Exploration review
Mining Engineering
By: D.R. Wilburn, T.D. Rapstine, and E.C. Lee
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Abstract
This summary of international mineral exploration activities for the year 2011 draws upon available information from industry sources, published literature and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) specialists. This summary provides data on exploration budgets by region and mineral commodity, identifies significant mineral discoveries and areas of mineral exploration, discusses government programs affecting the mineral exploration industry and presents surveys returned by companies primarily focused on precious (gold, platinum-group metals and silver) and base (copper, lead, nickel and zinc) metals.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Exploration review |
| Series title | Mining Engineering |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | SME |
| Contributing office(s) | National Minerals Information Center |
| Description | 21 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Mining Engineering |
| First page | 40 |
| Last page | 60 |
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