Placer Deposit an overview ScienceDirect Topics
In the SCS, the most intensively exploited mineral deposits are near-shore placer minerals of titaniferous magnetite, zircon, monazite, tin, gold, and chromite (Clark & Li, 1993).Seabed deposits of heavy minerals, such as gold, platinum, and chromite, are often a continuation of onshore placer deposits (Ritterbush, 1978).The SCS continental shelves are considered to be highly prospective for