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From Mantle to Market: Platinum Group Elements and Minerals and Their Geological Significance

A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineral Deposits".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 July 2024 | Viewed by 1192

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Basilios Tsikouras

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Geosciences Programme, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE 1410, Brunei Darussalam
Interests: genesis of chromitites and associated platinum group minerals; soil and environmental geochemistry; petrogenetic processes in ophiolites; abiotic methane in ultramafic rocks; quality assessment of aggregates and industrial minerals
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Prof. Dr. Federica Zaccarini

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Geosciences Programme, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE 1410, Brunei Darussalam
Interests: mineralogy; electron microprobe analyses; ultramafic rocks; ore minerals; geochemistry; ophiolite
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Dr. Elena Ifandi

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Geosciences Programme, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Gadong BE 1410, Brunei Darussalam
Interests: PGM and green energy; mineral catalysts; abiotic methane; applied mineralogy; geochemistry; machine learning and applied mineralogy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We invite researchers from around the world to contribute to a Special Issue of Minerals dedicated to exploring the multifaceted world of platinum group elements (PGEs) and minerals (PGMs). This Special Issue seeks to delve into the geological significance of PGEs and PGMs, offering a comprehensive understanding of their formation and distribution, and linking them with their economic significance in the global market.

PGEs and their associated PGMs have captured the imagination of geoscientists, exploration geologists, and economic analysts for decades. They hold significant geological importance as indicators of mantle processes, crustal evolution, and tectonic dynamics. Additionally, PGEs are vital components in various industrial applications, including catalysis, electronics, and green energy technologies, making them economically strategic resources.

We encourage the submission of articles addressing a wide range of topics related to PGEs and PGMs, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Geological processes and environments of PGM formation.
  • Petrology and geochemistry of PGE-bearing rocks.
  • Exploration and mining of PGE deposits.
  • Analytical methods for PGM characterization.
  • The role of PGEs in understanding mantle dynamics.
  • Economic aspects of PGE extraction and trade.
  • Environmental and sustainability considerations in PGM mining.
  • Innovative applications of PGMs in emerging technologies (e.g., catalysis).
  • Revolutionizing PGE and PGM exploration with AI and machine learning techniques.
  • Market trends and future prospects for PGMs.

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to our understanding of PGEs and PGMs and their geological significance. Manuscripts should adhere to the journal's formatting guidelines, and submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process.

Join us in this exciting journey, entitled "From Mantle to Market", as we explore the geological intricacies and economic significance of platinum group elements and minerals. Share your research and insights with our global community of scientists and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this fascinating field. We look forward to receiving your contributions and making this Special Issue a resounding success.

Prof. Dr. Basilios Tsikouras
Prof. Dr. Federica Zaccarini
Dr. Elena Ifandi
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Minerals is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • platinum group elements
  • platinum group minerals and mantle processes
  • economic geology
  • mineral exploration
  • sustainable mining
  • emerging technologies
  • machine learning applications on platinum group minerals

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Pd-Ag-Au Minerals in Clinopyroxenites of the Kachkanar Ural–Alaskan-Type Complex (Middle Urals, Russia)
by Sergey Yu. Stepanov, Ivan F. Chayka, Roman S. Palamarchuk and Andrey V. Korneev
Minerals 2023, 13(12), 1528; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/min13121528 - 08 Dec 2023
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The study of noble metal minerals of the Ural–Alaskan-type (UA-type) complexes has been traditionally focused on their platinum-bearing dunites and chromitites, while clinopyroxenites have been poorly considered. In this study, we report the first detailed data on the noble metal mineral assemblage in [...] Read more.
The study of noble metal minerals of the Ural–Alaskan-type (UA-type) complexes has been traditionally focused on their platinum-bearing dunites and chromitites, while clinopyroxenites have been poorly considered. In this study, we report the first detailed data on the noble metal mineral assemblage in clinopyroxenites of the Kachkanar intrusion, which is a part of a UA-type complex and is renowned for its huge Ti-magnetite deposits. High concentrations of Pd, Au and Ag are closely linked to Cu-sulfide mineralization in amphibole clinopyroxenites, in which they form Pd-Ag-Au minerals: keithconnite Pd3−xTe, sopcheite Ag4Pd3Te4, stutzite Ag5−xTe3, hessite Ag2Te, merenskyite PdTe, kotulskite Pd(Te,Bi), temagamite Pd3HgTe, atheneite (Pd,Hg)3As, potarite PdHg, electrum AuAg and Hg-bearing native silver. Among those, six mineral phases are first reported for clinopyroxenites of the Ural platinum belt. Our evidence supports a petrological model, suggesting that during fractionation of high-Ca primitive magmas at high oxygen fugacity, Pt, Os, Ir, Ru and Rh accumulate in early olivine–chromite cumulates, while Pd, Au and Ag reside in the melt until sulfide saturation occurs and then concentrate in sulfide mineralization. Subsequently, this sulfide mineralization is likely affected by cumulate degassing, which results in a partial resorption of the sulfides and Pd, Au and Ag remobilization by fluid. Second-stage concentration of the sulfides and the chalcophile noble metals in the amphibole-rich rocks may occur when H2O from the fluid reacts with pyroxenes to form amphiboles, and the fluid becomes oversaturated with sulfides and chalcophile elements. Full article
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