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Statistical Evaluations in Exploration for Mineral Deposits

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  • © 1998

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Authors:
  1. Friedrich-Wilhelm Wellmer

    1. Bundesanstalten für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR), Hannover, Germany

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Table of contents (21 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXI
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  2. Introduction to Some Fundamental Statistical Concepts

    1. Introduction to Some Fundamental Statistical Concepts

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      Pages 1-6

  3. Mineral Deposit Statistics

    1. Treatment of the Data Set

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      Pages 7-14

    2. Mean, Variance and Standard Deviation

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      Pages 15-25

    3. The Normal Distribution

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      Pages 27-30

    4. Testing the Normal Distribution Hypothesis

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      Pages 31-40

    5. Standard Deviation and Variance of the Mean

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      Pages 41-43

    6. Estimation of the Error

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      Pages 45-51

    7. Skewed distributions

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      Pages 53-65

    8. The Use of the Lognormal Distribution

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      Pages 67-94

    9. Other Distributions for the Evaluation of Mineral Deposit Data

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      Pages 95-100

    10. Statistical Problems Encountered in Sampling and the Analytical Results

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      Pages 101-149

    11. Problems Related to Cut-Off Levels

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      Pages 151-159

    12. Geostatistical Calculations

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      Pages 161-227

    13. Further Statistical Considerations for Evaluating Mineral Deposits

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      Pages 229-229

    14. Bias in Reserve Calculations

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      Pages 231-235

  4. Exploration Statistics

    1. Introduction

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      Pages 237-238

    2. Defining an Exploration Grid

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      Pages 239-246

    3. Determining Anomalies from Geochemical Exploration Data

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      Pages 247-268

    4. Other Methods for Defining Anomalies

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      Pages 269-276
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About this book

Statistical evaluations of exploration data are the basis for decisions to be made at various stages of an exploration project. In contrast to other geostatistical books, Statistical Evaluations in Exploration for Mineral Deposits focuses not only on theory, but examples are also given, frequently originating from experience in mineral exploration by the author who worked worldwide for a mining company. Together with its companion volume, Economic Evaluations in Exploration, the book illustrates methods used in exploration campaigns and mining activities. It is intended as a vademecum for geologists who are forced to make quick decisions regarding an exploration project. It also addresses scientists and students involved in teaching or in mineral economic evaluations, recommendations or decisions.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Bundesanstalten für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR), Hannover, Germany

    Friedrich-Wilhelm Wellmer

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Statistical Evaluations in Exploration for Mineral Deposits

  • Authors: Friedrich-Wilhelm Wellmer

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-60262-7

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1998

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-64325-5Published: 28 September 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-60262-7Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXII, 379

  • Additional Information: Original German edition published by Ellen Pilger Verlag 1989.

  • Topics: Mineral Resources, Geology, Earth Sciences, general, Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences

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