Orogenic deposits are the source of much of the world’s gold. Here is a look at the components that make up orogenic deposits.
Orogeny, or mountain formation, is the result of intense upward displacement of the Earth’s crust. Formed more than 3 billion years ago, orogenic gold deposits — also known as mesothermal deposits — are characteristically associated with deformed and metamorphosed mid-crustal blocks; more specifically, they are in spatial association with major crustal structures. Such deposits are the source of much of the world’s gold production.
Here is a look at the components that make up orogenic deposits:
MARKETS
COMMODITIES
| Commodities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 1942.76 | +15.45 | |
| Silver | 23.90 | +0.22 | |
| Copper | 4.18 | -0.04 | |
| Palladium | 1713.17 | 0.00 | |
| Platinum | 1087.26 | 0.00 | |
| Oil | 76.98 | -1.89 | |
| Heating Oil | 2.96 | -0.18 | |
| Natural Gas | 2.49 | -0.20 | |
