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9781444309126

Introduction to Mineral Exploration, 2nd Edition

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  • ISBN13:

    9781444309126

  • ISBN10:

    1444309129

  • Format: eBook
  • Copyright: 2009-03-01
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Summary

This new, up dated edition of Introduction to Mineral Exploration provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of mineral exploration. Covers not only the nature of mineral exploration but also considers other factors essential to successful exploration, from target evaluation to feasibility studies for extraction and production. Includes six detailed case studies, selected for the range of different problems and considerations they present to the mineral explorationist. Features new chapters on handling mineral exploration data and a new case study on the exploration for diamonds. Essential reading for upper level undergraduates studying ore geology, mineral exploration, mining geology, coal exploration, and industrial minerals, as well as professional geologists.Artwork from the book is available to instructors online at www.blackwellpublishing.com/moon.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Units, Abbreviations, and Terminology
Principles
Ore, Mineral Economics, and Mineral Exploration
The Mineralogy of Economic Deposits
Mineral Deposit Geology and Models
Reconnaissance Exploration
From Prospect to Prefeasibility
Remote Sensing
Geophysical Methods
Exploration Geochemistry
Mineral Exploration Data
Evaluation Techniques
Project Evaluation
Case Studies
Cliffe Hill Quarry, Leicestershire - Development of Aggregate Reserves
Soma Lignite Basin, Turkey
Witwatersrand Conglomerate Gold - West Rand
A Volcanic-Associated Massive Sulfide Deposit - Kidd Creek, Ontario
Disseminated Precious Metals - Trinity Mine, Nevada
Diamond Exploration - Ekati and Diavik Mines, Canada
Internet Links
References
Index
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