Some advances in metallogenic tracing techniques and methods at the State Key Laboratory of Ore Deposit Geochemistry over the past decade

Key Points

• The aim is to advance metallogenic tracing techniques to better understand mineral source, activation, migration, and enrichment behaviors.
• Developed high-precision element-isotope analysis methods over the past decade.
• Conducted experiments on element distribution and isotope fractionation using theoretical simulations.
• Applied techniques extensively to research critical metals such as tungsten, tin, antimony, and lithium.
• New methods significantly improved the tracing of critical minerals' origins and geochemical behaviors.
• Facilitated breakthroughs in metallogenic theory and exploration focus.
• Provided a comprehensive methodology reference for mineral tracing and exploration.