Porphyry Copper Deposits of the American Cordillera
19951574<p>Porphyry Copper Deposits of the American Cordillera<br /><strong>Authors/Editors:</strong> Frances Wahl Pierce and J.G. Bolm likely serving as volume editors and principal compilers<br /><strong>Contributing Institutions:</strong> Arizona Geological Society Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration SME U.S. Geological Survey USGS<br /><strong>Publisher:</strong> Arizona Geological Society<br /><strong>Publication Date:</strong> 1995<br /><strong>Location Published:</strong> Tucson Arizona USA<br /><strong>Format:</strong> Print Book Typically a large-format comprehensive softcover or hardcover volume<br /><strong>Language:</strong> English</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p><em>Porphyry Copper Deposits of the American Cordillera</em> is a seminal and comprehensive compilation that provides a detailed systematic overview of one of the world's most important mineral deposit types along its entire geological belt in the Americas. Published in 1995 by the Arizona Geological Society with contributions from the SME and USGS this volume represents a massive collaborative effort to synthesize geological geochemical and exploration data for these vital sources of copper molybdenum and gold.</p><p>It serves as a definitive reference capturing the state of knowledge in the mid-1990s and providing a crucial link between academic models and practical exploration and mining application.</p><p><strong>Key Features & Content</strong></p><p>This volume is characterized by its extensive scope and its utility as a practical reference tool. Its content is typically structured to allow for easy comparison between districts.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Regional Synthesis:</strong> The book's primary strength is its continent-wide coverage of the American Cordillera the mountain chain that hosts the majority of the Americas' porphyry copper deposits. It includes detailed information on districts in:</p><ul><li><p><strong>The Southwestern United States</strong> Arizona New Mexico Utah Nevada</p></li><li><p><strong>The Northern United States and Canada</strong> Montana British Columbia Yukon</p></li><li><p><strong>Mexico</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Central America</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>The Andes of South America</strong> Chile Peru Argentina Ecuador Colombia</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Standardized Deposit Summaries:</strong> A core component of the book is a series of data sheets or chapters on individual porphyry copper deposits or districts. Each summary typically provides standardized information including:</p><ul><li><p>Location and ownership</p></li><li><p>Regional and local geology</p></li><li><p>Tonnage and grade data</p></li><li><p>Alteration zones and mineralization characteristics</p></li><li><p>Geochemical signatures</p></li><li><p>Geochronology</p></li><li><p>Production history and reserves</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Comparative Analysis and Models:</strong> By presenting data from hundreds of deposits in a consistent format the volume enables powerful comparative studies. It helps identify the common features and key variations among porphyry copper deposits across different segments of the Cordillera refining genetic and exploration models.</p></li><li><p><strong>Abundant Illustrations and Maps:</strong> The volume is heavily illustrated with geological maps cross-sections paragenetic sequences and plots of geochemical data making it an invaluable visual resource.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Target Audience</strong></p><p>This volume is an essential and authoritative resource for:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Economic Geologists</strong> specializing in porphyry deposits and base metals.</p></li><li><p><strong>Exploration Geologists</strong> designing exploration programs anywhere in the American Cordillera.</p></li><li><p><strong>Mining Engineers</strong> and <strong>Metallurgists</strong> requiring geological context.</p></li><li><p><strong>Researchers</strong> and <strong>Academicians</strong> in economic geology.</p></li><li><p><strong>Geologists from Government Surveys</strong> and <strong>Mining Companies</strong>.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Significance</strong></p><p><em>Porphyry Copper Deposits of the American Cordillera</em> is more than just a book; it is a fundamental database and a critical benchmark. It consolidated a vast amount of scattered information into a single accessible source greatly facilitating regional studies and exploration targeting. For anyone involved in the study exploration or mining of porphyry copper deposits in the Americas this 1995 volume remains an indispensable primary reference and a testament to the scale and importance of this deposit class.</p> Arizona Geological Society hardcover
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