Bibliography
Barry W. Smee Published Papers
Bradshaw, P.M.D., Larsson, J..D., Thomson, I., and Smee, B.W., 1972:
Applications of exploration techniques using geochemistry in areas of residual soil, valley glaciation, and continental glaciation. Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, Annual Number.
Bradshaw, P.M.D., Thomson, I., Smee, B.W. and Larsson, J.D., 1974:
The application of different analytical extractions and soil profile sampling in exploration geochemistry. J. Geochem. Explor., 3: 209-225.
Bradshaw, P.M.D., and Smee, B.W., 1975:
Gibraltar Cu-Mo deposit, British Colombia. In: Conceptual Models in Exploration Geochemistry., J. Geochem. Explor., 4, 65-67.
Carr, J.M., Bradshaw, P.M.D., and Smee, B.W., 1975: Cariboo Bell Cu deposit, British Colombia.
In: Conceptual Models in Exploration Geochemistry., J. Geochem. Explor., 4, 60-62.
Smee, B.W., and Ballantyne, S.B., 1976:
Examination of some Cordilleran uranium occurrences. Geol. Surv. Can. Pap. 76-1C: 255-258.
Ballantyne, S.B., Boyle, D.R., Goodfellow, W.D., Jonasson, I.R., and Smee, B.W., 1978:
Some orientation surveys for uranium mineralization in parts of the Atlin area, British Colombia, Geol. Surv. Can. Pap. 78-1A: 467-471.
Goodfellow, W.D., Jonasson, I.R., and Smee, B.W., 1978:
Uranium in Nisling Range alaskite and related rocks of the Yukon Crystalline Terrane: Discussion. Geol. Surv. Can. Pap. 78-1A: 555-566.
Smee, B.W., Hall, G.E.M., and Koop, D.J., 1978.
Analysis of fluoride, chloride, nitrate and sulphate in natural waters using ion chromatography. J. Geochem. Explor., 10: 245-258.
Smee, B.W., 1979: A theoretical estimation of ion mobilities through glaciolacustrine sediments:
diffusion down a concentration gradient. Geol. Surv. Can. Pap. 79-1A: 367-374.
Smee, B.W., 1979:
Chemical field tests for various elements and minerals. Northwest Mining Association Geochemical Short Course, Spokane, Washington.
Smee, B.W., 1979:
Electrochemical dispersion in exploration geology. Northwest Mining Association Geochemical Short Course, Spokane, Washington.
Smee, B.W., 1979:
Introduction of data acquisition-laboratory techniques. Northwest Mining Association Geochemical Short Course, Spokane, Washington.
Smee, B.W., and Koop, D.J., 1979:
Evaluation of the ion chromatographic analytical technique for the determination of inorganic anions in natural waters exhibiting a wide range of pH, organic content, and suspended load conditions. Geol. Surv. Can. Open File Report No. 613, 126p.
Smee, B.W., and Koop, D.J., 1979:
The stability of some anions in natural water samples. Geol. Surv. Can. Pap. 79-1B: 137-146.
Smee, B.W., and Sinha, A.J., 1979:
Geological, geophysical and geochemical considerations for exploration in clay covered areas: a review. CIM Bull., v72, 804: 67-82.
Smee, B.W., 1980:
Electrochemical processes in glacial overburden and the problems of lacustrine clay cover. In Glacial geology in the service of mineral exploration: a workshop. Compiled by J.A. Westgate, University of Toronto.
Smee, B.W., 1981:
Ionic diffusion and the use of soil geochemistry in clay covered areas. Abst. 83rd AGM CIMM, CIM Bull., v74, 828, p.142-143.
Smee, B.W., 1983:
Laboratory and field evidence in support of the electrogeochemically enhanced migration of ions through glaciolacustrine sediment. Ph.D. Thesis, Univ. New Brunswick. 477 p.
Smee, B.W., 1983:
Laboratory and field evidence in support of the electrogeochemically enhanced migration of ions through glaciolacustrine sediment. In: G.R. Parslow (Editor), Geochemical Exploration 1982. J. Geochem. Explor., 19: 277-304.
Smee, B.W., 1983:
The practical application of computer technology to routine mineral exploration programs. CIMM Annual General Meeting.
Bailes, R.J., Smee, B.W., Blackadar, D.W., and Gardner, H.D., 1986:
Geology of the Jason lead-zinc-silver deposits, Macmillian Pass, Yukon Territory. In: Mineral Deposits of the Northern Cordillera. CIM Special Volume.
Smee, B.W., and Bailes, R.L., 1986:
The use of lithogeochemical patterns in wall rock as a guide to exploration drilling at the Jason lead-zinc-silver-barium deposit, Yukon Territory: J. Geochem. Explor., 25 (1/2): 217-230.
Smee, B.W., 1987:
Soil sampling strategies in an area with alpine glaciation, British Colombia, Canada: In: Levinson, Bradshaw and Thomson, (1987): 78-82; 213-216.
Stanley, Clifford R., and Smee, Barry W., 1988:
A test in pattern recognition: defining anomalous patterns in surficial samples which exhibit severe nugget effects. Explore, 63, 12-14.
Smee, B.W., 1993:
Sampling and Analysis. B.C. and Yukon Chamber of Mines, Exploration and Mining for Brokers and Investors.
Smee, B.W., 1993:
Implementing quality control procedures in mineral exploration and feasibility studies. In: Making Decisions in the Mining Industry. Toronto Workshop.
Smee, B.W., 1997:
Mapping lithology using multi-element soil colour imaging, El Callao, Venezuela. In: Exploration geochemistry of tropical environments, MDRU Short Course, University of British Colombia.
Smee, B.W., 1997:
Quality Control, Part 1., Northern Miner, June 16, v. 83, No.16
Smee, B.W., 1997:
Quality Control, Part 2., Northern Miner, June 23. v. 83, No. 17.
Smee, B.W., 1997:
The formation of surficial geochemical pattern over buried epithermal gold deposits in desert environments. Results of a test of partial extraction techniques In Exploration 97 Symposium Volume, Toronto: 301-314.
Smee, B.W., 1997:
Selective extraction techniques at present and in the future. In: A workshop on exploration geochemistry in areas of present and past tropical and sub-tropical climates. Queen’s University, Kingston Ontario.
Smee, B.W., 1998:
Overview of quality control procedures required by mineral exploration companies. In: Workshop on quality control methods in mineral exploration. Association of Exploration Geochemists, Vancouver. B.W. Smee ed.
Smee, B.W., 1998:
Reply to TSE/OSC Mining Standards Task Force, In: Setting New Standards, Companion Volume B.
Smee, B.W., 1998:
A new theory to explain the formation of soil geochemical responses over deeply covered gold mineralization in arid environments. J. Geochem. Explor., 61: 149-172
Smee, B.W. and Grunsky, E., 1998:
Integration of topography with multielement geochemistry. Explore: 100, 20-21.
Smee, B.W., 1999:
The effect of soil composition on weak leach solution pH: a potential exploration tool in arid environments. Explore: 102, 4-7.
Smee, B.W., 1999:
How to audit a commercial laboratory. In: Workshop on Quality Control in Mineral Exploration, 19th IGES, Vancouver.
Grunsky, E.C., and Smee, B.W., 1999:
The differentiation of soil types and mineralization from multi-element geochemistry using multivariate methods and digital topography. In: Proceedings of the 19th IGES, Vancouver. J. Geochem. Explor. 67, 1-3, 287-299.
Grunsky, E.C., and Smee, B.W., 2000:
Enhancements in the interpretation of geochemical data using multivariate methods and digital topography. CIMM Annual Meeting Abst.
Smee, B.W., 2000:
Quality control in mineral exploration. In: Mineria, Centro de Excelencia en Mineria (Centre of Excellence in Mining). Publ. by Arthur Andersen, Santiago Chile.
Smee, B.W., 2001:
Travels of a transient metal ion, the shocking truth revealed: things to be aware of when using the “new” geochemistry. Vancouver MEG Workshop notes, Dec. 2001.
Grunsky, E.C. and Smee. B.W., 2003.
Enhancements in the interpretation of geochemical data using multivariate methods and digital topography, CIM Bulletin, Volume 96, Number 1068, February 2003, pp.39-43.
Smee, B.W., 2003a:
Theory behind the use of soil pH measurements as an inexpensive guide to buried mineralization, with examples. Explore, 118, 1-19.
Stanley C. and Smee, B.W., 2003:
Estimation bias of mineral deposits caused by grade-based staging of multiple analyses in samples exhibiting a “nugget effect”. IGES Dublin, Abstracts.
Smee, B.W., 2003b :
Reply to Alan Mann letter re: “Theory behind the use of soil pH measurements as an inexpensive guide to buried mineralization with examples”. Explore, 121, p. 4-5.
Smee, B.W., Stanley, C.R., 2005:
Sample preparation of “nuggety” samples: dispelling some myths about sample size and sampling errors. Explore, 126, p.21-26.
Stanley C.R. and Smee, B.W., 2005:
Reply to Dr. Dominique Franceois-Bongarceon re: Sample preparation of ‘nuggety’ samples: dispelling some myths about sample size and sampling errors. Explore number 127, p. 19-23.
Smee, B.W., 2005: Partial leaches:
What do we know, and when did we learn it? Workshop on partial leaches in exploration and environmental geochemistry, IGES, Perth.
Smee, B.W., 2006:
Estimating risk using quality control data. Geochemistry in Mineral Resource Development, in Wealth Creation in the Minerals Industry, SEG Keystone, Colorado.
Smee, B.W., 2007:
Controlling the quality of information from field to data base. Exploration 2007 Workshop.
Stanley, C.R. and Smee, B.W., 2007:
Strategies for reducing sampling errors in exploration and resource definition drilling programs for gold deposits. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, Vol. 7, pp.329-340.
Smee, B.W., 2009:
Soil micro-layer, airborne particles, and pH: The Govett connection. Proc. 24th International Applied Geochemical Symposium, Fredericton N.B. pp.91-95.
Smee, B.W., 2013:
The use of soil pH: the IDH factor. Exploration Round Up Workshop, Exploring through cover. Vancouver. Abstract.
Smee, B.W., 2013:
Critical evaluation of fire assay techniques: What is important to geologists. SEG meeting workshop, Whistler, B.C. Abstract.
Bradshaw, P.M.D., Lett, R.E., Smee, B.W., Thomson. I., 2015:
Chapter 1. Airborne Geochemistry for mineral exploration for sub-cropping, blind and buried mineral deposits- AIRTRACE. p.7-32. IN: Barringer, Back to the Future: Airborne Geochemistry and Many Related Topics. AAG publication.
Bradshaw, P.M.D., Lett, R.E., Smee, B.W., Thomson. I., 2015:
Chapter 3. Surface micro- layer vegetation sampling for mineral exploration- SURTRACE. p. 59-76. IN: Barringer, Back to the Future: Airborne Geochemistry and Many Related Topics. AAG publication.
Smee, B.W., Bloom, L., Arne, D., Heberlein, D.: 2024:
Practical applications of quality assurance and quality control in mineral exploration, resource estimation and mining programmes: a review of recommended international practices. Geochemistry, Exploration, Environment, Analysis, Article 27, May 2024.
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