Home > Archive > No. 3–4 (195–196) 2024 > 126–134
Geology & Geochemistry of Combustible Minerals No. 3–4 (195–196) 2024, 126–134
https://doi.org/10.15407/ggcm2024.195-196.126
Mariia MEREZHKO
Institute of Geological Sciences of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, e-mail: geoinsgeo@gmail.com
Abstract
This article explores the historical progression of research into titanium-bearing alluvial deposits, focusing on the Volyn titanium-bearing region in Ukraine. The study highlights three primary stages of exploration: the early period, the Soviet era, and the contemporary period following Ukraine’s independence, each representing a unique phase in the understanding and utilization of titanium mineral resources.
During the early period, titanium minerals were occasionally mentioned in studies, mostly as incidental observations of titanium-bearing crystalline rocks, with limited systematic interest in their exploration. However, the Soviet era marked a transformative phase in the study of these resources. As demand for rare elements surged, comprehensive geological exploration efforts intensified. Geological expeditions and research groups were established, laying the groundwork for a more structured approach to titanium resource exploration. This era also saw the formation of the “Ukrainian Titanium School”, which brought together researchers and production teams for collaborative study and development of titanium deposits.
The contemporary period, beginning in 1991, is characterized by advancements in methodologies and technologies. Research on titan-zirconium placers in the Volyn region has continued, now emphasizing the role of modern techniques, including Geographic Information Systems. The ongoing collaboration between research institutions and production enterprises, exemplified by the Ukrainian Titanium School, has driven significant progress in the field, facilitating a foundation for further industry development.
Despite the considerable advancements in understanding titanium deposits, challenges persist, underscoring the need for continuous research and the integration of innovative methods. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of the rational utilization of titanium resources in driving Ukraine’s economic growth, creating new employment opportunities, and attracting investments in titanium extraction and processing.
Keywords
titanium deposit, historical exploration, Volyn region, Ukraine, mineral resource
Referenses
Barbót de Marni, N. P., & Karpinsky, A. P. (1973). Geological research in the Volhynian province. In Collection of the Mining Institute (pp. 247–248). SPB. [in Russian]
Bazaliiska, L. M. (2016). Report on geological exploration of the Poromyvsky placer ilmenite deposit. DNVP “Geoinform Ukraine”. Dnipro. [in Russian]
Bazaliiska, L. M., & Vadymov, N. T. (1954). Geological description of titanium deposits and ore manifestations on the territory of the USSR (pp. 87–112). Kyiv: Ukr. Geol. upr. [in Russian]
Fersman, A. E. (1939). The Search for Mineral Deposits on the Basis of Geochemistry and Mineralogy. Geological and Mineralogical Studies, 4(1), 187–194. [in Russian]
Galetsky, L. S. (2009). Status and prospects of titanium production in Ukraine [Report]. Institute of Geological Sciences of NAS of Ukraine. Kyiv. [in Ukrainian]
Galetsky, L., Khrushchov, D., Remezova, O., Kirpach, Y., Svyvalneva, T., & Stepanyuk, O. (2010). International conference “Titanium ore base in the CIS–2009”. Geologist of Ukraine, 1–2, 3–10. [in Russian]
Galetsky, L. S., & Remezova, E. A. (2011a). The Role of Ukraine’s Titanium Mineral Resource Base in the World. In Proceedings of the International Conference “Ti–2011 in the CIS” (Lviv, April 25–28, 2011) (pp. 22–28). Kyiv. [in Russian]
Galetsky, L. S., & Remezova, O. O. (2011b). The strategy of titanium mineral-raw material base of the Ukraine. Geological Journal, 3, 66–72. https://doi.org/10.30836/igs.1025-6814.2011.3.139209 [in Ukrainian]
Ganzha, O., Kuzmanenko, H., Okholina, T., & Remezova, O. (2022). Current state of mineral base of titanium deposits of Ukraine. Visnyk of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Geology, 4(99), 60–66. https://doi.org/10.17721/1728-2713.99.08 [in Ukrainian]
Ivantyshyn, M. M. (1955). Changes in the composition of accessory ilmenite and titanomagnetite in rocks of the Korosten intrusive complex. Geological Journal, 15(3). [in Russian]
Khrushchov, D. P., Kovalchuk, M. S., Remezova, E. A., Lalomov, A. V., Tsymbal, S. N., Bosevskaya, L. P., Lobasov, A. P., Ganja, E. A., Dudchenko, Y. V., & Kroshko, Y. V. (2017). Structural-Lithological Modelling of Sedimentary Formations. Kyiv: Interservice. [in Ukrainian]
Khrushchov, D. P., Lobasov, A. P., Remezova, E. A., Vasylenko, S. P., Svivalnieva, T. V., & Kravchenko, E. A. (2013). Digital structural-lithological models for Zlobychy and Motrona-Annyvske placer titanium-zirconium deposits. Geological Journal, 2, 26–36. https://doi.org/10.30836/igs.1025-6814.2013.2.139337 [in Russian]
Luchytskyi, V. I., Semenenko, M. P., Tkachuk, L. H., & Usenko, I. S. (1947). Ukrainian crystalline massif (geological-petrographic description with a map). [in Russian]
Mazko, M. I. (1959). Results of geological prospecting works performed by the Zhytomyr expedition in the Irsha River basin and the upper reaches of the Uzh River in Zhytomyr region, USSR, in 1953–1958 [Research report] (pp. 87–112). [in Russian]
Miklukho-Maklay, M. N. (1890). Geological research of Novohrad-Volynskyi and Zhytomyr counties, Volyn province. In Proceedings of the Mining Society (p. 79). SPB. [in Russian]
Nestrenko, T. P. (2019). Reevaluation of the Geological and Economic Assessment of Reserves of the Mezhyrichne Titanium Ore Deposit (Sections Serednya, Emilivska, Yurska, Osynova, and Bukynska). Kryvyi Rih. [in Ukrainian]
Ossovsky, G. O. (1868). Geological-geographical study of Volhynian province. In Proceedings of the 1st Congress of Russian Naturalists (p. 112). SPB. [in Russian]
Remezova, O. O. (2005a). Problems of studying layered intrusive bodies of the Ukrainian Shield. Geological and Mineralogical Bulletin, 1(13), 61–67. [in Russian]
Remezova, O. O. (2005b). Problems of studying the ilmenite deposits in the northwestern part of the Ukrainian Shield. Collection of scientific works of the National Mining University, 23, 22–27. [in Russian]
Remezova, O. O., & Vasilenko, S. P. (2019). Significant contribution of the Department of Geology of Minerals of the Institute of Geological Sciences of NAS of Ukraine into the development of national geology during the Ukrainian independent. Geological Journal, 1(366), 45–58. https://doi.org/10.30836/igs.1025-6814.2019.1.159240 [in Ukrainian]
Shvaiberov, S. K. (1991a). Report of the Zhytomyr GRE on the results of prospecting and evaluation works conducted in 1987–1991 in Zhytomyr region, USSR (pp. 69–78). [in Russian]
Shvaiberov, S. K. (1991b). Exploration and Evaluation Works on Stavyshchanska, Trostyanitska, and Ocheretyanska Placer Deposits of Ilmenite [Research report]. Zhytomyr State Geological Exploration Expedition. [in Russian]
Shvaiberov, S. K. (1994). Detailed Exploration of the Zlobychske Placer Deposit of Ilmenite in Zhytomyr Region, Ukraine (pp. 244–265). [in Russian]
Svyvalneva, T. V. (2011). Geological-structural conditions for the formation of the Zlobychskoye placer ilmenite deposit. Scientific principles of the geological-economic assessment of the mineral resource base of Ukraine, 48, 212–214. [in Russian]
Svyvalneva, T. V. (2013). Rating approach to the geological-economic assessment of titanium deposits with the construction of a model of one of the promising objects of the Volyn titanium-bearing region. In Proceedings of the International Conference “Ti–2013 in the CIS” (pp. 106–110). Donetsk. [in Russian]
Tarasenko, V. E. (1895). On the Mountain Rocks of the Gabbro Family in Radomyshl and Zhytomyr Counties of Kyiv and Volyn Provinces. Proceedings of the Kyiv Society of Naturalists, 15(1), 89–91. [in Russian]
Theofilaktov, K. M. (1851). On the crystalline rocks of the provinces of Kyiv, Volyn, and Podillya. In Transactions of the Committee of Higher Educational Institutions at St. Vladimir University (pp. 132–133). [in Russian]
Theofilaktov, K. M. (1868). On the Results of Geological Research in Kyiv Province. In Proceedings of the First Congress of Russian Naturalists in St. Petersburg, 1868 (p. 231). St. Petersburg. [in Russian]
Vadymov, N. T. (1954). Geological description of titanium deposits and ore manifestations on the territory of the USSR. Kyiv. [in Russian]
Vasylenko, A. P., & Trokhymenko, V. M. (2014). First results of monitoring and scientific support for the development of placer titanium deposits in the western part of the Ukrainian Shield. Collection of scientific works UkrDGI, 1, 33–39. [in Ukrainian]
Zamoysky, P. K. (1939). Geology and Quaternary deposits of the Irsha River interfluve – Upper and Lower Irshytsia and Trostyanitsa. Funds of IGN NAS of Ukraine. [in Ukrainian]