Metallogenic "Goldilocks Zone" Discovered within Earth's Crust

(HOWELL et al., 2022)


Geological 'Goldilocks zone discovered in Earth's crust by scientists, where cobalt, copper and platinum are more likely to be found near the surface (Ryan MORRISSON, DailyMail.com; 31 January 2022)

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10460975/Geological-goldilocks-zone-discovered-scientists-precious-metals-near-surface.html


Featured Research Article:

Mobilisation of deep crustal sulfide melts as a first order control on upper lithospheric metallogeny (HOWELL et al., 2022)

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-28275-y?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_content=en_textlink&utm_campaign=3_nsn6445_deeplink_PID100032693&CJEVENT=8d196108837211ec81eeda820a82b836#Sec5


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