Prospecting School on the Web - British Columbia & Yukon Chamber of Mines provides an introduction to the study of geology and mineral deposits, with focus on finding hard-rock mineral deposits. Includes basic prospecting techniques, field methods, staking procedures, mining law and other subjects of practical aid to the prospector.

Volcanic-Associated Massive Sulphide Deposits - Principal characteristics.

Cu-Ni-Co Deposit at Voisey's Bay, Labrador - About an example of a massive sulphide ore deposit.

Prospecting and Evaluating Ni-Cu-Co Type Magmatic Massive Sulphides - Notes from British Columbia & Yukon Chamber of Mines.

Porphyry Copper Deposits - From British Columbia & Yukon Chamber of Mines.

Vein-Type Deposits - Primer from British Columbia & Yukon Chamber of Mines.

Reed Laboratories - Provide an assayer service for gold, silver, and other metals, primarily for mineral prospecting and exploration.

Metalliferous Environments of Nova Scotia - Base Metals - Paper by James M. Patterson (1993) describes the geologic occurrence and extraction history of metallic ore deposits in Nova Scotia, Canada. These include volcanogenic, carbonate-hosted, and sandstone-hosted deposits plus deposits associated with granite intrusions.

Current World Mining and Development Projects - Information on metallic and nonmetallic mining projects around the world, from exploration to recovery and processing. Featured projects include Bingham Canyon, Carlin Trend, Minera Yanacocha and Robinson.

Skarns and Skarn Deposits - Skarns are a rich source of metallic ores. This web site is an attempt to coordinate research and interest in skarns.