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A geochemical characterisation of the Loch Lilly-Kars Belt in the Delamerian Orogen

Created 17/10/2025

Updated 17/10/2025

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The Darling-Curnamona-Delamerian (DCD) project focused on the covered portion of the Delamerian orogen, situated in the south-eastern mainland states of Australia. The aims of the project were to develop a greater understanding of the geodynamic history of the Delamerian Orogen, characterise known magmatic-hydrothermal mineral systems, and assess mineral potential for a suite of minerals including copper (Cu), gold (Au), and nickel (Ni), and critical minerals like platinum-group elements (PGEs) and rare-earth elements (REEs).
Here, we collate whole rock geochemistry data from new and legacy samples of mafic to intermediate magmatic rocks of the Loch Lilly-Kars Belt in order to determine the likely source of these magmas and constrain the prevailing tectonic setting during their emplacement. We apply multi-elemental diagrams and various elemental discrimination diagrams to characterise various groups of magmatic rocks in these belts, taking into account their geographic affinity and new geochronological data (e.g. Mole et al., 2023; Mole et al., 2024). The geochemical characteristics of these groups and the implications for the tectonic setting into which they were emplaced are discussed. Comparisons are made with potentially similar magmatic rocks of the Koonenberry Belt and Grampians-Stavely Zone. Results from this study have significant implications for the tectonic setting in which the Loch Lilly-Kars Belt developed, and hence also the mineral potential of the Belt.

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Title A geochemical characterisation of the Loch Lilly-Kars Belt in the Delamerian Orogen
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/65d797e9-c818-461e-a8dc-73347aff52e7
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Reference Period 27/09/2024
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This dataset was originally found on Geoscience Australia "A geochemical characterisation of the Loch Lilly-Kars Belt in the Delamerian Orogen". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://ecat.ga.gov.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/a-geochemical-characterisation-of-the-loch-lilly-kars-belt-in-the-delamerian-orogen