Economic Mineral Deposits – Ore Geology

The lesson of « Economic Mineral Deposits – Ore Geology» contains the key concepts, categories, forms, ways and processes of formation and occurrence in nature of different kinds of ore deposits. Potential -Possible -Certain deposits of mineral raw materials. Energy and non-energy mineral raw materials. Critical and strategic minerals in Greece and developmental potential of the mining sector in Greece. Metallic and industrial minerals and aggregates in Greece. Macroscopic observation and microscopic examination of metallic minerals in metallographic microscope. The role of local communities in identifying and mining ores. Sustainable development in the mining sector of our country.

Objectives

The course contains basic concepts, categories, forms and ways and the formation and emergence processes in nature reserves of various kinds. Strengths-thought-of course mineral raw materials reserves. Energy and non-energy mineral raw materials. Critical and strategic minerals in Greece and growth potential of the mining sector in Greece. The metal, industrial and inert minerals in Greece. Macroscopic observation and microscopic examination of metallic minerals in the metallographic microscope. The role of local communities in the identification and extraction of deposits. Sustainable development and sustainability in the mining sector of our country. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should: 1. be familiar with the concepts related to the exploration. 2. familiar with the different types and categories of deposits, which are linked as to how, age, tectonism, mineralogical composition. 3. have the ability to analyze and synthesize the prospecting processes at continental and oceanic environments. 4. be able to make assessment of the financial viability of a deposit, based on current financial data. 5. Is fully aware of the existing proven and possible reserves in Greece and its possible uses. 6. Is aware of environmental protection in the context of sustainable development and exploitation of mineral raw materials.

Prerequisites

There is no prerequisite course required, but is considered desirable to hold a learner knowledge of General Geology, Mineralogy and General Chemistry.

Syllabus

1. Introduction ◘ Movement of tectonic plates - Geological Phenomena ◘ Chemical stability fossil ◘ Geological thermometers ◘ Basic concepts ◘ Factors ekmetallefsimotitas ◘ Regulatory Factors to create deposits 2. Categories deposits ◘ Concepts and procedures ◘ Intrinsic procedures ◘ Hydrothermal deposits ◘ Forms ore body 3. Intrinsic Procedures ◘ Pegmatite deposits ◘ Deposits metasomatosis contact ◘ Hydrothermal deposits ◘ Depositions gaseous fumaroles 4. Underwater Atmidiki and Volcanic Activity ◘ Genetic Model ◘ Seabed manganese nodules ◘ Residual and Mechanical Concentrations 5. Residual Deposits from weathering and Transfer ◘ Residual Deposits bauxites ◘ Transport - sorting - deposition transported clastic material ◘ Coastal and Aeolian Deposits 6. Oxidation and supergene enrichment - Exhaust ◘ Drop ore ◘ Evaporation ◘ Conditions sedimentation ◘ Deposition Products 7. Deposits Coal - Oil - bitumen ◘ Carbonation of plant matter ◘ Formation Hydrocarbon ◘ Formation deposits 8. Special Geology ◘ The Mineral Raw Materials in Greece ◘ The metal deposits in Greece ◘ The Industrial Minerals and Rocks in Greece ◘ The Mining Activity and Sustainable Development in Greece