The metallogenic types,metallogenic laws,and prospecting directions of copper deposits in Guangxi
Copper mines are an important strategic mineral resource in China.Copper mines in Guangxi are characterized by widespread distribution,generally small-scale deposits,low exploration degree,and signifi-cant potential for ore discovery.Based on the analysis of previous exploration and research results on Guan-gxi copper mines,this study summarizes the types of mineralization,mineralization laws,and prospecting directions for Guangxi copper mines.The results show that the types of Guangxi copper mines are divided in-to five categories:magmatic hydrothermal type,shallow-moderate low-temperature hydrothermal type,sed-imentary type,contact metasomatic type(skarn type),and porphyry type.The mineralization of Guangxi copper mines is characterized by multiple periods,mainly forming during the Sibao,Caledonian,Indosinian,Yanshanian,and Himalayan periods.The main prospecting directions for copper mines in Guangxi are pro-posed to be the Jiuzaoshan-Yuanbaoshan,Debao Qinjia,Luozhai-Xiangzhou-Jinxiu,Daming Mountain,Haiyangshan-Jiabridge Ridge,Dawu-Muzi,and Dayao areas.