Mineral resources related to ultramafic-mafic magmas, from Archean to present: old deposits and new prospects of chromite, Ti-V-magnetite and Ni-Cu-(PGE) sulfides – introduction

The climate action plan has enhanced the demand for critical minerals and metals, such as those found in ore deposits associated with ultramafic-mafic magmas (e.g. platinum group elements, Ni, Cu, Co, V and Ti). A growing demand for these metals is spurring many countries to explore new geological areas, as well as to more fully investigate existing deposits. This special volume contains 11 chapters covering a wide range of topics, organized thematically, which provide new information concerning the genetic links between mineralization and magmatism that will improve our scientific understanding of orthomagmatic ore formation processes.