Abstract: This paper discusses the definition of the metamorphic ore deposits. On the basis of the preceding study, a new genetic classification scheme is tentatively put forward, in which 5 types and 13 subtypes are discriminated, and representative ore deposits examples are given for each type and subtype. The new classification is shown as follows. (1)Metamorphosed ore deposits, which are subdivided into five subtypes: the metamorphosed banded iron formation (BIF) sedimentary subtype, the metamorphosed BIF volcano–sedimentary subtype, the other metamorphosed sedimentary–volcano–sedimentary formation subtype, the metamorphosed igneous alteration ore deposits subtype and the metamorphosed spilite–keratophyric volcano–eruptive sedimentary ore deposits subtype; (2) Metamorphic ore deposits of regional metamorphism. Three subtypes are included: the metamorphic recrystallization subtype, the components recombination by metamorphic chemical reactions subtype and the metamorphic hydrothermal ore deposits subtype; (3)Metamorphic ore deposits of local metamorphism. Three subtypes are determined: the skarn ore deposits of contact–metasomatism subtype, the local thermal contact–metamorphic subtype and the local dynamo–metamorphic subtype;(4) Metamorphosed sedimentary–volcano–sedimentary ore deposits superimposed and transformed by metamorphic hydrothermal solutions; (5) Ore deposits by migmatism. Two subtypes are included: the migmatitic–metasomatic subtype and the later stage migmatitic–hydrothermal subtype.