Emplacement of Some Mafic-Ultramafic Plutonic Suite in South Africa: Exploration Target Implication
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The Rustenberg Layered Suite (RLS) is one of three plutonic suites of the Bushveld Igneous Complex. The RLS is of great interest because it contains one of the richest Platinum Group Metals on earth. In addition, it has a significant academic interest based on its petrogenesis. The three-dimensional structure and geometry of the Rustenburg Layered Suite (RLS) in the Bushveld Complex was until recently speculative. Recent articles provide a realistic 3D geological model of the RLS based on geophysical data, borehole logs and field mapping reports. Visualisation of 3D models, grid models, fence diagrams and layer stacked maps coupled with regional scale of study afford good insight into the RLS geometry and thereby provide a better understanding and enhanced thorough interpretation of geological relationships and associated structural features. This paper presents the summary of the overall regional geologic features within the RLS in relation to current topics such as the continuity between the eastern and western Bushveld, at depth and the feeder sites.
Publication Info:
Author: Bamisaiye, O.A.
Volume: 57
Issue: September
Published By: Journal of Mining and Geology, 2024-09-01