Friday, November 7, 2025

Molybdenum Isotope Tracing Reveals Secrets of Adakitic Rock Formation and Ore Genesis


New research harnessing molybdenum (Mo) isotopes is offering groundbreaking insights into the petrogenesis of adakitic rocks and their connection to ore-forming processes. Adakites, often linked with subduction zones and rich mineralization, have long puzzled geologists about their exact formation pathways.

By applying Mo isotope tracing, scientists can now decipher crust–mantle interactions, slab melting dynamics, and fluid–melt evolution with unprecedented precision. The study reveals that Mo isotopic variations are sensitive indicators of magmatic oxidation states, providing vital clues to the enrichment of metals like Cu, Au, and Mo in associated deposits.

This innovative geochemical approach not only enhances understanding of arc magmatism and crustal recycling, but also supports the exploration of economically valuable ore systems. Researchers suggest that integrating Mo isotopes with other metal tracers could transform how geologists interpret the deep-Earth processes driving mineral resource formation.

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