Top Mining Geology Books for 2017
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 […]
Continue readingReducing Costs without Compromising Ore Body Value – Part 2: Production
By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 8 October 2016 (Modified from original publication in Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (AusIMM) Bulletin – June 2016) Geoscientists have an important role to play in improving the bottom line while adding value to mining projects Productivity in mining is a major concern as the industry is […]
Continue readingHow to Train Your Geologist
By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 23 September 2016 Reviewing Historical Trends of Geological Training in the Mining Sector This article examines the historic trends of geological training and development for students and industry professionals in the mining sector. We’ll review the history of geological training and see what is common in business today […]
Continue readingReducing Costs without Compromising Ore Body Value – Part 1: Exploration
By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 9 September 2016 (Modified from the original publication in Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (AusIMM) Bulletin – June 2016) Geoscientists have an important role to play in improving the bottom line while adding value to mining projects On Friday 9 September, EY published their “Top 10 Business […]
Continue readingHow To Make The Next Lithium Discovery
By: Mark Arundell, IMEx Consulting and Erik Ronald, Mining Geology HQ 29 August 2016 (This article is modified and expanded from an original publication in LinkedIn on 31 May 2016) Introduction We are currently in the middle of a lithium boom! Whether this boom has been sparked by the increasing global lithium (Li) demand, the […]
Continue readingNiobium in a Nutshell
By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 28 May 2016 Niobium isn’t something that comes up in conversation very often, even in the mining industry. Recently, AngloAmerican sold their Niobium and Phosphate business to China Molybdenum Co. Ltd. (CMOC) for a 50% premium from analyst estimates (WSJ, 28 April 2016). Whenever major producers need to […]
Continue readingWhat Geologists can Learn from Michael Bloomberg
By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 15 May 2016 Michael Bloomberg, the American businessman, former mayor of New York City, and eighth wealthiest person in the world recently gave a commencement speech for the graduating class at the University of Michigan. In that speech, he stated the following: Let’s start with the global economy, […]
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