Category Archives: Mine Geology
Article related to the discipline of Mine Geology and ore control.
The Curious Case of Metal Bias
By: Erik C. Ronald, P.Geo 01-April-2018 Conscious Bias in Mineral Exploration and Mining This article looks at how many exploration and mining companies fail to fully maximize their deposits. They often do this in two ways: by focusing on a single commodity/product and not thinking outside the box in order to maximize potential revenue streams […]
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Mining Geology Group 19 January 2018 Recommended Reading for Mining & Exploration Geologists At the beginning of last year, we presented our recommended reading list for 2017 and received some great feedback. So much so that we have decided to make this list of recommended reading an annual event. In 2018, the MGHQ book list […]
Continue readingHow to Get Your CV Noticed in Mining
With the Industry getting more bullish, here’s how to get a CV Noticed in the Mining Industry By: Jon Taylor CSG Global Talent Whenever you’re in pursuit of a new role, especially in tight markets like we are currently experiencing, it is essential to have a document that conveys your full experience, competencies, and skills […]
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By: Erik Ronald, PG and Dawn Schippe, PG Mining Geology HQ 2 January 2017 Recommended Reading for Mining & Exploration Geologists in 2017 Like many people at this time of year, we will spend a bit of time looking back at 2016 to celebrate the successes and key learnings for the year. Soon thereafter, the […]
Continue readingThe Hierarchical Caste System amongst Economic Geologists
By: Erik Ronald, P.Geo Mining Geology Group 20 October 2016 Can Geologists Easy Move between Commodity Groups? A month or two ago, I received a question from a member of the Mining Geology Group Community asking: “Why is it that geologists have a difficult time moving from one commodity group to the next, especially between […]
Continue readingReducing Costs without Compromising Ore Body Value – Part 2: Production
By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 8 October 2016 (Modified from original publication in Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (AusIMM) Bulletin – June 2016) Geoscientists have an important role to play in improving the bottom line while adding value to mining projects Productivity in mining is a major concern as the industry is […]
Continue readingHow to Train Your Geologist
By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 23 September 2016 Reviewing Historical Trends of Geological Training in the Mining Sector This article examines the historic trends of geological training and development for students and industry professionals in the mining sector. We’ll review the history of geological training and see what is common in business today […]
Continue readingWhat Geologists can Learn from Michael Bloomberg
By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 15 May 2016 Michael Bloomberg, the American businessman, former mayor of New York City, and eighth wealthiest person in the world recently gave a commencement speech for the graduating class at the University of Michigan. In that speech, he stated the following: Let’s start with the global economy, […]
Continue readingA Letter to Myself as an Undergraduate Geologist
By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 30 April 2016 It’s a common exercise that career councilors provide to those looking for answers to the age old question “what do you want to be when you grow up” to write a letter to your future self, write your obituary (i.e. life highlights) or a summary […]
Continue readingFame and Glory of the Mine Geologist
By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 6 February 2016 Why the role of a Mine Geologist might be the most important at a mine site I was recently asked “what does a mine geologist actually do?” and at face value, it seems like such a simple question, right? Perhaps a better question would have […]
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