Mineral resources in Asia continent and its mining industry play a significant role in the economic growth and industrialization of both Asia and the world.Asia continent boasts the most comprehensive kinds of mineral...Mineral resources in Asia continent and its mining industry play a significant role in the economic growth and industrialization of both Asia and the world.Asia continent boasts the most comprehensive kinds of minerals,with reserves of at least 38 of over 80 widely used minerals worldwide accounting for more than30%of the global total reserves.Asia continent experienced three main tectonic evolution and mineralization stages:The Precambrian,the Paleozoic,and the Mesozoic to Cenozoic.The abundant mineral resources in this continent can be divided into seven first-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic domains),18 second-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic provinces),61 third-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic zones),and nine main minerogenetic series.Asia continent exhibits the most significant metallogenic specialization among all continents.Specifically,granite belts of Asia continent manifest pronounced metallogenic specialization of tin,rare metals,and porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposits.Its maficultramafic rock belts and ophiolite belts display notable metallogenic specialization of lateritic nickel deposits and magmatic type chromite deposits,while its Mesozoic to Cenozoic basalt belts show remarkable metallogenic specialization of lateritic bauxite deposits.Consequently,many giant metallogenic belts were formed,including the Southeast Asian tin belt,the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau rare metal metallogenic belt,the Tethyan porphyry Cu-Au-Mo metallogenic belt,the circum-Pacific porphyry Cu-Au-Mo metallogenic belt,the Southeast Asian lateritic bauxite metallogenic belt,the Deccan Plateau lateritic bauxite metallogenic belt in India,the Southeast Asian lateritic nickel metallogenic belt,and the Tethyan magmatic type chromite metallogenic belt—all of which are significant metallogenic belts in Asia continent.Future mineral exploration in Asia should focus primarily on the Precambrian mineralization of ancient cratons,the Paleozoic mineralization of the Central Asian-Mongolian orogenic belt,and the Mesozoic to Cenozoic mineralization of the Tethyan and circum-Pacific mobile belts.Asia's mining industry not only underpins its own economic growth but also propels global economic development and industrialization,contributing significantly to the world economy.Asia boasts the highest production value of minerals,the largest annual production of minerals,and the greatest trade value of mineral products among all the continents,having emerged as the trade center of global mineral products and the center of the mining industry economy.China is identified as one of the few countries that possess the most comprehensive kinds of minerals,and its mining industry has supported and driven the economic development and industrialization of Asia and even the world.Standing as the largest mineral producer worldwide,China ranked first in the production of 28 mineral commodities in the world in 2022.Besides,China exhibits the highest annual production value of minerals and the largest trade value of mineral products among all countries.Therefore,China's demand for global mineral products influences the global supply and demand patterns of minerals and the world economic situation.展开更多
China is rich in abundant lithium resources characterized by considerable reserves and a concentrated distribution of metallogenic zones or belts,with proven reserves of 4046.8×10^(3)t(calculated based on Li_(2)O...China is rich in abundant lithium resources characterized by considerable reserves and a concentrated distribution of metallogenic zones or belts,with proven reserves of 4046.8×10^(3)t(calculated based on Li_(2)O)by 2021.China is also a big consumer of lithium.By 2019,China’s lithium consumption in the battery sector alone had reached 99×10^(3)t,with an average annual growth rate of nearly 26%.China has become the world’s largest importer of lithium resources,showing a severely unbalanced relationship between supply and demand for lithium resources.Therefore,there is an urgent need for the prospecting,exploitation,and study of lithium resources in China.This study collected,organized,and summarized the data on the major lithium deposits in China,analyzed and compared the spatial-temporal distribution patterns,geological characteristics,and metallogenic regularity of these lithium deposits,and summarized the prospecting and research achievements over the last decade.The major lithium deposits in China are distributed in provinces and regions such as Qinghai,Jiangxi,Sichuan,Tibet,and Xinjiang.These deposits are mostly small in scale.According to different genetic types,this study divided lithium deposits into granitic pegmatite type,granite type,saline lake brine type,underground brine type,and sedimentary type,as well as new types including hot spring type and magmatic-hydrothermal type,and summarized the characteristics and key metallogenic factors of these different types of deposits.Sixteen metallogenic prospect areas of lithium deposits were delineated according to the deposit types and the distribution patterns of metallogenic belts.The paper introduced the research progress in major metallogenic models and lithium extraction techniques made over the past decade.Based on the comprehensive analysis of the prospecting potential of lithium deposits,the authors concluded that the future prospecting of lithium resources in China should focus on lithium metallogenic belts,the deep and peripheral areas of currently determined large-scale pegmatite-type lithium deposits,geophysical-geochemical anomalous areas with mineralization clues,and areas with developed large-scale low-grade associated granite-type and sedimentary lithium resources.The study aims to serve as a guide for the future prospecting of lithium deposits in China.展开更多
2021 is the year with the least amount of oil and gas exploration and discoveries in the past 75 years.The world’s new proven oil and gas reserves were 6.6×10^(9) barrels of oil equivalent,compared with 19×...2021 is the year with the least amount of oil and gas exploration and discoveries in the past 75 years.The world’s new proven oil and gas reserves were 6.6×10^(9) barrels of oil equivalent,compared with 19×10^(9) barrels of oil equivalent in 2020,with a significant decline in new proven oil and gas reserves.展开更多
Chinese standards system of electric vehicles was initiated in 1998. Along with the large-scale science and technology innovation and R＆D in l lth and 12th Five-Year Plan period, this standards system has experienced...Chinese standards system of electric vehicles was initiated in 1998. Along with the large-scale science and technology innovation and R＆D in l lth and 12th Five-Year Plan period, this standards system has experienced the development process from the adoption of the international standards and advanced foreign standards to the independent research, development and revision of standards. Nowadays around 50 standards concerning electric vehicles have beendeveloped, and the system is almost complete with the same progressing pace as the international ones.展开更多
Mozambique is an essential country in the Belt and Road Initiative,and it is also to cooperation between China and with Africa in energy resources.It is located in the critical node of the“East Africa Channel”and cl...Mozambique is an essential country in the Belt and Road Initiative,and it is also to cooperation between China and with Africa in energy resources.It is located in the critical node of the“East Africa Channel”and close to the“African Twin Ocean Railway”,which is an important strategic position.Mozambique has abundant mineral resources and vast reserves of advantageous minerals.The natural gas reserves of Mozambique ranked second in Africa.It also has world--class scale graphite and rich iron,gold,copper,niobium-tantalum and other resources.In recent years,the mining industry in this country has been rising and attracting many foreign companies to invest,including international mining giants such as Vale,Rio Tinto and large mining enterprises of China.This paper systematically studies the mineral resources endowment,exploration and development situations of natural gas,graphite,titanium-zircon placer deposits,niobium-tantalum,gold,iron and other strategic minerals in Mozambique,comprehensively analyzes the mining investment environment and the current situation of exploration and development of Chinese enterprises in Mozambique,and replans four safeguard areas of strategic mineral resources in critical short supply.Mozambique generally has good prospects of mining investment and a stable foundation for cooperation with China.Chinese enterprises can focus on oil and natural gas,graphite,titanium,zirconium,niobium,tantalum,and iron,which complement the needs of China,expand the mining capacity cooperation,and improve the ability to secure strategic mineral resources supply.展开更多
Exploration budgets for primary battery metals-nickel,lithium and cobalt-tempered in 2024 at$1.697 billion,reflecting a marginal 0.4%decline and a virtually flat annual total,compared to$1.704 billion in 2023.Below is...Exploration budgets for primary battery metals-nickel,lithium and cobalt-tempered in 2024 at$1.697 billion,reflecting a marginal 0.4%decline and a virtually flat annual total,compared to$1.704 billion in 2023.Below is an introduction to the 2024 global exploration trends and prospects for lithium,cobalt,and nickel battery metals.展开更多
A three-dimensional panel method is developed to investigate the seakeeping performance of two parallel ships advancing in head and oblique waves. In this method, the fluid domain is partitioned into two regions by in...A three-dimensional panel method is developed to investigate the seakeeping performance of two parallel ships advancing in head and oblique waves. In this method, the fluid domain is partitioned into two regions by introducing a virtual control surface. In the inner part, the Taylor expansion boundary element method is used, whose kernel function is the Rankine source;in the outer part, the free surface Green function with the forward speed effect considered is adopted. The velocity potentials and normal velocities on the virtual control surface are equal for the inner and outer domains. Moreover, the numerical estimation method for viscous roll damping recommended by the ITTC is included in the present method. This hybrid method is validated through the previously measured motions of two ship models, and the present numerical results are in good agreement with those of the experiments. Furthermore, the influences of longitudinal distances and wave heading angles on six-degree-of-freedom motions and the hydrodynamic interaction between the present two ship models are discussed in detail.展开更多
Zirconium,prized for its exceptional corrosion resistance,high melting point,and unique nuclear properties,plays a critical role in multiple industrial sectors globally.Zirconium deposits are categorized into endogene...Zirconium,prized for its exceptional corrosion resistance,high melting point,and unique nuclear properties,plays a critical role in multiple industrial sectors globally.Zirconium deposits are categorized into endogenetic and exogenetic types in China.Endogenetic deposits-including alkaline rock-,alkaline granite-,and pegmatite-type mineralizations-predominantly occur along the Tarim Craton’s northern margin,the North China Craton,the southern Greater Khingan metallogenic belt,and the Yangtze Craton’s western margin.Exogenetic deposits,comprising clastic sedimentary,weathering crust,and fragmentation types,are concentrated in South China’s coastal zones.Endogenetic mineralization formed during Permian-Cretaceous magmatic-hydrothermal events linked to evolved alkaline granitic systems,while exogenetic deposits developed in Quaternary periods through weathering of zirconium-rich protoliths.However,economic extraction of endogenetic deposits remains constrained by rare earth element(REE)associations and radioactive complexities.Currently,China’s most economically significant reserves derive from clastic sedimentary systems,particularly coastal placer deposits.This study systematically synthesizes the spatial distribution and metallogenic mechanisms of Chinese zirconium deposits,offering strategic insights for resource exploration and sustainable utilization.展开更多
Rocks in the Cathaysia Block record multiple tectonic events and provide a window to understand the evolution of the South China Block.This study reports geochronological,geochemical and Sr-Nd-Hf isotopic data for gne...Rocks in the Cathaysia Block record multiple tectonic events and provide a window to understand the evolution of the South China Block.This study reports geochronological,geochemical and Sr-Nd-Hf isotopic data for gneiss,granite,and migmatite in Zhenghe.The gneiss yielded an upper intercept age of 1,942 Ma,reflecting reworking of protolith.The migmatites formed at 399 Ma,slightly earlier than the granite(~392 Ma).Melanosomes displayed nearly flat chondritenormalized rare earth element patterns,along with(^(87)Sr/^(86)Sr)i and ε_(Nd)(t)values of 0.70620.7155 and−11.0 to 0.3,exhibiting a lower crustal affinity.Geochemical characteristics of the leucosome and granite differed from those of the melanosome,and the degree of element enrichment or depletion was higher.The Sr-Nd isotopic compositions of granite and leucosome were different,but both suggest a crustal origin.In addition,the gneiss revealed a Mesozoic tectono—metamorphic overprint,likely related to crust thickening.Our research suggests that late Paleozoic anatexis resulted from collision between the Gondwana continent and the West Cathaysia Block.Underthrusting of the East Cathaysia Block beneath the West Cathaysia Block contributed to Mesozoic orogeny.Our new data document Paleoproterozoic reworking,Paleozoic anatexis,and Triassic metamorphism,providing novel insights into evolution of the Cathaysia Block.展开更多
Mineral exploration under exotic overburden has been a great challenge in exploration geochemistry.Gas geochemical measurement is a potential method for mineral exploration due to the characteristics of strong penetra...Mineral exploration under exotic overburden has been a great challenge in exploration geochemistry.Gas geochemical measurement is a potential method for mineral exploration due to the characteristics of strong penetrability and vertical migration.The previous rapid gas analyzer cannot determine low concentrations of soil gases because of inadequate sensitivity,therefore,it is necessary to develop a more sensitive analytical technique.In this paper,the pilot studies on CO_(2) and SO_(2) geochemical measurements were performed at the Zhuxi W-(Cu)deposit,Jiapigou gold ore-concentrated area,and Tukuzbay gold deposit.This study employed rapid gas analyzer based on Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy and Electrochemical Analysis,which can detect low concentrations of CO_(2) and SO_(2) and greatly improve the reliability of test data.The results show that CO_(2) and SO_(2) show clear anomalies over deeply concealed ore bodies and faults,demonstrating that CO_(2) and SO_(2) anomalies can reveal indicative information about concealed mineralization and faults.Moreover,CO_(2) and SO_(2) anomalies can identify mineralization information exceeding 1,000 m in depth,suggesting that this method has large detection depth.Therefore,CO_(2) and SO_(2) geochemical measurement method is a feasible tool to discern deeply concealed mineralization and faults,and can provide a new idea in prospecting for concealed ore deposits in covered areas.展开更多
The timings and geodynamic controls of Mo,Au,and Au-Mo deposits in the Xiaoqinling Orogen(>630 t Au and 115,000 t Mo),a rare Au-Mo province globally,are addressed by a combination of mineral par-ageneses,crystallin...The timings and geodynamic controls of Mo,Au,and Au-Mo deposits in the Xiaoqinling Orogen(>630 t Au and 115,000 t Mo),a rare Au-Mo province globally,are addressed by a combination of mineral par-ageneses,crystalline mineralogy,geochemistry,and Re-Os and U-Pb geochronology in the Dahu,Qinnan,and Yangzhaiyu deposits.The Xiaoqinling Orogen comprises an E-W-trending fold and thrust system with repeated structural reactivation and the Mo or Au orebodies in these deposits are dominantly controlled by E-W-trending and NW-SE-trending shear zones.Molybdenum mineralization related to K-feldspar alteration comprises early molybdenite,pyrite,rutile,and monazite within gray quartz veins plus late molybdenite and pyrite within white quartz veins in the Dahu and Qinnan Au-Mo deposits.Early and late Au mineralization events have similar mineral assemblages of pyrite,native gold±Au-Ag-Te minerals,rutile,and monazite associated with quartz-sericite alteration at Yangzhaiyu.The early dissem-inated molybdenite is characterized by rhombohedral polytype and oscillatory Re zoning,in contrast to the late molybdenite with a coexistence of rhombohedral and hexagonal polytypes and irregularly distributed Re.The early molybdenite has a Re-Os isochron age of 222.5±1.3 Ma,compatible with a monazite U-Pb age of 224±6.1 Ma,whereas late molybdenite provides a Re-Os isochron age of 185.0±12 Ma,with the implication that the 3R-polytype molybdenite with oscillatory Re zoning is more suitable for high-precision dating.The early and late Au mineralization have a pyrite Re-Os age of 202.0±5.9 Ma and U-Pb age of 124.0±1.3 Ma,respectively.In accordance with its complex geodynamic setting,geological and geochronological studies record a complicated 100-million-year mineralization history with multiple magmatic-hydrothermal Mo and orogenic Au mineralization events that formed within a structural framework of multiply reactivated shear zones.展开更多
In 2025,the global rare earth exploration and development sector achieved breakthroughs across multiple fronts.Projects advanced intensively across the Americas,Oceania,Africa,and Europe,with significant growth in res...In 2025,the global rare earth exploration and development sector achieved breakthroughs across multiple fronts.Projects advanced intensively across the Americas,Oceania,Africa,and Europe,with significant growth in resources,continuous emergence of new deposits,and strong impetus injected into the industry by technological innovation and policy support.The global rare earth resource supply pattern was further optimized (Table 1).1.Fruitful results in resource growth and new deposit discoveriesBrazil emerged as a core region for resource growth.The Colossus rare earth deposit saw a 150%increase in resources and announced its first reserve estimate.The Caldeira rare earth deposit’s resource estimate grew by 50%.The combined ore resources in the Caladão rare earth deposit’s Zones A and B reached 5.72×10~8 tonnes,with a total rare earth oxide(TREO) grade of 0.1506%,concurrently hosting 2.29×10~4tonnes of gallium metal resources.展开更多
Pollution index is a powerful tool for ecological geochemistry assessment. The commonly used pollution indices by heavy metals in soils and sediments were classified as two types of single index and integrated index i...Pollution index is a powerful tool for ecological geochemistry assessment. The commonly used pollution indices by heavy metals in soils and sediments were classified as two types of single index and integrated index in an algorithm point of view. Four single indices of contamination factor （or concentration factor）, ecological risk factor, enrichment factor, and index of geo-accumulation were illustrated, and the reference values for calculating single indices were distinguished into background levels and threshold pollution values. Eight integrated indices were divided into two groups. One group is suitable for the normal distribution single indices including the sum, average, weighted average, vector modulus, and Nemerow pollution indices, and the other for log-normal distribution including the product, root of product, and weighted power product pollution indices. Using background levels as reference values, five contamination classes were divided, and the terminologies are suggested for the single and integrated indices to unify the assessment results. Software of EGAPI was developed in a single document interface to calculate the four single and eight integrated indices by heavy metals to assess the quality of soil and sediment ecological geochemistry. Pollution indices by heavy metals of Cu, Pb, and Zn in soils in parks of Beijing were calculated using EGAPI software, and these five contamination classes and terminologies suggested in this study were evaluated and used. Results of integrated indices of Cu, Pb, and Zn in soils indicated that the soil qualities are unpolluted as a whole and varied from low polluted to unpolluted status from the center to the outskirts of Beijing City.展开更多
Climate change is a common problem in human society.The Chinese government promises to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and strives to achieve carbon neutralization by 2060.The proposal of the goal of carbon peak...Climate change is a common problem in human society.The Chinese government promises to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and strives to achieve carbon neutralization by 2060.The proposal of the goal of carbon peak and carbon neutralization has led China into the era of climate economy and set off a green change with both opportunities and challenges.On the basis of expounding the objectives and specific connotation of China’s carbon peak and carbon neutralization,this paper systematically discusses the main implementation path and the prospect of China’s carbon peak and carbon neutralization.China’s path to realizing carbon neutralization includes four directions:(1)in terms of carbon dioxide emission control:energy transformation path,energy conservation,and emission reduction path;(2)for increasing carbon sink:carbon capture,utilization,and storage path,ecological governance,and land greening path;(3)in key technology development:zero-carbon utilization,coal new energy coupling,carbon capture utilization and storage(CCUS),energy storage technology and other key technology paths required to achieve carbon peak and carbon neutralization;(4)from the angle of policy development:Formulate legal guarantees for the government to promote the carbon trading market;Formulate carbon emission standards for enterprises and increase publicity and education for individuals and society.Based on practicing the goal and path of carbon peak and carbon neutralization,China will vigorously develop low carbon and circular economy and promote green and high-quality economic development;speed up to enter the era of fossil resources and promoting energy transformation;accelerate the integrated innovation of green and low-carbon technologies and promote carbon neutrality.展开更多
The Gonghe Basin,a Cenozoic down-warped basin,is located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Xizang (Tibetan) Plateau,and spread over important nodes of the transfer of multiple blocks in the central orogenic belt...The Gonghe Basin,a Cenozoic down-warped basin,is located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Xizang (Tibetan) Plateau,and spread over important nodes of the transfer of multiple blocks in the central orogenic belt in the NWW direction.It is also called “Qin Kun Fork” and “Gonghe Gap”.The basin has a high heat flow value and obvious thermal anomaly.The geothermal resources are mainly hot dry rock and underground hot water.In recent years,the mechanism of geothermal formation within the basin has been controversial.On the basis of understanding the knowledge of predecessors,this paper proposes the geothermal formation mechanism of the “heat source–heat transfer–heat reservoir and caprock–thermal system”of the Gonghe Basin from the perspective of a geological background through data integrationintegrated research-expert,discussion-graph,compilation-field verification and other processes: (1) Heat source: geophysical exploration and radioisotope calculations show that the heat source of heat in the basin has both the contribution of mantle and the participation of the earth's crust,but mainly the contribution of the deep mantle.(2) Heat transfer: The petrological properties of the basin and the exposed structure position of the surface hot springs show that one transfer mode is the material of the mantle source upwells and invades from the bottom,directly injecting heat;the other is that the deep fault conducts the deep heat of the basin to the middle and lower parts of the earth's crust,then the secondary fracture transfers the heat to the shallow part.(3) Heat reservoir and caprock: First,the convective strip-shaped heat reservoir exposed by the hot springs on the peripheral fault zone of the basin;second,the underlying hot dry rock layered heat reservoir and the upper new generation heat reservoir and caprock in the basin revealed by drilling data.(4) Thermal system: Based on the characteristics of the “heat source-heat transfer-heat reservoir and caprock”,it is preliminarily believed that the Gonghe Basin belongs to the non-magmatic heat source hydrothermal geothermal system (type II21) and the dry heat geothermal system (type II22).Its favorable structural position and special geological evolutionary history have given birth to a unique environment for the formation of the geothermal system.There may be a cumulative effect of heat accumulation in the eastern part of the basin,which is expected to become a favorable exploration area for hot dry rocks.展开更多
Multiwave seismic technology promotes the application of joint PP–PS amplitude versus offset (AVO) inversion;however conventional joint PP–PS AVO inversioan is linear based on approximations of the Zoeppritz equatio...Multiwave seismic technology promotes the application of joint PP–PS amplitude versus offset (AVO) inversion;however conventional joint PP–PS AVO inversioan is linear based on approximations of the Zoeppritz equations for multiple iterations. Therefore the inversion results of P-wave, S-wave velocity and density exhibit low precision in the faroffset;thus, the joint PP–PS AVO inversion is nonlinear. Herein, we propose a nonlinear joint inversion method based on exact Zoeppritz equations that combines improved Bayesian inference and a least squares support vector machine (LSSVM) to solve the nonlinear inversion problem. The initial parameters of Bayesian inference are optimized via particle swarm optimization (PSO). In improved Bayesian inference, the optimal parameter of the LSSVM is obtained by maximizing the posterior probability of the hyperparameters, thus improving the learning and generalization abilities of LSSVM. Then, an optimal nonlinear LSSVM model that defi nes the relationship between seismic refl ection amplitude and elastic parameters is established to improve the precision of the joint PP–PS AVO inversion. Further, the nonlinear problem of joint inversion can be solved through a single training of the nonlinear inversion model. The results of the synthetic data suggest that the precision of the estimated parameters is higher than that obtained via Bayesian linear inversion with PP-wave data and via approximations of the Zoeppritz equations. In addition, results using synthetic data with added noise show that the proposed method has superior anti-noising properties. Real-world application shows the feasibility and superiority of the proposed method, as compared with Bayesian linear inversion.展开更多
Determining the process of densification and tectonic evolution of tight sandstone can help to understand the distribution of reservoirs and find relatively high-permeability areas.Based on integrated approaches of th...Determining the process of densification and tectonic evolution of tight sandstone can help to understand the distribution of reservoirs and find relatively high-permeability areas.Based on integrated approaches of thin section,scanning electron microscopy(SEM),cathode luminescence(CL),nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR),X-ray diffraction(XRD),N2 porosity and permeability,micro-resistivity imaging log(MIL)and three-dimensional seismic data analysis,this work discussed the reservoir characteristics of the member 8 of the Permian Xiashihezi Formation(He 8 sandstones)in the Linxing area of eastern Ordos Basin,determined the factors affecting reservoir quality,and revealed the formation mechanism of relatively high-permeability areas.The results show that the He 8 sandstones in the Linxing area are mainly composed of feldspathic litharenites,and are typical tight sandstones(with porosity<10%and permeability<1 mD accounting for 80.3%of the total samples).Rapid burial is the main reason for reservoir densification,which resulted in 61%loss of the primary porosity.In this process,quartz protected the original porosity by resisting compaction.The cementation(including carbonate,clay mineral and siliceous cementation)further densified the sandstone reservoirs,reducing the primary porosity with an average value of 28%.The calcite formed in the eodiagenesis occupied intergranular pores and affected the formation of the secondary pores by preventing the later fluid intrusion,and the Fe-calcite formed in the mesodiagenetic stage densified the sandstones further by filling the residual intergranular pores.The clay minerals show negative effects on reservoir quality,however,the chlorite coatings protected the original porosity by preventing the overgrowth of quartz.The dissolution of feldspars provides extensive intergranular pores which constitute the main pore type,and improves the reservoir quality.The tectonic movements play an important role in improving the reservoir quality.The current tectonic traces of the study area are mainly controlled by the Himalayan movement,and the high-permeability reservoirs are mainly distributed in the anticline areas.Additionally,the improvement degree(by tectonic movements)of reservoir quality is partly controlled by the original composition of the sandstones.Thus,the selection of potential tight gas well locations in the study area should be focused on the anticline areas with relatively good original reservoir quality.And the phenomena can be referenced for other fluvial tight sandstone basins worldwide.展开更多
The Jiaodong Peninsula is one of the most important Au ore provinces in China.There is an ongoing debate on the correlation between ore formation and magmatism in this province,because few intrusive rocks exhibit a cl...The Jiaodong Peninsula is one of the most important Au ore provinces in China.There is an ongoing debate on the correlation between ore formation and magmatism in this province,because few intrusive rocks exhibit a clear association with ore deposits.A mineralized biotite monzodiorite(BM)stock,with disseminated ore,pervasive phyllic alteration,and no deformation,was found in a borehole in the footwall of the Zhaoping fault within the Luanjiahe Au deposit,which may shed light on this debate.The biotite monzodiorite contains explosion breccias,miarolitic cavities,skeletal and den-dritic quartz,and late-stage evolved aplite dikes,and the in-situδ34S values of the disseminated pyrite which is associated with Au mineralization are-1.7‰ to 7.3‰(mean=3.5‰),indicative of a magmatic-hydrothermal system.These findings,combined with the reported age of 123 Ma,show that the intru-sion has close spatial,temporal,and geochemical relationships with Au mineralization in the area.The biotite monzodiorite is metaluminous,high-K calc-alkaline and shoshonitic,with enrichment in light rare earth elements(REEs)and large-ion lithophile elements(LILEs),depletion in high-field-strength elements(HFSEs),and enriched Sr-Nd isotopic compositions.The intrusion may be the product of par-tial melting of enriched lithospheric mantle with a small lower crustal component.The hydrous,Au-bearing,enriched mantle source,and the strongly oxidized magma that was generated,created fa-vorable conditions for Au mineralization.展开更多
In the context of global climate change,geosciences provide an important geological solution to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality,China’s geosciences and geological technologies can play an important role in solv...In the context of global climate change,geosciences provide an important geological solution to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality,China’s geosciences and geological technologies can play an important role in solving the problem of carbon neutrality.This paper discusses the main problems,opportunities,and challenges that can be solved by the participation of geosciences in carbon neutrality,as well as China’s response to them.The main scientific problems involved and the geological work carried out mainly fall into three categories:(1)Carbon emission reduction technology(natural gas hydrate,geothermal,hot dry rock,nuclear energy,hydropower,wind energy,solar energy,hydrogen energy);(2)carbon sequestration technology(carbon capture and storage,underground space utilization);(3)key minerals needed to support carbon neutralization(raw materials for energy transformation,carbon reduction technology).Therefore,geosciences and geological technologies are needed:First,actively participate in the development of green energy such as natural gas,geothermal energy,hydropower,hot dry rock,and key energy minerals,and develop exploration and exploitation technologies such as geothermal energy and natural gas;the second is to do a good job in geological support for new energy site selection,carry out an in-depth study on geotechnical feasibility and mitigation measures,and form the basis of relevant economic decisions to reduce costs and prevent geological disasters;the third is to develop and coordinate relevant departments of geosciences,organize and carry out strategic research on natural resources,carry out theoretical system research on global climate change and other issues under the guidance of earth system science theory,and coordinate frontier scientific information and advanced technological tools of various disciplines.The goal of carbon neutrality provides new opportunities and challenges for geosciences research.In the future,it is necessary to provide theoretical and technical support from various aspects,enhance the ability of climate adaptation,and support the realization of the goal of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.展开更多
The Aqishan-Yamansu metallogenic belt(AYMB)in East Tianshan hosts abundant sub-marine volcanic-hosted iron deposits.Although there is agreement with the magmatic source of the ore-forming materials and the role of hyd...The Aqishan-Yamansu metallogenic belt(AYMB)in East Tianshan hosts abundant sub-marine volcanic-hosted iron deposits.Although there is agreement with the magmatic source of the ore-forming materials and the role of hydrothermal replacement in iron ore formation,the mineraliza-tion processes of these iron deposits remain uncertain.Three ore types are identified on the basis of the geological occurrences of minerals and the sequence of mineral in ores.The typeⅠores are characte-rized by magnetite,diopside,amphibole with a few pyrite,and chalcopyrite.The type II ores are mainly composed of magnetite,garnet,chlorite with a few pyrite,while the type III ores are mainly composed of magnetite,quartz,calcite with a few pyrite.In order to constrain the mineralization processes of these ore types,we performed iron isotopes and trace element compositions of magnetite from three typical iron deposits(Yamansu,Duotoushan and Luotuofeng).Trace element and Fe isotope investiga-tions of the three ore types reveal two major groups.The groupⅠconsists of analyses of the typeⅠandⅡores,with both showing a narrow range of positiveδ56Fe values(+0.08‰to+0.22‰for typeⅠores and+0.15‰ to+0.22‰ for typeⅡores)and plotting in the range of the ortho-magmatic field.In contrast,the group 2 is composed merely of the typeⅢores,showing a wider range of negativeδ56Fe values(-0.49‰ to-0.01‰),which is similar to the features of Fe-skarn magnetite.As shown in the binary dia-grams of magnetite trace elements and a fractionation of the Fe isotopes,different ore types were likely produced during gradually changing ore-forming stages from magmatic to hydrothermal.Collectively,the submarine volcanic-hosted iron deposits in the East Tianshan are likely the results of a continuous magmatic-hydrothermal mineralization process.展开更多
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文摘Mineral resources in Asia continent and its mining industry play a significant role in the economic growth and industrialization of both Asia and the world.Asia continent boasts the most comprehensive kinds of minerals,with reserves of at least 38 of over 80 widely used minerals worldwide accounting for more than30%of the global total reserves.Asia continent experienced three main tectonic evolution and mineralization stages:The Precambrian,the Paleozoic,and the Mesozoic to Cenozoic.The abundant mineral resources in this continent can be divided into seven first-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic domains),18 second-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic provinces),61 third-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic zones),and nine main minerogenetic series.Asia continent exhibits the most significant metallogenic specialization among all continents.Specifically,granite belts of Asia continent manifest pronounced metallogenic specialization of tin,rare metals,and porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposits.Its maficultramafic rock belts and ophiolite belts display notable metallogenic specialization of lateritic nickel deposits and magmatic type chromite deposits,while its Mesozoic to Cenozoic basalt belts show remarkable metallogenic specialization of lateritic bauxite deposits.Consequently,many giant metallogenic belts were formed,including the Southeast Asian tin belt,the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau rare metal metallogenic belt,the Tethyan porphyry Cu-Au-Mo metallogenic belt,the circum-Pacific porphyry Cu-Au-Mo metallogenic belt,the Southeast Asian lateritic bauxite metallogenic belt,the Deccan Plateau lateritic bauxite metallogenic belt in India,the Southeast Asian lateritic nickel metallogenic belt,and the Tethyan magmatic type chromite metallogenic belt—all of which are significant metallogenic belts in Asia continent.Future mineral exploration in Asia should focus primarily on the Precambrian mineralization of ancient cratons,the Paleozoic mineralization of the Central Asian-Mongolian orogenic belt,and the Mesozoic to Cenozoic mineralization of the Tethyan and circum-Pacific mobile belts.Asia's mining industry not only underpins its own economic growth but also propels global economic development and industrialization,contributing significantly to the world economy.Asia boasts the highest production value of minerals,the largest annual production of minerals,and the greatest trade value of mineral products among all the continents,having emerged as the trade center of global mineral products and the center of the mining industry economy.China is identified as one of the few countries that possess the most comprehensive kinds of minerals,and its mining industry has supported and driven the economic development and industrialization of Asia and even the world.Standing as the largest mineral producer worldwide,China ranked first in the production of 28 mineral commodities in the world in 2022.Besides,China exhibits the highest annual production value of minerals and the largest trade value of mineral products among all countries.Therefore,China's demand for global mineral products influences the global supply and demand patterns of minerals and the world economic situation.
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文摘China is rich in abundant lithium resources characterized by considerable reserves and a concentrated distribution of metallogenic zones or belts,with proven reserves of 4046.8×10^(3)t(calculated based on Li_(2)O)by 2021.China is also a big consumer of lithium.By 2019,China’s lithium consumption in the battery sector alone had reached 99×10^(3)t,with an average annual growth rate of nearly 26%.China has become the world’s largest importer of lithium resources,showing a severely unbalanced relationship between supply and demand for lithium resources.Therefore,there is an urgent need for the prospecting,exploitation,and study of lithium resources in China.This study collected,organized,and summarized the data on the major lithium deposits in China,analyzed and compared the spatial-temporal distribution patterns,geological characteristics,and metallogenic regularity of these lithium deposits,and summarized the prospecting and research achievements over the last decade.The major lithium deposits in China are distributed in provinces and regions such as Qinghai,Jiangxi,Sichuan,Tibet,and Xinjiang.These deposits are mostly small in scale.According to different genetic types,this study divided lithium deposits into granitic pegmatite type,granite type,saline lake brine type,underground brine type,and sedimentary type,as well as new types including hot spring type and magmatic-hydrothermal type,and summarized the characteristics and key metallogenic factors of these different types of deposits.Sixteen metallogenic prospect areas of lithium deposits were delineated according to the deposit types and the distribution patterns of metallogenic belts.The paper introduced the research progress in major metallogenic models and lithium extraction techniques made over the past decade.Based on the comprehensive analysis of the prospecting potential of lithium deposits,the authors concluded that the future prospecting of lithium resources in China should focus on lithium metallogenic belts,the deep and peripheral areas of currently determined large-scale pegmatite-type lithium deposits,geophysical-geochemical anomalous areas with mineralization clues,and areas with developed large-scale low-grade associated granite-type and sedimentary lithium resources.The study aims to serve as a guide for the future prospecting of lithium deposits in China.
文摘2021 is the year with the least amount of oil and gas exploration and discoveries in the past 75 years.The world’s new proven oil and gas reserves were 6.6×10^(9) barrels of oil equivalent,compared with 19×10^(9) barrels of oil equivalent in 2020,with a significant decline in new proven oil and gas reserves.
文摘Chinese standards system of electric vehicles was initiated in 1998. Along with the large-scale science and technology innovation and R＆D in l lth and 12th Five-Year Plan period, this standards system has experienced the development process from the adoption of the international standards and advanced foreign standards to the independent research, development and revision of standards. Nowadays around 50 standards concerning electric vehicles have beendeveloped, and the system is almost complete with the same progressing pace as the international ones.
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文摘Mozambique is an essential country in the Belt and Road Initiative,and it is also to cooperation between China and with Africa in energy resources.It is located in the critical node of the“East Africa Channel”and close to the“African Twin Ocean Railway”,which is an important strategic position.Mozambique has abundant mineral resources and vast reserves of advantageous minerals.The natural gas reserves of Mozambique ranked second in Africa.It also has world--class scale graphite and rich iron,gold,copper,niobium-tantalum and other resources.In recent years,the mining industry in this country has been rising and attracting many foreign companies to invest,including international mining giants such as Vale,Rio Tinto and large mining enterprises of China.This paper systematically studies the mineral resources endowment,exploration and development situations of natural gas,graphite,titanium-zircon placer deposits,niobium-tantalum,gold,iron and other strategic minerals in Mozambique,comprehensively analyzes the mining investment environment and the current situation of exploration and development of Chinese enterprises in Mozambique,and replans four safeguard areas of strategic mineral resources in critical short supply.Mozambique generally has good prospects of mining investment and a stable foundation for cooperation with China.Chinese enterprises can focus on oil and natural gas,graphite,titanium,zirconium,niobium,tantalum,and iron,which complement the needs of China,expand the mining capacity cooperation,and improve the ability to secure strategic mineral resources supply.
文摘Exploration budgets for primary battery metals-nickel,lithium and cobalt-tempered in 2024 at$1.697 billion,reflecting a marginal 0.4%decline and a virtually flat annual total,compared to$1.704 billion in 2023.Below is an introduction to the 2024 global exploration trends and prospects for lithium,cobalt,and nickel battery metals.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 52071148 and 51509256)the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 202000023079001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No.YCJJ20242103)。
文摘A three-dimensional panel method is developed to investigate the seakeeping performance of two parallel ships advancing in head and oblique waves. In this method, the fluid domain is partitioned into two regions by introducing a virtual control surface. In the inner part, the Taylor expansion boundary element method is used, whose kernel function is the Rankine source;in the outer part, the free surface Green function with the forward speed effect considered is adopted. The velocity potentials and normal velocities on the virtual control surface are equal for the inner and outer domains. Moreover, the numerical estimation method for viscous roll damping recommended by the ITTC is included in the present method. This hybrid method is validated through the previously measured motions of two ship models, and the present numerical results are in good agreement with those of the experiments. Furthermore, the influences of longitudinal distances and wave heading angles on six-degree-of-freedom motions and the hydrodynamic interaction between the present two ship models are discussed in detail.
基金supported by Science and technology basic resources survey special project(2022FY101701)China Geological Survey Project(DD2023350).
文摘Zirconium,prized for its exceptional corrosion resistance,high melting point,and unique nuclear properties,plays a critical role in multiple industrial sectors globally.Zirconium deposits are categorized into endogenetic and exogenetic types in China.Endogenetic deposits-including alkaline rock-,alkaline granite-,and pegmatite-type mineralizations-predominantly occur along the Tarim Craton’s northern margin,the North China Craton,the southern Greater Khingan metallogenic belt,and the Yangtze Craton’s western margin.Exogenetic deposits,comprising clastic sedimentary,weathering crust,and fragmentation types,are concentrated in South China’s coastal zones.Endogenetic mineralization formed during Permian-Cretaceous magmatic-hydrothermal events linked to evolved alkaline granitic systems,while exogenetic deposits developed in Quaternary periods through weathering of zirconium-rich protoliths.However,economic extraction of endogenetic deposits remains constrained by rare earth element(REE)associations and radioactive complexities.Currently,China’s most economically significant reserves derive from clastic sedimentary systems,particularly coastal placer deposits.This study systematically synthesizes the spatial distribution and metallogenic mechanisms of Chinese zirconium deposits,offering strategic insights for resource exploration and sustainable utilization.
基金supported by Science and Technology Achievements Transformation Projects(HE2513,HE2333)China Geological Survey Project(DD20242526,DD20242275)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42162013)open foundation project of the Key Laboratory of Polar Geology and Marine Mineral Resources(China University of Geosciences,Beijing),Ministry of Education(PGMR-2023-305).
文摘Rocks in the Cathaysia Block record multiple tectonic events and provide a window to understand the evolution of the South China Block.This study reports geochronological,geochemical and Sr-Nd-Hf isotopic data for gneiss,granite,and migmatite in Zhenghe.The gneiss yielded an upper intercept age of 1,942 Ma,reflecting reworking of protolith.The migmatites formed at 399 Ma,slightly earlier than the granite(~392 Ma).Melanosomes displayed nearly flat chondritenormalized rare earth element patterns,along with(^(87)Sr/^(86)Sr)i and ε_(Nd)(t)values of 0.70620.7155 and−11.0 to 0.3,exhibiting a lower crustal affinity.Geochemical characteristics of the leucosome and granite differed from those of the melanosome,and the degree of element enrichment or depletion was higher.The Sr-Nd isotopic compositions of granite and leucosome were different,but both suggest a crustal origin.In addition,the gneiss revealed a Mesozoic tectono—metamorphic overprint,likely related to crust thickening.Our research suggests that late Paleozoic anatexis resulted from collision between the Gondwana continent and the West Cathaysia Block.Underthrusting of the East Cathaysia Block beneath the West Cathaysia Block contributed to Mesozoic orogeny.Our new data document Paleoproterozoic reworking,Paleozoic anatexis,and Triassic metamorphism,providing novel insights into evolution of the Cathaysia Block.
基金the Key Laboratory of Geochemical Exploration, Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration, China Geological Survey, and Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China for funding this researchsupported by National Nonprofit Institute Research Grant of Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration (AS2022P03)Key Laboratory of Ionic Rare Earth Resources and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China (No. 2022IRERE101 and No. 2023IRERE102)
文摘Mineral exploration under exotic overburden has been a great challenge in exploration geochemistry.Gas geochemical measurement is a potential method for mineral exploration due to the characteristics of strong penetrability and vertical migration.The previous rapid gas analyzer cannot determine low concentrations of soil gases because of inadequate sensitivity,therefore,it is necessary to develop a more sensitive analytical technique.In this paper,the pilot studies on CO_(2) and SO_(2) geochemical measurements were performed at the Zhuxi W-(Cu)deposit,Jiapigou gold ore-concentrated area,and Tukuzbay gold deposit.This study employed rapid gas analyzer based on Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy and Electrochemical Analysis,which can detect low concentrations of CO_(2) and SO_(2) and greatly improve the reliability of test data.The results show that CO_(2) and SO_(2) show clear anomalies over deeply concealed ore bodies and faults,demonstrating that CO_(2) and SO_(2) anomalies can reveal indicative information about concealed mineralization and faults.Moreover,CO_(2) and SO_(2) anomalies can identify mineralization information exceeding 1,000 m in depth,suggesting that this method has large detection depth.Therefore,CO_(2) and SO_(2) geochemical measurement method is a feasible tool to discern deeply concealed mineralization and faults,and can provide a new idea in prospecting for concealed ore deposits in covered areas.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of China(2020YFA0714802)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42330809)the 111 Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology(BP0719021).
文摘The timings and geodynamic controls of Mo,Au,and Au-Mo deposits in the Xiaoqinling Orogen(>630 t Au and 115,000 t Mo),a rare Au-Mo province globally,are addressed by a combination of mineral par-ageneses,crystalline mineralogy,geochemistry,and Re-Os and U-Pb geochronology in the Dahu,Qinnan,and Yangzhaiyu deposits.The Xiaoqinling Orogen comprises an E-W-trending fold and thrust system with repeated structural reactivation and the Mo or Au orebodies in these deposits are dominantly controlled by E-W-trending and NW-SE-trending shear zones.Molybdenum mineralization related to K-feldspar alteration comprises early molybdenite,pyrite,rutile,and monazite within gray quartz veins plus late molybdenite and pyrite within white quartz veins in the Dahu and Qinnan Au-Mo deposits.Early and late Au mineralization events have similar mineral assemblages of pyrite,native gold±Au-Ag-Te minerals,rutile,and monazite associated with quartz-sericite alteration at Yangzhaiyu.The early dissem-inated molybdenite is characterized by rhombohedral polytype and oscillatory Re zoning,in contrast to the late molybdenite with a coexistence of rhombohedral and hexagonal polytypes and irregularly distributed Re.The early molybdenite has a Re-Os isochron age of 222.5±1.3 Ma,compatible with a monazite U-Pb age of 224±6.1 Ma,whereas late molybdenite provides a Re-Os isochron age of 185.0±12 Ma,with the implication that the 3R-polytype molybdenite with oscillatory Re zoning is more suitable for high-precision dating.The early and late Au mineralization have a pyrite Re-Os age of 202.0±5.9 Ma and U-Pb age of 124.0±1.3 Ma,respectively.In accordance with its complex geodynamic setting,geological and geochronological studies record a complicated 100-million-year mineralization history with multiple magmatic-hydrothermal Mo and orogenic Au mineralization events that formed within a structural framework of multiply reactivated shear zones.
文摘In 2025,the global rare earth exploration and development sector achieved breakthroughs across multiple fronts.Projects advanced intensively across the Americas,Oceania,Africa,and Europe,with significant growth in resources,continuous emergence of new deposits,and strong impetus injected into the industry by technological innovation and policy support.The global rare earth resource supply pattern was further optimized (Table 1).1.Fruitful results in resource growth and new deposit discoveriesBrazil emerged as a core region for resource growth.The Colossus rare earth deposit saw a 150%increase in resources and announced its first reserve estimate.The Caldeira rare earth deposit’s resource estimate grew by 50%.The combined ore resources in the Caladão rare earth deposit’s Zones A and B reached 5.72×10~8 tonnes,with a total rare earth oxide(TREO) grade of 0.1506%,concurrently hosting 2.29×10~4tonnes of gallium metal resources.
基金the Project of China Geological Survey (No. 1212010610919)the State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources (No. GPMR200636).
文摘Pollution index is a powerful tool for ecological geochemistry assessment. The commonly used pollution indices by heavy metals in soils and sediments were classified as two types of single index and integrated index in an algorithm point of view. Four single indices of contamination factor （or concentration factor）, ecological risk factor, enrichment factor, and index of geo-accumulation were illustrated, and the reference values for calculating single indices were distinguished into background levels and threshold pollution values. Eight integrated indices were divided into two groups. One group is suitable for the normal distribution single indices including the sum, average, weighted average, vector modulus, and Nemerow pollution indices, and the other for log-normal distribution including the product, root of product, and weighted power product pollution indices. Using background levels as reference values, five contamination classes were divided, and the terminologies are suggested for the single and integrated indices to unify the assessment results. Software of EGAPI was developed in a single document interface to calculate the four single and eight integrated indices by heavy metals to assess the quality of soil and sediment ecological geochemistry. Pollution indices by heavy metals of Cu, Pb, and Zn in soils in parks of Beijing were calculated using EGAPI software, and these five contamination classes and terminologies suggested in this study were evaluated and used. Results of integrated indices of Cu, Pb, and Zn in soils indicated that the soil qualities are unpolluted as a whole and varied from low polluted to unpolluted status from the center to the outskirts of Beijing City.
基金This study was supported by the project of China Geological Survey(DD20211413,Comprehensive Evaluation of Ecological Protection and Utilization of Natural Resources).
文摘Climate change is a common problem in human society.The Chinese government promises to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and strives to achieve carbon neutralization by 2060.The proposal of the goal of carbon peak and carbon neutralization has led China into the era of climate economy and set off a green change with both opportunities and challenges.On the basis of expounding the objectives and specific connotation of China’s carbon peak and carbon neutralization,this paper systematically discusses the main implementation path and the prospect of China’s carbon peak and carbon neutralization.China’s path to realizing carbon neutralization includes four directions:(1)in terms of carbon dioxide emission control:energy transformation path,energy conservation,and emission reduction path;(2)for increasing carbon sink:carbon capture,utilization,and storage path,ecological governance,and land greening path;(3)in key technology development:zero-carbon utilization,coal new energy coupling,carbon capture utilization and storage(CCUS),energy storage technology and other key technology paths required to achieve carbon peak and carbon neutralization;(4)from the angle of policy development:Formulate legal guarantees for the government to promote the carbon trading market;Formulate carbon emission standards for enterprises and increase publicity and education for individuals and society.Based on practicing the goal and path of carbon peak and carbon neutralization,China will vigorously develop low carbon and circular economy and promote green and high-quality economic development;speed up to enter the era of fossil resources and promoting energy transformation;accelerate the integrated innovation of green and low-carbon technologies and promote carbon neutrality.
文摘The Gonghe Basin,a Cenozoic down-warped basin,is located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Xizang (Tibetan) Plateau,and spread over important nodes of the transfer of multiple blocks in the central orogenic belt in the NWW direction.It is also called “Qin Kun Fork” and “Gonghe Gap”.The basin has a high heat flow value and obvious thermal anomaly.The geothermal resources are mainly hot dry rock and underground hot water.In recent years,the mechanism of geothermal formation within the basin has been controversial.On the basis of understanding the knowledge of predecessors,this paper proposes the geothermal formation mechanism of the “heat source–heat transfer–heat reservoir and caprock–thermal system”of the Gonghe Basin from the perspective of a geological background through data integrationintegrated research-expert,discussion-graph,compilation-field verification and other processes: (1) Heat source: geophysical exploration and radioisotope calculations show that the heat source of heat in the basin has both the contribution of mantle and the participation of the earth's crust,but mainly the contribution of the deep mantle.(2) Heat transfer: The petrological properties of the basin and the exposed structure position of the surface hot springs show that one transfer mode is the material of the mantle source upwells and invades from the bottom,directly injecting heat;the other is that the deep fault conducts the deep heat of the basin to the middle and lower parts of the earth's crust,then the secondary fracture transfers the heat to the shallow part.(3) Heat reservoir and caprock: First,the convective strip-shaped heat reservoir exposed by the hot springs on the peripheral fault zone of the basin;second,the underlying hot dry rock layered heat reservoir and the upper new generation heat reservoir and caprock in the basin revealed by drilling data.(4) Thermal system: Based on the characteristics of the “heat source-heat transfer-heat reservoir and caprock”,it is preliminarily believed that the Gonghe Basin belongs to the non-magmatic heat source hydrothermal geothermal system (type II21) and the dry heat geothermal system (type II22).Its favorable structural position and special geological evolutionary history have given birth to a unique environment for the formation of the geothermal system.There may be a cumulative effect of heat accumulation in the eastern part of the basin,which is expected to become a favorable exploration area for hot dry rocks.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.2652017438)the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.2016ZX05003-003)
文摘Multiwave seismic technology promotes the application of joint PP–PS amplitude versus offset (AVO) inversion;however conventional joint PP–PS AVO inversioan is linear based on approximations of the Zoeppritz equations for multiple iterations. Therefore the inversion results of P-wave, S-wave velocity and density exhibit low precision in the faroffset;thus, the joint PP–PS AVO inversion is nonlinear. Herein, we propose a nonlinear joint inversion method based on exact Zoeppritz equations that combines improved Bayesian inference and a least squares support vector machine (LSSVM) to solve the nonlinear inversion problem. The initial parameters of Bayesian inference are optimized via particle swarm optimization (PSO). In improved Bayesian inference, the optimal parameter of the LSSVM is obtained by maximizing the posterior probability of the hyperparameters, thus improving the learning and generalization abilities of LSSVM. Then, an optimal nonlinear LSSVM model that defi nes the relationship between seismic refl ection amplitude and elastic parameters is established to improve the precision of the joint PP–PS AVO inversion. Further, the nonlinear problem of joint inversion can be solved through a single training of the nonlinear inversion model. The results of the synthetic data suggest that the precision of the estimated parameters is higher than that obtained via Bayesian linear inversion with PP-wave data and via approximations of the Zoeppritz equations. In addition, results using synthetic data with added noise show that the proposed method has superior anti-noising properties. Real-world application shows the feasibility and superiority of the proposed method, as compared with Bayesian linear inversion.
基金financially supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China (grant No. 2016ZX05066001–002)the National Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China (grant No. 41702171)the Program for Excellent Talents in Beijing (grant No. 2017000020124G107)
文摘Determining the process of densification and tectonic evolution of tight sandstone can help to understand the distribution of reservoirs and find relatively high-permeability areas.Based on integrated approaches of thin section,scanning electron microscopy(SEM),cathode luminescence(CL),nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR),X-ray diffraction(XRD),N2 porosity and permeability,micro-resistivity imaging log(MIL)and three-dimensional seismic data analysis,this work discussed the reservoir characteristics of the member 8 of the Permian Xiashihezi Formation(He 8 sandstones)in the Linxing area of eastern Ordos Basin,determined the factors affecting reservoir quality,and revealed the formation mechanism of relatively high-permeability areas.The results show that the He 8 sandstones in the Linxing area are mainly composed of feldspathic litharenites,and are typical tight sandstones(with porosity<10%and permeability<1 mD accounting for 80.3%of the total samples).Rapid burial is the main reason for reservoir densification,which resulted in 61%loss of the primary porosity.In this process,quartz protected the original porosity by resisting compaction.The cementation(including carbonate,clay mineral and siliceous cementation)further densified the sandstone reservoirs,reducing the primary porosity with an average value of 28%.The calcite formed in the eodiagenesis occupied intergranular pores and affected the formation of the secondary pores by preventing the later fluid intrusion,and the Fe-calcite formed in the mesodiagenetic stage densified the sandstones further by filling the residual intergranular pores.The clay minerals show negative effects on reservoir quality,however,the chlorite coatings protected the original porosity by preventing the overgrowth of quartz.The dissolution of feldspars provides extensive intergranular pores which constitute the main pore type,and improves the reservoir quality.The tectonic movements play an important role in improving the reservoir quality.The current tectonic traces of the study area are mainly controlled by the Himalayan movement,and the high-permeability reservoirs are mainly distributed in the anticline areas.Additionally,the improvement degree(by tectonic movements)of reservoir quality is partly controlled by the original composition of the sandstones.Thus,the selection of potential tight gas well locations in the study area should be focused on the anticline areas with relatively good original reservoir quality.And the phenomena can be referenced for other fluvial tight sandstone basins worldwide.
基金This study was jointly supported by the National Key Re-scarch and Development Program of China(Nos.2018YFC0603806 and 2017YFC0601506)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41902101)Geological Survey Program of China(No.DD20190166).
文摘The Jiaodong Peninsula is one of the most important Au ore provinces in China.There is an ongoing debate on the correlation between ore formation and magmatism in this province,because few intrusive rocks exhibit a clear association with ore deposits.A mineralized biotite monzodiorite(BM)stock,with disseminated ore,pervasive phyllic alteration,and no deformation,was found in a borehole in the footwall of the Zhaoping fault within the Luanjiahe Au deposit,which may shed light on this debate.The biotite monzodiorite contains explosion breccias,miarolitic cavities,skeletal and den-dritic quartz,and late-stage evolved aplite dikes,and the in-situδ34S values of the disseminated pyrite which is associated with Au mineralization are-1.7‰ to 7.3‰(mean=3.5‰),indicative of a magmatic-hydrothermal system.These findings,combined with the reported age of 123 Ma,show that the intru-sion has close spatial,temporal,and geochemical relationships with Au mineralization in the area.The biotite monzodiorite is metaluminous,high-K calc-alkaline and shoshonitic,with enrichment in light rare earth elements(REEs)and large-ion lithophile elements(LILEs),depletion in high-field-strength elements(HFSEs),and enriched Sr-Nd isotopic compositions.The intrusion may be the product of par-tial melting of enriched lithospheric mantle with a small lower crustal component.The hydrous,Au-bearing,enriched mantle source,and the strongly oxidized magma that was generated,created fa-vorable conditions for Au mineralization.
基金This study was supported by the project of China Geological Survey on a systematic assessment of ecological protection and natural resources utilization(DD20211413)。
文摘In the context of global climate change,geosciences provide an important geological solution to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality,China’s geosciences and geological technologies can play an important role in solving the problem of carbon neutrality.This paper discusses the main problems,opportunities,and challenges that can be solved by the participation of geosciences in carbon neutrality,as well as China’s response to them.The main scientific problems involved and the geological work carried out mainly fall into three categories:(1)Carbon emission reduction technology(natural gas hydrate,geothermal,hot dry rock,nuclear energy,hydropower,wind energy,solar energy,hydrogen energy);(2)carbon sequestration technology(carbon capture and storage,underground space utilization);(3)key minerals needed to support carbon neutralization(raw materials for energy transformation,carbon reduction technology).Therefore,geosciences and geological technologies are needed:First,actively participate in the development of green energy such as natural gas,geothermal energy,hydropower,hot dry rock,and key energy minerals,and develop exploration and exploitation technologies such as geothermal energy and natural gas;the second is to do a good job in geological support for new energy site selection,carry out an in-depth study on geotechnical feasibility and mitigation measures,and form the basis of relevant economic decisions to reduce costs and prevent geological disasters;the third is to develop and coordinate relevant departments of geosciences,organize and carry out strategic research on natural resources,carry out theoretical system research on global climate change and other issues under the guidance of earth system science theory,and coordinate frontier scientific information and advanced technological tools of various disciplines.The goal of carbon neutrality provides new opportunities and challenges for geosciences research.In the future,it is necessary to provide theoretical and technical support from various aspects,enhance the ability of climate adaptation,and support the realization of the goal of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.
基金This study was financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41672078)the China Geological Survey(No.DD20190606).
文摘The Aqishan-Yamansu metallogenic belt(AYMB)in East Tianshan hosts abundant sub-marine volcanic-hosted iron deposits.Although there is agreement with the magmatic source of the ore-forming materials and the role of hydrothermal replacement in iron ore formation,the mineraliza-tion processes of these iron deposits remain uncertain.Three ore types are identified on the basis of the geological occurrences of minerals and the sequence of mineral in ores.The typeⅠores are characte-rized by magnetite,diopside,amphibole with a few pyrite,and chalcopyrite.The type II ores are mainly composed of magnetite,garnet,chlorite with a few pyrite,while the type III ores are mainly composed of magnetite,quartz,calcite with a few pyrite.In order to constrain the mineralization processes of these ore types,we performed iron isotopes and trace element compositions of magnetite from three typical iron deposits(Yamansu,Duotoushan and Luotuofeng).Trace element and Fe isotope investiga-tions of the three ore types reveal two major groups.The groupⅠconsists of analyses of the typeⅠandⅡores,with both showing a narrow range of positiveδ56Fe values(+0.08‰to+0.22‰for typeⅠores and+0.15‰ to+0.22‰ for typeⅡores)and plotting in the range of the ortho-magmatic field.In contrast,the group 2 is composed merely of the typeⅢores,showing a wider range of negativeδ56Fe values(-0.49‰ to-0.01‰),which is similar to the features of Fe-skarn magnetite.As shown in the binary dia-grams of magnetite trace elements and a fractionation of the Fe isotopes,different ore types were likely produced during gradually changing ore-forming stages from magmatic to hydrothermal.Collectively,the submarine volcanic-hosted iron deposits in the East Tianshan are likely the results of a continuous magmatic-hydrothermal mineralization process.
