Geological Methods in Mineral Exploration and Mining

This practical step-by-step guide describes the key geological field techniques needed by today's exploration geologists involved in the search for metallic deposits. The techniques described are fundamental to the collection, storage and presentation of geological data and their use to locate...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Marjoribanks, Roger (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
Edition:2nd ed. 2010.
Subjects:
Geology.
Mineralogy.
Geotechnical engineering.
Environmental management.
Cogeneration of electric power and heat.
Fossil fuels.
Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences.
Environmental Management.
Fossil Fuel.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • Prospecting and the Exploration Process
  • Geological Mapping in Exploration
  • Mine Mapping
  • Trenching and Underground Development
  • Drilling: A General Discussion the Importance of Drilling
  • drilling, rotary percussion bits Rotary Percussion and Auger Drilling
  • Diamond Drilling
  • satellite images Satellite Imagery
  • Geophysical and Geochemical Methods
  • GIS Geographical Information Systems and exploration data bases Exploration Databases.

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