Electron microprobe data for monazite and xenotime used in consideration of gold deposit formation models (ver. 2.0, May 2023)
The genetic origin of many gold deposits, including Pogo in Alaska, remains controversial with questions as to whether they formed due to magmatic-hydrothermal or metamorphic-hydrothermal fluids.  Gaining a better understanding of the formation mechanisms for these deposits is critical for defining proper exploration …