EXPLORATION & MINING 101

This 2-day course will present an overview of mineral exploration and mining for non technical personnel working in this exciting industry (i. e. investor relations personnel, accountants, lawyers, management, administrative support, and investors). Topics that will be discussed include geology and mineral deposits, exploration methods, drilling, resource and reserve calculations, and common mining methods. The course includes an overview of how to read technical news releases, understand drill and assay results and evaluate exploration properties and companies. Case studies using companies and properties in the news will augment the material presented.