Assessing the footprint, fingerprint, and vectoring potential towards Cu mineralization of trace elements in chalcopyrite and co-existing pyrite, and albite. (Old ID 30025)

Anglo American Exploration (Australia) Pty Ltd, Mount Isa Mines, Queensland Department of Resources, South32
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