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Introductory Prospecting and Mining

by Leo Mark Anthony

University of Alaska Bulletin 4

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• PREFACE
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• LIST OF TABLES
• LESSON ONE-INTRODUCTION SCOPE AND PROSPECTING
• • Introduction
  • Scope of This Course
  • Prospecting
  • Mineral Identification
  • Prospecting Equipment
• LESSON TWO-THE IDENTIFICATION OF MINERALS
• • Fundamentals
  • Types of Minerals
  • Blowpipe Analysis
  • Reference Reading
• LESSON THREE PART I-GENERAL GEOLOGY AND MAP READING
• • Geology and Prospecting
  • The Origin and Structure of the Earth
  • Types of Rocks and Their Formation
  • The Effects of Weathering and Erosion
  • Historical Geology
  • General Remarks
  • Reference Reading
• PART II-MAP READING AND LOCAL GEOLOGY
• • Topographic Maps
  • Geologic Maps
  • Page
  • Local Geology
  • Reference Reading
• LESSON FOUR-ROCKS AND ROCK STRUCTURE
• • Introduction
  • Igneous Rocks
  • Sedimentary Rocks
  • Metamorphic Rocks
  • Rock Structure
  • Reference Reading
• LESSON FIVE-ORE DEPOSITS
• • Introduction
  • Source of the Metal
  • The Magma
  • Direct Magmatic Deposits
  • Pegmatites
  • Hydrothermal Deposits
  • Sedimentary Deposits
  • • Mechanical Deposits
    • Residual Deposits
    • Chemical Deposits
    • Supergene Deposits
  • Metamorphic Deposits
  • Structural Control of Ore Deposits
  • • Faults
    • Joints
    • Folds
  • The Influence of Rock Type on Ore Deposits
  • Regional Structural Control
  • Reference Reading
• LESSON SIX-LODE PROSPECTING AND SAMPLING
• • Introduction
  • Where to Get Information
  • Aid and Equipment
  • Prospecting
  • Determining the Size and Value of the Deposit
  • Reference Reading
• LESSON SEVEN-PLACER PROSPECTING AND SAMPLING
• • Definition of "Placer Deposits"
  • Types of Placer Deposits
  • Placer Prospecting
  • Sampling Methods
  • Evaluation of Samples
  • Reference Reading
• LESSON EIGHT-GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING
• • Magnetic Compass
  • Dip Needle
  • Magnetometer
  • Self Potential Method
  • Resistivity Method
  • Electromagnetic Method
  • Gravity Method
  • Radioactive Method
  • • Using a Counter
    • Sources of Radiation
  • Surface Prospecting
• The Mineralight
• • Minerals which Occasionally Fluoresce
  • Minerals which can be Treated or Conditioned to Fluoresce
• Reference Reading
• LESSON NINE-GEOCHEMICAL PROSPECTING
• • Principles of Geochemical Prospecting
  • Uses of Geochemical Prospecting
  • Geochemical Prospecting Methods
  • Testing of Samples
  • Collection of Water Samples
  • Collection of Sediment Samples
  • Collection of Soil Samples
  • Collection of Rock Samples
  • Collection of Vegetation Samples
• Field Testing of Samples
• • Supplies Needed
  • Preparation of Testing Materials
  • Check-Out Procedure
  • If the Dithizonc Solution is Suspected to be Oxidized test it by:
  • Testing Procedure
  • Identification of Heavy Metals
  • Recovery and Purification of Solvents
  • Reference Reading
• LESSON TEN-SMALL SCALE LODE MINE DEVELOPMENT
• • Introduction
  • Lode Development
  • Page
  • The Mining Cycle
  • Mining Safety
  • The Use of Explosives
  • Reference Reading
• LESSON ELEVEN-SMALL SCALE PLACER MINING METHODS
• • Selection of a Mining Method
  • Equipment
  • Conclusion
  • Reference Reading
• LESSON TWELVE-MINING LAW AND CLAIM STAKING
• • History of Mining Law
  • Fundamentals
  • Withdrawn Areas
  • Claims
  • Staking Placer Claims
  • Staking Lode Claims
  • Specific Points of Law
  • General Provisions of Mining Laws
  • Leasing of Natural Fuels
  • State Land Mining Regulations
  • • Staking Mineral Claims
    • Leasing Mineral Ground
    • Prospecting Sites
    • Off Shore Prospecting Permits
    • Timber Rights
    • Water Rights
    • Mill Sites
    • Page
    • Recognition of Prior Locations
    • Land Status Records
    • Reclassification of Land
  • Yukon Territories Staking Regulations
  • • Lode Claims
    • Size and Shape of Claim
    • Witness Posts
    • Placer Claims
    • Prospecting Leases
  • Northwest Territories Staking Regulations
  • • Placer Claims
    • Lode Claims
  • British Columbia Staking Regulations
  • • Placer Claims
    • Lode Claims
  • Reference Reading
• LESSON THIRTEEN-MINE PROMOTION AND MINERAL MARKETS
• • Financing
  • Gold
  • Mineral Processing
  • Units
• LESSON FOURTEEN-SIGHT IDENTIFICATION OF MINERALS AND FIELD TESTS
• • Some Hints for Field Testing Metalliferous Materials
  • Flame Coloration Reactions
• GLOSSARY
• APPENDIX

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