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pentlandite

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pentlandite (pĕnt`ləndīt), yellowish-bronze, opaque mineral, a sulfide of iron and nickel, (Fe,Ni)9S8. It is found in masses nearly always associated with the iron sulfide pyrrhotite. The largest deposit of this important ore of nickel is at Sudbury, Ont. Important deposits are mined in Manitoba, Russia, and W Australia.


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The massive sulphide mineralization is characterized by chalcopyrite-rich veins, with significant cubanite, pentlandite and millerite and is interpreted as being a 'sharp-walled' Cu-Ni-Pt-Pd-Au vein system.
Its mineralized system is characterized by chalcopyrite-rich veins, with significant cubanite, pentlandite and millerite and is interpreted as being a 'Sharp-walled' Cu-Ni-Pt-Pd-Au vein system.
The Corporation believes this resource to be relevant to the extent that it shows that significant quantities of disseminated to semi-massive pyrrhotite, pentlandite and chalcopyrite are present and constitutes a valid exploration target.
 
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