Nickel: Commodity Overview
Man’s first and mostly unintentional use of nickel began with making pottery and tools as early as 3500BC, but it’s intentional […]
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Knowledge Base
Our knowledge base of articles on exploration geology and geological methods is written with the non-professional in mind. Learn the basics of geological exploration, drilling, key commodities and mining. Read about mineral deposit types and important discoveries.
Ootsa Lake Property, Porphyry Copper Deposits, British Columbia, Canada
Overview The Ootsa Lake Property is a located in west-central British Columbia, Canada and hosts two Porphyry Copper deposits (Seel
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Porphyry Deposits: The World’s Largest Source of Copper
The term “porphyry” comes from the word “porphyritic”, a textural term used by geologists to describe the mineral pattern within
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Phosphates: Commodity Overview
Phosphate is a basic ingredient for some proteins and is important in the development of bones and teeth in animals. It
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SEDEX: The Biggest Lead and Zinc Deposits in the World
More than half of the world’s zinc and lead has come from SEDEX deposits like Mt Isa in Australia, Red
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National Instrument 43-101: An Overview for Investors
Remember that a NI 43-101 compliant report is only that: A compliant report. It simply means that the rules for reporting
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Rare Earth Elements
There are 17 rare earth elements or REE for short. They include the 15 lanthanides, plus scandium (Sc) and yttrium
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Mining Units Converter
While most companies post mining results in metric units like meters and grams, metals are almost universally traded and valued
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A Brief Look at Geological and Technical Risk Analysis in Mine Planning
Having a basic understanding of the orebody modeling and the mine optimization methods used can help investors determine how much
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Mineral Exploration in the Far North: Huge Costs, Huge Potential
The far north remains one of the least explored areas simply based on the transportation costs associated with reaching it,
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