How 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 […]

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Reducing Costs without Compromising Ore Body Value – Part 1: Exploration

By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 9 September 2016 (Modified from the 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 On Friday 9 September, EY published their “Top 10 Business […]

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How To Make The Next Lithium Discovery

By:   Mark Arundell, IMEx Consulting and Erik Ronald, Mining Geology HQ 29 August 2016 (This article is modified and expanded from an original publication in LinkedIn on 31 May 2016) Introduction We are currently in the middle of a lithium boom! Whether this boom has been sparked by the increasing global lithium (Li) demand, the […]

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Niobium in a Nutshell

By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 28 May 2016 Niobium isn’t something that comes up in conversation very often, even in the mining industry. Recently, AngloAmerican sold their Niobium and Phosphate business to China Molybdenum Co. Ltd. (CMOC) for a 50% premium from analyst estimates (WSJ, 28 April 2016). Whenever major producers need to […]

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What 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, […]

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A 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 […]

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Rules of Thumb for Geological Field Mapping Success

By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 20 March 2016 Following my February article on Rules of Thumb for Mineral Exploration Success, I’d like to share some fundamental aspects to ensure success when conducting geological mapping. These “Rules of Thumb” can be applied to either true greenfields mapping, near-mine brownfields work, or open pit bench […]

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Rules of Thumb for Mineral Exploration Success

By: Erik Ronald, PG Mining Geology HQ 16 February 2016 I’d like to share a list of what I feel are fundamental attributes for success in mineral exploration. This list is compiled from a variety of publications from successful explorers, especially David Lowell and Dan Wood, in addition to my personal experiences from exploring for […]

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Geologists in the Age of Commodity Turmoil

(As published in Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) News, No. 123, February 2016) By: Erik Ronald Mining Geology HQ 6 February 2016 Being a mining geologist, whether with a junior explorer, major producer, mid-tier company or a private consultant, tends to be a challenge even when the global economy is firing on all cylinders. Unfortunately, […]

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