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.

Key Features

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