Sediment-Hosted Zn-Pb Ores: Special Publication of the Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits

Sediment-hosted deposits are the main source of zinc and lead. In this volume, the reader will find the most recent developments in research including: – Fluid migration leading to formation of Zn-Pb ores in sedimentary basins. Relationships to orogenic events and to geothermic anomalies – Transport of metals and precipitation mechanisms. The role played by fluid mixing, fluid-rock reaction, organic matter, and thiosulfates – Paleomagnetic dating of ore deposits – The association of Mississippi Valley-type ore deposits to diapiric salt structures – Geochemical investigations applied to exploration for sediment-hosted Zn-Pb deposits – Economic aspects. The broad geographical coverage is an additional aspect which will interest both researchers and explorationists.