Numerical modelling of an evolving gold-lode system: Structural and lithological controls on ore-shoot formation in the Magdala goldmine, western Victoria

Australian Journal of Earth Sciences

Volumn 53, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 799-823

  Robinson, J A ^a   Wilson, C J L ^a   Rawling, T J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

Author keywords

Fault reactivation; Gold; Magdala; Numerical modelling; Ore shoots

Indexed keywords

FAULT; GOLD MINE; LITHOLOGY; NUMERICAL MODEL; SHEAR ZONE; STRESS FIELD; STRUCTURAL CONTROL;

EID: 33748093254     PISSN: 08120099     EISSN: 14400952     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08120090600827462     Document Type: Article

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