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Multi-disciplinary characterisation of the splinter rock clay-hosted REE prospect, Western Australia
Ore geology reviews, Vol.86, 106929
2025
Abstract
Global efforts to find rare earth elements (REEs – including La to Lu, Y, and Sc) are increasingly focusing on clay-rich layers found in weathered landscapes, especially those formed from alkaline granites. These REEs are vital for modern technologies. In southern Western Australia, the Esperance region is now seen as a promising area for REEs in clay-rich regolith. However, how natural processes and climate have moved REEs into these materials is not fully understood. This study used a multi-disciplinary approach to better understand the Splinter Rock REE project. We combined detailed regolith mapping with airborne electromagnetic (AEM) surveys to study the regolith and identify different clay layers. We also combined detailed geochemical and spectral mineralogy to analyse the regolith layers and figure out which ones are most important for REE accumulation.
Details
- Title
- Multi-disciplinary characterisation of the splinter rock clay-hosted REE prospect, Western Australia
- Authors/Creators
- Nathan Reid - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationRobert Thorne - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationMario Iglesias-Martínez - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationHeta Lampinen - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationAaron DavisTobias G. Bamforth - Murdoch UniversityCatherine SpaggiariRong FanNathan A. S. WebsterTenten PinchandBrad Cribb - Level (Czechia)Brett Hazelden - Level (Czechia)
- Publication Details
- Ore geology reviews, Vol.86, 106929
- Publisher
- Elsevier B.V.
- Identifiers
- 991005821348907891
- Copyright
- Crown Copyright © 2025
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Harry Butler Institute
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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