Hidden Deep Sulfide Cumulates Beneath the Jinchuan Ni–Cu–Platinum-Group Element Deposit (China) Inferred from Ni–Cu Isotopes

Earth Sciences, Geochemistry, Geology, Engineering, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering,
Ni–Cu isotopes   Jinchuan deposit   sulfide cumulates   platinum-group elements   magmatic differentiation   deep mineralization   geochemistry  

Discovery of Deep Sulfide Cumulates Beneath the Jinchuan Ni-Cu-Platinum Group Element Deposit and Its Significance Background Introduction Nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), and platinum group elements (PGE) are critical metal resources on Earth, widely used in industries, electronics, and new energy sectors. Approximately 56% of the world’s nickel, 3% of c...