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• What geological processes create exploitable mineral deposits?

  Separation of mixtures of minerals
• How do geological processes produce localized concentrations of minerals?

  By separating mixtures to achieve purity
• What are igneous processes?

  Processes creating rocks from cooling lava
• What do igneous intrusions produce?

  Pressurized superheated water
• What happens to mineral-rich solutions as they travel from igneous batholiths?

  They cool and crystallize minerals
• Which metals are deposited by hydrothermal processes?

  Tin, copper, lead, silver, gold, arsenic
• How do metamorphic processes affect existing rocks?

  They alter rocks with heat and pressure
• What can high temperatures and pressure change limestone into?

  Marble
• What do sedimentary processes produce?

  Layers of deposited sediment
• What are alluvial deposits?

  Minerals separated by flowing water
• What materials are exploited from alluvial deposits?

  Gold, diamonds, gravel, sand, clay
• What are evaporites?

  Minerals left after water evaporation
• What is secondary enrichment in mineral deposits?

  Transport and deposition of soluble minerals
• What do biological processes form in mineral deposits?

  Mineral deposits from living organisms
• What is included in the stock of mineral resources?

  All material in the lithosphere
• What does Lasky's principle state about mineral purity?

  Purity increases exponentially with mineral processes
• What defines proven reserves?

  Accurate estimate from sufficient exploration
• What factors limit the viability of mineral exploitation?

  Technology, cost, and environmental impact
• What are inferred reserves?

  Predicted presence without economic extraction estimate
• How can market prices affect mineral reserves?

  Higher prices can increase reserves
• What are the categories of mineral reserves?

  • Inferred reserves: Predicted presence, no extraction estimate
  • Probable reserves: Sufficient information for extraction estimate
  • Proven reserves: Accurate estimate from exploration
• What is remote sensing in mineral exploration?

  Techniques providing information without samples
• What is the purpose of trial drilling?

  To obtain actual samples of underground rocks
• How does gravimetry help in mineral exploration?

  Detects density variations in rocks
• What does resistivity measure in mineral exploration?

  Difficulty of electricity passing through materials
• What is the role of seismic surveys?

  Provide information about rock strata depth
• What do chemical analyses confirm in mineral exploration?

  Composition and purity of rock samples
• What factors must be considered to assess mining viability?

  Presence of minerals, costs, and technology
• What is the purpose of exploratory techniques in mineral discovery?

  To find and assess mineral deposits
• How do geological structures relate to inferred reserves?

  They help predict mineral presence
• What is the significance of the rock cycle in geology?

  It summarizes the formation of rock types
• What is the relationship between reserves and resources?

  Reserves are part of the larger resource
• What is the main challenge for future mineral supplies?

  Developing methods for low-grade deposits
• What does the term 'stock' refer to in mineral resources?

  All material in the lithosphere
• How can technological advancements affect mineral reserves?

  They can increase the amount of extractable minerals
• What is the significance of the environmental impact in mineral exploitation?

  It may limit the viability of exploitation
• What is the role of financial costs in mining viability?

  High costs may prevent economic mining
• How does the purity of a mineral affect its economic viability?

  Higher purity generally increases economic viability
• What is the main purpose of mineral exploration?

  To discover and assess mineral deposits
• What is the significance of trial drilling in mineral exploration?

  It provides actual samples of underground rocks