<p>Himalayas represent a huge area with a complex geological history which I suspect has large areas that have never been adequately mapped to allow for an ore deposit evaluation. Nevertheless, placer gold might be found within any region of the  Himalayas.  </p>

<p>Placer gold deposits are an accumulation of gold formed by gravity separation during sedimentary processes of the gold bearing host rock.</p>

<p>Reference: <a href="https://www.britannica.com/science/placer-deposit" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.britannica.com/science/placer-deposit</a></p>

<p>Many granite bearing mountains containing quartz-feldspar porphyry dykes/veins associated with elevated concentrations of sulfur and arsenic can be found  in many parts of the world. I would assume these deposits would also found in the Himalayas. </p>

<p>Reference: <a href="http://www.minelinks.com/alluvial/goldDeposits.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.minelinks.com/alluvial/goldDeposits.html</a></p>

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Not sure about the porphyry bit. These are most common in island or continental arcs. The Himalayas are (mostly) not.
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<p>I have heard that gold is found in the water coming out of glaciers in <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ranthak-valley-high-potential-prospect-gold-npakistan-yaqub-shah" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Skardu</a> region of Pakistan. </p>

<p>Given that this area is part of Himalaya, what processes could result into ores of gold in this area? </p>

<p>Similar questions have been answered <a href="https://earthscience.stackexchange.com/questions/2393/why-do-gold-deposits-form-only-in-certain-areas-of-the-earth">here</a> and <a href="https://earthscience.stackexchange.com/questions/391/in-what-geological-situations-can-i-find-gold/532#532">here</a> but I need more specific and detailed answers, considering the geology of this area. </p>

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How gold deposits can be formed in Himalayas?
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# How gold deposits can be formed in Himalayas?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-01-23)

I have heard that gold is found in the water coming out of glaciers in [Skardu](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ranthak-valley-high-potential-prospect-gold-npakistan-yaqub-shah) region of Pakistan.

Given that this area is part of Himalaya, what processes could result into ores of gold in this area?

Similar questions have been answered [here](https://earthscience.stackexchange.com/questions/2393/why-do-gold-deposits-form-only-in-certain-areas-of-the-username_1) and [here](https://earthscience.stackexchange.com/questions/391/in-what-geological-situations-can-i-find-gold/532#532) but I need more specific and detailed answers, considering the geology of this area.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2017-01-25. Score: 2

Himalayas represent a huge area with a complex geological history which I suspect has large areas that have never been adequately mapped to allow for an ore deposit evaluation. Nevertheless, placer gold might be found within any region of the Himalayas.

Placer gold deposits are an accumulation of gold formed by gravity separation during sedimentary processes of the gold bearing host rock.

Reference: <https://www.britannica.com/science/placer-deposit>

Many granite bearing mountains containing quartz-feldspar porphyry dykes/veins associated with elevated concentrations of sulfur and arsenic can be found in many parts of the world. I would assume these deposits would also found in the Himalayas.

Reference: <http://www.minelinks.com/alluvial/goldDeposits.html>

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: Not sure about the porphyry bit. These are most common in island or continental arcs. The Himalayas are (mostly) not.  

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