Mineralogical and Geochemical Characterization of Zn-Pb Ore Deposits: Insights into Their Genesis, Implications for Exploration, and Environmental Issues
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineral Deposits".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 234
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mineralogy; mineralization; ore minerals; fluid inclusions
Interests: economic geology; ore geochemistry; organic geochemistry
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Interests: ore deposits; hydrothermal fluids; environmental mineralogy and geochemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Our forthcoming Special Issue "Mineralogical and Geochemical Characterization of Zn-Pb Ore Deposits: Insights into their genesis, implications for exploration, and environmental issues” invites contributions to unravel the mineralogical and geological intricacies of these ore systems, with the ultimate goals of deciphering genetic processes, offering clues to exploration, and providing indications on environmental impact.
Zn-Pb ore deposits embrace a variety of types, including (but not limited to) Mississippi Valley Type (MVT), Sedimentary Exhalative (SEDEX), and Volcanogenic Massive Sulfides (VMS) deposits. They are formed in compressional to extensional geo-tectonic settings, from different fluid types circulating through different lithologies, resulting in a dynamic geological landscape for exploration. These deposits often also contain other valuable metals (e.g., Ag, Au), critical metals (e.g., Ga, Ge, REE), and industrial minerals (e.g., baryte, fluorite).
The mineralogical and geochemical characterization of ore minerals, such as sphalerite, is crucial for the understanding of factors influencing the genesis of Zn-Pb ore deposits. Such factors include geology, tectonics, host lithologies, and the intricate mechanisms governing mineralizing fluid migration and ore mineral deposition.
In light of the persistent challenges posed by the geological complexities of Zn-Pb ore deposits, this Special Issue aims to contribute valuable insights to enhance the broader understanding of ore genesis in diverse geological contexts. A detailed characterization of these ores allows geologists to identify key parameters for the exploration and the sustainable exploitation of Zn-Pb mineral resources.
Both regular and review articles are welcomed. Papers dealing with environmental aspects (including the remediation and recovery of metals from waste) will also be considered.
Dr. Rosa Anna Fregola
Dr. Larbi Rddad
Prof. Dr. Pierfranco Lattanzi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- characterization of Zn-Pb ore deposits
- genesis of Zn-Pb ore deposits
- ore mineralogy
- ore geochemistry
- sphalerite
- critical metals
- fluid inclusions
- stable and radiogenic isotopes
- ore exploration
- Zn-Pb mineral resources
- sustainable mining
- environmental mineralogy and geochemistry
