Supplemental Material: The significance of (ultra)potassic mafic melts in the formation of postcollisional porphyry copper mineralization: An example from the Machangqing Cu-Mo deposit, southeastern Tibet

Key Points

• MAIN FINDING: Ultrapotassic mafic melts are crucial for understanding copper mineralization in postcollisional settings.
• KEY EVIDENCE: The Machangqing Cu-Mo deposit illustrates the relationship between these melts and mineralization processes.
• APPROACH: The study combines field observations with mineralogical and geochemical analyses to assess melt contributions.
• SIGNIFICANCE: Insights from this research enhance understanding of copper deposit formation, impacting mining strategies.

Abstract