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.
A key concept for potential investors to understand is the life cycle of a mineral deposit and it’s potential relationship […]
Life Cycle of a Mineral Deposit – Stock Price Implications Read More »
A sizeable amount of time and money go into a property from the exploration process to the ideal outcome of
From Exploration to Opening a Mine Read More »
Tungsten is the 74th element on the periodic table and is closely related to both chromium and molybdenum. Tungsten has
Tin is number 50 on the periodic table of the elements. It has the symbol Sn, which is an abbreviation
Mississippi Valley-Type (MVT) Lead-Zinc Deposits are high grade lead and zinc sulfide deposits hosted in soft sedimentary host rocks such
Mississippi Valley-Type (MVT) Lead-Zinc Deposits Read More »
Most geologists are happiest when they are furthest away from the office, the phone, and management. Fieldwork, although essential for
Geological Field Work – When Is It Justified? Read More »
Like gold, diamonds were originally recovered from alluvial deposits. However, unlike gold, the actual mining of diamonds from source deposits
Diamonds – Where They Are Found and Why Read More »
The world is a dynamic place. The earth that we stand on, and think of as fixed, is anything but.
Minerals on the Edge – Plate Boundaries and Minerals Read More »
All the world’s Banded Iron Formations appear to have been formed by an unusual, one-off event. With many types of
Iron Deposits – Banded Iron Formations (BIF) Read More »
Valuable mineral resources are often found in locations that are truly difficult to access, and a problem that only gets
Mining At Altitude in South America Read More »
