This updated edition of Introduction to Mineral Exploration provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of mineral exploration. It covers not only the nature of mineral exploration, but also considers other factors essential to successful exploration, from target evaluation to feasibility studies for extraction and production.

The book includes six detailed case studies, selected for their range of problems and the considerations they present to the mineral explorationist. This is essential reading for upper level undergraduates studying ore geology, mineral exploration, mining geology, coal exploration, or industrial minerals as well as a trusted reference for professional geologists.