A GIS-based exploration initiative to help steer sustainable development

Arianne Ford; Steven Micklethwaite; Bernadetta Devi; Phillip McKenna

A GIS-based exploration initiative to help steer sustainable development

Arianne Ford, Steven Micklethwaite, Bernadetta Devi, Phillip McKenna

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Abstract

The aim of this project was to build on the traditional GIS-based prospectivity analysis for mineral deposits, and integrate data relevant to environmental, community, and infrastructure development, in order to produce “sustainable prospectivity maps”. This allows target areas to be highlighted based on both geological and sustainability factors, which both have a significant impact on the ability of exploration and mining companies to operate. A pilot project was undertaken in South-East Sulawesi, Indonesia, which clearly highlighted areas that showed both geological potential for orogenic and placer gold mineralization, as well as favourable sustainability. This approach to sustainable exploration potentially derisks investment in exploration and mineral resource development.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Nancy 2015
Subtitle of host publication	Mineral Resources in a Sustainable World
Publisher	Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits
Pages	1519-1522
Number of pages	4
Volume	4
ISBN (Electronic)	978-2-85555-065-7
Publication status	Published - 2015
Externally published	Yes

Publication series

Name	13th SGA Biennial Meeting 2015

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A GIS-based exploration initiative to help steer sustainable development. / Ford, Arianne; Micklethwaite, Steven; Devi, Bernadetta; McKenna, Phillip.

Nancy 2015: Mineral Resources in a Sustainable World. Vol. 4 Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits, 2015. p. 1519-1522 (13th SGA Biennial Meeting 2015).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research

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