Mexico
In keeping with providing “far afield” excursions now seen in past congresses it is suggested that at least three field trips be planned for countries outside of Canada and the United States. Two field trips have been provided for Mexico. Other Mexican excursions might encompass the volcanic belt of Mexico, environmental problems of Mexico City, and Karst geology of the Yucatan and the Chicxulub impact.
The Geology and Mineralogy of the Naica Mine
Situated in northern Mexico this locality exhibits some incredibly (8 m +) large gypsum crystals. This excursion might be limited to the upper caverns of the mine since the lower areas where the really large crystals are located might be re-flooded by 2020.
The three-day excursion would start and end in Mexico City.
Image credit: Carsten Peter/ NAT GEO Image Collection
The Geology of the Guanajuato World Class Silver and Gold District
An estimated 1 – 1.2 billion oz of silver and 5 – 6 million oz of gold have been produced from this region during its mining history, The Guanajuato Silver District has over 400 years of mining activity and the legendary mines of the region have come to represent the wealth of Mexico’s rich deposits.
This four-day excursion would start and end in Mexico City.
Image credit: Unsplash/ Uriel Soberanes