Author : Geological Survey of Canada
Release : 2013
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Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Targeted Geoscience Initiative 4 - Nickel, Copper, Platinum Group Elements and Chromium Ore Systems by : Geological Survey of Canada
Download or read book Targeted Geoscience Initiative 4 - Nickel, Copper, Platinum Group Elements and Chromium Ore Systems written by Geological Survey of Canada. This book was released on 2013. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada is a major mineral producer with 16% of the world's nickel, 7% of Platinum Group Elements (PGE) and 3% of both copper and cobalt. National-, district- and deposit-scale studies in this TGI4 project are focused on determining the key components necessary for detecting hidden or deeply buried nickel-copper-PGE and chromium mineralization. These ore deposits occur in highly variable geologic settings with complex geochemical, mineralogical and geophysical signatures that challenge exploration, particularly in the deeper or covered parts of established and emerging terrains.