In this book metal deposits, in particular those of non-ferrous and
precious metals, are classified and analyzed in terms of their plate
tectonic settings. This approach allows a meaningful treatment of metal
deposits of different types and provides significant insights into both
their genesis and formative environments. The updated 2nd edition
incorporates the most significant advances in economic geology of the
last 5 years. Particular attention is paid to the geological settings
and generative models of gold deposits of all kinds.