A Resource is a concentration of a minerals that has a reasonable prospect of economic extraction. Its location, grade, quantity ...Read more
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Check out the video explaining the various processes involved in the formation of metamorphic rock. Gain insights into the fascinating ...Read more
The kriging estimate has an associated kriging variance which measures the variance of the error between the estimate and the ...Read more
Dilution is a critical factor in mining that directly impacts ore quality, operational efficiency, and overall project economics. Understanding its ...Read more
Stratigraphic dating is a relative dating method used by archaeologists to determine the chronological order of events based on layers of ...Read more
Bucket drilling is a rotary drilling method that uses a cylindrical bucket with cutting blades or teeth to excavate soil and rock, which ...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
How do clastic sedimentary rocks form? What are the features of these rocks? Find out more in this short animation. Author: ...Read more
Trenching is a basic but important exploration method used to find valuable minerals or materials in the ground. It involves ...Read more
Gold deposits are getting harder to find. Since the 1980s, the rate of discovery has decreased dramatically. This means it ...Read more