Essentials of Mineral Exploration and Evaluation

Essentials of Mineral Exploration and Evaluation offers a thorough overview of methods used in mineral exploration campaigns, evaluation, reporting and economic assessment processes. Fully illustrated to cover the state-of-the-art exploration techniques and evaluation of mineral assets being practiced globally, this up-to-date reference offers balanced coverage of the latest knowledge and current global trends in successful mineral exploration and evaluation. From mineral deposits, to remote sensing, to sampling and analysis, Essentials of Mineral Exploration and Evaluation offers an extensive look at this rapidly changing field.

Covers the complete spectrum of all aspects of ore deposits and mining them, providing a "one-stop shop" for experts and studentsPresents the most up-to-date information on developments and methods in all areas of mineral explorationIncludes chapters on application of GIS, statistics, and geostatistics in mineral exploration and evaluationIncludes case studies to enhance practical application of concepts

Chapter 1. Metals and Minerals: Global Trends, Outlook, and Mineral Exploration

Chapter 2. Mineral Deposits: Types and Associations

Chapter 3. Reconnaissance and Prospecting

Chapter 4. Remote Sensing Techniques

Chapter 5. Geophysical Exploration

Chapter 6. Geochemical Exploration

Chapter 7. Geological Exploration

Chapter 8. Drilling

Chapter 9. Sampling and Analysis

Chapter 10. Geographic Information System and Common Earth Model

Chapter 11. Conventional and Statistical Resource/Reserve Estimation

Chapter 12. Geostatistical Resource/Reserve Estimation

Chapter 13. Mineral Resources Classification

Chapter 14. Valuation of Mineral Properties