Every
explorationist would like to reduce the
uncertainty of any interpretation and the
integration of all available dataset using
modern interpretation tools helps tackle
these uncertainties.
¨One
of the major concerns in modern data
interpretation is how to interpret
poorly/fuzzy
geological/structural/alteration and
mineralisation data.
The analysis
of this data in 2D and 3D can provide a more accurate
exploration strategy as interpretational
uncertainties are reduced.
Why Hydrothermal Fluid
Alteration Is of Particular Interest to an
Exploration/ Economic Geologist
1.Ore
deposits are frequently associated
with extensive alteration (haloes)
that represent much larger targets
for exploration.
Mineralogical and chemical zonation
in altered haloes may provide
vectors to ore.
As a result, it is
important in exploration to
distinguish between hydrothermally
altered and non-hydrothermally
altered facies.
Hydrothermal Fluid
Migration
By carrying a map
based interpretation of
alteration
zones/haloes/pathways, we are
able to determine the major
structural control (shear,
faults etc) that correlate with
stratigraphic/ geological
features, all of which help to
determine a possible fluid
migration pathway for
exploration targets.
