SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF EXPLORATORY GRID AND THE DEGREE OF EXPLORATION

摘要

Geological exploration of deposits is an important applied science, in which the exploration methods, the geological results and the economic benefits are viewed from a scientific angle. It has both a scientific probing aspect and an aspect in serving the production departments. During geological exploration, the general trend in exploitation and utilization of mineral resources should be recognized, and the application of new techniques and new methods should be vigorously spread to make the exploration of deposits most successful. The chief aim is to employ geological methods to take samples from and to simulate the deposits (bodies), to have a deep understanding of the geological characteristics of the deposits, to afford a certain mineral reserve and basic geologic data for mine construction and design, to improve and develope the geological sciences, and to make contribution to the improvement of geological environments. The current situation of geological exploration work is more typical in China than in foreign countries. In spite of the various methods employed in China including both those introduced from abroad and those newly initiated at home, exploratory grid principles still play a vital role because of the many advantages in applying such principles.