CHZ 323 - Ore Depositss

Course Objectives

Introducing the concept of ore deposits with related terminology, visual and macro identification of ore minerals; classification of ore deposits on the basis of the principles of ore genesis; giving information about the relationships with host rocks of ore deposits and the factors that lead to mineralization and criteria for evaluation of mineral deposits; Giving information about important ore deposit types from Turkey and the world ; Discussing contribution of mining to the national economy and the environmental effects of mining activities from a sustainability perspective.

Course Description

Explaining the concept of mineral deposit using relevant terminology; Position of mineral deposits in the geochemical cycle; plate tectonics-mineral deposits relationship; the classification of mineral deposits; relationships with host rocks of ores; criteria for evaluation of mineral deposits; the main formation theories of ore deposits, an important mineral deposit samples from Turkey and the world (Orthomagmatic Cr, diamond, Fe, Ti, Ni, Cu deposits, pneumo-hydrothermal Cu, Pb, Zn, Au, W, Sn, Mo deposits, sedimentary Fe, Mn, Al, P deposits , placer deposits, supergene enrichment), introducing the characteristic ore minerals of each deposit type through hand samples and contribution of mining to the national economy, sustainable use of natural resources and its environmental impact.