About Course

You will cover the following in this section that describes sources that can be used to access information about mines:

• Basic Internet tools to start a search
• Peer reviewed journal publications
• Books
• Peer reviewed conference papers
• Theses
• Mining Magazines (Example: ISEE, CIM, and E&MJ magazines)
• Other printed materials: Abstract compilations, government reports, patent searches
• People: librarians, other students, contacts from industry
• Newspapers

In searching for basic information, it is advised to use a structured method. It is most practical to use basic internet search tools to hopefully guide you to the most direct information.

The quality of the references should be recognized. Books and peer reviewed journal publications are considered to be the most reliable source of information. Grey literature consists of those types of resources that are not produced by publishers and includes websites, government reports, newspapers, maps, theses and Youtube videos.