An overview of copper ore mineralization in the Nepal Himalaya

Exploration of copper ore in the Nepal Himalayas has been carried out by different researchers at times. The author conducted detailed geological studies and mineral exploration some polymetallic prospects also reviewed literature related to Nepal. present research is able delineate two distinct mineralization belts extending from west east identify promising sites for that could be feasible mining. northern belt lies close Main Central Thrust where occurs mostly metamorphic rocks garnet amphibolite facies Darchula,Bajhang, Gorkha, Dolakha, Solukhumbu Ilam districts. southern Lesser Himalaya low-grade greenschist Dadeldhura, Rukum, Baglung, Myagdi, Tanahun, Dhadhing, Makwanpur, Udaypur, Bhojpur Most these were locally exploited on a small scale traditional mining before 1951. Almost all both hydrothermal dissemination, irregular multiple vein type, replacement cavity fillings only few mineralizations exo-contact zone granite bodies. minerals concentrated during processes regional metamorphism time Himalayan upheaval. In general, content appears higher grade tonnage as compared belt. frequent association tungsten, molybdenum, bismuth, nickel, tin, lead, zinc ores traces gold suggests urgent need further evaluation selected which economic deposits