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.
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Hard Rock Lithium Deposits
Outline As the world shifts to a green economy, the rush for commodities that can power this transition gains momentum.…
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The Round Top Mountain Project
Rare Earth Elements The rare earth elements (REEs) consist of the lanthanides, a series of elements from Lanthanum to Lutetium…
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Geochronology: The How and Why of Dating Rocks
When it comes to exploration geology, age matters! In this article, we’ll discuss how rocks are dated, why it matters,…
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Critical Elements – Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project
Introduction Critical Elements (TSX.V:CRE, OTCQX:CRECF) is a mining company focused on lithium exploration that owns several mining projects in Quebec.…
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Royal Nickel Corporation Rebrands To Karora Resources Inc.
Introduction While many resource companies found their work stalling in 2020 due to the pandemic, others have managed to explore…
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Deep Yellow Limited: A Product Of The African Uranium Rush
Uranium With an increasing global interest shift away from fossil fuel energy production, nuclear power has become an appealing option…
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First Cobalt: Working Towards A North American Cobalt Supply Chain
Cobalt is a strategic metal in the clean energy economy. First Cobalt is a pure-play cobalt company engaged in creating…
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Improving Investor Outcomes In Mineral Exploration: The Mineral Systems Approach (Part 2)
Introduction This article is the second in a series about Mineral Systems. The first, an Introduction to the Mineral Systems…
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Improving Investor Outcomes In Mineral Exploration: The Mineral Systems Approach (Part 1)
Outline When reviewing projects to evaluate if they are worthwhile investments, you may come across the term Mineral System. In…
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The Roadmap To Opening A Mine
Last year on Geology for Investors, we highlighted several interesting mining projects: An ethical cobalt project in the U.S. The…
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