Articles Tagged "gold assays"

The Life Cycle of a Gold Mine: Resource Definition and The Feasibility Study

After preliminary exploration has been completed, the next step in the life cycle of a gold mine is resource definition. At the end of this process, a feasibility study is published, and the ore deposit may be either deemed uneconomic or economic.

The Life Cycle of a Gold Mine: Regional Exploration

Once an exploration company has been awarded the proper permits for a parcel of land they are interested in prospecting, the work begins. After “staking the claim” the next phase is the life cycle of a mine is the exploration phase, which is also the longest and riskiest phase.

Introduction to Gold Assaying: What’s in a Gold Grade?

Assay results are instrumental in estimating approximate grade and tonnage reserve estimates. Not only are grades what investors are most likely to respond to- they play an instrumental role in the behind the scenes financial analyses of a mining project.