David Lentz

Other titles

Research Chair in Economic Geology

Research interests

I am interested in an array of complex magmatic-hydrothermal mineralizing and alteration processes, associated with the formation of massive-sulphide deposits (Bathurst Camp), porphyry Cu-Mo-Au systems, and Sn-W-Mo-Au granophile systems including their related skarn systems, as well as IOA (Iron Oxide Apatite) and IOCG (Iron Oxide Copper-Gold, REY, U) systems.

I have a renewed interest in Li-Cs-Ta-Sn & U-REE pegmatite forming systems as well, with increased interest in Critical Minerals for the Green Transition. Of particular interest are the complex assimilation (syntexis and volatile fluxing of limestone-marbles by magma(-vapour) processes and their implications for mineralization processes, enhancing vapour saturation and solidification (endo- & exo-skarn reactions), as well as their implications for secular atmospheric CO2 emissions and related volcanologic implications.

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Professional associations

• Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists
• Atlantic Geoscience Society
• Geological Association of Canada
• International Association on the Genesis of Ore Deposits
• Mineralogical Association of Canada
• Society of Economic Geologists
• UNB Ore Geology Research Group (applications for MSc, PhD, and pdf welcome)
• UNB Research Chair in Economic Geology

Editorial duties

• Frontiers in Earth Sciences (Specialty Chief Editor - Economic Geology)
• Journal of Geochemical Exploration (Associate Editor)
• NRC Facets (Editorial board)
• Journal of Earth Sciences (Editorial board)