Geological structure and copper mineralization of the Tekturmas ophiolite belt and related structures of central Kazakhstan

The article presents an overview of the main stages magmatism and ore mineralization copper other metals Tekturmas ophiolite belt related structures Central Kazakhstan. age, composition probable tectonic settings during formation Cu-Ni deposits in Kazakhstan associated with sulfide are discussed. includes formations three lithological types: basaltic Karamurun Kuzek formations, siliceous Bazarbai clastic Sarytau, Airtau Yermek formations. potential is plutonic mafic ultramafic rocks section, within segments, respectively. Uspenka rift zone, which adjacent to belt, volcanogenic-sedimentary associations Early-Middle Silurian, Devonian Late Devonian-Early Carboniferous ages. Uspenska deposit youngest association. geological structure territory, magmatic bodies mineralization, should serve as a basis for integrated approach studying oreforming systems. most promising locations zone Kamkor Uspenska-Bella Urtynjal, Ordobasy Shopa occurrences. All these intrusive complexes. regional local characteristics occurrences, along types It argued that has limited prospects discovery large Cu deposits; however, medium-size small-size type quite possible. new Cu-porphyry also unlikely; additional prospecting works aimed at identification vicinity already known occurrences research interest.