PROSPECTS FOR THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD MINERALIZATION IN THE PAMBAK–TSAKHKUNYATS ORE REGION, ARMENIAPROSPECTS FOR THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD MINERALIZATION IN THE PAMBAK–TSAKHKUNYATS ORE REGION, ARMENIA

Abstract

The article examines a territory that covers part of the Pambak and nearly the entire Tsakhkunyats mountain ranges. The research led to the discovery of new crypto structures, refinement of the orientations of previously known faults, and identification of ring- and arc-shaped structures. It was found that three ore fields can be distinguished within the territory, where gold mineralization is predominantly developed. The ring- and arc-shaped structures do not play a role in the localization of mineralization. Instead, the mineralization is located at the intersections of faults with different orientations and within a regional fault zone. Promising areas for the discovery of gold mineralization include sites where the zone of hidden NE trending faults in the southern part of the region intersects with major NW trending faults. In connection with the sharp rise in precious metal prices, the prospects for increasing their reserves should also be linked to a detailed additional study of ore occurrences located within these ore fields.