First, using drilling survey data, the geometric contours of the deposit are defined, followed by calculations of volume, concentration (metal ...Read more
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Geologists play a critical role in both environmental management and mine closure by providing expertise on a site’s geological characteristics, ...Read more
Metallogenic terms are specialized vocabulary used in the study of the formation, distribution, and classification of mineral deposits. Find below some ...Read more
How do metamorphic rocks form? What are the features of these rocks? Find out more in this short animation. Author: EarthScience ...Read more
The hydraulic fracturing technique is used for determining the in-situ rock stress in a plane perpendicular to borehole. This is ...Read more
Nous savons tous que le diamant est une des matières les plus dures, avec une dureté de 10 à l’échelle ...Read more
To help with identification, geologists must look closely at the physical properties of a mineral. These properties can include: color, ...Read more
What is nickel? What is so special about this essential metal? Where does it come from? And what is it ...Read more
In everyday conversation, ‘rocks’ and ‘minerals’ are often used interchangeably. But for geologists, there’s a crucial distinction! So, let’s answer ...Read more
The video shows the moon rising very close from the earth, moving superfast across the sky and eclipsing the Sun ...Read more