IGD - Igneous Geodynamics and Magmatic Ore Deposits
When and where
26/04/2010 until 30/04/2010
Duration: 5 days
School of Earth Sciences, The University of Melbourne. Board Room 406
Course coordinator/contact
Prof Reid Keays
Phone : 399054072
Email : Reid.Keays@sci.monash.edu.au
Subject Coordinators
Reid Keays and Dave Phillips
Course Outline:
This advanced ore deposit geology and geochemistry short course is designed for fourth year Honours/MSc students in economic geology/geochemistry as well as industry geologists who wish to be exposed to new concepts of magmatic ore genesis. The course will explore the processes of ore deposition associated with silicate magmas as well as geodynamic controls on the genesis of giant magmatic ore systems. We will discuss the fundamental controls of sulphur solubility in mafic magmas as well as the geochemistry of the ore elements, in particular Ni, Cu, Co, and the platinum-group elements (PGE). Lectures will present physical and chemical characteristics of komatiite-associated Ni deposits (Kambalda), basalt-associated Cu-Ni-Co-(PGE) deposits (Noril\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'sk-Talnakh/Voisey\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Bay), Merensky Reef-type PGE deposits in layered intrusions (Stillwater), and diamondiferous kimberlites and lamproites, as well as discussions of recent ore genesis and exploration models. Practical exercises will emphasise transmitted and reflected light microscopy of these styles of magmatic ore systems.
Recommended Reading:
Craig, J.R. and Vaughan, D.J. 1981. Ore Microscopy and Ore Petrography, John Wiley.
Gurney, J.J. 1990. ‘The Diamondiferous Roots of our Wandering Continent\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\', South African Journal of Geology, Vol. 93, pp 423-437.
Whitney, J.A. and Naldrett, A.J. (eds.) 1989. ‘Ore Deposition Associated with Magmas\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\', Reviews in Economic Geology, Vol. 4, Society of Economic Geologists.
Naldrett, A.J. 1989. Magmatic Sulfide Deposits, Oxford University Press, 186 pp.
Course Assesment:
Marked practical exercises and exam
Special Requirements:
Duration of course = 5 days
Payment Information:
There is no payment required.
Groups:
Economic Geology and Metallogeny
Field Trip: : NO
Course Fees:
MCA Student: $0.00
External Student: $0.00
Industry: $0.00
