Abstract
In this paper we present and elaborate one example when bauxite was the main target of investigation. During reprocessing and reinterpreting original input data from locality “Crvene stijene” near Jajce in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it was established that bauxite hanging wall and footwall rocks in fact present even more valuable mineral resources, dimension stone. This paper presents results of reprocessing and reinterpretation of original data with focus not only on primary resource, but on resources that are developed in footwall and hanging wall. Final goal of the research was to optimize the ratio between research and exploration cost and total profit by exploration of all available mineral resources in the area. For that purpose, new method of bauxite (primary resource) and associated deposits is developed and named “integrated approach”. Integrated, joint evaluation of bauxite and associated deposits (dimension stone), would give far greater significance to whole area. Finally, with this new method, the ratio between overall profit and cost will be maximized.
Highlights
Due to its various applications, “dimension stone” is still very significant and indispensable in modern architecture
In this work we analyze the „Crvene stijene“ loca lity near Jajce in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was studied for bauxite deposits throughout its long exploration history (Fig. 1), while other associated deposits, were neglected
A total volume of 110 m3 of coarse grained carbonate breccia was extracted from the mine gallery. 70 m3 of the extracted rocks could be used as a high quality dimension stone
Summary
Due to its various applications, “dimension stone” is still very significant and indispensable in modern architecture. Stone is one of the most durable materials in the form of protection and decorative panels of construction elements. Its small greenhouse gas emission makes it a very applicable material in civil engineering. The Dinarides are potentially a very rich area for exploration of many types of dimension stone with sedimentary origins. In this work we analyze the „Crvene stijene“ loca lity near Jajce in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was studied for bauxite deposits throughout its long exploration history (Fig. 1), while other associated deposits, (that can be a significant resource), were neglected. Research without evaluation of every potentially profitable resource in the studied bauxite-bearing area can result with unnecessary costs and losses, which leads to significant uncertainty in terms of investment
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