Prospecting
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Traditionally prospecting relied on direct observation of mineralization in rock outcrops or in sediments. Modern prospecting also includes the use of geologic, geophysical, and geochemical tools to search for anomalies which can narrow the search area. Once an anomaly has been identified and interpreted to be a potential prospect direct observation can then be focused on this area.
In some areas a prospector must also stake a claim, meaning they must erect posts with the appropriate placards on all four corners of a desired land they wish to prospect and register this claim before they may take samples. In other areas publicly held lands are open to prospecting without staking a mining claim. Provided by Wikipedia
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3by Ad Hoc CCOP/IOC Technical Meeting on Post-IDOE Studies in East Asian Tectonics and Resources (SEATAR), Seoul, 1990, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in Asian Offshore Areasprogramme and meeting document bibliotecaUNESCO
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4by IDOE Workshop on Tectonic Patterns and Metallogenesis in East and South East Asia, 1st, Bangkok, 1973, United Nations Development Programme, Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in Asian Offshore Areas, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commissionbook bibliotecaUNESCO
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5by Joint CCOP-IOC Working Group on IDOE Studies of East Asia Tectonics and Resources, 4th session, Singapore, 1978, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in South Pacific Offshore Areasprogramme and meeting document bibliotecaUNESCO
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6by Joint CCOP/IOC Working Group on Post-IDOE Studies of South-East Asian Tectonics and Resources, 12th session, Singapore, 1986, Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in Asian Offshore Areas, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commissionprogramme and meeting document bibliotecaUNESCO
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7by Joint CCOP-IOC Working Group on Post-IDOE Studies of East Asian Tectonics and Resources, 13th session, Bangkok, 1987, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in South Pacific Offshore Areasprogramme and meeting document bibliotecaUNESCO
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8by Joint CCOP/IOC Working Group on Post-IODE Studies of East Asian Tectonics and Resources, 15th session, Bangkok, 1989, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in South Pacific Offshore Areasprogramme and meeting document bibliotecaUNESCO
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9by Joint CCOP/SOPAC/IOC Working Group on South Pacific Tectonics and Resources (STAR), 3rd session, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 1986, Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in South Pacific Offshore Areas, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commissionprogramme and meeting document bibliotecaUNESCO
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10by CCOP/SOPAC/IOC/UNU Workshop on Basic Geo-scientific Marine Research Required for Assessment of Minerals and Hydrocarbons in the South Pacific, Suva, 1983, Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in South Pacific Offshore Areas, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, United Nations Universityprogramme and meeting document bibliotecaUNESCO
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11by CCOP/SOPAC/IOC/IFREMER/ORSTOM Workshop on the Uses of Submersibles and Remotely Operated Vehicles in the South Pacific, Suva, 1985, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer, Institut français de recherche scientifique pour le développement en coopération, Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in South Pacific Offshore Areasprogramme and meeting document bibliotecaUNESCO