Cu-Ni-PGE resources of the Precambrian sulfide deposits: analytic review
https://doi.org/10.52349/0869-7892_2021_89_93-106
Abstract
Ore deposits, associated with ultramafic-mafic magmatism (henceforth ODUM) include nickel sulfide deposits containing copper, platinoids (PGE-platinum group elements) and minor gold. Platinoid-bearing oxide-silicate nickel laterite deposits, which formed during tropical weathering of ore-bearing ultramafic bodies are discussed for comparison. ODUM deposits were widespread during the Earth evolution in all continents.
Present-day trends in geological exploration for ore deposits in ultramafic-mafic igneous formations are comparable to the market value of mining operations for metals in the above-mentioned types of deposits. The estimation approach to the exploration of such ore deposits requires significant costs, especially considering their possible mining duration. It is necessary to create special evaluative analytic reviews for metal resources in ore-bearing structures and reserves in particular ore deposits.
About the Authors
S. I. Turchenko
Institute of Precambrian Geology and Geochronology Russian Academy of Sciences (IPGG RAS)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Turchenko Stanislav Ivanovich – Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Chief Researcher
2 Naberezhnaya Makarova, St. Petersburg
F. A. Turchenko
National Research University «Higher School of Economics» (HSE University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Turchenko Feodor Alekseevich – Diplomant
Ul. 16 Soyuza Pechatnikov, St. Petersburg, 190121
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Turchenko S.I., Turchenko F.A. Cu-Ni-PGE resources of the Precambrian sulfide deposits: analytic review. Regional Geology and Metallogeny. 2022;1(89):93-106. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.52349/0869-7892_2021_89_93-106
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