Investigation of the Way along which Master Ye Lianjun Achieved His Innovation

Key words: 
• Ye Lianjun /
• theoretical innovation /
• state-in-art observation /
• deeply thought /

Abstract: Master Ye Lianjun is the first Editor-in-Chief of the journal of “Acta Sedimentologica Sinica”. He set up not only the journal, but also sedimentology of China. The main chain of the sedimentary ore forming theory includes three links: sources of ore-forming materials, ore-forming processes, and mine forecast. “Theory of imbibitions of terrestrial weathering products” emphasized the sources of ore-forming materials; “theory of physical enrichment for genesis of industrial phosphorite deposits”, “theory of composite-process and poly-episodic aspect of sedimentary mineral deposits”, and “theory of biomineralization” emphasized the ore-forming processes; and “historic-geological significance of sedimentary ore genetic epochs” emphasized the way of mine forecast. The foundation for Master Ye Lianjun to achieve his innovation is state-in-art observation and deeply thought. We should learn from him doing our best to observe carefully, good at in-time summary, dare to challenge old idea, and think ahead.