Targeting deep-seated gold deposits: A study from the qujia gold deposit, Shandong province, China

Wang, Qiang; Wang, Xueqiu; Liu, Hanliang; Tian, Mi; Zhang, Bao-Yun; Li, Ruihong; De-ping, Yang; Xiong, Yujiu

doi:10.1016/j.apgeochem.2021.104982

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“…Combined with the analysis of isotopic ages and trace element data, it is suggested that the Qinling Orogenic Belt was in the post-collision extensional stage after collision during the Indosinian period. Intense magmatic activity and mineralization occurred in this tectonic setting [13,27,[56][57][58][59] , which formed the basis for the formation of the Qiandongshan-Dongtangzi lead-zinc deposit. It shows obvious difference from typical Sedex lead-zinc deposit in the geological characteristics, the macroscopic and microscopic structural of lead-zinc ores, H-O-S-Pb isotopes, trace and rare earth element characteristics, mineralization age, and the relationship between ore body and granite, but they are closely related to magmatic-hydrothermal processes.…”

Section: Ore Genesismentioning

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Metallogenic Model and Prospecting Progress of the Qiandongshan–Dongtangzi Large Pb-Zn Deposit, Fengtai Orefield, West Qinling Orogeny

Wang,

Pang,

et al. 2023

Minerals

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The Qiandongshan–Dongtangzi large Pb-Zn deposit is located in the Fengxian–Taibai (abbr. Fengtai) polymetallic orefield. The ore bodies primarily occur within and around the contact surface between the limestone of the Gudaoling Formation and the phyllite of the Xinghongpu Formation, which are clearly controlled by anticline and specific lithohorizon. Magmatic rocks are well developed in the mining area, consisting mainly of granitoid plutons and mafic–felsic dikes. Previous metallogenic geochronology studies have yielded a narrow range of ages between 226 and 211 Ma, overlapped by the extensive magmatism during the Late Triassic period in this region. The ω(Co)/ω(Ni) ratio of pyrite in lead–zinc ore ranges from 4.44 to 15.57 (avg. 8.56), implying that its genesis is probably related to volcanic and magmatic-hydrothermal fluids. The δD and δ18O values (ranging from −94.2‰ to −82‰, and 18.89‰ to 20.72‰, respectively,) of the ore-bearing quartz indicate that the fluids were perhaps derived from a magmatic source. The δ34S values of ore-related sulfides display a relatively narrow range of 4.29‰ to 9.63‰ and less than 10‰, resembling those of magmatic-hydrothermal origin Pb-Zn deposits. The Pb isotopic composition of the sulfides from the Qiandongshan–Dongtangzi Pb-Zn deposit (with 206Pb/204Pb ratios of 18.06 to 18.14, the 207Pb/204Pb ratios of 15.61 to 15.71, and 208Pb/204Pb ratios of 38.15 to 38.50) is similar to that of the Late Triassic Xiba granite pluton, suggesting that they share the same Pb source. The contents of W, Mo, As, Sb, Hg, Bi, Cd, and other elements associated with magmatic-hydrothermal fluids are high in lead–zinc ores, and the contents of Sn, W, Co, and Ni are also enriched in sphalerite. The contents of trace elements and rare earth elements in the ore are similar to those in the Xiba granite pluton, and they maybe propose a magmatic-hydrothermal origin as well. As a result of this information, the Qiandongshan–Dongtangzi large Pb-Zn deposit may be classified as a magmatic hydrothermal stratabound type, with the Si/Ca contact area being the ore-forming structural plane. Thus, a mineralization model has been proposed based on a comparative analysis of the geological and geochemical properties of the lead–zinc deposit in the Fengtai orefield. It is considered that the secondary anticlines developed on both wings of the Qiandongshan–Dongtangzi composite anticline are the favorable sites for Pb-Zn deposition. Accordingly, the Si/Ca plane and secondary anticline are the major ore-controlling factors and prospecting targets. The verification project was first set up on the north wing of the composite anticline, and thick lead–zinc ore bodies were found in all verification boreholes, accumulating successful experience for deep exploration of lead–zinc deposits in this region.

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Section: Ore Genesismentioning

confidence: 99%