The first data about the structure and mineral composition of the ores of the Tarakon potential gold ore field (the Far East of Russia)

The obtained original materials, in conjunction with the literature data (hydrochemical contrasting halos), make it possible to predict a new (Tarakonsky) gold ore field within the eastern part of the Argun superterrane. Industrial concentrations of gold are noted in quartz metasomatites from granites and limestones. The amount of ore minerals usually does not exceed 5-10%. They are present in the rocks in micron and submicron size, represented mainly by pyrite, less often galena, sphalerite, chalcopyrite, ilmenite, hematite, magnetite, faded ores, and native high-grade gold. It is assumed that the formation of the Tarakonsky gold ore field, as well as most of the ore objects in the region, is associated with the manifestation of Late Mesozoic magmatism.