28 May CSIRO uncovers innovative approach to Yilgarn gold exploration
Republished from IM-Mining.com
Research by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has produced new understanding of mineralisation in the Yilgarn Province in WA, supported by the Western Australian government through the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA).
Researchers found the formation of ancient gold deposits during the Archean period over 2,500 million years ago also produced distinctive patterns of chemical alteration in the surrounding rocks. Looking for these distinctive patterns will make it faster and more efficient for exploration companies to identify potential new deposits.
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Industry project sponsors included Ramelius Resources Ltd, Evolution Mining Ltd, Blackham Resources Ltd, Echo Resources Ltd and Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd.
