Classification of Mineral Deposits
Geologists, are known to have more opinions than economists, so it should come as no surprise that the classification of […]
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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.
Mining Hazards – Often Mundane, Often Preventable
A vast array of hazards exists in the world of mining. Heavy equipment, long working hours and difficult working conditions,
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Diamond Drill-Hole Drilling
The diamond drill-core drilling is used to obtain oriented and intact rock from hundreds of metres below the ground’s surface.
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Rare Earth Element Deposits
Rare earth elements (REEs) are both essential to modern industry and are difficult to mine and extract. China has dominated
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Drill-Hole Planning
A successful soil sampling programme will result in a map of geochemical anomalies. The next step in exploration is for
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QA/QC of Geochemical Data
Quality assurance (QA) is a proactive approach to ensuring that chemical analyses of rock and soil samples are correct and
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Porphyry Copper Deposits
Most of the world’s copper is extracted from a type of mineral deposit called a “porphyry copper”. If you’ve seen
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Mines of Australia’s Bendigo Gold Fields
The Bendigo Gold fields are not just, after Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, the second most productive gold mining area in Australia,
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Shelia’s Down The Mine! Changing Attitudes To Women In the Australian Mining Industry
“Nurse or teacher?”, was the laconic question as I joined the barbeque. “I’m a geologist, at Zinc Corp”, I countered
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Seismic Surveys
Oil and Gas Exploration Commonly, seismic surveys are used in oil and gas exploration to identify structures and rock layers
