Intending the development of predictive models for strategic metal rich, granite-related ore systems based on mineral and geochemical fingerprints and footprints, the following issues will be investigated:

• Vectors of metal endowment of particular litho-stratigraphic sections or granite suites;
• Signs pointing to the presence of (or the potential for) distinct types or styles of mineralization;
• Guides to discriminate higher metal concentration and deposition efficiencies, potentially helpful as proxies to high-grade ores of a given type; and
• Criteria to anticipate the presence of highly diversified mineral assemblages incorporating valuable by-products.

The conceptual framework and distribution of tasks for the project proposal MOSTMEG is schematically illustrated in the next diagram.

The foreseen impacts of MOSTMEG reflect the three mainstays of the project [Research (mineral systems) / Modelling (space and time) / Targeting (prospectivity mapping)], which rule the gradual increase in Technology Readiness Levels, from basic observation to applicability demonstration and industry transference

New tools and approaches will be developed, improving the transfer rate to industry and influencing the design of advanced training programmes for exploration geologists in the following decades of the 21st century.