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The course covers main aspects of exploitation of metallic ore deposits. It introduces principles of ore formation processes, geology and mineralogy of main deposit types, and main exploration and mining methods.
Environmental topics cover characterization, monitoring, disposal and treatment of sulphidic wastes and mine waters.
Literature
Last update: doc. RNDr. Jiří Zachariáš, Ph.D. (05.09.2018)
Lottermoser B. (2010) Mine wastes. Springer (3rd edition)
Robb L, (2007) Introduction to ore-forming processes. Blackwell Sci. Publ., 373 pp.
Requirements to the exam
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Written exam.
Syllabus
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Society and raw materials (consumption, prices, markets). Introduction to ore deposists.
Magmatic systems and related ores (Cr, Pt, diamonds).
Hydrothermal systems related ores (Au-Ag, Cu, Pb-Zn).