GIS and Database Management for Mining Exploration

Abstract

The mining sector has several tools which permits mining exploration works to be done in the most efficient and time conscious way as possible. This chapter is focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Database and aims to show how this combined approach can help in mineral exploration. It is all about building a database and GIS system capable first of all to assess if a geological/geographical data taken from the field is valid or wrong and to effectively manage mining data in a GIS designed to positively influence any mining exploration project from its earliest stages to the end of the project. We focus on Meiganga area where we have been involved.