Carbonatites: classification, sources, evolution, and emplacement
Carbonatites are igneous rocks formed in the crust by fractional crystallization of carbonate-
rich parental melts that are mostly mantle derived. They dominantly consist of carbonate …
rich parental melts that are mostly mantle derived. They dominantly consist of carbonate …
The magmatic and magmatic-hydrothermal evolution of felsic igneous rocks as seen through Nb-Ta geochemical fractionation, with implications for the origins of rare …
Abstract Despite Nb and Ta being considered as 'geochemical twins', most Ta mineral
deposits are associated with muscovite-bearing peraluminous granites and related …
deposits are associated with muscovite-bearing peraluminous granites and related …
Rare earth mineralization in igneous rocks: sources and processes
AR Chakhmouradian, AN Zaitsev - Elements, 2012 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Deposits of rare earth elements (REEs) in igneous rocks have played an instrumental role in
meeting the growing industrial demand for these elements since the 1960s. Among the …
meeting the growing industrial demand for these elements since the 1960s. Among the …
Alkaline-silicate REE-HFSE systems
Abstract Development of renewable energy infrastructure requires critical raw materials,
such as the rare earth elements (REEs, including scandium) and niobium, and is driving …
such as the rare earth elements (REEs, including scandium) and niobium, and is driving …
Rare earth element ore geology of carbonatites
PL Verplanck, AN Mariano, A Mariano - 2016 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
For nearly 50 years, carbonatites have been the primary source of niobium and rare earth
elements (REEs), in particular the light REEs, including La, Ce, Pr, and Nd. Carbonatites are …
elements (REEs), in particular the light REEs, including La, Ce, Pr, and Nd. Carbonatites are …
Element Partitioning between Immiscible Carbonatite and Silicate Melts for Dry and H2O-bearing Systems at 1–3 GPa
LHJ Martin, MW Schmidt, HB Mattsson… - Journal of …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Carbonatite and silicate rocks occurring within a single magmatic complex may originate
through liquid immiscibility. We thus experimentally determined carbonatite/silicate melt …
through liquid immiscibility. We thus experimentally determined carbonatite/silicate melt …
Constraints on the genesis of cobalt deposits: part I. Theoretical considerations
AE Williams-Jones, OV Vasyukova - Economic Geology, 2022 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Cobalt is in high demand because of the key role that cobalt-lithium-ion batteries are playing
in addressing the issue of global warming, particularly in facilitating the transition from the …
in addressing the issue of global warming, particularly in facilitating the transition from the …
The role of iron-rich hydrosaline liquids in the formation of Kiruna-type iron oxide–apatite deposits
Kiruna-type iron oxide–apatite (IOA) deposits, an important source of iron, show close
associations with andesitic subvolcanic intrusions. However, the processes of ore formation …
associations with andesitic subvolcanic intrusions. However, the processes of ore formation …
Carbonatite-related REE deposits: An overview
ZY Wang, HR Fan, L Zhou, KF Yang, HD She - Minerals, 2020 - mdpi.com
The rare earth elements (REEs) have unique and diverse properties that make them function
as an “industrial vitamin” and thus, many countries consider them as strategically important …
as an “industrial vitamin” and thus, many countries consider them as strategically important …
Niobium, critical metal, and progeny of the mantle
AE Williams-Jones, OV Vasyukova - Economic Geology, 2023 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Niobium is a critical metal in high demand because of technological advances and the
supply risk created by the fact that over 90% of its production is by a single country (Brazil) …
supply risk created by the fact that over 90% of its production is by a single country (Brazil) …