Essentials of Mineral Exploration and Evaluation?offers a thorough overview of methods used in mineral exploration campaigns, evaluation, reporting and economic assessment processes. Fully illustrated to cover the state-of-the-art exploration techniques and evaluation of mineral assets being practiced globally, this up-to-date reference offers balanced coverage of the latest knowledge and current global trends in successful mineral exploration and evaluation. From mineral deposits, to remote sensing, to sampling and analysis, Essentials of Mineral Exploration and Evaluation offers an extensive look at this rapidly changing field.
- Covers the complete spectrum of all aspects of ore deposits and mining them, providing a one-stop shop for experts and students
- Presents the most up-to-date information on developments and methods in all areas of mineral exploration
- Includes chapters on application of GIS, statistics, and geostatistics in mineral exploration and evaluation
- Includes case studies to enhance practical application of concepts
Chapter 1. Metals and Minerals: Global Trends, Outlook, and Mineral Exploration
Chapter 2. Mineral Deposits: Types and Associations
Chapter 3. Reconnaissance and Prospecting
Chapter 4. Remote Sensing Techniques
Chapter 5. Geophysical Exploration
Chapter 6. Geochemical Exploration
Chapter 7. Geological Exploration
Chapter 8. Drilling
Chapter 9. Sampling and Analysis
Chapter 10. Geographic Information System and Common Earth Model
Chapter 11. Conventional and Statistical Resource/Reserve Estimation
Chapter 12. Geosl3U
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