Newly discovered sedimentary rock-hosted disseminated gold deposits in the People's Republic of China
Five deposits discovered in Guizhou Province, Yata, Getang, Sanchahe, Ceyang, and Banqi are described for the first time in Western literature. The deposits have geologic features and geochemical signatures that are remarkably similar to those of sedimentary rock-hosted precious metal deposits in the United States. The sizes of the deposits are as yet undetermined, but they each contain significant reserves at average grades of 4 to 5 g of gold per metric ton. Exploration and drilling are in progress at all of the deposits, and other areas where the geologic setting and geochemical anomalies are similar are being tested.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1988 |
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Title | Newly discovered sedimentary rock-hosted disseminated gold deposits in the People's Republic of China |
DOI | 10.2113/gsecongeo.83.7.1462 |
Authors | Charles G. Cunningham, Roger P. Ashley, I. -Ming Chou, Huang Zushu, Wan Chaoyuan, Li Wenkang |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Economic Geology |
Index ID | 70013676 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |