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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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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Gensource Sustainable Potash Mining Innovation
Introduction The mining industry is undergoing a revolution. Due to increasing pressure from investors, regulators and communities the industry is…
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Vanadium
Well-known for its use as a steel alloy, vanadium has grown in popularity as a battery metal in recent years.…
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Geology Fundamentals: Metamorphic Rocks
There are three types of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. This article is the second in our series on the…
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Cigar Lake Mine: the World’s Largest Uranium Producer
Overview This synopsis highlights Cigar Lake, one of the world’s top uranium mines (Figure 1). With grades 100 times higher…
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Mineral Processing Part 2
Introduction The area has been explored, the deposit has been modeled, and the ore has been extracted: now what? It’s…
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Mineral Processing Part 1
Introduction The area has been explored, the deposit has been modeled, and the ore has been extracted: now what? It’s…
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Tanzanite: A Rare Blue Beauty
Tanzanite is one of the most desirable gemstones today. Even though tanzanite is a newly-discovered mineral, it rivals the big four…
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Helium Mining – Now Is The Time
Introduction Although helium is quite abundant in the universe, it is rather scarce here on Earth. It is so light…
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Bathurst Mining Camp: One of the World’s Great Base Metal Districts
The Bathurst Mining Camp (BMC) is one of the world’s oldest base metal mining districts and one of Canada’s largest…
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