The Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC)

A semi-autonomous exploration geoscience research centre at Laurentian University focused on Precambrian ore systems research, education, and exploration methodology and targeting.

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Wed
5 Jan 2022

Magmatic, hydrothermal and ore element transfer processes of the southeastern Archean Superior...

Although magmatic- and metamorphic- derived fluids are widely recognized mineralizing agents, the...
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Mon
13 Dec 2021

Genesis and mechanisms of metal enrichment in the Baimazhai Ni-Cu-(PGE) deposit, Ailaoshan Orogenic...

The ∼259 Ma Baimazhai Ni-Cu-(platinum-group element) deposit is located in the Ailaoshan-Red...
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Mon
13 Dec 2021

Sulfide mineral chemistry and platinum-group minerals of the UG-2 chromitite in the northern limb of...

The UG-2 chromitite layer, with its elevated platinum-group element content, is a key marker...
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Mon
13 Dec 2021

Genesis of the Jinbaoshan PGE-(Cu)-(Ni) deposit: Distribution of chalcophile elements and...

The Jinbaoshan platinum group element-(Cu)-(Ni) deposit in southwest China is a sulfide-poor...
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