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Ancient subduction zones helped create hotspots of mineral wealth

12+ hour, 6+ min ago  (858+ words) Modelling plate tectonics offers a framework for finding copper, zinc and lead deposits. A study led by geoscientists at the University of Sydney has revealed why some ancient continental edges became fertile sites for major mineral deposits, while others with…...

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