Porphyry Archives — Precompetitive Review https://precompetitive-review.com/category/deposit-type/porphyry/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:28:43 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://precompetitive-review.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Favicon-image-150x150.jpg Porphyry Archives — Precompetitive Review https://precompetitive-review.com/category/deposit-type/porphyry/ 32 32 Fifteen years in the making, a major advance opens new front in porphyry Cu exploration https://precompetitive-review.com/fifteen-years-in-the-making-a-major-advance-opens-new-front-in-porphyry-cu-exploration/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:37:58 +0000 https://precompetitive-review.com/?p=12218 The formation of porphyry copper deposits (PCDs) does not need actively subducting oceanic crust,  according to major new research that… You must be logged in to view this content.

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]]> The formation of porphyry copper deposits (PCDs) does not need actively subducting oceanic crust,  according to major new research that…

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]]> Major clue to the next Cadia could be in zircon and apatite chemistry of stream sediment samples https://precompetitive-review.com/major-clue-to-the-next-cadia-could-be-in-zircon-and-apatite-chemistry-of-a-stream-sediment-sample/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:24:12 +0000 https://precompetitive-review.com/?p=12079 A new paper evaluating porphyry Cu-Au fertility indicators in the Macquarie Arc has landed just as exploration for the next… You must be logged in to view this content.

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]]> A new paper evaluating porphyry Cu-Au fertility indicators in the Macquarie Arc has landed just as exploration for the next…

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]]> Large study puts weight behind tourmaline as a pathfinder for multiple deposit styles https://precompetitive-review.com/rewinding-the-mt-isa-basin-promises-the-next-big-advance-in-targeting-major-sediment-hosted-deposits-6-6-5-2-7-2/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:02:09 +0000 https://precompetitive-review.com/?p=11776 Large-scale studies of the geochemistry of mineral deposits and their host rocks are becoming more frequent with the decreasing cost… You must be logged in to view this content.

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]]> Large-scale studies of the geochemistry of mineral deposits and their host rocks are becoming more frequent with the decreasing cost…

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]]> Highly unusual Stavely Arc causes a stir in academia and could rival Mac Arc for prospectivity https://precompetitive-review.com/rewinding-the-mt-isa-basin-promises-the-next-big-advance-in-targeting-major-sediment-hosted-deposits-6-6-5-2/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:22:12 +0000 https://precompetitive-review.com/?p=11651 A new paper of the isotopic character of the Stavely Arc in western Victoria has grabbed the attention of academics… You must be logged in to view this content.

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]]> A new paper of the isotopic character of the Stavely Arc in western Victoria has grabbed the attention of academics…

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]]> Geologist’s innovative thinking and the Heavy Mineral Map open new province south of Mt Isa https://precompetitive-review.com/geologists-innovative-thinking-and-the-heavy-mineral-map-open-new-province-south-of-mt-isa/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:19:43 +0000 https://precompetitive-review.com/?p=11645 The Heavy Mineral Map of Australia released by Geoscience Australia in 2023 found concentrations of metal sulphides in many unexpected… You must be logged in to view this content.

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]]> The Heavy Mineral Map of Australia released by Geoscience Australia in 2023 found concentrations of metal sulphides in many unexpected…

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]]> Youanmi Shear Zone among surprising highlights from WA Array’s first release https://precompetitive-review.com/rewinding-the-mt-isa-basin-promises-the-next-big-advance-in-targeting-major-sediment-hosted-deposits-6-4/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 01:07:31 +0000 https://precompetitive-review.com/?p=11508 The Geological Survey of WA presented remarkable new images at its Open Day on 15 November derived from WA Array… You must be logged in to view this content.

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]]> The Geological Survey of WA presented remarkable new images at its Open Day on 15 November derived from WA Array…

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]]> Breakthrough study on water’s key role in porphyry Cu delivers a new tool for discovery https://precompetitive-review.com/breakthrough-study-on-waters-key-role-in-porphyry-cu-delivers-a-new-tool-for-discovery/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:09:17 +0000 https://precompetitive-review.com/?p=11397   A new global study has delivered what could be the ultimate geochemical indicator for porphyry copper exploration and highlighted… You must be logged in to view this content.

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]]>  Chetan Nathwani, ETH ZurichA new global study has delivered what could be the ultimate geochemical indicator for porphyry copper exploration…

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]]> Geochronology extends NE Queensland search space under the Carpentaria Basin https://precompetitive-review.com/geochronology-extends-ne-queensland-search-space-under-the-carpentaria-basin/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:03:02 +0000 https://precompetitive-review.com/?p=11241 The first of several geochronology studies for GSQ’s Northeast Queensland Solid Geology Project has expanded the search space for gold,… You must be logged in to view this content.

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]]> The first of several geochronology studies for GSQ’s Northeast Queensland Solid Geology Project has expanded the search space for gold,…

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]]> GA debunks the idea of thick crust as a pre-requisite for porphyry copper https://precompetitive-review.com/ga-debunks-the-idea-of-thick-crust-as-a-pre-requisite-for-porphyry-copper/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:01:52 +0000 https://precompetitive-review.com/?p=11265 A new global dataset of crustal thickness to better understand the lithosphere has delivered a surprising byproduct – it has… You must be logged in to view this content.

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]]> A new global dataset of crustal thickness to better understand the lithosphere has delivered a surprising byproduct – it has…

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]]> New development in Lachlan Orocline model predicts rocks akin to Mt Read Volcanics under cover around Tasmania https://precompetitive-review.com/new-development-in-lachlan-orocline-model-predicts-rocks-akin-to-mt-read-volcanics-under-cover-around-tasmania/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:03:57 +0000 https://precompetitive-review.com/?p=11210 The potential for discovery of large Cu-Au deposits like Mt Lyell has been dramatically boosted by an exciting development of… You must be logged in to view this content.

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]]> The potential for discovery of large Cu-Au deposits like Mt Lyell has been dramatically boosted by an exciting development of…

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