Scientists of Tomsk Polytechnic university developed a unique geological and genetic model of the Svetloye deposit in the Khabarovsk Territory. This discovery makes it possible to more efficiently develop complex ores and find new promising areas for gold mining.
The project to create the model started five years ago. Research has shown that Svetloye is fundamentally different from other Far Eastern deposits. It was formed under special acid-sulfate conditions, which required the use of special technologies.
Scientists used GIS technologies for structural analysis and conducted multi-level geochemical research and studied the mineral composition in detail. This made it possible to establish not only the origin of the deposit, but also to develop scientific criteria for geological exploration.
The geological-genetic model has become a kind of passport for the deposit. It reveals its structure, origin and development prospects. The model shows where the ore bodies are concentrated and in what form the gold is present – in the form of tellurides, selenides or native forms.
This integrated approach has already proven its effectiveness in practice. The developed model has become a key tool for all stages of work – from searching for new objects to direct gold production.
The Svetloye deposit was discovered in 1973, and in 2010 the Polymetal company acquired a license for its development.
The material was prepared with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science as part of the Decade of Science and Technology.
Source: nedradv.ru
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