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Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji i
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Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

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Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

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Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

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Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

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Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

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Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

Vatukoula 1973

Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

17° 30' 13'' South , 177° 51' 4'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Af : Tropical rainforest climate

Mindat Locality ID:

59349

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:59349:7

GUID (UUID V4):

Gold mining settlement in Fiji, 9 kilometres inland from the town of Tavua.

Gold was discovered in the late 19th century, and gold mining started in the 1930s.

Both open-pit and underground mining were carried out around Vatukoula.
Jaspoid bluish to blackish gray quartz formations with disseminated gold.
Ancient siliceous sludges from hydrothermal springs near a volcanic caldera.

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45 valid minerals.

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ⓘ 'Jasper'

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Altaite

Formula: PbTe

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

Afifi, Abdulkader M., Kelly, William C., Essene, Eric J. (1988) Phase relations among tellurides, sulfides, and oxides; Pt. II, Applications to telluride-bearing ore deposits. Economic Geology, 83 (2) 395-404 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.83.2.395

Pals, D. W., Spry, P. G. (2003) Telluride mineralogy of the low-sulfidation epithermal Emperor gold deposit, Vatukoula, Fiji. Mineralogy and Petrology, 79 (3) 285-307 doi:10.1007/s00710-003-0013-5

ⓘ Anatase

Formula: TiO₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

ⓘ 'Andorite'

Formula: AgPbSb₃S₆

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

ⓘ Ankerite

Formula: Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Arsenopyrite

Formula: FeAsS

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Econ.Geol.: 83: 395-404.

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Benleonardite

Formula: [Ag₆(Sb,As)₂S₆Te][Ag₉Cu(S,Te)₂Te₂]

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

ⓘ Bournonite

Formula: PbCuSbS₃

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Calaverite

Formula: AuTe₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Econ.Geol.: 83: 395-404.

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Anthony, John Williams, Bideaux, Richard A., Bladh, Kenneth W., Nichols, Monte C. (1990) Handbook of Mineralogy Vol. 1 - Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts. Mineral Data Publishing, Tucson, Arizona.

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Econ.Geol.: 83: 395-404.

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Cinnabar

Formula: HgS

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Kwak, T. A. (1990). Geochemical and temperature controls on ore mineralization at the Emperor gold mine, Vatukoula, Fiji. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 36(1), 297-337.

ⓘ Coloradoite

Formula: HgTe

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Econ.Geol.: 83: 395-404.

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Dolomite

Formula: CaMg(CO₃)₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Empressite

Formula: AgTe

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Epidote

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Econ.Geol.: 83: 395-404.

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Hessite

Formula: Ag₂Te

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Econ.Geol.: 83: 395-404.

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Ilmenite

Formula: Fe²⁺TiO₃

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ 'K Feldspar var. Adularia'

Formula: KAlSi₃O₈

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Kolbeckite

Formula: ScPO₄ · 2H₂O

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Museum Victoria (Australia) collection, no. M40094

Birch, W. D. (2015): A note on kolbeckite from the Emperor mine, Viti Levu, Fiji. Australian Journal of Mineralogy, 17, 91-93.

ⓘ Krennerite

Formula: Au₃AgTe₈

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Econ.Geol.: 83: 395-404.

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Fornadel, A. P., Spry, P. G., & Jackson, S. E. (2019). Geological controls on the stable tellurium isotope variation in tellurides and native tellurium from epithermal and orogenic gold deposits: application to the Emperor gold-telluride deposit, Fiji. Ore Geology Reviews, 103076.

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Marcasite

Formula: FeS₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

ⓘ Melonite

Formula: NiTe₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite

Formula: K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Nagyágite

Formula: [Pb₃(Pb,Sb)₃S₆](Au,Te)₃

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

Localities:

Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji
Waikatakata, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji
Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum

Formula: (Au,Ag)

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

✪ Native Tellurium

Formula: Te

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Naumannite

Formula: Ag₂Se

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Pals, D.W., Spry, P.G. (2003) Telluride mineralogy of the low-sulfidation. Mineralogy and Petrology: 79: 285–307.

ⓘ Orthoclase

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

ⓘ Pearceite

Formula: [Ag₆As₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Petzite

Formula: Ag₃AuTe₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Polybasite

Formula: [Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Proustite

Formula: Ag₃AsS₃

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Pyrargyrite

Formula: Ag₃SbS₃

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Pyrite var. Arsenic-bearing Pyrite

Formula: Fe(S,As)₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

ⓘ Pyrolusite

Formula: Mn⁴⁺O₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

Localities:

ⓘ Realgar

Formula: As₄S₄

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Roscoelite

Formula: KV³⁺₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Stibnite

Formula: Sb₂S₃

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

ⓘ Stützite

Formula: Ag_5-xTe₃, x = 0.24-0.36

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

✪ Sylvanite

Formula: AgAuTe₄

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

Habit: up to 1cm

Colour: gray

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Birch, W.D. (1977) Hinsdalite from the Zeehan area, Tasmania, in Mineralogical Notes. Mineralogical Record, 8 (5) 391-393

Econ Geol (1987) 82: 345-370.

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

ⓘ 'Tennantite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)As₄S₁₂S

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Naden, Jon

Henney, P.J.. 1995 Characterisation of gold from Fiji. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 58pp. (WC/95/041) (Unpublished)

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62., BRGM.

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

ⓘ Tremolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂

Locality: Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field), Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

References:

Ahmad, M., Solomon, M., Walshe, J. L. (1987) Mineralogical and geochemical studies of the Emperor gold telluride deposit, Fiji. Economic Geology, 82 (2) 345-370 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.82.2.345

Gallery:

Teⓘ Native Tellurium

Native Tellurium, etc.

Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

Native Tellurium

Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

Native Tellurium

Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

Native Tellurium, etc.

Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

Native Tellurium

Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

Native Tellurium

Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

Native Tellurium, etc.

Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

Native Tellurium

Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Vatukoula Gold Field, Ba, Viti Levu, Fiji

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Gold var. Electrum	1.AA.05	(Au,Ag)
ⓘ		1.AA.05	Au
ⓘ	Native Tellurium	1.CC.10	Te
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Naumannite	2.BA.55	Ag₂Se
ⓘ	Hessite	2.BA.60	Ag₂Te
ⓘ	Stützite	2.BA.65	Ag_5-xTe₃, x = 0.24-0.36
ⓘ	Petzite	2.BA.75	Ag₃AuTe₂
ⓘ	Coloradoite	2.CB.05a	HgTe
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Empressite	2.CB.80	AgTe
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Altaite	2.CD.10	PbTe
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Cinnabar	2.CD.15a	HgS
ⓘ	Stibnite	2.DB.05	Sb₂S₃
ⓘ	Sylvanite	2.EA.05	AgAuTe₄
ⓘ	Calaverite	2.EA.10	AuTe₂
ⓘ	Krennerite	2.EA.15	Au₃AgTe₈
ⓘ	Melonite	2.EA.20	NiTe₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	var. Arsenic-bearing Pyrite	2.EB.05a	Fe(S,As)₂
ⓘ	Marcasite	2.EB.10a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Arsenopyrite	2.EB.20	FeAsS
ⓘ	Realgar	2.FA.15a	As₄S₄
ⓘ	Proustite	2.GA.05	Ag₃AsS₃
ⓘ	Pyrargyrite	2.GA.05	Ag₃SbS₃
ⓘ	Bournonite	2.GA.50	PbCuSbS₃
ⓘ	'Tennantite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)As₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	Pearceite	2.GB.15	[Ag₆As₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
ⓘ	Polybasite	2.GB.15	[Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
ⓘ	Nagyágite	2.HB.20a	[Pb₃(Pb,Sb)₃S₆](Au,Te)₃
ⓘ	Benleonardite	2.LA.50	[Ag₆(Sb,As)₂S₆Te][Ag₉Cu(S,Te)₂Te₂]
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Ilmenite	4.CB.05	Fe²⁺TiO₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Pyrolusite	4.DB.05	Mn⁴⁺O₂
ⓘ	Anatase	4.DD.05	TiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Ankerite	5.AB.10	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Dolomite	5.AB.10	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Kolbeckite	8.CD.05	ScPO₄ · 2H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Tremolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Muscovite var. Illite	9.EC.15	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
ⓘ		9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Roscoelite	9.EC.15	KV³⁺₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Muscovite var. Sericite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Orthoclase	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Unclassified
ⓘ	'K Feldspar var. Adularia'	-	KAlSi₃O₈
ⓘ	'Andorite'	-	AgPbSb₃S₆
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'K Feldspar'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
H	ⓘ Kolbeckite	ScPO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Roscoelite	KV₂³⁺(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
O	ⓘ Anatase	TiO₂
O	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
O	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
O	ⓘ Kolbeckite	ScPO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Pyrolusite	Mn⁴⁺O₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Roscoelite	KV₂³⁺(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Mg	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Mg	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
Al	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Roscoelite	KV₂³⁺(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
Si	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Roscoelite	KV₂³⁺(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Kolbeckite	ScPO₄ · 2H₂O
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Andorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
S	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Bournonite	PbCuSbS₃
S	ⓘ Benleonardite	[Ag₆(Sb,As)₂S₆Te][Ag₉Cu(S,Te)₂Te₂]
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Cinnabar	HgS
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Nagyágite	[Pb₃(Pb,Sb)₃S₆](Au,Te)₃
S	ⓘ Pearceite	[Ag₆As₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
S	ⓘ Polybasite	[Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
S	ⓘ Proustite	Ag₃AsS₃
S	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
S	ⓘ Realgar	As₄S₄
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Stibnite	Sb₂S₃
S	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Pyrite var. Arsenic-bearing Pyrite	Fe(S,As)₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Roscoelite	KV₂³⁺(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Sc	Scandium
Sc	ⓘ Kolbeckite	ScPO₄ · 2H₂O
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Anatase	TiO₂
Ti	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
V	Vanadium
V	ⓘ Roscoelite	KV₂³⁺(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Mn	Manganese
Mn	ⓘ Pyrolusite	Mn⁴⁺O₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Fe	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite var. Arsenic-bearing Pyrite	Fe(S,As)₂
Ni	Nickel
Ni	ⓘ Melonite	NiTe₂
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Bournonite	PbCuSbS₃
Cu	ⓘ Benleonardite	[Ag₆(Sb,As)₂S₆Te][Ag₉Cu(S,Te)₂Te₂]
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Pearceite	[Ag₆As₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
Cu	ⓘ Polybasite	[Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
Cu	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
As	ⓘ Benleonardite	[Ag₆(Sb,As)₂S₆Te][Ag₉Cu(S,Te)₂Te₂]
As	ⓘ Pearceite	[Ag₆As₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
As	ⓘ Proustite	Ag₃AsS₃
As	ⓘ Realgar	As₄S₄
As	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
As	ⓘ Pyrite var. Arsenic-bearing Pyrite	Fe(S,As)₂
Se	Selenium
Se	ⓘ Naumannite	Ag₂Se
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Andorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
Ag	ⓘ Benleonardite	[Ag₆(Sb,As)₂S₆Te][Ag₉Cu(S,Te)₂Te₂]
Ag	ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum	(Au,Ag)
Ag	ⓘ Empressite	AgTe
Ag	ⓘ Hessite	Ag₂Te
Ag	ⓘ Krennerite	Au₃AgTe₈
Ag	ⓘ Naumannite	Ag₂Se
Ag	ⓘ Pearceite	[Ag₆As₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
Ag	ⓘ Petzite	Ag₃AuTe₂
Ag	ⓘ Polybasite	[Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
Ag	ⓘ Proustite	Ag₃AsS₃
Ag	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
Ag	ⓘ Stützite	Ag_5-xTe₃, x = 0.24-0.36
Ag	ⓘ Sylvanite	AgAuTe₄
Sb	Antimony
Sb	ⓘ Andorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
Sb	ⓘ Bournonite	PbCuSbS₃
Sb	ⓘ Benleonardite	[Ag₆(Sb,As)₂S₆Te][Ag₉Cu(S,Te)₂Te₂]
Sb	ⓘ Nagyágite	[Pb₃(Pb,Sb)₃S₆](Au,Te)₃
Sb	ⓘ Polybasite	[Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
Sb	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
Sb	ⓘ Stibnite	Sb₂S₃
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Te	Tellurium
Te	ⓘ Altaite	PbTe
Te	ⓘ Benleonardite	[Ag₆(Sb,As)₂S₆Te][Ag₉Cu(S,Te)₂Te₂]
Te	ⓘ Calaverite	AuTe₂
Te	ⓘ Coloradoite	HgTe
Te	ⓘ Empressite	AgTe
Te	ⓘ Hessite	Ag₂Te
Te	ⓘ Krennerite	Au₃AgTe₈
Te	ⓘ Melonite	NiTe₂
Te	ⓘ Nagyágite	[Pb₃(Pb,Sb)₃S₆](Au,Te)₃
Te	ⓘ Petzite	Ag₃AuTe₂
Te	ⓘ Stützite	Ag_5-xTe₃, x = 0.24-0.36
Te	ⓘ Sylvanite	AgAuTe₄
Te	ⓘ Native Tellurium	Te
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Calaverite	AuTe₂
Au	ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum	(Au,Ag)
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au
Au	ⓘ Krennerite	Au₃AgTe₈
Au	ⓘ Nagyágite	[Pb₃(Pb,Sb)₃S₆](Au,Te)₃
Au	ⓘ Petzite	Ag₃AuTe₂
Au	ⓘ Sylvanite	AgAuTe₄
Hg	Mercury
Hg	ⓘ Cinnabar	HgS
Hg	ⓘ Coloradoite	HgTe
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Altaite	PbTe
Pb	ⓘ Andorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
Pb	ⓘ Bournonite	PbCuSbS₃
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Pb	ⓘ Nagyágite	[Pb₃(Pb,Sb)₃S₆](Au,Te)₃

Localities in this Region

Fiji

Viti Levu
- Ba
  - Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field)
    - Vatukoula
      - Emperor Mine
      - Waikatakata

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

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Pacific Ocean

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References

Boirat, J.M., Lum, J. (1987) Les minéralisations aurifères de la caldeira de Tavua, Fidji. Chronique de la recherche minière: 486: 55-62.

Lawrence, L.J., Sharpe, J.L., Williams, P.A. (2001) Minerals of the Vatukoula gold mines, Fiji. Australian journal of mineralogy.

en.wikipedia.org (n.d.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatukoula

Tawake, Akuila (2012) Mineral Resources Potential and Mining in the Pacific Islands Region: Lessons Learned. Pacific-ACP States Regional Training Workshop on Geological, Technological, Biological and Environmental Aspects of Deep Sea Minerals, SOPAC Division.

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