Magmatic-related low sulphidation hydrothermal ore systems at plate margins exhibit distinct spatial and temporal
zonations which can be used to aid mineral exploration and development. Low sulphidation systems at all crustal levels
exhibit the same paragenetic sequence of events: early breccia formation, followed by quartz - secondary feldspar - sericite/illite veining, then mineralisation, and final argillic overprint. This sequence of events is interpreted to reflect the
initial emplacement of melts at high crustal levels, and the progressive cooling of that melt and release of magmatic
constituents into a circulating hydrothermal system.