Victoria Islands Kimberlites
Intrude Ordovician dolostones
proximal to Wellington Inlier (exposed Archean bsmt - northern extension of the Slave Craton)
Major General/Ascot pipes discovered in June/98 following geophysical and till sampling
total of 7 pipes, mix of hypabyssal and crater facies
pipes appear to follow basement features including NE trending diabase dykes (310o)
extensive kimberlite dyke network
additional pipes exist to the north (Monopros)
area of active exploration