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Features of the continental volcanic-plutonic belts of the Junggar-Balkhash fold system

Eleonora Seitmuratova1, Shen Ping2, Refat Baratov1, Diyas Dautbekov1, Moldir Mashrapova1, Nurgali Shadiyev1, Yalkunzhan Arshamov3

1Institute of Geological Sciences named after K.I. Satbayev, Almaty, Kazakhstan

2Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

3Satbayev University, Almaty, Kazakhstan


Min. miner. depos. 2024, 18(3):63-81


https://doi.org/10.33271/mining18.03.063

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      ABSTRACT

      Purpose. The study aims to investigate the formation composition and structural-formation zoning of the Late Paleozoic continental volcanic and volcano-sedimentary formations of the Junggar-Balkhash fold system (JBFS). It also seeks to define the geological-geophysical characteristics and metallogenic specialization of the volcanic-plutonic belts (VPB) in the region.

      Methods. The research utilizes data from detailed mapping and analysis of Late Paleozoic magmatites in JBFS over the past 10-40 years. Structural-formation zoning of the region was performed from an actualistic perspective, along with the formation typification of stratified and intrusive ore formations. The study of metallogenic specialization was conducted considering modern geophysical research methods.

      Findings. Two main volcanic-plutonic belts have been identified: the Carboniferous marginal-continental Tasty-Kusak-Kotyryasan-Altunemel Belt and the Carboniferous-Permian intracontinental Balkhash-Ili Belt, which together cover about 80% of the JBFS territory. The geological-geophysical characteristics and metallogenic specialization of these belts have been defined. In particular, the findings highlight significant prospects for epithermal gold-silver and copper-porphyry mineralization.

      Originality. For the first time, a structural-formation zoning of JBFS has been conducted, and the typification of volcanic-Plutonic Belts has been substantiated. Additionally, their metallogenic specialization has been determined, revealing patterns of localization for epithermal gold-silver and copper-porphyry deposits.

      Practical implications. The study’s results are of great importance for exploration geology, contributing to the improved efficiency of searching for ore deposits in the region, particularly epithermal gold-silver and copper-porphyry targets.

      Keywords: volcanic structures, structural-formation zoning, volcanic-plutonic belts, zoning, gold, copper, Junggar-Balkhash fold system


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