Category Archives: Mineral Exploration
Who needs Geology in Industrial Minerals?
Who needs Geology in Industrial Minerals? For full transparency, I’m going back in time on this one, but I feel it’s still highly relevant, especially given the number of lithium, phosphate, potash, and other projects being kicked around these days. In the industrial minerals space, mining and geology have historically taken a back seat to […]
Continue readingThe Curious Case of Metal Bias
By: Erik C. Ronald, P.Geo 01-April-2018 Conscious Bias in Mineral Exploration and Mining This article looks at how many exploration and mining companies fail to fully maximize their deposits. They often do this in two ways: by focusing on a single commodity/product and not thinking outside the box in order to maximize potential revenue streams […]
Continue readingTop Mining Geology Books
Mining Geology Group 19 January 2018 Recommended Reading for Mining & Exploration Geologists At the beginning of last year, we presented our recommended reading list for 2017 and received some great feedback. So much so that we have decided to make this list of recommended reading an annual event. In 2018, the MGHQ book list […]
Continue readingEcuador: back on track to be a mining country
By: Michael Potter, M.Sc. mike_pttr@hotmail.com Michael Potter is an independent Mineral Exploration geologist with a focus on hardrock and alluvial deposits. He has 35+ years of experience in exploring and mining with commodity experience in gold, uranium, Pt-Pd-Ni-Cu, coal, and diamonds across many international locations. Mr. Potter holds a M.Sc. and MBA and is a […]
Continue readingBorates in a Nutshell
By: Erik Ronald, P.Geo Mining Geology Group In this edition of the In a Nutshell series we examine borates. This important industrial mineral is only produced in a few locations globally but plays an important role in the modern world. This article introduces what borates are, summarizes the market, reviews the global production centers, provides […]
Continue readingHow to Get Your CV Noticed in Mining
With the Industry getting more bullish, here’s how to get a CV Noticed in the Mining Industry By: Jon Taylor CSG Global Talent Whenever you’re in pursuit of a new role, especially in tight markets like we are currently experiencing, it is essential to have a document that conveys your full experience, competencies, and skills […]
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By: Erik Ronald, PG and Dawn Schippe, PG Mining Geology HQ 2 January 2017 Recommended Reading for Mining & Exploration Geologists in 2017 Like many people at this time of year, we will spend a bit of time looking back at 2016 to celebrate the successes and key learnings for the year. Soon thereafter, the […]
Continue readingThe Top 10 Online Resources for Mining Geologists
By: Erik Ronald, P.Geo Mining Geology Group 18 November 2016 The fields of geology and mining aren’t typically associated with the term “online” but the world today allows mining professionals to access a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips (assuming your mobile coverage works!). As more and more professionals rely on the internet for information, […]
Continue readingA Driller and a Geologist Walk into a Bar…
By: Erik Ronald, P.Geo Mining Geology Group 4 November 2016 (Originally published in Coring Magazine, Issue 2, 2016) How communication and mutual respect contribute to project success. The title may sound like the start of a bad joke, but this article aims to delve deeper into the relationship between geologists and drillers in the exploration […]
Continue readingThe Hierarchical Caste System amongst Economic Geologists
By: Erik Ronald, P.Geo Mining Geology Group 20 October 2016 Can Geologists Easy Move between Commodity Groups? A month or two ago, I received a question from a member of the Mining Geology Group Community asking: “Why is it that geologists have a difficult time moving from one commodity group to the next, especially between […]
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