Geological methods in mineral exploration and mining

Preface. Prospecting and the Exploration Process: Definition of terms. Generating new projects and prospects. Some ways of generating new exploration ideas. A check list of negative assumptions. Stages in prospect exploration. Maximizing success in exploration programs. Geological Mapping: General considerations. Air photo mapping. Mapping with a plane table. Mapping on a pegged grid. Mapping with tape and compass. Mine Mapping: Mapping in open cuts. Mapping underground openings. Mineral Exploration Drilling: General. Diamond drilling. Reverse circulation drilling. Rotary air blast drilling. Auger drilling. Pitting Trenching and Stripping: Preamble. Safety and logistics. Geological Mapping. Geochemical Sampling. Geophysical and Geochemical Methods: General. A brief overview of techniques. Geographical Information Systems. Definition. The need for GIS. Manipulation of data in a GIS. Presentation of data in a GIS. Appendices: Notes on the use of graphical scale diamond core logging forms. Measurement of structures in oriented drill core. Practical field techniques. Suggested further reading. References. Index.

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