Porphyry Copper Deposits (PCD) are the primary source of copper world-wide. They are a critical resource required for the energy transition and it has been estimated that we will need to discover an equivalent number of PCD in the next decade as has been previously discovered over the last 100 years. This technical session, delivered by world experts, will cover the current geological knowledge on PCD, discussion on recent discoveries, the exploration techniques that are successful, geochemical vectoring to high ore grades and geometallurgical knowledge needed for successful mining.
Porphyry copper-gold deposits: From exploration to discovery
Session Details
10:30 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.
Overview of the significance and types of porphyry copper deposits
Presenter(s):
David Cooke, CODES, University of Tasmania
10:54 a.m. - 11:18 a.m.
Metal enrichment and zoning in porphyry copper deposits
Presenter(s):
John Dilles, Oregon State University
11:18 a.m. - 11:42 a.m.
Unlocking discovery: Fusing mineral system science with cutting edge AI to transform exploration
Presenter(s):
Nicole Januszczak, BHP
11:42 a.m. - 12:06 p.m.
Geophysical signatures of porphyry copper deposits
Presenter(s):
Jon Woodhead, JAW Consulting
12:06 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Geochemical approach to hydrothermal alteration and Cu-Au grades in porphyry deposits
Presenter(s):
Ross Large, University of Tasmania