Petrologic constraints on the genesis of gold-rich systems

The project will provide a new set of tools to explore for gold-rich ore deposits in Australia and globally.

By integrating geochemical studies with cutting-edge experiments carried out at three Australian universities in strategic partnership with industry, the outcomes of this project will provide much needed knowledge to predict the locations of large gold-rich deposits that are concealed beneath vast expanses of the Australian continent.

The new results will translate into smarter exploration practice, significantly enhancing success in targeting ore deposits that are rich in high-value metal and display the smallest have a small environmental footprint, to underpin the sustainability of our nation into the future.

Involvement

Project Coordinator:

• Marco Fiorentini

Collaborators:

• Steffen Hagemann
• Carolina Noguera Mafra
• Bob Loucks
• John Mavrogenes
• Micheal Anenburg
• Charlotte Allen – QUT

Additional Information

Funding Agencies: ARC (LP190100785)

Industry Participants: Newmont, Rio Tinto, Anglo American, Anglo Gold Ashanti