Sulfides from Portuguese Vein-type Pb-Zn-(Ag) deposits were analysed with electronic
microprobe. The results obtained for several minor elements present in galena and sphalerite were then
statistically studied using principal components analysis (PCA). We intend to contribute to the
geochemical characterization of these deposits through their contents in the minor elements. We hope to
distinguish different subtypes of vein Pb-Zn-(Ag) deposits through the statistical analysis of minor
elements present in sulfide