Present state of knowledge on lateritic nickel ores in Brasil and the world

Authors

  • Sonia Maria Barros de Oliveira Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto de Geociências

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/0100-929X.19900012

Abstract

This paper deals with the "state of art" of nickeliferous deposits of lateritic origin in general and specially in Brazil. Geological characteristics of the deposits are discussed. Special attention is drawn to the evolution of knowledge on nickel-bearing phases.

Published

1990-12-01

Issue

Section

RIG050