This PhD project is focussed on a quartz-pyrite-gold (QPG) vein and breccia system in the Mankayan District, Philippines. The aims of the project are: 1) Understanding the geology, alteration patterns, mineral textures, chemistry and the genesis of the QPG system; 2) Test and develop geological and geochemical vectors to high-grade gold mineralisation zones; and 3) Investigate alteration patterns, ore texture and mineral assemblages that may impact on metallurgical processes. Special focus will be given to understanding the deportment of gold and other valuable and deleterious trace elements in the complex mineralogy.

This project was initiated late in 2017 with the first field season completed in February 2018. Yi Sun undertook detailed geological logging, underground mapping, sample collection and SWIR analysis. In mid-2018, the sub-project was rolled into AMIRA P1202, and going forward will be reported as part of that sub-project.

This PhD project was initiated late in 2017 with the first fieldwork scheduled for February 2018. The project is focussed on a quartz-pyrite-gold (QPG) vein and breccia system, Mankayan District, Philippines. The aims of the project are: 1) Understanding the geology, alteration patterns, mineral textures, chemistry and the genesis of the QPG system; 2) Test and develop geological and geochemical vectors to high-grade gold mineralisation zones; and 3) Investigate alteration patterns, ore texture and mineral assemblages that may impact on metallurgical processes. Special focus will be given to understanding the deportment of gold and other valuable and deleterious trace elements in the complex mineralogy.