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Podcast: Mining Stock Education
Episode: How to Interpret Mineral Exploration Maps and Sections with Dr. Rob Stevens (Ph.D.)
Description: In this episode, Dr. Rob Stevens teaches investors what to consider when interpreting exploration company maps and sections. Dr. Stevens (Ph.D., P.Geo.) is a professional geologist and educator. He has trained numerous brokers, analysts, and investors in the basics of mineral exploration and mining via his training course. After teaching this course for many years, he eventually published its content in his book, Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials.
0:00 Introduction
2:14 Overview
3:45 Viewpoints in exploration
7:17 Key aspects of maps and sections
8:30 Map view
19:34 Cross-Section view
22:37 Long-Section view
29:48 Contour Maps
33:16 Three-dimensional views
36:49 Geological Models
41:57 Humorous illustration
44:55 Q&A with Bill Powers
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