The recent scientific literature has ended the controversy about whether to focus mineral exploration on technology or traditional methods by ...Read more
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This is a great video explaining mineral exploration and mineral resources. Please watch the video to learn more. Video by Ministère ...Read more
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Complex gold deposits require effective geostatistical procedures to determine the viability of the resource. First, let’s define key terms. Variogram ...Read more
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Rock quality designation (RQD) is a standard technique in the mining industry for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of rock ...Read more
The efficiency of mechanical rock breaking underground is not determined by a single method but depends on a complex interplay ...Read more
The Mohs Hardness Scale is a practical tool used to identify minerals by measuring their resistance to scratching. This is ...Read more
Mine closure and land reclamation are two interconnected processes that occur at the end of a mine’s operational life. Mine closure is ...Read more
The transition for Open Pit to Underground mining hinges on balancing economic benefits with engineering limits. The optimal depth is reached ...Read more
image source: Unsplash Understanding the distinction between a mineral occurrence and an ore deposit is fundamental in economic geology. While both ...Read more
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In mineral exploration, a core is a cylindrical sample of rock and other subsurface materials obtained by drilling, which is then ...Read more