To learn more about ore deposits,
visit the following web sites:
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Shallow ore
deposits/mining
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Methods of Mining,
Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky
Provides information on the various aspects of surface mining methods.
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Deep ore deposits/mining
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Discovering
Australia's Mineral Deposits,
Australian Academy of Science
Read this article to learn about techniques used for mining deep ore deposits
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Mining
and Mineral Resources,
USGS
Discover the locations of the most common metallic minerals mined in the world, such as copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc by visiting this site.
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To learn more about mining methods, visit the following web sites:
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Gravity
Method
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Gravity Method,
New Jersey Geological Survey
Are you curious how th gravity method is used? Then follow this link to find out. Also, view actual data driven by a gravimeter.
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The Gravity
Geophysical Method,
NM Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources
This site provides information on the general use of the gravimeter. Learn how this instrument is used on the surface of the moon. Also view data derived from this instrument regarding the densities of lunar rocks.
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Magnetic
Method
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Magnetic Method,
New Jersey Geological Survey
Magnetometers are important tools for locating minerals. Explore this site to learn how these are used.
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Magnetic Method,
Geovision
Scientists uncover buried iron objects using the magnetic method. This site provides a good overview of how this method works.
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Seismic
Method
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Seismic Methods,
New Jersey Geological Survey
Find out how acoustic waves propagating through the subsurface of the Earth can reveal important data for determining locations of mineral deposits. This site explores seismic refraction and seismic reflection methods.
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To learn
more about the economic value of minerals, visit the following web sites:
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Mineral
Industry Surveys (MIS),
USGS
This site offers periodic statistical and economic publications on production, distribution, stocks, and consumption of significant mineral commodities. These publications are issued monthly, quarterly, or annually for commodities and annually for various states and countries. You can search the Alphabetical Index for a particular mineral or the entire list of minerals.
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International
Minerals Statistics and Information,
USGS
The USGS provides information on the mineral industry of other countries.
This site offers links to yearly data, as well as mineral location maps
for a variety of countries within the following regions: Africa and the
Middle East, Asia, the Pacific, Europe, Central Eurasia, North America,
Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
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To learn
more about mineral explorations, visit the following web site:
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Start
a Mine,
Canada's Natural Resources, Minerals and Metals Sector
This is an interactive site created to engage the users in the mining cycle, beginning with claim staking and continuing through operations, to the closure of the site, and finally its rehabilitation. Additional information on mineral exploration is also available.
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This project is supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation and the AGI Foundation. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Foundation.
