Resource Geology is the official English language journal of the Society of Resource Geology, and publishes original research articles dealing with economic geology, geochemistry and environmental geology with an emphasis on earth sciences of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits in Asia, Oceania, and the circum-Pacific region, as well as other parts of the world. The journal publishes high quality papers of interest to those engaged in research and exploration of mineral deposits. Original articles, Review articles, Short Communications, and Discussion and Reply, will be considered.