Characterization of ore-forming systems from geological, geochemical and geophysical studies / edited by K. Gessner, Geological Survey of Western Australia, Australia, T.G. Blenkinsop, Cardiff University, UK, and P. Sorjonen-Ward, Geological Survey of Finland, Finland
Advanced microscale geochemical detection and characterization methods -- Development of more rigorous 3D Earth models -- Critical behaviour and coupled processes -- Role of geodynamic and tectonic setting -- Application of 3D structural modelling to characterize specific ore-forming systems
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 and informed models of the Earth's crust that are consistent with all available geological, geochemical and geophysical information, paired with an understanding of how ore-forming systems relate to Earth's evolving structure. Contributions to this volume address the future resources challenge by (i) applying advanced microscale geochemical detection and characterization methods, (ii) introducing more rigorous 3D Earth models, (iii) exploring critical behaviour and coupled processes, (iv) evaluating the role of geodynamic and tectonic setting and (v) applying 3D structural models to characterize specific ore-forming systems
