Oliver, N.H.S., Cleverley, J.S., and Bastrakov, E.N. (2004) Modelling hydrothermal systems: a future for exploration geochemistry. In: Proceedings of SEG 2004 Predictive Mineral Discovery Under Cover. pp. 62-66. From: SEG Conference & Exhibition, 27 September - 1 October 2004, Perth, WA, Australia.

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Abstract

Recent advances in geochemical modelling may yet breathe life into mineral exploration. Empirically based exploration geochemistry has seen few improvements in the last decade and its use as a mainstream exploration tool is in decline. The inherent complexities of geochemical thermodynamics and geochemical modelling in general have also hindered progress in the educational and academic sectors. The Predictive Mineral Discovery CRC (pmd*CRC) has formed a core geochemical modelling group as the hub of a broader Australian collaboration, and significant progress has been made on many of the problem areas. Here we demonstrate some applications of this new technology to mineral exploration in greenstone terranes, with examples of fluid-rock reaction, the role of intrusions, outflow above buried deposits, dispersion halos and forward modelling of geophysical signatures.

Item ID:	3538
Item Type:	Conference Item (Research - E1)
ISBN:	978-1-74052-113-0
Date Deposited:	14 Jul 2009 01:25
FoR Codes:	04 EARTH SCIENCES > 0403 Geology > 040307 Ore Deposit Petrology @ 100%
SEO Codes:	84 MINERAL RESOURCES (excl. Energy Resources) > 8499 Other Mineral Resources (excl. Energy Resources) > 849999 Mineral Resources (excl. Energy Resources) not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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