Epithermal Gold Deposits
Epithermal gold deposits are among the richest gold deposits in the world, with some bonanza-grade ore shoots containing more than …
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The Seven Rarest Metals
In terms of abundance in the Earth’s crust, the rarest metals are: gold, platinum, osmium, iridium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, tellurium …
Geology Fundamentals: Identifying Igneous Rocks in the Field
Many common ore deposit types are igneous: porphyry copper deposits, pegmatites, and layered mafic intrusions, to name a few. While …
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Old Gold: An Introduction to Archean Greenstone Belts
Overview Two of the world’s most important gold districts are found in Archean greenstone belts: the Yilgarn Craton in Western …
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Skarn Deposits – Our Largest Source of Tungsten
Skarn vs. skarn deposit Skarn is a relatively simple rock type formed when a magma body intrudes into carbonate sedimentary rocks …
Nickel Laterites: The World’s Largest Source of Nickel
Nickel is found in two types of deposits; Nickel laterites and magmatic sulfide deposits. Although nickel Laterites make up 70% of …
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National Instrument 43-101: An Overview for Investors
Remember that a NI 43-101 compliant report is only that: A compliant report. It simply means that the rules for reporting …
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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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Lateritic Bauxite Deposits – Our Largest Source of Aluminum
Laterite is formed when heavy tropical rainfall results in intense weathering of rock and soil. After many millions of years what …
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Lies, Damn Lies and Drill Highlights: A Critical Look at Interpreting Drill Results
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