Exploration Geochemistry

This course will address the principles and methods of geochemical exploration, including planning, sampling, geochemical analysis, data handling and interpretation. It will include case histories of stratiform PGE deposits in layered intrusions, magmatic Fe-Ni-Cu-(PGE) sulphide deposits in ultramafic lavas, porphyry Cu deposits, volcanic-associated Cu-Zn-(Pb) deposits, Archean lode gold deposits, sedimentary-exhalative Pb-Zn-Cu deposits, and diamond exploration. cr 3