Techniques in Mineral Exploration
For some years I have felt there was a need for a single, comprehen sive, reference book on exploration geology. Numerous textbooks are available on subjects such as geophysical prospecting, exploration geochemistry, mining geology, photogeology and general economic geology, but, for the geologist...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1979, 1979
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Edition: | 1st ed. 1979 |
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Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 5.4 Wagon Drilling
- 5.5 Banka Drilling
- 6 Geophysical Prospecting
- 6.1 Gravity Surveying
- 6.2 Magnetic Surveying
- 6.3 Resistivity Surveys
- 6.4 Induced Polarization (IP) Surveys
- 6.5 Electromagnetic (EM) Surveying
- 6.6 Self-Potential (SP) Surveys
- 6.7 Equipotential (EP) Surveys
- 6.8 Magneto-Telluric (MT) Surveys
- 6.9 Seismic Methods
- 6.10 Radiometric Surveying
- 6.11 Geothermal Methods
- 6.12 Well-Logging Techniques
- 7 Drilling Methods
- 7.1 Percussion Drilling
- 7.2 Churn Drilling
- 7.3 Diamond Drilling
- 7.4 Rotary Drilling
- 8 Surveying
- 8.1 Chaining
- 8.2 Compass and Tape Surveys
- 8.3 Determination of Elevation
- 8.4 Plane Table Surveying
- 8.5 Surveying Calculations
- 8.6 Measurements with a Theodolite
- 8.7 Measurement of Distance
- 8.8 Astronomical Surveying
- 9 Ore Reserve Calculations
- 9.1 Ore and Ore Reserves
- 9.2 Plan Methods
- 9.3 Cross-Sectional Methods
- 9.4 Steeply Dipping Ore Bodies
- 9.5 Ore Bodies of Variable Dip
- 9.6 Use of Ore Blocks
- 9.7 Cut-Off Grades
- 9.8 Tonnage Factor
- 9.9 Sampling for Grade Determination
- 10 Evaluation of Prospects
- 10.1 Mineral Dressing
- 10.2 Smelting and Refining of Ores
- 10.3 Mining Methods
- 10.4 Economic Feasibility Studies
- 10.5 Examination of Properties
- 1 Introduction: Mineral Resources and Exploration
- 1.1 Growth in Mineral Production
- 1.2 Metal Prices
- 1.3 Patterns of Production and Consumption
- 1.4 The Nature of Mineral Exploration
- 1.5 Mining and the Environment
- 2 Geological Mapping and Prospecting
- 2.1 The Importance of Geological Mapping and Prospecting
- 2.2 Traditional Prospecting Methods
- 3 Photogeology and Remote Sensing
- 3.1 Photogeology
- 3.2 Side-Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR)
- 3.3 Satellite Photographs and Imagery
- 3.4 Thermal Imagery
- 3.5 Other Remote Detection Methods
- 3.6 Air Sampling Methods
- 4 Geochemical Prospecting
- 4.1 Distribution of Elements
- 4.2 Primary Dispersion
- 4.3 Secondary Dispersion
- 4.4 Soil Types
- 4.5 Statistical Treatment of Data
- 4.6 Drainage Surveys
- 4.7 Soil Surveys
- 4.8 Vegetation and Water Surveys
- 4.9 Analytical Methods
- 5 Deep Sampling Methods
- 5.1 Pitting and Trenching
- 5.2 Auger Drilling
- 5.3 Hand-Held Percussion Drills