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Geology, Rock Geochemistry and Ore Fluid Characteristics of the Brambang Copper-Gold Porphyry Prospect, Lombok Island, Indonesia. Arifudin Idrus; Aji Syailendra Ubaidillah; I Wayan Warmada; Syafruddin Maula
Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology Vol. 6 No. 1 (2021): JGEET Vol 06 No 01 : March (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jgeet.2021.6.1.6145

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Brambang is one of the porphyry copper-gold prospects/deposits situated along eastern Sunda arc. This study is aimed to understand geological framework, alteration geochemistry and ore fluid characteristics of the prospect. Fieldworks and various laboratory analyses were performed including petrography, ore microscopy, rock geochemistry, chlorite chemistry and fluid inclusion microthermometry. The prospect is composed of andesitic tuff and diorite which are intruded by tonalite porphyries. Tonalite porphyries are interpreted as ore mineralisation-bearing intrusion. Various hydrothermal alterations are identified including potassic, phyllic, propylitic, advanced argillic and argillic types. Ore mineralisation is characterized by magnetite and copper sulfides such as bornite and chalcopyrite. Potassic alteration is typified by secondary biotite, and associated with ore mineralisation. Mass balance calculation indicates SiO2, Fe2O3, K2O, Cu and Au are added during potassic alteration process. Ore forming fluid is dominated by magmatic fluid at high temperature (450-600ºC) and high salinity (60-70 wt. % NaCl eq.). Hydrothermal fluid was diluted by meteoric water incursion at low-moderate temperature of 150-400ºC and salinity of 0.5-7 wt. % NaCl eq.
Sensitivity Analysis of Phase 5 Batu Hijau Pit Walls Khatib Syarbini; Faesal, Andi; Za Munarfan Putra; Syamsul Hidayat; Hermansyah, Wahyu; Erintina, Melinda Dwi; Ubaidillah, Aji Syailendra; Dermawan, Iwan; Azhari, Uraihan; Hakim, Muhammad Samsul
Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology Vol. 10 No. 02 (2025): JGEET Vol 10 No 02 : June (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jgeet.2025.10.02.21571

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The Batu Hijau mine, an extensive copper-gold operation in West Sumbawa, Indonesia, employs an open-pit mining method and is characterized by its significant pit dimensions, with planned slope heights reaching up to 1000 meters. Given the scale of the operation, maintaining slope stability is critical, influenced by stress on the pit slopes, geological structures, mine geometry, and rock mass strength. This study investigates the impact of groundwater on slope stability, emphasizing the role of groundwater pressure in reducing shear strength and consequently affecting slope stability. A comprehensive sensitivity analysis was conducted to evaluate the influence of groundwater pressures on the stability of the Batu Hijau pit walls. This analysis utilized the SLIDE® software from Rocsience, incorporating Rock Mass Rating parameters derived from geotechnical drill hole logs and mapping data, which were integrated into a 3D block model using Minesight™. The analysis focused on two groundwater conditions: Water Surface and Pore Pressure Grid. Groundwater model conditions were based on piezometer data and a new groundwater conceptual model of the Batu Hijau pit walls. Results from sensitivity assessments shows that high pore pressure will decease the slope stability. This findings highlight the need to manage groundwater pressures within the pit walls to mitigate slope instability effectively,therefore, the safety of mining operational could be increased. This study provides valuable insights into groundwater pressure management and its implications for slope stability in large-scale open-pit mining operations.