Application of metal zoning to gold exploration in porphyry copper systems, by B.K. Jones: comments

Albino, George V.

doi:10.1016/0375-6742(93)90011-a

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“…Geochemical datasets, particularly, stream sediment datasets, have been used successfully in identifying undiscovered mineral deposits [41,42] in other jurisdictions. Specifically, the presence of elevated gold occurrences within the periphery of porphyry copper systems has been successfully used as a guide to the location of porphyry copper systems [43,44]. The ternary radiometric signature of the study area displays several characteristics.…”

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Stream Sediment Datasets and Geophysical Anomalies: A Recipe for Porphyry Copper Systems Identification—The Eastern Papuan Peninsula Experience

et al. 2021

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Airborne magnetic and radiometric datasets have, over the past few years, become powerful tools in the identification of porphyry systems which may host economic porphyry copper–gold–molybdenum ore bodies. Magnetisation contrasts with the unaltered host rocks, coupled with the elevated radiometric signature, compared to the host rock, makes identification of large-scale porphyry copper systems possible. Integrating these two different datasets with stream sediment data and other geochemical exploration methods results in a higher degree of confidence. Stream sediment data were analysed to see the distribution of copper and gold elements throughout the study area, located within the Eastern Papuan Peninsula of Papua New Guinea. Airborne geophysics data over the same area were also processed for magnetic and radiometric responses. The processing of the magnetic data revealed several magnetic anomalies related to concealed intrusive rock units, with associated radiometric signatures. The distribution of gold and copper anomalism was correlated with the geology and geophysical signatures. Results indicate varying degrees of correlation, with some areas showing a strong correlation between gold/copper occurrence and geophysical signatures, compared to other areas. Some factors that we believe impact the level of correlation may include tectonic history, volcanic cover, and weathering patterns. We recommend caution when applying multi-data exploration for porphyry copper systems.

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