Introduction
Ore minerals are the sources of metals vital to our economy. In this course we look at 16 common sulfide and oxide ore minerals of the black, grey, brown and red varieties that every geologist should be able to recognize in the field. This course is a companion course to Ore Minerals 1 – Native Ores and Sulfides.
For each ore mineral, we examine its physical properties, history and uses. Diagnostic properties are given for each species to aid their identification in the field. Extraction methods, global mine production, worldwide reserves and resources are also described, emphasizing the importance of ore minerals to the global economy.
Content
The course comprises 18 learning sessions, each of 30–60 minutes duration, plus supporting figures, images, tables, references, appendices, and interactive reviews that confirm your achievement of the learning objectives. The total duration of the course is approximately 10 hours.
Dr. Selina Tribe Dr. Selina Tribe is a faculty member at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Douglas College, where she teaches geology and mineral exploration. She has more than 20 years' experience mapping rocks, minerals and landforms on Earth, and as far afield as Mars. She has worked as a Professional Geoscientist for mineral exploration and resource development projects throughout North America. She serves as director of the board of Sego Resources Ltd. She has written articles and courses on aspects of geology, and mentors junior geologists and engineers.
Dr. Tribe holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in geology from Simon Fraser University, and Master of Science and Honours Bachelor of Science degrees in geology from University of British Columbia. She is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia since 1999, and the International Society for Promotion of Geoethics.