Learn the Basics of Mineral Exploration and Mining in this Indispensible New Book  Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials is a new book that is for anyone interested in the mineral exploration and mining industry but who does not have a background in the sector. Need to make informed mining-related investment decisions? Want to better evaluate mineral development proposals? Interested in exploration, discovery, geology and mining? This richly illustrated book provides a thorough overview of the industry from the exploration phase to mine closure and includes a comprehensive glossary.