Organic geochemistry of the McArthur River hydrothermal deposit

沉积盆地中热液矿床的勘探存在许多问题，这是由于对主要矿床的形成机制缺乏普遍共识。这项研究将集中在有机质和成矿流体的相互作用，促进矿石矿物沉积的基本问题。鉴于麦克阿瑟河矿体是一个保存完好的热液存款的例子，因此，它将使一个全面的有机地球化学调查，以阐明有机质在成矿作用。研究结果将有利于澳大利亚矿产勘探行业通过完善目前的矿石成因模型。

Exploration for hydrothermal ore deposits in sedimentary basins has many problems because of the lack of any general agreement on the mechanisms of formation of major deposits. This proposed research will focus on the fundamental issue of the interaction of organic matter and mineralizing fluids in contributing to ore mineral deposition. Given that the McArthur River orebody is an exquisitely preserved example of a hydrothermal deposit it will thus enable a comprehensive organic geochemical investigation to elucidate the role of organic matter in ore formation. The outcomes will benefit the Australian mineral exploration industry by refining current ore genesis models.