Learning objectives
<br />The course introduces some economic aspect of ore deposit.<br /> <br />
Course unit content
<br />Ore. Economic classification of ore deposits. The market mechanism. Mineral exploration. Important factors in evaluation of a potential orebody. Extraction of ore. Grade control. Mineral processing. Mineral resources. Ore reserve classification.
Bibliography
<br />Evans, A.M. - Ore Geology and Industial minerals. An introduction - 1992, Blackwell Science<br />Sassano, G. P and Carcano, C. - Geologia Economica e Giacimenti Minerari-1988, Udine