EPISODE · Apr 20, 2020 · 9 MIN
Mineral Occurrence through to Ore Deposit. What do these terms mean?
from GEO Podcast · host Gary Lewis, GEOetc.com
In this episode, I talk about the differences between a mineral occurrence, a mineral deposit, and an ore deposit. And most of that is about the finances (profit and loss) of mining that resources than about the geology.This is a great primer for teaching students about mineral resources or to understand what these terms mean if you see them on a map.You can always real more about geology topics on www.geoetc.comAnd you can find out more about all our field trips here.Support the show
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In this episode, I talk about the differences between a mineral occurrence, a mineral deposit, and an ore deposit. And most of that is about the finances (profit and loss) of mining that resources than about the geology. This is a great primer for teaching students about mineral resources or to understand what these terms mean if you see them on a map. You can always real more about geology topics on www.geoetc.com And you can find out more about all our field trips here. Support...
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