A systematic structural geological mapping program is critical to determine the fold and fault structure of the mine. Such structural ...Read more
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Soft-rock mines encounter several ground control challenges. Roof and rib instability, manifesting as rock falls, spalling (skin failure), or larger ...Read more
Trenching is a basic but important exploration method used to find valuable minerals or materials in the ground. It involves ...Read more
How can a tsunami be generated by an earthquake? This short animation outlines the process. Animation by Read more
To help with identification, geologists must look closely at the physical properties of a mineral. These properties can include: color, ...Read more
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In economic geology and estimation of mineral resources, it is imperative to be able to separate hypogene mineralization from supergene ...Read more
What is economic geology? Economic geology is a scientific discipline that focuses on the study of earth materials that hold economic ...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
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The study of porphyry copper systems is important in terms of distinguishing between two key processes that govern the formation ...Read more
Geostatistics provides tools to model variables located in space (usually three dimensional) and takes advantage of their spatial structure (continuity) ...Read more
