General
   

Research Areas

My research can be summarized as: the petrochemistry of ore deposits and its constraints on geodynamic evolution and crustal growth.

The precise time and the origin of ore-forming mineralization are the two of the most effective factors in unraveling ore genesis. However, most hydrothermal ore deposits formed at a relatively low temperature (<300oC) and contain very few suitable minerals for radiometric dating. Therefore, my current research interest is focused towards understanding the precise time of formation of different types of ore deposits.

Isotopes are not easily affected by later thermal events. Consequently, stable or radiogenic isotopes can effectively trace the origin of hydrothermal fluids. Therefore, I am particularly interested in the in situ isotopes of hydrothermal minerals.

Combining the knowledge of the timing and origin of ore deposits can help us to understand when, where and how they formed, and also it aids the prediction of potential targets. However, beyond their economic significance, ore deposits contain important petrochemical and isotopic information of fundamental value to the Earth Sciences, because understanding the genesis and evolution of diagnostic ore deposits is a critical and important means of analyzing and evaluating crustal growth, and it plays a key role in unraveling the plate tectonic history of complex collisional and accretionary orogenic belts of any age. In short, the formation of ore deposits is a key component of continental evolution.


Experience

  • 2012 to present: Associate Professor. Metallogeny and Tectonics
    • 2013:Visiting scientist at Department of Geological Sciences, Stockholm University, Sweden.
  • 2011: Post-doctoral fellow. Project on “The geodynamic and metallogenic evolution of the Chinese Altay”.
  • 2009: PhD. Thesis on “VMS deposits in the lateral accretion of the Chinese Altai: geological, geochemical characteristics and metallogenic mechanisms”. Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
    • 2008: Official exchange PhD student. Project on “Geochronology of the Chehugou porphyry Mo-Cu deposit” at Munich University, Munich, Germany.
  • 2004: BSc. Chang’an University, Xi’an, China.


Publications

   
Papers

First-author peer-reviewed publications   

13. Dong, L., Wan, B., Yang, W., Deng, C., Chen, Z., Yang,  L., Cai, K., Xiao, W., 2017. Rb-Sr geochronology of single gold-bearing pyrite  grains from the Katbasu gold deposit in the South Tianshan, China and its  geological significance. Ore Geology Reviews.

12. Wan, B., Xiao, W., Windley, B.F., Gao, J.,  Zhang, L., Cai, K., 2017. Contrasting ore styles and their role in understanding  the evolution of the Altaids. Ore Geology Reviews 80, 910-922.

11. Wan, B., Windley, B.F., Xiao, W., Feng, J., Zhang,  J.e. 2015. Paleoproterozoic high-pressure metamorphism in the northern North  China Craton and implications for the Nuna supercontinent. Nature  Communications, 6: 8344, doi: 10.1038/ncomms9344

10. Wan, B., Xiao, W., Han, C., Windley, B.F.,  Zhang, L., Qu, W., Du, A. 2014. Re-Os molybdenite age of the Cu-Mo skarn ore  deposit at Suoerkuduke in East Junggar, NW China and its geological  significance. Ore Geology Reviews, 56, 541-548.      

9. Wan, B., Xiao, W.,  Windley, B.F., Yuan, C. 2013. Permian hornblende gabbro in the Chinese Altai  from a subduction-related hydrous parent magma, not from the Tarim mantle  plume. Lithosphere, 5: 290-299.        

8. Wan, B., Xiao, W.,  Zhang, L., Han, C. 2012. Iron mineralization associated with a major strike-slip  shear zone: radiometric and oxygen isotope evidence from the Mengku deposit, NW  China: Ore Geology Reviews, 44: 136-147.   

7. Wan.  B, Xiao WJ, Zhang LC, Windley B, Han CM, Quinn C. 2011.  Contrasting styles of mineralization in the Chinese Altai and East Junggar, NW  China: Implications for the accretionary history of the southern  Altaids. Journal of the Geological Society of London, 168:1311-1321   

6. Wan B, Zhang LC,  Xiang P. 2010. The Ashele VMS-type Cu-Zn deposit in Xinjiang, NW China formed in  a rifted arc setting.Resource Geology, 60 (2): 150-164.       

5. Wan B, Zhang LC,  Xiao WJ. 2010. Geological and geochemical characteristics and ore genesis of the  Keketale VMS Pb-Zn deposit, Southern Altai Metallogenic Belt, NW China. Ore  Geology Reviews, 37: 114-126     

4. Wan B, Hegner E,  Zhang LC, Rocholl A, Chen ZG, Wu HY, Chen FK. 2009. Rb-Sr geochronology of  chalcopyrite from the Chehugou porphyry Mo-Cu deposit (NE China) and geochemical  constraints on the origin of hosting granites. Economic  Geology. 104:351-363      

3. Wan B, Zhang LC, Xu  XW, Sun H. 2006. Geochemical characteristics of volcanic, sub-volcanic rocks in  Xiaoshitouquan copper polymetallic deposit, Eastern Tianshan, and its  metallogenic setting. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 22(11): 2711-2718 (in Chinese  with English abstract)     

2. Wan B, Zhang LC.  2006. Sr-Nd-Pb isotope geochemistry and tectonic setting of Devonian  polymetallic metallogenic belt on the Southern margin of Altaid, Xinjiang. Acta  Petrologica Sinica, 22(1):145-152 (in Chinese with English  abstract)  

1. Wan B, Zhang LC.  2006. Geochemistry of ore-bearing porphyries in the Kalaxianger copper belt on  the southeastern margin of the Altay Mountains, Xinjiang. Geology in China, 33:  169-176 (in Chinese with English abstract) 

Collaborating-author peer-reviewed  publications

2013

  1. Feng, J., Xiao, W.,  Windley, B., Han, C., Wan,  B., Zhang, J., Ao, S., Zhang, Z., Lin, L. 2013. Field geology,  geochronology and geochemistry of mafic-ultramafic rocks from Alxa, China:  Implications for Late Permian accretionary tectonics in the southern Altaids.  Journal of Asian Earth  Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2013.01.020  
  2. Wu, H., Zhang, L.,  Pirajno, F., Xiang, P., Wan, B., Chen, Z., Zhang, X.  2013. The Jiguanshan porphyry Mo deposit in the Xilamulun metallogenic belt,  northern margin of the North China Craton, U-Pb geochronology, isotope  systematics, geochemistry and fluid inclusion studies: Implications for a  genetic model. Ore Geology Reviews,  dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2013.02.004  
  3. Tian, Z., Xiao, W., Windley, B.,  Lin, L., Han, C., Wan,  B., Ao, S., Song, D., Feng, J.  2013. Structure, age, and tectonic  development of the Huoshan-Niujuanzi ophiolitic melange, Beishan, southernmost  Altaids. Gondwana  Reseach. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.GR.2013.05.006

2012

  1. Han, Z., Han., C., Xiao, W., Zhao,  G., Wang, Z., Ao, S., Wan, B., 2012., Palaeozoic  porphyry Cu-Au and ultramafic Cu-Ni deposits in the eastern Tianshan orogenic  belt: temporal constraints from U-Pb geochronology. International  Geology Reviews, 55: 1-21

2011

  1. Chen Z, Zhang LC, Wan B, Wu H, Cleven N.  2011. Geochronology and geochemistry of the Wunugetushan porphyry Cu–Mo deposit  in NE china, and their geological significance Ore Geology Reviews, 43(1):92-105

  2. Wu H, Zhang LC, Wan B. Chen Z, Zhang X,  Xiang P. 2011. Geochronological and geochemical constraints on Aolunhua porphyry  Mo-Cu deposit, Northeast China, and its tectonic significance. Ore Geology Reviews,  43(1):78-91
  3. Wu H, Zhang LC, Wan B, Chen Z, Pirajno F,  Du A, Qu W. 2011. Re-Os and 40Ar/39Ar ages of the Jiguanshan porphyry Mo deposit,  Xilamulun metallogenic belt, NE China, and constraints on mineralization events.  Mineralium Deposita,  46(2): 171-185
  4. Zhang X, Zhang, LC, Xiang P, Wan B, Pirajno F. 2011.  Zircon U-Pb age, Hf isotopes and geochemistry of Shuichang Algoma-type banded  iron-formation, North China Craton: Constraints on the ore-forming age and  tectonic setting. Gondwana  Research, 20:137-148

2010

  1. Wu H, Zhang LC, Chen Z, Wan B. Xiang P, Zhang X.  2010. Hypersaline, high-oxygen fugacity and F-rich fluid inclusions in  Jiguanshan porphyry molybdenum deposit, Xilamulun metallogenic belt. Acta Petrologica Sinica,  25 (05): 1363-1374 (in Chinese with English abstract)
  2. Zhang LC Wu H, Xiang P, Zhang X, Chen Z, Wan B. 2010. Ore-forming  processes and mineralization of complex tectonic system during the Mesozoic: A  case from Xilamulun Cu-Mo metallogenic belt. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 25 (05): 1351-1362 (in Chinese with English  abstract)

2009

  1. Zhang LC, Wu HY, Wan B, Chen ZG, 2009.  Ages and geodynamic settings of Xilamulun Mo-Cu metallogenic belt on north of  North China Craton. Gondwana  Research, 16:243~254
  2. Xiang P, Zhang LC, Wu H, Chen Z, Wan B. 2009. Ages of the  zircons from ore-bearing porphyries in II-III ore area of Kalaxianger porphyry  copper ore belt in Qinghe, Xinjiang and its geological significance. Acta Petrologica Sinica,  25 (06): 1474-1483 (in Chinese with English abstract)

2008

  1. Zhang LC, Zhou XH, Ying JF, Wang F, Guo F,  Wan B, Chen ZG, 2008.  Geochemistry and Sr–Nd–Pb–Hf isotopes of Early Cretaceous basalts from the Great  Xinggan Range, NE China: Implications for their origin and mantle source  characteristics. Chemical  Geology 256, 12-23
  2. Chen Z, Zhang LC, Wan B, Zhang Y, Wu H.  2008. Geochemistry and geological significances of ore-forming porphyry with low  Sr and Yb value in Wunugemshan copper-molybdenum deposit, Inner Mongolia. Acta Petrologica Sinica,  24 (01): 115-128 (in Chinese with English abstract)
  3. Chen Z, Zhang LC, Wu H. Wan B, Zeng Q. 2008.  Geochemistry study and tectonic background of A style host granite in Nianzigou  molybeenum deposit in Xilamulun molybdenum metallogenic belt, Inner Mongolia. Acta Petrologica Sinica,  24 (04): 879-889 (in Chinese with English abstract)
  4. Wu H, Zhang LC, Chen Z, Wan B, 2008.  Geochemistries, tectonic setting and mineralization potentiality of the  ore-bearing monzogranite in the Kulitu molybdenum(copper)deposit of Xar moron  metallogetic belt, Inner Mongolia. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 24 (04): 867-878 (in  Chinese with English abstract)

2006

  1. Zhang LC, Wan B, Li W, Tang H. 2006. Geochemistry and  tectonic setting of mineralization porphyries on the southern margin of Tuha  basin, Xinjiang. Acta  Petrologica Sinica, 22 (1): 225-235 (in Chinese with English abstract).  
  2. Zhang LC, Xia B, Niu HC, Li WQ, Fang WX,  Tang HF, Wan B. 2006.  The metallogenic systems and belts developed on the late Paleozoic continental  margin in Xinjiang. Acta  Petrologica Sinica, 22 (5): 1387-1398 (in Chinese with English abstract)  
  3. Zhang LC, Wan B, Zhang R, Jiao X. 2006. Adakitic  characteristics and geological significances of ore-bearing porphyry in  Baogutou, western Junggar.  Geology in China, 33: 626-631 (in Chinese with English  abstract)

  4. Chen Z, Zhang LC, Zhou X, Wan B, Ying J, Wang F.  2006. Geochronology and geochemical characteristics of volcanic rocks section in  Manzhouli Xinyouqi, Inner-Mongolia. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 22 (12): 2971-2986 (in  Chinese with English abstract)


Publications

   
Papers

First-author peer-reviewed publications   

13. Dong, L., Wan, B., Yang, W., Deng, C., Chen, Z., Yang,  L., Cai, K., Xiao, W., 2017. Rb-Sr geochronology of single gold-bearing pyrite  grains from the Katbasu gold deposit in the South Tianshan, China and its  geological significance. Ore Geology Reviews.

12. Wan, B., Xiao, W., Windley, B.F., Gao, J.,  Zhang, L., Cai, K., 2017. Contrasting ore styles and their role in understanding  the evolution of the Altaids. Ore Geology Reviews 80, 910-922.

11. Wan, B., Windley, B.F., Xiao, W., Feng, J., Zhang,  J.e. 2015. Paleoproterozoic high-pressure metamorphism in the northern North  China Craton and implications for the Nuna supercontinent. Nature  Communications, 6: 8344, doi: 10.1038/ncomms9344

10. Wan, B., Xiao, W., Han, C., Windley, B.F.,  Zhang, L., Qu, W., Du, A. 2014. Re-Os molybdenite age of the Cu-Mo skarn ore  deposit at Suoerkuduke in East Junggar, NW China and its geological  significance. Ore Geology Reviews, 56, 541-548.      

9. Wan, B., Xiao, W.,  Windley, B.F., Yuan, C. 2013. Permian hornblende gabbro in the Chinese Altai  from a subduction-related hydrous parent magma, not from the Tarim mantle  plume. Lithosphere, 5: 290-299.        

8. Wan, B., Xiao, W.,  Zhang, L., Han, C. 2012. Iron mineralization associated with a major strike-slip  shear zone: radiometric and oxygen isotope evidence from the Mengku deposit, NW  China: Ore Geology Reviews, 44: 136-147.   

7. Wan.  B, Xiao WJ, Zhang LC, Windley B, Han CM, Quinn C. 2011.  Contrasting styles of mineralization in the Chinese Altai and East Junggar, NW  China: Implications for the accretionary history of the southern  Altaids. Journal of the Geological Society of London, 168:1311-1321   

6. Wan B, Zhang LC,  Xiang P. 2010. The Ashele VMS-type Cu-Zn deposit in Xinjiang, NW China formed in  a rifted arc setting.Resource Geology, 60 (2): 150-164.       

5. Wan B, Zhang LC,  Xiao WJ. 2010. Geological and geochemical characteristics and ore genesis of the  Keketale VMS Pb-Zn deposit, Southern Altai Metallogenic Belt, NW China. Ore  Geology Reviews, 37: 114-126     

4. Wan B, Hegner E,  Zhang LC, Rocholl A, Chen ZG, Wu HY, Chen FK. 2009. Rb-Sr geochronology of  chalcopyrite from the Chehugou porphyry Mo-Cu deposit (NE China) and geochemical  constraints on the origin of hosting granites. Economic  Geology. 104:351-363      

3. Wan B, Zhang LC, Xu  XW, Sun H. 2006. Geochemical characteristics of volcanic, sub-volcanic rocks in  Xiaoshitouquan copper polymetallic deposit, Eastern Tianshan, and its  metallogenic setting. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 22(11): 2711-2718 (in Chinese  with English abstract)     

2. Wan B, Zhang LC.  2006. Sr-Nd-Pb isotope geochemistry and tectonic setting of Devonian  polymetallic metallogenic belt on the Southern margin of Altaid, Xinjiang. Acta  Petrologica Sinica, 22(1):145-152 (in Chinese with English  abstract)  

1. Wan B, Zhang LC.  2006. Geochemistry of ore-bearing porphyries in the Kalaxianger copper belt on  the southeastern margin of the Altay Mountains, Xinjiang. Geology in China, 33:  169-176 (in Chinese with English abstract) 

Collaborating-author peer-reviewed  publications

2013

  1. Feng, J., Xiao, W.,  Windley, B., Han, C., Wan,  B., Zhang, J., Ao, S., Zhang, Z., Lin, L. 2013. Field geology,  geochronology and geochemistry of mafic-ultramafic rocks from Alxa, China:  Implications for Late Permian accretionary tectonics in the southern Altaids.  Journal of Asian Earth  Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2013.01.020  
  2. Wu, H., Zhang, L.,  Pirajno, F., Xiang, P., Wan, B., Chen, Z., Zhang, X.  2013. The Jiguanshan porphyry Mo deposit in the Xilamulun metallogenic belt,  northern margin of the North China Craton, U-Pb geochronology, isotope  systematics, geochemistry and fluid inclusion studies: Implications for a  genetic model. Ore Geology Reviews,  dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2013.02.004  
  3. Tian, Z., Xiao, W., Windley, B.,  Lin, L., Han, C., Wan,  B., Ao, S., Song, D., Feng, J.  2013. Structure, age, and tectonic  development of the Huoshan-Niujuanzi ophiolitic melange, Beishan, southernmost  Altaids. Gondwana  Reseach. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.GR.2013.05.006

2012

  1. Han, Z., Han., C., Xiao, W., Zhao,  G., Wang, Z., Ao, S., Wan, B., 2012., Palaeozoic  porphyry Cu-Au and ultramafic Cu-Ni deposits in the eastern Tianshan orogenic  belt: temporal constraints from U-Pb geochronology. International  Geology Reviews, 55: 1-21

2011

  1. Chen Z, Zhang LC, Wan B, Wu H, Cleven N.  2011. Geochronology and geochemistry of the Wunugetushan porphyry Cu–Mo deposit  in NE china, and their geological significance Ore Geology Reviews, 43(1):92-105

  2. Wu H, Zhang LC, Wan B. Chen Z, Zhang X,  Xiang P. 2011. Geochronological and geochemical constraints on Aolunhua porphyry  Mo-Cu deposit, Northeast China, and its tectonic significance. Ore Geology Reviews,  43(1):78-91
  3. Wu H, Zhang LC, Wan B, Chen Z, Pirajno F,  Du A, Qu W. 2011. Re-Os and 40Ar/39Ar ages of the Jiguanshan porphyry Mo deposit,  Xilamulun metallogenic belt, NE China, and constraints on mineralization events.  Mineralium Deposita,  46(2): 171-185
  4. Zhang X, Zhang, LC, Xiang P, Wan B, Pirajno F. 2011.  Zircon U-Pb age, Hf isotopes and geochemistry of Shuichang Algoma-type banded  iron-formation, North China Craton: Constraints on the ore-forming age and  tectonic setting. Gondwana  Research, 20:137-148

2010

  1. Wu H, Zhang LC, Chen Z, Wan B. Xiang P, Zhang X.  2010. Hypersaline, high-oxygen fugacity and F-rich fluid inclusions in  Jiguanshan porphyry molybdenum deposit, Xilamulun metallogenic belt. Acta Petrologica Sinica,  25 (05): 1363-1374 (in Chinese with English abstract)
  2. Zhang LC Wu H, Xiang P, Zhang X, Chen Z, Wan B. 2010. Ore-forming  processes and mineralization of complex tectonic system during the Mesozoic: A  case from Xilamulun Cu-Mo metallogenic belt. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 25 (05): 1351-1362 (in Chinese with English  abstract)

2009

  1. Zhang LC, Wu HY, Wan B, Chen ZG, 2009.  Ages and geodynamic settings of Xilamulun Mo-Cu metallogenic belt on north of  North China Craton. Gondwana  Research, 16:243~254
  2. Xiang P, Zhang LC, Wu H, Chen Z, Wan B. 2009. Ages of the  zircons from ore-bearing porphyries in II-III ore area of Kalaxianger porphyry  copper ore belt in Qinghe, Xinjiang and its geological significance. Acta Petrologica Sinica,  25 (06): 1474-1483 (in Chinese with English abstract)

2008

  1. Zhang LC, Zhou XH, Ying JF, Wang F, Guo F,  Wan B, Chen ZG, 2008.  Geochemistry and Sr–Nd–Pb–Hf isotopes of Early Cretaceous basalts from the Great  Xinggan Range, NE China: Implications for their origin and mantle source  characteristics. Chemical  Geology 256, 12-23
  2. Chen Z, Zhang LC, Wan B, Zhang Y, Wu H.  2008. Geochemistry and geological significances of ore-forming porphyry with low  Sr and Yb value in Wunugemshan copper-molybdenum deposit, Inner Mongolia. Acta Petrologica Sinica,  24 (01): 115-128 (in Chinese with English abstract)
  3. Chen Z, Zhang LC, Wu H. Wan B, Zeng Q. 2008.  Geochemistry study and tectonic background of A style host granite in Nianzigou  molybeenum deposit in Xilamulun molybdenum metallogenic belt, Inner Mongolia. Acta Petrologica Sinica,  24 (04): 879-889 (in Chinese with English abstract)
  4. Wu H, Zhang LC, Chen Z, Wan B, 2008.  Geochemistries, tectonic setting and mineralization potentiality of the  ore-bearing monzogranite in the Kulitu molybdenum(copper)deposit of Xar moron  metallogetic belt, Inner Mongolia. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 24 (04): 867-878 (in  Chinese with English abstract)

2006

  1. Zhang LC, Wan B, Li W, Tang H. 2006. Geochemistry and  tectonic setting of mineralization porphyries on the southern margin of Tuha  basin, Xinjiang. Acta  Petrologica Sinica, 22 (1): 225-235 (in Chinese with English abstract).  
  2. Zhang LC, Xia B, Niu HC, Li WQ, Fang WX,  Tang HF, Wan B. 2006.  The metallogenic systems and belts developed on the late Paleozoic continental  margin in Xinjiang. Acta  Petrologica Sinica, 22 (5): 1387-1398 (in Chinese with English abstract)  
  3. Zhang LC, Wan B, Zhang R, Jiao X. 2006. Adakitic  characteristics and geological significances of ore-bearing porphyry in  Baogutou, western Junggar.  Geology in China, 33: 626-631 (in Chinese with English  abstract)

  4. Chen Z, Zhang LC, Zhou X, Wan B, Ying J, Wang F.  2006. Geochronology and geochemical characteristics of volcanic rocks section in  Manzhouli Xinyouqi, Inner-Mongolia. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 22 (12): 2971-2986 (in  Chinese with English abstract)