Exploration targeting for BIF-hosted Fe deposits in the Pilbara Craton, Western Australia

Summary

This study documents the geological framework, deformation histories, controls on iron ore formation, multi-stage hypogene and supergene fluid alteration events affecting BIF and the geochemical signatures of their respective high-grade iron ore bodies – a mineral systems model for the genesis of the BIF-hosted iron ore bodies is presented for the Pilbara Craton with implications for iron ore exploration.

Keywords: exploration targeting, banded iron-formation, deposits, iron ore, Exploration Incentive Scheme, EIS, geochemistry, Pilbara Craton