Metals and society: an introduction to economic geology

Abstract

1. Introduction to economic geology.- 2. Classification, distribution and uses of ores and ore deposits.- 3. Magmatic ore deposits.- 4. Hydrothermal deposits.- 5. Deposits formed by sedimentary and surficial processes.- 6. Economic geology in the future. Chap. 1: Introduction to Economic Geology What is economic geology? Peak copper and related issues What is an ore, and what is an ore deposit? Factors that influence whether a deposit can be mined. Chap. 2: Classification, Distribution and Uses of Ores and Ore Deposits Classifications of Ores Classifications of Ore Deposits Global Distribution of Ore Deposits Global Production, Consumption and Trade in Mineral Resources Chap. 3: Magmatic ore deposits Introduction Chromite deposits of the Bushveld Complex Magnetite and Platinum Group Element deposits of the Bushveld Complex Magmatic sulfide deposits Kambalda nickel sulfide deposits Noril'sk-Talnakh nickel sulfide deposits Other Ni sulfide deposits -- Sudbury, Voisey's Bay, Jinchuan Other magmatic ore deposits Chap. 4: Hydrothermal Deposits Introduction Key factors in the formation of a hydrothermal ore deposit Examples of hydrothermal deposits and ore-forming processes Volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits Porphyry deposits Sedimentary exhalative (SEDEX) deposits Mississippi Valley type (MVT) deposits Other hydrothermal deposits Uranium deposits Iron-oxide copper gold (IOCG) deposits. Gold deposits Chap. 5: Deposits formed by Sedimentary and Surficial Processes Introduction Placers Gold placers Zr and Ti minerals in Beach sands Alluvial diamonds Other placers: tin, platinum, thorium-uranium Sedimentary deposits Types and Characteristics of Iron Deposits Other sedimentary deposits: Mn, phosphate, nitrates, salt Laterites Bauxite Ni laterites Supergene alteration Chap. 6: Economic geology in the future Introduction Rare Earth Elements Lithium Mining and Mineral Exploration in the 21st century