Geochemical characteristics of the Toplika manganese- and iron-bearing ore occurrence, central part of the Srednogorie Zone, Bulgaria: Preliminary results
2021 ◽
Vol 82
(3)
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pp. 43-45
Keyword(s):
The growing demand on mineral resources stimulated our interest on manganese- and iron-bearing occurrences as a potential source of Mn, Cu, Ni, Co, Mo, REY, etc. Here we focus on the mineralization of the Toplika ore occurrence, which is located in the central part of the Srednogorie Zone, Bulgaria. We present preliminary data on its field relationships, mineralogy and geochemistry and discuss the possible hydrothermal origin of the metalliferous sediments that should be further studies as source of critical elements.