Application of spectral alteration data in new porphyry and epithermal discoveries: Case Studies from Indonesia and Ecuador - Hong Kong Regional Group

With the global race to net-zero and low-carbon lifestyle, the focus has been placed on the discovery and  exploitation of critical mineral deposits. But with greater electrification of our infrastructure, one essential element has consistently been neglected - copper!

Dr Rachel Harrison will share her experiences in being involved in the discovery of a major Au-Cu-Mo porphyry deposit at Tumpangpitu, SE Java, Indonesia, one of the largest new discoveries in SE Asia. She will discuss how she and her team interpreted the various phases of mineralisation to complete the geology and alteration models for the initial resource estimation of the 1.9 billion tonne deposit.

She will also discuss the application of spectral alteration mapping to vector towards hydrothermal ore deposits in field exploration, as well as its use in deposit modelling and  geometallurgy. This practical application resulted in new discoveries in Indonesia and at the Cascabel giant porphyry Au-Cu discovery in Ecuador.

Event details

This is a hybrid event, held in -person at Seminar Room, Centenary Building, Craigengower Cricket Club, 188 Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Wanchai and online via Zoom. Zoom details will be emailed to attendees after registration.

This event is free to attend and light snacks and drinks will be provided. 

Please contact Jesse Tam at j.tam@fugro.com with any questions.

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