Various theories of ore genesis explain how the various types of mineral deposits form within the Earth's crust. Ore genesis theories vary depending on the mineral or commodity examined.
Ore genesis theories generally involve three components source, transport or conduit, and trap. (This also applies to the petroleum industry petroleum geologists originated this analysis.)
Source is required because metal must come from somewhere, and be liberated by some process.
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