- End Date:
- 31 Dec 2028
- Location:
- South America
About
The Geodynamic Inheritance & eXploration (GAXI) Project is a research initiative focused on understanding the spatial distribution and genesis of economic mineral systems along the South American Gondwana margin. The objective is to help develop future industry-relevant targets within a sophisticated exploration framework.
GAXI builds on a successful pilot study in the Peruvian Andes, which revealed a connection between mineral-forming processes and the localisation of economic ore deposits.
At its core, the GAXI Project is based on the concept of ancient geodynamic inheritance as a principal mechanism controlling the spatial-temporal dynamics and genetic characteristics of deposit superclusters in long-lived accretionary margins, specifically the South American Andes.
Why GAXI Matters
The GAXI Project addresses key challenges facing the exploration industry, including dwindling greenfield discoveries, increasing exploration costs and timelines, the need to meet future demands for critical and staple metal supply, and the environmental and social impacts associated with exploration in uncharted terrains.
Unlike traditional exploration strategies, which have largely focused on brownfield advancements and specific deposit styles, metals, or their associations, GAXI aims to revolutionise greenfield discovery by investigating the fundamental processes that control mineral systems.
The GAXI Project aims to improve understanding of:
Through this approach, GAXI seeks to develop a more sophisticated exploration framework that can support future industry-relevant targets while reducing the time, cost, and social impact associated with mineral exploration.
For more information, please contact:
Project Manager
Tim Cross
tim.cross@amira.global
Project Coordinator: