Crustal Evolution and Its Temporal Correlations with Mineral Deposits

Dear Colleagues,

At present, most mining geologists appear to be in general agreement on the principle that ore deposits are related to global tectonics by examining the distribution of mineral deposits in space and time. Overviews of magmatic, hydrothermal, and sedimentary ore-forming features provide context and relevance to the process-oriented descriptions of ore genesis.

This Special Issue aims to cover the entire range of mineral deposit types, including igneous, hydrothermal, sedimentary, and supergene ores. In this way, the diversity of ore systems with a focus on ore formation at all scales and depths may also include (i) P-T conditions in which they occurred based on extensive field and microscope observations at multiple scales; (ii) the use of modern tools and techniques applied to understanding of ore processes at all scales; and (iii) crustal to district-scale processes.

The aim of mining is to create wealth through the provision of necessary raw materials to meet demands for goods and services of all types. Unfortunately, companies have increasingly exploited the economies of scale in order to reduce costs, but at the expense of reduced flexibility of response to changing market conditions.

This Special Issue aims to contribute to the disclosure of all world-famous ore deposit characteristics to provide an updated guide of the processes involved in the formation of mineral deposits and their distribution in space and time.

Dr. Mauro C. Geraldes
Dr. Ramiro Matos
Guest Editors

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