Wednesday, 25th May 2005 (3808 views)

Scientists have suggested that native Australian trees such as gum trees and mulga may have a vital role to play in discovering new gold deposits.

Experts at the Cooperative Research Centre for Landscape Environments and Mineral Exploration (CRCLEME) say that these types of trees could indicate sources of water rich in gold and other metals.

According to the scientists, trials in Western and South Australia have already proven that there are high levels of such water where the native trees have deep roots.

"We've tested it on six sites in Western Australia all of which have known mineral signatures buried under ten or 20 or 30 metres of this transported material and we're getting consistent results from all of those six, a variety of mineral deposits too," Dr Dennis Gee, chief executive of CRCLEME, told ABC.

Dr Gee said that mining companies are keen to exploit the technology for gold exploration and discovery.

 

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