Layers' system in mining projects

Abstract

Geological mapping is a fundamental tool in the exploration and development of mineral resources. From regional to local scales, it is used in mining projects to identify the mineral resource, to model the deposit, to guide drilling, to plan mineral extraction, in mine design, and in the evaluation of risks and environmental impacts. In other words, it is present throughout the life cycle of the mining project. To understand the relationships that exist between the data obtained from various disciplines associated with geology, such as geophysics, geochemistry, petrography, structural geology, etc., it is appropriate that these be treated as a layers’ system. The importance of the use of this methodology is presented by means of bibliographic research. In particular, the Anaconda system, whose standardized procedures have allowed to obtain good results in the exploration or exploitation of minerals in Yerington-USA, La Costanaza-Spain, Ferrobamba-Peru, Guanajuato-Mexico, Imbabura-Ecuador, Atacama-Chile.

Keywords

• layers’ system
• anaconda system
• geological mapping
• mineral resources