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EXPLORATION STRATEGY FOR HOT-SPRING PRECIOUS-METAL DEPOSITS.

Journal of Geochemical Exploration
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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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