Adakitic rocks in the Masara gold-silver mine, Compostela Valley, Mindanao, Philippines: Different places, varying mechanisms?

The presence of adakites has been used as an indicator for the occurrence of gold mineralization in many mineral prospecting works. Traditionally, the unique geodynamic controls to adakite formation, particularly the high temperature gradient and other slab-melting requirements, have been taken as key elements that must be present during their formation. However, several studies have suggested alternative mechanisms. This paper presents...