Geology and Ore Potential of the Tommy Creek Block, Mount Isa Inlier (Old ID 22960)

James Cook University, Mount Isa Mines
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

The objective of the proposal is to establish a new research project to understand the geological evolution of the prospective Tommy Creek Block, located near Cloncurry, utilising the expertise of geological staff and research facilities / resources at JCU, Cardiff University, and our industry partners Mount Isa Mines (MIM - Glencore and GBM Resources. These research partnerships will be further strengthened through this project. The project is designed to deliver benefits to the industry partners by providing an improved understanding of the geology of an active mineral exploration region, which will directly lead to better strategies for exploration and hence, enhanced prospects of exploration success. Such future mineral resource discovery is crucial to sustain the economic prosperity of Queensland. The project will provide industry with highly trained graduates with the specific skills sets needed to develop successful career paths in the minerals industry.

Date

01 Sep 2016 - 31 Dec 2018

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Geochronlology;REE Mineralisation;Cu-Au Mineralisation;Geological evolution;Tectonics;Cloncurry District

Funding Body

James Cook University, Mount Isa Mines

Amount

43000

Project Team

Jan Huizenga;Ioan Sanislav