When we talk about modern mineral discoveries in Australia, two names inevitably surface in the same breath: Prominent Hill and Carrapateena. Both sit in South Australia’s Gawler Craton, both are world-class Iron Oxide Copper-Gold (IOCG) systems, and both ended up becoming cornerstone assets for OZ Minerals, now part of BHP. But lumping them together as “IOCG discoveries” misses the deeper story.

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Investing in mineral exploration stocks on the ASX can offer exciting opportunities, but it also carries unique challenges. With over 30 years of experience as a geologist in the industry, I have witnessed both the highs and lows of the mineral resource market. I have seen proejcts go from a Urnaium project to being a Phosphate project in 6 months and Nickel to Gold or vice versa, in a simialr time frame. Knowing the complexities in this sector is vital for making informed i