Giant metallic deposits

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Metals in the earth's crust are unevenly distributed, with a few ore deposits, districts, or countries historically dominating global supply and influencing commodity prices. In the age of globalization, the significance of exceptionally large or rich deposits has increased, as a handful of international corporations control the metals market based on these deposits. The quest for giant orebodies drives the exploration industry, involving both large international teams and numerous junior companies eager to sell their discoveries. Over the past fifteen years, the geological characteristics of giant metallic deposits and the politico-economic constraints surrounding access and exploitation have been hot topics, yet the knowledge produced has been scattered and fragmented. This book serves as the first comprehensive resource on the subject, offering solid facts rather than rapidly changing theories. Authored by a seasoned expert with nearly 40 years of international academic and industrial experience, it provides valuable material for comparative metallogeny research, practical insights for explorationists on locating "elephants," and inspiration for commodity investors.