Petrology, geochemistry, stable and radiogenic isotopy of the Guelb Moghrein Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold-Cobalt Deposit, Mauritania [Elektronische Ressource] / von Grigorios Aarne Sakellaris

“Petrology, Geochemistry, Stable and Radiogenic Isotopy of the GuelbMoghrein Iron oxide-Copper-Gold-Cobalt Deposit, Mauritania”Von der Fakultät für Georessourcen und Materialtechnikder Rheinisch-Westfälischen Technischen Hochschule Aachenzur Erlangung des akademisches Grades einesDoktors der Naturwissenschaftenvorgelegte Dissertation von Dipl. Geol.Grigorios Aarne Sakellarisaus ThessalonikiBerichter: Univ.-Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Franz Michael MeyerUniv.-Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Ulrich KrammTag der mündlichen Prüfung: 27. August 2007Diese Dissertation ist auf den Internetseiten der Hochschulbibliothek online verfügbarFOREWORDI would like to express my appreciation to Prof. Dr. Franz Michael Meyer, Head of theInstitute of Mineralogy and Economic Geology, RWTH Aachen University, for initiating theproject and providing dedicated and stimulating supervision throughout my work. I amgrateful to Dr. Jochen Kolb for his continued guidance, assistance and for the many valuablediscussions. Besides that he reviewed all my manuscripts with an amazing efficiency andrigor. Dr. Karsten Eden and Dr. Annika Dziggel are thanked for their worthy comments onthe research subject. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Kramm and Prof. Helge Stanjek are thanked for theirinterest, supporting attitude and enlightening discussions, especially during the internalseminars.I am grateful to all scientists and departments that contributed to my work providingnot only data but also knowledge and inspiration: Dr.