The discovery of viable gold deposits is seldom a simple matter of encountering the metal in its pure form. Rather, ...Read more
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A number of steps should be carried out before commencing any first-phase drilling of a prospect, these are: Map the surface ...Read more
Coal is a natural resource that has had a massive and profound impact on the development of our society. We ...Read more
The rock cycle is a continuous geological process that describes the transformation of rocks from one type to another over ...Read more
The animation shows folds which is an important concept in Geology. Are you familiar with the following terminology: Anticline Syncline Thrust fault Ridge Valley Video by ...Read more
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How do igneous rocks form? What are the features of these rocks? Find out more in this short ...Read more
When digging a trench, attention to the following points will make subsequent mapping and sampling much safer and more convenient. Cut ...Read more
This resource is a 3-minute animated clip which combines images, diagrams, graphics and voice-over to explain what is meant by ...Read more
The Mohs Hardness Scale is a practical tool used to identify minerals by measuring their resistance to scratching. This is ...Read more
Great educational video showing how a Wing bit system is used to drill a large diameter hole using the reverse ...Read more