Genesis of Uranium Deposit: Geology, Geochemistry, and Geochronology
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineral Deposits".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mineral chemistry; uranium deposits; geochronology
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Interests: uranium deposit; tectonics and uranium mineralization; mineral resource prospecting and exploration
Interests: magmatic–hydrothermal evolution; genesis of hydrothermal metallic deposits
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the demand for clean energy expands with technological development, nuclear power is set to become an indispensable component of a sustainable energy future. In this context, successful uranium exploration is critical for addressing potential supply shortages. This evolution demands innovative approaches integrating advances in metallogenic theory, mineral systems, and uranium deposit models.
This Special Issue addresses these challenges by focusing on the processes of uranium concentration and the formation of uranium deposits. We invite contributions that elucidate geological settings, geochemical behaviors, and mineralization mechanisms. Specific topics include paragenetic mineralogy and uranium mineral evolution; high-precision geochronology of ore-forming events; novel applications of stable and radiogenic isotopes; fluid inclusion analysis of uranium-transporting fluids; source-to-trap reconstruction of ore-forming systems; tectonic triggers for uranium enrichment; and data-driven exploration methods integrating geophysics, remote sensing, and machine learning.
We welcome original research, reviews, and case studies that advance the understanding of uranium deposit genesis and improve exploration efficacy. This collection aims to synthesize current insights and guide future uranium research, supporting global efforts toward energy security and a low-carbon future.
Dr. Jincheng Luo
Dr. Yinhang Cheng
Dr. Shuiyuan Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- uranium ore minerals
- geology of uranium deposits
- geochemistry and geochronology
- sources and evolution of hydrothermal fluids
- tectonic evolution of uranium mineralization
- exploitation methods in uranium resources
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