Geological features and gold deposit types of Alta Floresta region, Brazil

The Alta Floresta region of Mato Grosso State is a very important gold province in central and western Brazil. Its has very favorable tectonic position and geological conditions for mineralization. Based on field investigation and collection of geological data, the authors summarized geological characteristics and types of gold deposits in this region. The results show that magmatism, gold mineralization and types of gold deposits are controlled by regional tectonic activities.