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New Geology Reveals Ore: Magnetite, Quartz, and LiDAR! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:02 The magnetic mystery 5:36 Gold in quartz 8:57 LIDAR 12:09 Conclusions Discover groundbreaking methods revolutionizing mineral exploration and our understanding of ore deposit formation. This video dives into three cutting-edge studies that redefine how geologists pinpoint valuable resources and unravel complex geological histories. We first examine the intricate world of magnetite geochemistry, comparing Kiruna-type Iron Oxide-Apatite (IOA) deposits in Sweden with magnetite skarn deposits from Kazakhstan. Traditional trace element discrimination diagrams for magnetite are often unreliable, with geochemical signatures frequently overlapping between deposit types, including skarn, porphyry, and IOCG fields. Next, we uncover the power of Tuztaşı quartz geochemistry for gold exploration techniques in epithermal Au-Ag deposits. The trace and rare earth element patterns of quartz provide a detailed record of hydrothermal fluid evolution and redox controls during gold deposition. Finally, we explore how high-res LiDAR methods are transforming mineral exploration mapping in Canada Fennoscandia geology, particularly for identifying LiDAR glacial erratics. These methods use drone-mapped LiDAR data, employing "Strip Alignment" to correct flight offsets and "Semi-Automated Tree Point Classification" to remove vegetation, revealing hidden glacial erratics and surfaces. P. Geo. Ricardo A Valls, M. Sc. and Geo Gadfly Valls Geoconsultant ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0914 Scopus Author ID: 7003369619/35335510700 ResearcherID: S-6604-2018 If you like this content, please "buy me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldendroplets #RicardoValls, #geology, #LIDAR, #magnetics, #gold, #quartz, #MineralExploration, #QuartzGeochemistry, #MagnetiteChemistry, #LIDARexploration, #GoldExploration.