About pmd*CRC
The pmd *CRC was conceived by industry in partnership with the geological research community to focus research on issues that are of critical importance to ore discovery.
The Objectives of pmd *CRC are to :
- Contribute to the resolution of the key areas of uncertainty in current models for the formation
of major economic mineral deposit types within mineralised terrains that have a high
exploration priority. - Build 3D and 4D images and histories of well known mineralised systems.
- Create a computational environment to simulate the 4D evolution of mineral systems with the goal of developing predictive capabilities for the location and quality of superior ore deposits.
- Create a commercial computational, visualisation and communications environment to allow companies to manage exploration and operational activities more efficiently.
- Transfer these concepts, skills and technologies into the mineral exploration industry to
assure a long-term competitive advantage to the industry.
Purpose/Vision
The purpose of the predictive mineral discovery CRC is to generate a fundamental shift in exploration practice and cost-effectiveness by developing a vastly improved understanding of mineralising processes and a four dimensional understanding of the evolution of the geology of mineralised terrains.
