The concept of deep penetration exploration geochemistry is proposed by the author based on the latest advances of geochemical methods for deeply concealed deposits. Deep penetration exploration geochemistry, a new branch of exploration geochemistry, involves the measurement of any direct geochemical information emanating from the deeply concealed deposits. Its purpose is to find deeply concealed deposits by employing newly recognized geochemical methods which can penetrate thick overburden. Abrief description of its research scope and necessity is given in this paper.
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