Assessing the footprint, fingerprint, and vectoring potential towards Cu mineralization of trace elements in chalcopyrite and co-existing pyrite, and albite. (Old ID 30025)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
This project aims to assess the footprint, fingerprint, and vectoring potential towards Cu mineralization by using trace element analyses of chalcopyrite, pyrite, and albite from Cu deposits in Mt Isa region. As part of this project co-existing chalcopyrite, pyrite and albite will be analysed from a suite of well characterised samples comprising a variety of mineral deposits from Mt Isa region. The role of host rock and deformation on mineral trace element geochemistry will be investigated in order to assess their influence on the vectoring potential.
Date
01 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2026
Project Type
CONTRACT_RESEARCH
Keywords
copper;Mineral Chemistry;mineralization;Exploration;Trace Element Geochemistry;Ore vectoring
Funding Body
Anglo American Exploration (Australia) Pty Ltd, Mount Isa Mines, Queensland Department of Resources, South32
Amount
720000
Project Team
Melanie Finch