Beyond conductive targets: Characterizing lithium-prospective lacustrine evaporite mineral systems of North America’s Basin and Range Province with regional-scale AEM
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Abstract
The Basin and Range province of North America hosts substantial lacustrine evaporite mineral systems prospective for lithium, a critical mineral currently listed for mineral resource assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey. Airborne electromagnetic (AEM) surveys are being conducted to support these assessments by identifying shallow clays and brines, as well as through improving the shallow subsurface geologic framework of the regional fluid flow system. In 2022-2023, three focus areas with proven lithium resources or considered highly prospective for lithium are being surveyed. Results from this effort can help to improve our understanding of the geologic conditions and geophysical signatures associated with known resource regions and benefit future lithium resource assessments by identifying regions with similar geophysical and geologic characteristics.
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Ball, L.B., Bedrosian, P.A., and Gustafson, C., 2023, Beyond conductive targets: Characterizing lithium-prospective lacustrine evaporite mineral systems of North America’s Basin and Range Province with regional-scale AEM, 8th International Airborne Electromagnetics Workshop (AEM2023), Fitzroy Island, Australia, September 4-7, 2023, 3 p., https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10067937.
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| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Beyond conductive targets: Characterizing lithium-prospective lacustrine evaporite mineral systems of North America’s Basin and Range Province with regional-scale AEM |
| DOI | 10.5281/zenodo.10067937 |
| Year Published | 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists |
| Contributing office(s) | Crustal Geophysics and Geochemistry Science Center, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center |
| Description | 3 p. |
| Conference Title | 8th International Airborne Electromagnetics Workshop (AEM2023) |
| Conference Location | Fitzroy Island, Australia |
| Conference Date | September 4-7, 2023 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah |
| Other Geospatial | Basin and Range Province |