Description
Search for mineral resources, including minerals, oil, natural gas and similar non-regenerative resources after obtaining legal rights to explore in a specific area. Endorse the assessment of the mineral reserves.
Alternative labels
mineral resources and reserves evaluation
mineral resources evaluation
evaluating mineral resources
evaluating of mineral resources
evaluation of mineral resources and reserves
evaluation of mineral resources
evaluating mineral resources and reserves
evaluating of mineral resources and reserves
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Evaluate mineral resources is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Exploration geologist: Exploration geologists examine and prospect for mineral deposits. They identify, define and obtain legal title to an economically viable mineral deposit. They are responsible for design, management and execution of the exploration programme.
Optional skill
Evaluate mineral resources is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Mine supervisor: Mine supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities related to mining and quarrying in underground and surface mines and quarries. They oversee the workers, schedules, processes and organisation in the mines and quarries.
Mineralogist: Mineralogists study the composition, structure and other physical aspects of the earth. They analyse various minerals and use scientific equipment to determine their structure and properties. Their work mostly focuses on the classification and identification of minerals by taking samples and performing further tests, analysis and examinations.
References
- Evaluate mineral resources – ESCO