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Mines and mineral resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Homestake Geology Department Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 5035
Abstract

The Homestake Geology Department Papers consist of documents, rock samples, and thin sections from 1903 to 2005. Materials include geologic, stope, diamond drilling maps and drawings; reports, correspondence, ledgers, and indexes that represent the functions and activities of the Geology Department.

Dates: 1903 - 2005

Roscoe Postle Associates, Inc. Ore Reserve Audit Records

 Collection
Identifier: 5037
Abstract Starting in 1996, The Homestake Mining Company and the Geology Department hired Roscoe Postle Associates, Inc. (RPA) to audit their ore reserves and in 1997 to recalculate the 1996 ore reserves. For the review, RPA examined the geological and assay database (Vulcan), the parameter and assumptions used, estimation methodology and procedures, estimates of a number of blocks, discussions with mine staff, and reserve classification. This collection contains six boxes of Resource Block Worksheets...
Dates: 1992 - 1998

Tom and Melissa Campbell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 5029
Abstract

The Tom and Melissa Campbell Collection consists of published and technical reports, survey worksheets, drill logs, thin sections, maps, and electronic records. The materials were gathered while the Campbells worked on the creation of the Homestake Data Archive and the Homestake Core Archive.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 2000; 1924 - 2005