This unit covers topics such as the distribution, origins and characteristics of mineral systems (gold, base metals, iron ore, alumina, mineral sands and coal), methods of exploration for them, and issues related to mining and extraction. It also covers topics in mineral resource modelling including geostatistics (variograms and kriging), wireframe modelling, block modelling, grade estimation and the JORC reporting code. The practical sessions include the identification and study of minerals and rocks, map interpretation and statistical methods and analysis. -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Richard Durham
Prerequisites: CIVL2121 Engineering Geology and Geomechanics or EART1105 The Dynamic Planet (formerly EART1105 <br/>Earth and Environment: Dynamic Planet) or EART1104 Introduction to Geology (formerly EART1104 Earth and Environment: Geological Perspectives)
