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.
Unconventional sedimentary lithium resources have been under investigation since the 1970s by the US Geological Survey, various government agencies, and […]
Sedimentary Lithium: An Untapped Resource Read More »
When you think of critical minerals, you probably think of lithium or cobalt, but some of the most threatened minerals
Gallium: The Unicorn of Critical Mineral Deposits Read More »
Last month we published several updates to some of our older project articles. When this site was launched in 2013,
Project Updates Part 2: New Mines, New Results and New Spills Read More »
In the 11 years since Geology for Investors launched companies have come and gone, mines have closed and (rarely) opened,
Time for some Updates Read More »
Trust has always been hard to come by in mineral exploration and mining; the old saying ‘a mine is just
What went Wrong at Red Pine: Resources, Reporting, and Fraud in Mining Read More »
The fight against climate change is also a race to develop and adopt new technologies: one of these is CO2
Carbon Sequestration: Green Windfall or Hot Air? Read More »
That’s the problem. Not every drill result is good. As investors we must evaluate public results with a critical eye
Lies, Damn Lies and Drill Highlights: A Critical Look at Interpreting Drill Results Read More »
You don’t have to look very hard to find someone predicting a resource shortage, whether its’ peak oil or more
Have we Reached Peak Copper? Read More »
Opening a new mine is a long, difficult, complicated process, and the bigger the mine, the bigger the challenge. This
Simandou: The World’s Biggest New Mine Steps Closer to Reality Read More »
The push for a green economy has created an explosion in demand for lithium, which in turn has fueled a
Pak: Ontario’s next Frontier in Lithium Read More »
