Ore Genesis and Metamorphism: Geology, Geochemistry, Isotopes and Mineralogy II

Dear Colleagues,

The issues and topics covered in the first volume of the Special Issue cover a wide range of scientific areas. The relationship between ore genesis and metamorphism, geochemistry of ore-forming and hydrothermal processes, detailed isotopic and mineralogical studies, and many other scientific areas allow us to significantly expand the scope of our scientific interests. The articles published in the Special Issue of 2020 do not cover all the stated problems of the specified topic, however, and hence, it is relevant to release a 2nd volume.

Magmatism, ore genesis, and metamorphism are commonly associated processes that define fundamental features of the Earth’s crustal evolution from the earliest Precambrian to Phanerozoic. Fundamentally, the need for and importance of studying the role of metamorphic processes in the formation and transformation of deposits is of great value when discussing the origin of deposits confined to varied geological settings. In synthesis, the signatures imprinted by metamorphic episodes during evolution largely indicate complicated and multistage patterns of ore-forming processes, as well as the polygenic nature of the mineralization generated by magmatic, postmagmatic, and metamorphic processes.

Rapid industrialization and expanding demand for various types of mineral raw materials require increasing rates of mining operations. The current Special Issue is dedicated to the latest achievements in geochemistry, mineralogy, and geochronology of ore and metamorphic complexes, their interrelation, and the potential for further prospecting. 

Dr. Pavel A. Serov
Guest Editor

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