Platinum-Nickel-Chromium Deposits Geology, Exploration and Reserve Base

About this book

Platinum-Nickel-Chromium Deposits: Geology, Exploration, and Reserve Base is the first reference book to combine information on the discovery of numerous minerals within existing deposits. Platinum-Nickel-Chromium Deposits recognizes the close affinity and great natural coexistence of platinum, palladium, chromium, nickel, copper, gold, and silver hosted by unique stratigraphy (mafic-ultramafic intrusive of layered ingenious complex) in a diverse structural set up.

The chapters are organized in a logical sequence of introductory physical and chemical properties, demand-supply scenario, price trend, substitution-recycling and uses of these metals, stratigraphy and host rocks, geochemistry, global distribution of existing deposits in six mega continents, genetic system, reserves-resources overview, common characteristic features aiding as exploration guides for new targets, hazards, and sustainable development. Platinum-Nickel-Chromium Deposits book is a must for students, research scholars, teachers, and professional explorers in economic geology, geography, and allied subjects.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Geology
3. Deposits of Africa
4. Deposits of North America
5. Deposits of South America
6. Deposits of Asia
7. Deposits of Australia
8. Deposits of Europe
9. Genetic Model
10. Reserve Base
11. Exploration Guide
12. Hazards of Mineral Industry and Sustainable Development

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