Chalcocite mineralization as the basis for long-term exploitation of the Zhezkazgan deposit and genetic features of this mineralization

The article presents results of a study of the most copper- and silver-rich chalcocite mineralization, performed during geological and mineralogical mapping of the Zhezkazgan deposit. Results of constructing a 3D mineralogical model of the Zhezkazgan deposit are presented. Regularities in the development of the chalcocite mineralization, its mineralogical and genetic features have been identified and studied. The crucial importance have been determined of the chalcocite mineralization in the formation of the unique Zhezkazgan deposit and its exploitation.