Seismic methods in mineral exploration and mine planning: A general overview of past and present case histories and a look into the future
Due to high metal prices and increased difficulties in finding shallower deposits, the
exploration for and exploitation of mineral resources is expected to move to greater depths …
exploration for and exploitation of mineral resources is expected to move to greater depths …
Downhole physical property logging for iron-oxide exploration, rock quality, and mining: An example from central Sweden
G Maries, A Malehmir, E Bäckström, M Schön… - Ore Geology …, 2017 - Elsevier
Several physical properties obtained from geophysical logging and laboratory
measurements were analyzed in order to characterize iron-oxide mineralization and host …
measurements were analyzed in order to characterize iron-oxide mineralization and host …
Deep reflection seismic imaging of iron‐oxide deposits in the Ludvika mining area of central Sweden
Reflection seismic data were acquired within two field campaigns in the Blötberget, Ludvika
mining area of central Sweden, for deep imaging of iron‐oxide mineralization that were …
mining area of central Sweden, for deep imaging of iron‐oxide mineralization that were …
3D reflection seismic imaging for open-pit mine planning and deep exploration in the Kevitsa Ni-Cu-PGE deposit, northern Finland
ABSTRACT A 3D reflection seismic survey was conducted over an area of about 9 km 2 at
the Kevitsa Ni-Cu-PGE (platinum group elements) orebody, northern Finland, where open …
the Kevitsa Ni-Cu-PGE (platinum group elements) orebody, northern Finland, where open …
Geophysical assessment and geotechnical investigation of quick‐clay landslides–a Swedish case study
We present a preliminary assessment of the potential utility of various geophysical
measurements carried out over a quick‐clay landslide site in south‐west Sweden. The …
measurements carried out over a quick‐clay landslide site in south‐west Sweden. The …
Innovative seismic imaging of volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits, Neves-Corvo, Portugal—Part 1: In-mine array
To evaluate and upscale the feasibility of using exploration tunnels in an operating mine for
active-source seismic imaging, a seismic experiment was conducted at the Neves-Corvo …
active-source seismic imaging, a seismic experiment was conducted at the Neves-Corvo …
Determining the three-dimensional geometry of a dike swarm and its impact on later rift geometry using seismic reflection data
Dike swarm emplacement accommodates extension during rifting and large igneous
province (LIP) formation, with ancient dike swarms serving to localize strain during later …
province (LIP) formation, with ancient dike swarms serving to localize strain during later …
A review of reflection seismic investigations in three major metallogenic regions: The Kevitsa Ni–Cu–PGE district (Finland), Witwatersrand goldfields (South Africa) …
Effective exploration for mineral deposits depends on a sound understanding of the
processes and geological structures that contributed to their formation. The reflection …
processes and geological structures that contributed to their formation. The reflection …
Potential of legacy 2D seismic data for deep targeting and structural imaging at the Neves–Corvo massive sulphide‐bearing deposit, Portugal
GA Donoso, A Malehmir, N Pacheco, V Araujo… - Geophysical …, 2020 - earthdoc.org
Seismic methods are becoming an established choice for deep mineral exploration after
being extensively tested and employed for the past two decades. To investigate whether the …
being extensively tested and employed for the past two decades. To investigate whether the …
High-resolution reflection seismic investigations of quick-clay and associated formations at a landslide scar in southwest Sweden
We present high-resolution reflection seismic data from four lines (total 1.9 km) that cross a
quick-clay landslide scar located close to the shore of the Göta River in southwest Sweden …
quick-clay landslide scar located close to the shore of the Göta River in southwest Sweden …