In everyday conversation, ‘rocks’ and ‘minerals’ are often used interchangeably. But for geologists, there’s a crucial distinction! So, let’s answer ...Read more
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The importance of geological mapping in underground (UG) mines is multifaceted and critical for successful mining operations. Geological mapping in ...Read more
Coalification is a geological process of formation of materials with increasing content of the element carbon from organic materials that occurs ...Read more
Unconsolidated formations are loose materials and have a high tendency to cave in or wash out when drilling fluid or ...Read more
Conventional core drilling is used mainly for mineral exploration, large diameter coring for coal drilling or other bulk sampling, coring ...Read more
Iron ore deposits occur in a large genetic variety. Two factors of iron concentration are especially prominent– redox changes and ...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
Metallogenic terms are specialized vocabulary used in the study of the formation, distribution, and classification of mineral deposits. Find below some ...Read more
Millhead grade refers to the metal content or concentration of valuable minerals in the ore as it is delivered from ...Read more
The efficiency of mechanical rock breaking underground is not determined by a single method but depends on a complex interplay ...Read more
