Introduction to Mineral Exploration

List of Contributors. Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. Units, Abbreviations, and Terminology. Part 1: Principles. 1. Ore, Mineral Economics, and Mineral Exploration Charles J. Moon and Anthony M. Evans. 2. The Mineralogy of Economic Deposits Anthony M. Evans. 3. Mineral Deposit Geology and Models Anthony M. Evans and Charles J. Moon. 4. Reconnaissance Exploration Charles J. Moon and Michael K.G. Whateley. 5. From Prospect to Prefeasibility Charles J. Moon and Michael K.G. Whateley. 6. Remote Sensing Michael K.G. Whateley. 7. Geophysical Methods John Milsom. 8. Exploration Geochemistry Charles J. Moon. 9. Mineral Exploration Data Charles J. Moon and Michael K.G. Whateley. 10. Evaluation Techniques Michael K.G. Whateley and Barry C.Scott. 11. Project Evaluation Barry C.Scott and Michael K.G. Whateley. Part 2: Case Studies. 12. Cliffe Hill Quarry, Leicestershire - Development of Aggregate Reserves Michael K.G. Whateley and William L. Barrett. 13. Soma Lignite Basin, Turkey Michael K.G. Whateley. 14. Witwatersrand Conglomerate Gold - West Rand Charles J. Moon and Michael K.G. Whateley. 15. A Volcanic-Associated Massive Sulfide Deposit - Kidd Creek, Ontario Anthony M. Evans and Charles J. Moon. 16. Disseminated Precious Metals - Trinity Mine, Nevada Michael K.G. Whateley, Timothy Bell and Charles J. Moon. 17. Diamond Exploration - Ekati and Diavik Mines, Canada Charles J. Moon. Internet Links. References. Index