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.
Although ground magnetic surveys measure rock magnetism, they can help find minerals that aren’t magnetic, including gold. In fact, the […]
Ground Magnetic Surveys – Seeing Beneath The Rocks Read More »
Soil sampling is a basic technique of mineral exploration. Cheaper than drilling, sampling can be used to quickly establish the
Rock & Soil Sampling – The Key To Most Exploration Projects Read More »
The First Contact The initial contact with a landowner can be nerve-racking not only for the geologist but also for
Landholder Liaison – Geologists and Landowners Read More »
Silver, along with gold, has been prized by humanity since ancient times. It’s still one of the world’s most traded
Graphite is a form or “allotrope” of carbon. Another well-known allotrope of carbon is diamond, which goes to prove there
Aluminium (or aluminum) is the thirteenth element on the periodic table. It has the symbol Al, which is an abbreviation
The aluminum deposits near Weipa in the York Peninsula of northern Queensland, Australia are among the largest and highest grade
Aluminum Deposits of North Queensland Read More »
Copper has been used by mankind for over 10,000 years. Highly prized for its strength and its suitability for use
Many civilisations have had an eternal love affair with gold. As a consequence, wars have been fought over it and
Finding an economic mineral deposit is a big deal, but few geologists get to add “found a mine” to their
Location, Location, Location Read More »
