Modelling copper endowment of porphyry copper deposits
New numerical modelling quantifies the link of Cu endowment of porphyry deposits with the duration of magmatic-hydrothermal activity and the Sr/Y composition of magmas associated with them. The model shows a remarkable fit with natural porphyry data and can potentially be used in early exploration stages for a preliminary assessment of Cu resources in these deposits.
21 Mar 2017