Gold Deposits in Egypt

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Gold Deposits in Egypt

Geology, Settings, Types, Genesis and Spatiotemporal Distribution

Earth sciences Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere Petrology, petrography and mineralogy

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Collection: Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 13th August 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9783031759727


Introduction

This book aims at young generations of geoscientists, researches, and other professional specialists. The book is composed of a number of chapters addressing gold deposits in terms of their types, genesis, settings, and spatiotemporal distribution.

Chapter 1

Examines the tectonics and regional geology of the Egyptian Nubian Shield within the frame of the Arabian-Nubian Shield and the East African Orogen.

Chapter 2

Highlights gold deposit types and settings.

Chapter 3

Addresses the African Gold that is connecting north and south.

Chapters 4 and 5

Deal with ancient gold mining in Egypt and geographical analysis of the ancient Egyptian Turin Papyrus Map (1150 B.C).

Chapter 6

Reviews gold mineralization in the Egyptian segment of the northern continuation of the East African Orogen.

Chapters 7 and 8

Present gold in volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits and orogenic gold deposits.

Chapters 9 and 10

Treat the geologic setting and genesis of gold mineralization at the extreme SW- and S-Egyptian Eastern Desert.

Chapters 11, 12, 16, and 17

Demonstrate how to detect gold-bearing alteration zones in Egypt using remote sensing techniques, as well as how to recognize and map gold-bearing zones.

Chapters 13, 14, and 15

Discuss multi-stage hydrothermal processes at gold deposits, placer gold deposits, and gold deposits in Nasser High Dam Reservoir.

Chapter 18

Discusses the application of artificial intelligence in gold exploration.

Chapter 19

Deals with the Sukari Gold Deposit.

Chapters 20 and 21

Examine geochemical exploration and mineralogical characteristics of gold deposits and some gold mine tailings and their potential hazards.

Chapter 22

Explores the dream of wealth in the Egyptian Eastern Desert.

Final chapters

Explore the role of microorganisms in the rehabilitation of ancient gold mines, Egyptian gold ore processing and extraction, and opportunities and challenges for gold investment in Egypt.

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