Designed for geologists and engineers engaged specifically in the search forgold deposits of all types and as a reference for academics in higher schoolsof lear... » 

Designed for geologists and engineers engaged specifically in the search forgold deposits of all types and as a reference for academics in higher schoolsof learning the Handbook of Gold Exploration and Evaluation providesprinciples and detailed explanations that underpin the correct interpretationof daytoday experience in the field. Problems are addressed with regard tothe analysis interpretation and understanding of the general framework withinwhich both primary and secondary gold resources are explored developed andexploited.The Handbook of Gold Exploration and Evaluation covers topics as diverse as thenature and history of gold geology of gold ore deposits gold deposition inthe weathering environment sedimentation and detrital gold gold explorationlateritic and placer gold sampling mine planning and practice for shallowdeposits metallurgical processes and design and evaluation risk andfeasibility. «