Biosphere, hydrocarbon and ore fluid interactions in the Early Precambrian

矿藏和石油对澳大利亚的经济和社会发展都很重要。随着矿山开采接近尾声，石油供应减少，澳大利亚需要新的发现来维持财富。这个项目将展示矿石流体和碳氢化合物如何在地质环境中相互作用。因此，它应该大大扩大勘探矿物和碳氢化合物资源的概念框架，特别是在被认为是勘探的最后前沿的古老、深层和热盆地。有关早期生活性质的结果将引起全球的兴趣。

Ore deposits and petroleum are important for economic and social areas of Australia's growth. New discoveries are needed to maintain Australia's wealth as mines reach the end of operations and petroleum supplies decrease. This project will demonstrate how ore fluids and hydrocarbons interact in the geological environment. It should, therefore greatly expand the conceptual framework in which to explore for both mineral and hydrocarbon resources, particularly in old, deep and hot basins, which are considered to be the last frontiers of exploration. Outcomes concerning the nature of early life will be of global interest.