Zircon helps scientists learn about mineral resource accumulation on earth
While much of the original geological record is lost to erosion, durable minerals like zircon form sediments that effectively gather information from these lost worlds.
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Everything from the characteristics of an orebody to the actual extraction method will determine whether a project can deliver a healthy return to the investor.
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