The average width of orogenic gold deposits can vary...

The average width of orogenic gold deposits can vary significantly depending on the geological setting, structural complexity, and host rock, but here’s a general breakdown:

Typical Width Ranges for Orogenic Gold Deposits:

	Deposit Type	Typical Width
1	Narrow vein systems	0.5 – 5 m
2	Moderate shear zones	5 – 30 m
3	Broad shear zones / pipe-like systems	50 – 150+ m

Australian Examples:

•Fosterville (VIC): 2–5 m wide high-grade quartz veins (narrow-style)

•Stawell (VIC): 10–30 m mineralized zones

•Gruyere (WA): ~100–190 m wide shear zone

•McPhillamys (NSW): ~250 m wide mineralized corridor of

•Mount Wright (QLD): 60–200 m vertical breccia pipe

Summary:

•Most orogenic gold deposits globally range between 5–30 m wide, especially in classic greenstone belt settings.

•However, large-scale Australian systems like Gruyere, McPhillamys, and Mt Wright show that 75–150 m widths are not uncommon where favorable structural and lithological conditions exist.

So in context, Koonenberry’s Enmore mineralised zone (~75 m true width) is significantly wider than average and compares well to major bulk-tonnage orogenic systems.