Any physical or chemical change in a rock or mineral subsequent to its formation. Areas of rock and/or mineral alteration are commonly associated with base and precious metal or mineral deposits and a [..]

Any deviation from the norm (generally an increase in value) which may indicate the presence of mineralization in the underlying rock.

A chemical test performed on a rock, soil or vegetation sample to determine the amount of valuable metals contained within.

Any non-precious metal (eg. copper, lead zinc, nickel etc.).

A copper ore mineral composed of copper, iron and sulphur.

A term used to describe a change in the attitude, shape or volume of a rock layer after its formation. Generally related to stress applied to the rocks resulting in folding, fracturing and faulting.

An area where gold or other metal has been found.

A means by which hollow steel rods with a diamond bit attached are driven into solid rock by a high speed rotary motion. A cylindrical core of rock is recovered for the purpose of obtaining geological [..]

Prospecting, sampling, mapping, diamond drilling and other work involved in searching for ore.

A comprehensive study undertaken to determine the economic feasibility of a project; the conclusion will determine if a production decision can be made and is used for financing arrangements.