M-62. Geophysical Practice in Mineral Exploration and Mapping

Abstract

Mineral exploration in ancient civilizations like ours, has to necessarily concentrate in an increasing measure, on discovering buried/concealed ore deposits. The success of any such exploration programme will to a large extent depend upon the degree of integration of the geological, geophysical and geochemical data, generated in a coordinated and purposeful effort. Despite much effort, our failure to discover world class mineral deposits may in fact sadly reflect the lack of such an integrated and holistic approach to exploration.

This book fills the void since the author has wide field-based experience in exploration geophysics for over three decades in the Geological Survey of India. All the case histories are from the Indian setting and hence of great relevance and value to students, researchers and professionals alike.

The first part of the book deals with the basic principles of all the geolphysical methods currently in vogue, including airborne geophysics, marine and satellite geophysics. The second part is devoted to actual applications of the various geophysical methods in refining geological maps and in the exploration for precious metals, base-metals, coal and lignite, non-metallics, radioactive minerals and groundwater. He also touches upon the application of geophysics in environmental and civil engineering problems.

The publication will be of immense value not only to students of geophysics but also to students of geology at the University level and to all professionals engaged in mineral exploration in the country and elsewhere.