PGC Publishing is continuing its sought after series of Global Perspective technical books with a new 300 to 400 page volume on new discoveries and advances in the understanding of the IOCG deposits of the world since volume 2 was published in 2002.   It is to contain 22 to 25 all new papers by leading experts from academia and industry, including both general papers on the occurrence of this style of mineralisation and descriptive contributions on prime examples from around the globe.

Papers for this volume should be presented in BOTH electronic and "camera-ready" form. We ask you to strictly observe the following guidelines to ensure uniformity of presentation. As a last resort, if you are unable to provide an electronic copy of your paper in the format stipulated, a "camera ready" print only may be accepted.

1.	Individual papers should be between 7 500 and 30 000 words in length, but should not exceed thirtyfive (35) A4 pages when in the layout described in paragraph 3, inclusive of illustrations, appendices, etc.
2.	While each invitation to contribute a paper has a slightly different content request depending on the characteristics of the deposit, province or subject, in general all papers on an individual ore deposit or a province should include: An overview of its regional tectonic, geological and metallogenic setting, supported by a plan(s). A description of the geology and mineralisation of the province or deposit, or the key deposits of the province, including the controls on ore formation and localisation. Observations on what this particular deposit/province contributes to the understanding of the occurrence of superior iron-oxide copper and/or gold and/or uranium deposits and the implications for exploration. The paper should where possible, incorporate new observations, new ideas, and the results of new research not previously published.
3.	The required layout, font style and size for despatch of both the "camera ready" prints and electronic versions is illustrated on the accompanying example page. Please conform to it as closely as your word processing software will allow and observe the following specifications: Text should be in Times New Roman (or similar font), 10 point, single line spacing, single blank line between paragraphs. The author(s) and their affiliations must appear below the title. The title should be in 14 point bold, all capitals. Headings should be left justified. The main headings should be in mixed case, bold and in 14 point. Please be consistent with your heading hierarchy below this. All margins (except for the Abstract) must be 2.5 cm (1 inch), and justified on both the left and right. Do not number pages - they will be numbered prior to publication. You should commence the paper with an Abstract of less than one page length with margins not less than 3.5 cm, justified on the right and left. The Abstract should be followed by an Introduction in the format of the main body of the paper. Any references cited in the text must appear in a References list at the end of the paper. Please use the Harvard style of referencing with full citation of journal names (see the attached examples). All plans, sections, diagrams, graphs and photos should be given figure numbers, with the word "Figure" in full followed by a numeral. Captions should start with the figure number, followed by the text of the caption, and be inserted below the corresponding figure and centred. Alternatively titles and figure numbers may be included within the frame of a plan or section, preferably in the bottom right hand corner. Tables should be labelled "Table" followed by a numeral and text if appropriate, centred either at the top or bottom of the table.
4.	CAMERA READY PRINT - please provide your "camera ready" print in final form on A4 size (international standard metric size 210x297mm) paper with a crisp dense image to aid scanning/reproduction if required. Please provide all figures, plans, etc., with captions (formatted as described above), inserted at the appropriate place in the text. Number pages lightly in pencil on the back of each page.   Alternatively you may provide a print quality pdf file of the same by e-mail or on a CD.
5.	ELECTRONIC COPY - separate electronic files for text and each figure should be presented as follows: TEXT should be delivered as a MS Word file (Version 8.0 or higher), preferably saved in .rtf format. This file should contain text only and NOT include any plans, diagrams, graphs, figures, tables or images (although their position should be clearly indicated in that file). Tables should be forwarded as separate Word files in the same format. Captions to figures, etc. are to be included on a separate page at the end of the text document. FIGURES & TABLES - all black and white plans, diagrams, graphs, figures or images should be forwarded as separate files, preferably in .pdf format (print or press quality from a minimum 300 dpi original) or alternatively as a .tif file, and MUST NOT be embedded in the .rtf text file. If the original is in colour there must be sufficient contrast and/or symbols/patterns to allow clear differentiation when printed in black and white. Note that all fonts should be embedded in any .pdf files, which for best results should be prepared using an Adobe product and not as an output option from another application.
6.	All electronic files, both .rtf text and .pdf (or .tif) plans, diagrams, graphs and figures, should be forwarded to PGC Publishing on either a CD or by email to publishing@portergeo.com.au.
7.	If you wish to include colour illustrations, these must be provided with the final manuscript as A4 hard copy in sufficient quantity by the date specified below. Alternatively you may provide a press quality pdf file of any colour images/pages. If you wish to include more than 2 pages which include colour figures, PGC Publishing will require to be reimbursed the cost of printing sufficient colour plates for the first printing of the volume. For more information, numbers or costs e-mail publishing@portergeo.com.au. Colour images can be included on text pages, and/or grouped on colour pages including more than one figure. There is a marked differential between the cost of printing black and white versus colour pages.
8.	Please forward the confirmed title of your contribution and the name(s) of author(s) to PGC Publishing as soon as these are determined.
9.	The following must be received by PGC Publishing by no later than the date agreed between PGC Publishing and particular author(s), but preferably well before that date: The "electronic" and "camera ready" copies of your paper in the specified format; A head and shoulders photograph and a short biography of the lead author; Sufficient copies of any colour illustrations you wish inserted (as detailed above).
10.	The lead author will be presented with a complimentary FULL copy of the published book within one month following publication.
11.	Submission of a manuscript (the Manuscript) for inclusion in "Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold & Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, Volume 3" (the Volume) implies:   that the Manuscript, the work described, and any content what-so-ever does not infringe the copyright of any other party;   that the authors have obtained all necessary copyright clearance of diagrams, figures, etc., reproduced from other works;   that it is not under consideration for publication in an identical form elsewhere;   that its publication has been approved by all co-authors, if any, as well as the organisation where or on whose behalf the work described has been carried out;   that if and when the Manuscript is accepted for publication, the author(s) agree to automatic transfer of the copyright to PGC Publishing (a trading name of Porter GeoConsultancy Pty Ltd - ACN 075 541 632) which can market and sell the Volume, including the Manuscript and any or all of the papers contained within the Volume (collectively and individually), as PGC Publishing sees fit and without recompense to the authors or any other party;   that if accepted for publication the authors accept that the Editor may modify the format and make minor corrections and modifications to spelling and grammar at his own discretion, but may not change in any way the sense, information or conclusions the Manuscript conveys without first obtaining the written permission of the authors.

T M (Mike) Porter
Editor 7-August-2007



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