
| October 30, 2009 New lode gold occurrence north of Sermilik, southern West Greenland  Geologist Jochen Kolb from GEUS taking structural readings during detailed study of the wall rock characteristics north of the lode gold occurrence. Jochen Kolb visted the area together with Annika Dziggel, RWTH Aachen University. Two veins were sampled and analysed for gold. An in situ rock sample of one of them yielded 6370 ppb Au, whereas the other vein recorded only 5 ppb Au. Gold was also detected by the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) in a polished thin section of the former vein. The veins are surrounded by 20-50 cm wide alteration halos containing biotite, quartz, garnet, pyrrhotite, pyrite, and chalcopyrite. A combined vein and alteration rock sample is slightly enriched showing 17 ppb Au. GEUS is currently undertaking more research work and more geochemical analyses in a joint project between GEUS and the Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum, Greenland. Although only one of the veins shows high gold values, the area is regarded as promising for further gold exploration. A gold content of 6 g/t is high and the sampling technique by using 1-2 kg samples is selective, which may result in erratically low gold values due to the nugget effect of gold. Systematical sampling of veins and alteration zones is needed to evaluate the potential of this new lode gold occurrence. Contact: Jochen Kolb, GEUS Phone: +45 38 14 20 00 Email: jkol@geus.dk |
| September 10, 2009 Seminar on Uncertainties in Climate Change Impacts at Water Resources arranged by HYACINTS and FIVA, September 10th at GeoCenter Copenhagen Programme: hyacints.dk/xpdf/seminar_prog_2009.pdf pdf-file Participation is free of charge, just register no later than September 4th to aste@geus.dk |
| September 7, 2009 Field report no. 8 from LOMROG II Read the field reports at a76.dk |
| July 8, 2009 19 concise research articles about: Water, oil, minerals and environment Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) has just released the annual publication Review of Survey activities 2008, with 19 concise research articles about water, oil, minerals and environmental activities in Denmark, Greenland and abroad. Some of the topics are: surveillance of earthquakes, storage of CO2 in the subsurface and mapping of climate changes. All articles are available on GEUS’ website: www.geus.dk Articles about activities in Denmark: • Earthquake in southern Sweden wakes up Denmark on 16 December 2008 • The potential for large-scale, subsurface geological CO2 storage in Denmark • Increased oil recovery from Halfdan chalk by flooding with CO2-enriched water: a laboratory experiment • Ladinian palynofloras in the Norwegian–Danish Basin: a regional marker reflecting a climate change • Fingerprinting sediments along the west coast of Jylland: Interpreting provenance data • Structural development of Maglevandsfald: a key to understanding the glaciotectonic architecture of Møns Klint, SE Denmark • Fracture valleys in central Jylland – a neotectonic feature • Soil erosion and land-use change during the last six millennia recorded in lake sediments of Gudme Sø, Fyn, Denmark • Geophysical methods and data administration in Danish groundwater mapping • Water budget of Skærsø, a lake in south-east Jylland, Denmark: exchange between groundwater and lake water Articles about activities in Greenland: • Geological observations in the southern West Greenland basement from Ameralik to Frederikshåb Isblink in 2008 • Shallow core drilling and petroleum geology related field work in East and North-East Greenland 2008 • The bedrock geology under the Inland Ice: the next major challenge for Greenland mapping • Developing a 3-D model for the Skaergaard intrusion in East Greenland: constraints on structure, mineralisation and petrogenetic models • Diamonds and lithospheric mantle properties in the Neoproterozoic igneous province of southern West Greenland • Using spectral mixture analysis of hyperspectral remote sensing data to map lithology of the Sarfartoq carbona tite complex, southern West Greenland • Glaciological investigations at the Malmbjerg mining prospect, central East Greenland • Holocene climate variability in southern Greenland: results from the Galathea 3 expedition Article about international activities: • Post-rift landscape development of northeast Brazil Download articles from: Review of Survey activities 2008 Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin 17, 2009 www.geus.dk/publications/bull/nr17/index-uk.htm Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin: Scientific, internationally reviewed papers based on research results from Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and off-shore areas, as well as other countries where the Survey works. The Bulletin is currently published with three annual issues, including Review of Survey activities which contains a number of concise, 4-page contributions about selected research activities. All articles in the Bulletin series can be downloaded on: www.geus.dk/publications/bull/index-uk.htm |
| March 30, 2009 CANCELLED - Workshop Greenland-Canada - 1-4 September 2009 Focus on the Precambrian 1-4 Sept. 2009, Nuuk, Greenland including workshops and field trips in Greenland CANCELLED This is the third workshop aimed at bringing geoscientists and mining/exploration geologists together working with the geology of Greenland and/or North-East Canada. The focus of this workshop will be the Precambrian. The topics are geological correlations, similarities and differences between Canada and Greenland, mineral potential of the regions, exploration, new methods and data acquisition. The workshop is arranged by the Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum (BMP), the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) and NunaMinerals A/S. |