Eskay Creek: The Treasure Hunt Continues
Nothing captures the mind of the geologist, investor, or plain-old treasure hunter, quite like high-grade gold (Au). Small wonder that …
Knowledge Base
Our knowledge base of articles on exploration geology and geological methods is written with the non-professional in mind. Learn the basics of geological exploration, drilling, key commodities and mining. Read about mineral deposit types and important discoveries.
Geologic Hydrogen: An Untapped Resource…If It Exists
The shift away from fossil fuels is the greatest challenge facing global civilization. Alternatives exist, but lack the flexibility, cheapness, …
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Stable Isotopes Analysis in Mineral Exploration
Drilling, geophysics, and good old-fashioned legwork can tell us a lot about mineral deposits, but sometimes these standard methods aren’t …
James Bay: An Up-and-Coming Lithium Camp
Demand for lithium (Li) has never been higher and is almost certain to continue rising. This demand has led to …
The Next Generation of Cobalt Mines
Out of all the ‘critical’ metals, cobalt (Co) is perhaps the most threatened. This rare metal is a vital component …
Magmatic Nickel Deposits: The Needle in the Haystack
About 30% of the world’s nickel (Ni) comes from magmatic deposits. Despite accounting for a minority of Ni production, magmatic …
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How Low Can you go? The Challenges of Deep Mining
Resource depletion is one of the largest challenges facing the mining industry. The issues of declining grades and frequency of …
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Space Mining: Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact
Space has long been known to contain vast mineral resources but exploiting them has always been the stuff of science …
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Mountain Pass: America’s Once and Future Rare Earth King
Mountain Pass, California once produced the majority of the world’s Rare Earth Elements (REEs). The 2002 closure of the mine …
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Delta Resources: Small Company, Big Potential
The potential of a property can be a hard thing to access during the early stages of exploration. Working in …
