Genesis, Geochemistry and Mineralization of Metallic Minerals

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue on "Genesis, Geochemistry, and Mineralization of Metallic Minerals" in Minerals aims to bring together the latest advancements, findings, and perspectives in the field of metallic minerals and their formation processes.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address, but are not limited to, the following sections:

• Genetic mechanisms and processes of metallic minerals:
  The geological, physical, and chemical conditions that lead to the formation of metallic minerals.
• Geochemical signatures and the applications in exploration:
  Geochemical analyses to identify and map mineral deposits and to understand the processes that lead to their formation and how they can be used in exploration.
• Geochronology and isotopic studies of metallic deposits:
  Use radioactive dating techniques to determine the age of metallic deposits and the isotopic signatures of their minerals to better understand the timing and processes of mineralization and to identify the sources of mineralizing fluids.
• Advances in analytical techniques and mineralogical investigations:
  Use advanced imaging and analytical techniques to study the microstructure and chemical composition of minerals, as well as their crystallographic features.

We look forward to your valuable contribution and to advancing the understanding of metallic mineral genesis, geochemistry, and mineralization.

Prof. Dr. Guangzhou Mao
Prof. Dr. Yuanchuan Zheng
Prof. Dr. Haidong Zhang
Guest Editors

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