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- Litoteca do LNEG Aljustrel, um espólio científico fundamental para a investigação da Faixa Piritosa Ibérica e da Zona de Ossa-MorenaPublication . Matos, João Xavier; Morais, Igor; Santos, Sara; Gonçalves, Pedro; Batista, Maria Joao; de Oliveira, Daniel Pipa Soares; Dias, Ruben PereiraSUMMARY: Since 2018 the LNEG’s Aljustrel drill core shed is dedicated to the southern Portugal collections distributed by Iberian Pyrite Belt (IPB) and Ossa-Morena Zone (OMZ). The archive includes exploration drill hole cores, soil, stream sediments and rock samples, technical reports, and a complete and detail map collection (1/5.000 and 1/25.000 scales), all organized in databases. Drill hole relog allow a better understanding of the subsurface being essential in stratigraphy, structural mapping, mineral exploration and metallogeny. Following the regional Smart Specialization Strategy defined by CCDR Alentejo to Geological Resources, the LNEG Aljustrel develops R&D programs dedicated to thematic mapping and mineral resources. Critical Raw Materials mineralizations are present at the archives like IPB VMS Cu-Zn-Pb(Au-Ag-Sn-Sb) and Fe-Mn deposits and OMZ sulphide-magnetite (Zn-Pb,Cu(Au)), magnetite and Cu(Au) veins. The preservation of the subsurface geological heritage is critical to the IPB and OMZ research and an institutional LNEG mission.
- Dados Copernicus na caracterização e monitorização de recursos geológicos em Portugal [Resumo]Publication . Quental, Lídia; Gonçalves, Pedro; de Oliveira, Daniel Pipa Soares; Patinha, Pedro; Dias, Ruben Pereira
- Uma abordagem de sensores multi-escala para áreas mineiras no sul de Portugal: do satélite ao sUASA [Resumo]Publication . Gonçalves, Pedro; Quental, Lídia; Patinha, Pedro; de Oliveira, Daniel Pipa SoaresRESUMO: A deteção remota com recurso a satélites e sUAS fornecem informações cruciais, particularmente em geologia, permitindo a discriminação de unidades litológicas, características estruturais e ocorrências minerais. As imagens de alta resolução espectral, espacial e temporal permitem uma análise mais detalhada e apoiam na identificação de zonas de alteração que podem indicar ocorrências minerais e gerar dados valiosos nas várias fases do ciclo de vida da mina.
- Áreas potenciais de Portugal para recursos minerais do domínio públicoPublication . Carvalho, Jorge; Filipe, Augusto; Gonçalves, Pedro; Lisboa, Jose; Matos, João Xavier; Batista, Maria Joao; Salgueiro, Rute; de Oliveira, Daniel Pipa SoaresSUMMARY: Land-use planning is decisive for granting access to mineral resources. During the work to identify the actions to be taken for preparing the National Strategy for Geological Resources, a map of mineral potential areas for Portugal was produced. It provides the starting point scenario needed for the implementation of a methodology aimed at the delineation of mineral safeguarding areas.
- Geologia e Energia [Comunicação oral]Publication . Quental, Lídia; Gonçalves, Pedro; Simões, Teresa; Costa, Paula; Couto, António; de Oliveira, Daniel Pipa Soares; Dias, Ruben Pereira
- Geophysical surveys in the Portuguese sector of the Iberian Pyrite Belt: a global overview focused on the massive sulphide exploration and geologic interpretationPublication . Matos, João Xavier; Carvalho, João; Represas, Patricia; Batista, Maria Joao; Sousa, P.; Ramalho, Elsa; Marques, Fábio; Morais, Igor; Albardeiro, Luís; Gonçalves, Pedro; Dias, P.ABSTRACT: The application of geophysical techniques to massive sulphide deposits exploration has proven to be a success in the Iberian Pyrite Belt (IPB) metallogenetic province, both in Portugal and in Spain. Several hidden deposits were discovered through the interpretation of geological models, supported by geophysical data collected in land and airborne surveys, as well as applied using down hole techniques in selected drill holes. This paper presents an overview of the methodologies applied in Portugal in the South Portuguese Zone (SPZ) geological domain, where the IPB is included, mostly by the LNEG and mining companies, with emphasis on the interpretation of the regional gravity, magnetometry and radiometry surveys, published in 1/400 000 scale by the EXPLORA/Alentejo2020 Project. In this regional mapping program, the large volume of data collected by LNEG and mining companies since the 1960’s was compiled and processed. The integrated interpretation and correlation between these methods will enable a better planning of new IPB exploration investments. IPB Volcano-Sedimentary Complex (VSC, Famennian to Late Visean age) lineaments are well defined in the gravity and magnetic fields along the IPB western region (e.g. Alcoutim/Neves-Corvo/Montinho/Sesmarias/Lousal/Caveira). Aeromagnetic data also reflect deep and large anomalies related with the SPZ basement. A rock density database is presented and used to interpret the gravity data. Radiometric map (Natural Radioactivity), based mostly in airborne radiometric surveys, show contrasts between rocks in Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic formations and correlations with geological and hydrothermal mapping are highlighted. The use of geophysical techniques is particularly critical in areas where VSC is concealed by younger sediments (e.g. Baixo Alentejo Flysch Group and/or Cenozoic formations), allowing the selection of target areas. Case studies are discussed based on electromagnetic, seismic and magnetotelluric methods and on the high mineral potential of defined targets. Multilayered data correlation (geophysics including petrophysical data, geochemistry and stratigraphic high-resolution models) is a key prospecting methodology and is essential for the accurate modelling of ore horizons and geological structures. Considering the IPB potential for VMS deposits, including the possible discovery of new giant (> 200 Mt) deposits, an increase of investment in new geophysical methods can be predicted. LNEG development of R&D projects such as EXPLORA/Alentejo2020 and SmartExplorationTM/H2020 also contribute to a favourable setting in the province, both in near mining and green fields scenarios. Thus, new discoveries are expected, like others made in the recent times in the IPB Portuguese sector, such as Lagoa Salgada (SFM, 1992, SFM; Redcorp/EDM, 2011; Redcorp/Ascendant/EDM, 2017), Semblana (Somincor-AGC-Lundin Mining, 2010), Monte Branco (Somincor-Lundin Mining, 2012) and Sesmarias (Maepa/Avrupa, 2014). The importance of these data goes beyond the mineral exploration purpose. Since some of them use rock and mineral physical properties that can be related with environmental contamination (e.g. radiometry and magnetics) they can also be used in geochemical background studies, acid mine drainage and metal dispersion. Therefore, they can also promote a deeper knowledge in other areas of research related with environment preservation.
- Visualizadores 3D e de observação da Terra como fonte de promoção e expansão do conhecimento geológicoPublication . Quental, Lídia; Patinha, Pedro; Gonçalves, Pedro; Pereira, AureteSUMMARY: The 3D and Earth observation viewers within geoportal of Energy and Geology provide the access to multisource data to support and enhance geological knowledge. These platforms expose new data and allow several new functionalities for improved interaction tailored to the stakeholders needs. These include the height component, remote sensing indices, spectral profiles and comparison with standard materials, multitemporal analysis and change detection, for a fast overview of geological characterization and updated evolution. The overall result allows a better understanding of the Earth´s surface and subsurface combining remote sensing data, geology, and landforms, thus promoting and expanding geological knowledge.
- Critical raw materials deposits map of mainland Portugal: new mineral intelligence in cartographic formPublication . de Oliveira, Daniel Pipa Soares; Filipe, Augusto; Gonçalves, Pedro; Santos, Sara; Albardeiro, LuísABSTRACT: Reliable and unhindered access to raw materials is a growing concern within the EU and across the globe and the demand for Critical Raw Materials (CRM) plays a crucial economic role in most developed countries around the world. These are of extreme importance for supply chains regarding new technologies, sustainability issues and carbon footprint reduction. The definition of a continuously updated list of CRM by the European Commission led to the first CRM Map of Europe in 2016. Following this, several countries have been surveying, preparing, and evaluating their mineral occurrences to create a resources/deposits database and, therefore, to create a CRM map of their own. With this purpose in mind, we present and explain the first Critical Raw Materials Deposits Map of mainland Portugal, at 1:700,000 scale. This paper describes the scientific, technical, and graphical methodologies involved in its design.
- Mineral Inventory of the Algares 30-Level Adit, Aljustrel Mine, Iberian Pyrite Belt, PortugalPublication . Silva, Teresa; Matos, João Xavier; de Oliveira, Daniel Pipa Soares; Veiga, JP; Morais, Igor; Gonçalves, Pedro; Albardeiro, LuisABSTRACT: Mining activity in Algares (Aljustrel Mine, Portuguese sector of the Iberian Pyrite Belt, IPB) stems prior to Roman times. As the orebody is vertical and relatively thin, mining was carried out mainly along underground adits (galleries). Nowadays, the deposit is considered exhausted and the area is being rehabilitated for a different use. The Algares +30 level adit intersects two volcanic units of the IPB Volcano-Sedimentary Complex. The massive sulphide and related stockwork zone are hosted by the Mine Tuff volcanic unit and are exposed in the walls of the gallery, showing intense hydrothermal alteration. Along the mine adit, the geological sequence is affected by strong oxidation and supergene alteration, giving rise to the formation of secondary minerals through the oxidation of the sulphides. The most common minerals found were melanterite (FeSO4 center dot 7H(2)O) and chalcanthite (CuSO4 center dot 5H(2)O), forming essentially massive or crystalline aggregates, ranging from greenish to bluish colours. Melanterite from the walls revealed to be Cu-rich by opposition to that from stalactites/stalagmites formed below the old ore storage silo revealing the low-copper-grade ores exploited underground. The mineralogy of the efflorescent salts was used to ascertain the processes involved in their formation, and moreover, the inventory of minerals is presented, as well as their principal characteristics.
- Dados Copernicus na caracterização e monitorização de recursos geológicos em Portugal [Poster]Publication . Quental, Lídia; Gonçalves, Pedro; de Oliveira, Daniel Pipa Soares; Patinha, Pedro; Dias, Ruben Pereira
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