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Ore Grade Petrology
Bradley Cave
Oct 6, 202310 min read
A Brief on Australia's Iron-Oxide-Copper-Gold type Deposits: Tennant Creek, Olympic Dam & Cloncurry.
Australia is blessed with a wealth of mineral resources, and in terms of copper, the most famous deposit class present throughout the...
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Bradley Cave
Aug 4, 20234 min read
On the Formation and Mining of Lithium Brine Deposits
Lithium is considered one of the most important and discussed commodities in the recent years. Due to its utilization in lithium-ion...
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Bradley Cave
Jul 28, 20236 min read
How long does it take to form an ore deposit?
If you’ve ever had the chance to explore an ore deposit, or if you’ve even had the chance to look at mineralisation in drill core, or a...
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Bradley Cave
Jul 21, 20237 min read
Trace Elements in Sulphide Minerals: A Brief Guide
When it comes to mining sulphide minerals, the focus is usually fixed on a single or a few valuable elements. Copper from chalcopyrite...
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Bradley Cave
Jul 6, 20234 min read
In-situ Lu-Hf Geochronology is a Game Changer for Ore Deposit Research
In-situ geochronology is a pivotal tool that allows geoscientists to establish the timing of mineralising events. In addition,...
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Bradley Cave
Jul 6, 20235 min read
The New and Improved Method for Rb-Sr Geochronology
Written by Bradley Cave & Darwinaji Subarkah Geochronology is used as a tool in ore deposit studies to link the age of mineralisation to...
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Bradley Cave
Jun 30, 20239 min read
On The Major REE Deposit Types in China
Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are critical for the development of future technology and the maintenance of our modern infrastructure. The...
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Bradley Cave
Jun 25, 20234 min read
Three Useful Geothermometers for Ore Deposit Studies
One of the most important pieces of information to consider when trying to investigate the genesis of an ore deposit, or mineralisation...
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Bradley Cave
Jun 25, 20236 min read
What is the current model for the Mount Isa Cu & Zn-Pb-Ag deposit?
The Mount Isa deposit is the largest known accumulation of Cu in the Mount Isa region. Adjacent to high grade Cu mineralisation sit...
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Bradley Cave
Jun 24, 20234 min read
Apatite: A handy mineral in your ore deposit.
Apatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH, F, Cl)2) is a very useful accessory mineral that is found in a variety of ore deposits (IOCG, ISCG, IOA,...
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