Neoproterozoic uranium mineralization in the Kangdian region of the eastern Tibetan Plateau, China

Autor: Minghui Yin, Suheng Zhang, Zhengqi Xu, Hao Song, Youliang Chen, Jian Yao, Fenggang Wang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Geosystems and Geoenvironment, Vol 3, Iss 2, Pp 100135- (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2772-8838
DOI: 10.1016/j.geogeo.2022.100135
Popis: The Kangdian region is an important U metallogenic belt in southwestern China and has global significance for investigations of Neoproterozoic U metallogenesis. In this study, we reviewed the findings of previous studies and determined that U mineralization is associated with high-grade metamorphic, Na-rich volcano-sedimentary, and low-grade metasedimentary ore-bearing rocks. Based on geochronology data, U mineralization in the Kangdian region occurred at 830–700 Ma. Neoproterozoic U mineralization in the Kangdian region has been attributed to the breakup of the Rodinia supercontinent. The mineralization is linked to magmatism that included a low degree of partial melting of U-rich basement in an extensional setting. Favorable Neoproterozoic geological and mineralization events in the Kangdian region produced U mineralization, which suggests that this region may contain U deposits. Therefore, studying Neoproterozoic U mineralization in the Kangdian region is important for enhancing the current understanding of the evolution of Rodinia with respect to global events and associated mineralization.
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