Tectonic setting and magmatic fertility of igneous rocks associated with porphyry mineralisation British Columbia, Canada

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The data generated in this study will be used to enhance the integrated geological model for the geology and mineralization of the Highland Valley and MAX porphyry systems in British Columbia. We will utilise high precision geochemistry and radiogenic isotopes to investigate the role of tectonic triggers on the formation of porphyry and epithermal deposits. The model that will be developed will be compared to existing data sets for other porphyry deposits around the globe. In addition we will develop the next generation of fertility assessment tools for porphyry systems by assessing the chemistry of key magmatic fertility indicator minerals (e.g., zircon and hornblende) through LA-ICPMS analyses of trace element compositions. Finally we will assess the mineral chemistry of alteration minerals associated with porphyry systems in order to assess their