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Original Articles

Paleomagnetism of the Mt Isa Zn–Pb–Cu–Ag and George Fisher Zn–Pb–Ag deposits, Australia

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Pages 335-345 | Received 28 Jun 2010, Accepted 06 Feb 2011, Published online: 27 May 2011

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