SUBJECT
Mineral exploration
lecture
master
2
Semester 2
Spring semester
Preparation of three case studies based on independent bibliographic research (1) Selection of a mineral promising from the point of view of investment into its prospecting and exploration (based on economic considerations) (2) Selection of a particular depositional type of the mineral selected under (1) and summary of the most important characteristics of that deposit-type (term paper) (3) Based on (2) Selection of a promising area, discussion of its geology and its mineral potential and preparation of a project proposal for prospecting and/or exploration, including a preliminary cost assessment.
Assigned readings on mineral deposits (e.g. Annotated bibliography of mineral deposits, by John D. Ridge) and on regional geology, including various information and databases accessible on the internet.