I have good experiences in mineral exploration on field. So I got that idea.
Only if tectonic processes provide a pathway from a source rock to a hostrock and along with these tectonic processes a physical-chemical regime change takes place favorable for the concentration of the commodity in question
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mineral ores can indeed be found in various tectonic environments, certain types of ores are more commonly associated with specific tectonic settings. For example:
Divergent Boundaries: These areas often host basaltic magmatism and can be rich in copper, zinc, and lead.
Convergent Boundaries: These regions, especially subduction zones, are known for porphyry copper deposits and gold.
Transform Boundaries: These areas might not be as rich in mineral deposits compared to the other two, but they can still host gold and silver.
I'll ask a stupid question- why didn't heavy metals "sink" to the center of the planet?
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