How to make porphyry copper deposits
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DOI: 10.1016/j.epsl.2019.115868
Abstract: Abstract Much of the world's economic copper resources are hosted in porphyry copper deposits (PCDs), shallow level magmatic intrusions associated mostly with thick ( > 45 km ) magmatic arcs, such as mature island arcs… read more here.
Keywords: crust; copper deposits; pcds; copper ... See more keywords
Geochemical variations of precursor and ore-related intrusive rocks associated with porphyry copper deposits in Sonora, northwestern Mexico
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsames.2020.102823
Abstract: Abstract The present study analyzes the geochemical composition of samples of both, pre- and ore-related intrusive rocks collected from five porphyry copper deposits of Sonora, Mexico. These deposits are included in the porphyry copper belt… read more here.
Keywords: ore related; copper deposits; copper; mexico ... See more keywords
New U–Pb and Re–Os geochronology of Laramide porphyry copper mineralization along the Cananea lineament, northeastern Sonora, Mexico: Contribution to the understanding of the Cananea copper district
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oregeorev.2015.11.029
Abstract: Abstract The Cananea mining district constitutes the cluster of deposits that is richest in Cu in Mexico, which, together with the porphyry copper deposits from southern Arizona and western New Mexico, is part of one… read more here.
Keywords: district; copper; cananea lineament; porphyry copper ... See more keywords
Latest Cretaceous-early Paleogene “boom” of porphyry Cu mineralization associated with the Laramide magmatic arc of Mexico
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oregeorev.2016.05.005
Abstract: Abstract Porphyry copper and associated deposits are widespread through most northwestern Mexico, particularly in Sonora and Sinaloa, in the northwestern part of the country. These deposits belong to a NW-SE trending copper belt that extends… read more here.
Keywords: porphyry; copper; magmatic arc; mexico ... See more keywords
Application of Landsat-8 and ASTER satellite remote sensing data for porphyry copper exploration: a case study from Shahr-e-Babak, Kerman, south of Iran
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DOI: 10.1080/10106049.2017.1334834
Abstract: Abstract The Shahr-e-Babak region located in the Kerman metallogenic belt is one of the high potential segments of Urumieh–Dokhtar magmatic arc for porphyry copper and epithermal gold mineralization in the south of Iran. This high… read more here.
Keywords: south iran; exploration; kerman; copper ... See more keywords
A remote sensing-based discrimination of high- and low-potential mineralization for porphyry copper deposits; a case study from Dehaj–Sarduiyeh copper belt, SE Iran
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DOI: 10.1080/22797254.2017.1328646
Abstract: ABSTRACT This work seeks to implement surface indicators of porphyry copper deposits (PCDs) at known source regions and to apply these indicators to recognize high- and low-potential mineralization through remote sensing in other areas. Thirty… read more here.
Keywords: copper deposits; copper; remote sensing; potential mineralization ... See more keywords
Identification of hydrothermal alteration zones of the Baogutu porphyry copper deposits in northwest China using ASTER data
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DOI: 10.1117/1.jrs.11.015016
Abstract: Abstract. Remote sensing technology plays a vital role in the initial stages of ore deposits exploration, with special significance in arid and semiarid regions. Advanced spaceborne thermal emission and reflection radiometer (ASTER) creates opportunities for… read more here.
Keywords: aster data; alteration; alteration zones; porphyry copper ... See more keywords
Sparse 3D seismic and magnetic imaging at Escondida porphyry copper mine, Chile
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DOI: 10.1190/tle40020114.1
Abstract: Seismic is often inferred to be synonymous with high cost. In a mineral environment, it is typically assumed to be viable only for mining operations or brownfield exploration. For greenfield exploration, other geophysical and geochemical/lithogeochemical… read more here.
Keywords: escondida porphyry; sparse seismic; porphyry copper; exploration ... See more keywords
GEOLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY CONSTRAINTS ON THE GENESIS OF THE NO.2 PORPHYRY COPPER-GOLD DEPOSIT IN THE XIONGCUN DISTRICT, GANGDESE PORPHYRY COPPER BELT, TIBET, CHINA
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DOI: 10.15666/aeer/1503_477508
Abstract: The Xiongcun district is located in the western segment of the Gangdese porphyry copper belt (GPCB). The No.2 deposit in the Xiongcun district hosts a measured and indicated resource of 1.34 Mt copper, 76.34 t… read more here.
Keywords: deposit; copper; geology; geochemistry ... See more keywords