Characterization of ore-forming systems from geological, geochemical and geophysical studies

Economically viable concentrations of mineral resources are uncommon in Earth's crust. Most ore deposits that were mined in the past or are currently being extracted were found at or near Earth's surface, often serendipitously. To meet the future demand for mineral resources, exploration s...

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Main Authors Gessner K, Blenkinsop T. G, Sorjonen-Ward P
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London Geological Society of London 2018
SeriesGeological Society, London, special publications
Subjects
Data processing
Earth Sciences
Exploration & Geophysics
Geology
Geology, Structural
Mining Engineering & Extractive Metallurgy
Three-dimensional imaging in geology
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Summary:Economically viable concentrations of mineral resources are uncommon in Earth's crust. Most ore deposits that were mined in the past or are currently being extracted were found at or near Earth's surface, often serendipitously. To meet the future demand for mineral resources, exploration success hinges on identifying targets at depth. Achieving this requires accurate & informed models of the Earth's crust that are consistent with all available geological, geochemical & geophysical information. Contributions to this volume address the future resources challenge by (i) applying advanced microscale geochemical detection & characterization methods, (ii) introducing more rigorous 3D Earth models, (iii) exploring critical behaviour & coupled processes, (iv) evaluating the role of geodynamic & tectonic setting & (v) applying 3D structural models to characterize specific ore-forming systems.
Bibliography:Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on November 20, 2018).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Specialized.
Previously issued in print in 2018. Digital resource published 2018.
ISBN:1786203138
9781786203137