G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Chile: Mining, Minerals, and Fuel Resources

This article discusses the mining, minerals, and fuel resources of Chile

7 Aug 2012

North Arrow Minerals Signs Option Agreement for Snowbird Nickel Project

North Arrow Minerals has declared that it has signed an option contract with Strongbow Exploration. Under the terms of the agreement, North Arrow can potentially earn 50% interest in the Snowbird nickel project, owned by Strongbow.

7 Aug 2012

Victory Resources Provides Details on Current Drilling at Reforma Property

Victory Resources has provided details on the present drilling campaign carried out at the Reforma property. RDH 11 was the latest hole drilled at the La Reforma which returned significant mineralization. This hole intercepted a zone from 198.12 to 207.87 of chalcopyrite, galena and sphalerite in skarn. The company has sent the drill core samples to Mexico-based ALS Chemex for examination.

7 Aug 2012

Riverstone Resources Reports RC Drill Hole Results from Goulagou I Deposit

Riverstone Resources has released the results from 51 reverse circulation (RC) holes drilled at the company’s 90% owned, Goulagou I (GGI) deposit. This deposit is a portion of the flagship Karma Gold project located in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

7 Aug 2012

Open University Scientist to Join Mission to Study Minerals on Red Planet

On 6 August 2012, the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) will be landing on the planet. The Open University scientist, Dr Susanne Schwenzer will join a mission in order to study Mars’ chemistry.

6 Aug 2012

Aquila Resources Reports Remaining Drill Results from Bend Deposit

Aquila Resources has announced the remaining results of the phase I program conducted at the Bend copper-gold deposit. The Bend project was purchased as part of an exploration agreement between HudBay Minerals and Aquila. Currently, Aquila Resources maintains a 100% interest in the project, as HudBay has recently terminated the alliance.

6 Aug 2012

Economic Iron Bearing Minerals

Iron occurs in many different forms in the crust, though only a select few of these are economically viable. This article outlines the different chemical and physical properties of economically viable iron minerals and provides examples of where in the world these occur.

3 Aug 2012

Uruguay: Mining, Minerals, and Fuel Resources

This article discusses the mining, minerals, and fuel resources of Uruguay.

3 Aug 2012

Colombia Crest Gold Signs Agreement with AK Drilling International

Colombia Crest Gold declared that it has inked an agreement with AK Drilling International to carry out a 2,000 m minimum diamond drill program in addition to its current drilling campaign with Canadian Drill to drill a total of 5,000 at the Arabia porphyry complex.

3 Aug 2012