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 …
Exploration Methods
Specific exploration methods or concepts in mining and mineral exploration.
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 …
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 …
Aerial Drones in Mineral Exploration
Introduction The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV or “drone”) industry is evolving at breakneck speed, and it is often difficult for …
Mineral Exploration in the Far North: Huge Costs, Huge Potential
The far north remains one of the least explored areas simply based on the transportation costs associated with reaching it, …
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In Search of Diamonds: An Introduction to Kimberlite Exploration
There’s something about diamond exploration that gets people excited. Maybe it has something to do with the visuals. The value …
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Age Matters! Exploration and the Dating of Rocks
While it’s easy to drill a hole in the ground with investor money and hope for the best, smart serious …
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Following Glacial Breadcrumbs: The Basics of Drift Prospecting
Minerals eroded from ore bodies by glaciers can be transported hundreds of miles from their source. If one knows the …
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Geological Field Work – When Is It Justified?
Most geologists are happiest when they are furthest away from the office, the phone, and management. Fieldwork, although essential for …
Rock & Soil Sampling – The Key To Most Exploration Projects
Soil sampling is a basic technique of mineral exploration. Cheaper than drilling, sampling can be used to quickly establish the …
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