Metallogenic terms are specialized vocabulary used in the study of the formation, distribution, and classification of mineral deposits. Find below some ...Read more
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A stratigraphic unit is defined as a volume of rock that has an identifiable origin and relative age range, characterized ...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
Geologists and surveyors have very important roles that complement each other in mining. This includes the discovery and assessment of ...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
A Mining Production Geologist is a geoscientist who specializes in the extraction of minerals and materials from the earth. They ...Read more
What is nickel? What is so special about this essential metal? Where does it come from? And what is it ...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
Nous savons tous que le diamant est une des matières les plus dures, avec une dureté de 10 à l’échelle ...Read more
Magnetic and gravity surveys measure changes in the Earth’s magnetic and gravitational fields caused by differences in rock properties below ...Read more
