Definition of the subject and method of the science of prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits
- 3 — канд. геол.-минерал. наук
Abstract
In the row all the geological sciences, the science of prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits is one of the youngest. It is advisable to formulate the definition of the subject and method of science as follows: prospecting and exploration is the science of the methods of discovery, qualitative and quantitative characteristics and assessment of mineral deposits for the purpose of their industrial use. The method of this science consists in studying the dependence of the methods of discovery and establishment of the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of deposits on the geological patterns that determine the formation and all the features of mineral deposits. The main tasks facing the science of prospecting and exploration are as follows: on the basis of the analysis and generalization of the vast factual material and experience of prospecting and exploration accumulated to date, to develop new and improve the applied systems of geological exploration. In this case, special attention should be paid to the development of issues of rational spatial placement of workings and other observation points, as well as the development of prospecting and exploration techniques.