Understanding Hydrothermal Ore Deposits: Insights from In-situ Analyses

Dear Colleagues,

Ore deposits continuously provide a mass of valuable resources for human society. With the development of analytical instruments, high-precision in situ analysis has been a critical means of understanding hydrothermal ore deposits. This provides us a unique window for investigating various aspects of ore deposits, ranging from the tectonic background, source and evolution of ore fluids, to mineralization factors (e.g., P-T-X conditions, the redox environment, and the water content). This Special Issue is focused on relevant topics, including but not limited to (1) exploration and deposit geochemistry; (2) the mineral chemistry of ores, gangue minerals, and accessory minerals that hold significant clues about metal deposition; (3) the geochronology of ore deposits; and (4) the application and development of in situ analyses in ore-deposit-related studies.

Prof. Dr. Kunfeng Qiu
Dr. Callum Hetherington
Guest Editors

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