EXPLORATION STRATEGY FOR HOT-SPRING PRECIOUS-METAL DEPOSITS.
Journal of Geochemical Exploration
By: Byron R. Berger and Samuel S. Adams
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Abstract
The discovery of economic precious-metal deposits related to physical-chemical processes in the near-surface portions of high-temperature hot-spring systems has led to intensive exploration efforts for this deposit type. To increase the probability of success, these exploration programs should (1) be based on the most important visually recognizable or readily measurable deposit-model criteria; (2) be able to identify specific targets within the best search areas; and (3) be able to rank the order of priority among the targets. We propose a process-recognition exploration strategy for hot-spring deposits that has been developed from data from precious-metal occurrences at several localities in the western United States. The exploration model is based on the degree to which recognizable geologic and geochemical criteria are favorable or unfavorable to the occurrence of an economic deposit, either through their presence or absence.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | EXPLORATION STRATEGY FOR HOT-SPRING PRECIOUS-METAL DEPOSITS. |
| Series title | Journal of Geochemical Exploration |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Year Published | 1984 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Geochemical Exploration |
| First page | 248 |
| Last page | 249 |
| Conference Title | Explor for Ore Dep of the North Am Cordillera, Sel Pap of the Symp of the Assoc of Explor Geochem |
| Conference Location | Reno, NV, USA |
| Conference Date | 25 March 1984 through 28 March 1984 |
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