Exploration – How to Find a Mineral Deposit

1. Accidental
2. Semi-Scientific
3. Scientific (Other than walking around looking at rocks)
   1. Indirect
      1. Geophysical
         1. Magnetic
         2. Gravity
         3. Seismic
      2. Geochemical
      3. Geobotanical
   2. Direct
      1. Drilling or coring holes
      2. Logging drill holes

Effects of Exploration

1. Physical
2. Economic