Mineralisation potential mapping for ophiolite-hosted volcanic massive sulphide (VHMS) deposits, Troodos Ophiolite, Cyprus

Jowitt, S.M.; McEvoy, F.M.; Williamson, J.P.; Bateson, L.; Naden, J.; Gunn, A.G.; Nicolaides, S.. 2005 Mineralisation potential mapping for ophiolite-hosted volcanic massive sulphide (VHMS) deposits, Troodos Ophiolite, Cyprus. In: Mao, J.; Bierlein, F.P., (eds.) Mineral Deposit Research: Meeting the Global Challenge. Volume 2. Berlin, Germany, Springer, 1469-1473.

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Abstract/Summary

Data from a variety of sources can be used to generate realistic exploration targets for VHMS mineralisation in the Troodos ophiolite, Cyprus. This project used a weights of evidence approach with new data sources, in conjunction with older legacy data, to define areas of high mineralisation potential and targets for future exploration work. The final prospectivity map, identifying areas of low, medium and high mineralisation potential, defined eight areas with high mineralisation potential. Three of these areas have been outlined as possible targets for future exploration due to their size, lack of previously known mineral occurrences, and proximity to known mineral occurrences and mining districts on Cyprus.

Item Type:	Publication - Book Section
Programmes:	BGS Programmes > Economic Minerals
ISBN:	9783540279457
Additional Keywords:	Spatial data modelling, ArcSDM, massive sulphide, weights of evidence, Cyprus
NORA Subject Terms:	Earth Sciences
Date made live:	15 Feb 2010 10:29 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/7712

Item Type:

Publication - Book Section

Programmes:

BGS Programmes > Economic Minerals

ISBN:

9783540279457

Additional Keywords:

Spatial data modelling, ArcSDM, massive sulphide, weights of evidence, Cyprus

NORA Subject Terms:

Earth Sciences

Date made live:

15 Feb 2010 10:29 +0 (UTC)