Mineral Exploration Geologist
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2011
- As the name suggests, Mineral Exploration Geologists work in the mineral exploration industry, searching for new discoveries of minerals containing metals like gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc.
This is my dream job. Ever since I was a kid, this is what I wanted to do. Just go out into the wilderness and explore. Collect rocks, study the landscape, create my own map. God this would be so amazing.
Yes same with me..now I am geologist but finding a lucrative job is hard. I wouldn’t do it again although I was very lucky. Better study chemistry, physics or law
@@a.g.4843 what type of geologist?
HappyTrails 1 I am a rare type of geologist. I did my phd in physical chemistry and carried out investigations in nuclear waste disposal. Then I worked in engineering companies which dealt with this topic. I learned geochemical modelling and a lot about geochemistry and radiochemistry. Then
I dealt a lot with radiation protection and decommissioning of nuclear power plants. Today I work In a government consultancy and habe quite a dream job with very good pay. But until then I worked hard, had some
Horrible jobs (my
First job...it dealt with conventional remediation of contamination
Land), Hard work and also luck. Although to study geology was great and I found very good friends I only can say: study something else...chemistry or pharmacy or whatever.
I live in Central Europe....so in the us or elsewhere things may be different
@@a.g.4843 very cool, congrats on making it pretty successfully in your life
I'm in the US btw
I like how this channel and guy in the video makes geology look cool and fun, which it is, unlike other channels and videoes showing some of the dullest moments of geologists. Thanks for the video.
This video was posted in 2011 before the collapse of commodity prices and flight of investors away from the exploration sector.
The industry has always been cyclical. But this latest downturn is more a plateau that companies will need to build from themselves rather than waiting for the prices to rise with investors throwing money back at the industry. There are a lot of other places to invest than the higher risk sector that is exploration. The rewards can be huge. But the downside must also be recognized.
If you are considering geology now as a university choice, be careful. Do it because you love it. Realize that exploration especially fresh out of school can require months away from home each year. The rocks don't come to you. It means working in the bush where bugs and bears, rain and heat, steep mountains, soggy tents and muddy feet are not beat by cool equipment bought at urban outdoor stores but instead are conquered by your attitude and love of being self reliant and alone and comfortable in remote places. Don't do it for the gee-whiz factor and bragging rights and wilderness warrior image you want to parade to your urban locked friends.
Do it because you know it's the best job in the world.
Are you a geologist of some sort that could tell me more about it?
Beautifully said
to be honest probably my dream job... since young age i was attracted to exploration, nature and minerals, stones, rocks etc. Most of time you are outdoors in forests, mountains and plains, no need to do routine job in office and deal with same people every single day. Sadly since im from eastern europe this is extremely unpopular profession and i dont even know if we have studies like that, maybe basic geologist, but after that doubt you could find job here... Canada is truly a dream country for me in many ways.
I am by no means an expert and haven't the slightest idea of who you are or how you live, but you could go to college/university and focus on a type of geology that would put you into doing fieldwork in Canada.
@@mr.radical9659 yeah problem with that is that im already 31 and i studied in past, tourism organization, it costs a lot to study here in lithuania and it takes a long time to finish those studies, if only i was born in canada or usa ;\
@@NostalgicMem0ries Dang, that's really unfortunate. Sorry that you couldn't do what really wanted to. I hope you find happiness elsewhere!
Am watching you videos currently.
Am from Ghana west Africa.
My wish is to meet you.
Am currently in Vancouver. Ubc
That's really a great job, I'd love to do something like this.
Thank you!
Thank you!!
Geology Rocks,,,,,nice representation sir ,,,,This is my interest in the Philippines so many different types and formations of Rocks and Minerals here,,,am just a student at 53 years old,,,never to old to rock lol
Thank you - we do our best to bring career information to the world using the tools we know best :0)
promising! You can still be an explorer!
@JKBallantyne
Hi - we shot on a Sony XDcam (EX1), edited on Premiere.
Thanks for the compliment, and please enjoy the videos in the series.
Kind regards
Bernard van Speyk
This is fantastic video. I am also mineral exploration geologist at EMDSC.
Is the demand still for exploration geologists still high? Im starting an undergrad program in geology and Im terribly worried about getting a job. Especially since im in Europe.
I'm 17 and since a very young age I have been collecting rocks and minerals and precious stones.. My uncle is a archeologist and I use to bring rocks to him and he'd tell me all about them.. I didn't realise archeologist deal more so with fossils rather then rocks
I'm now really considering a career in geology!
Theguitarwhiz You drink beer? Yes? Then you're good to go. ;)
Eduardo M I can't I'm only only 17 ;)
You will, you will...
***** The trick is not to spill a drop xD
Theguitarwhiz so did you study it? 22 yer old here
I'm in my final year at edinburgh university and it's been amazing. come here!
I am little scared to go to those places on my own!
brilliant!
Geologist! The best man can get.
This is my dream job ,geology is so wide
inspiring! thankyou :)
Iam happy to share this chanell
wow i love it...
Ive mademy first fieldmap in rock and soil. Was so fun
Wow, amazing video. I want to travel and see the world, and this has really inspired me.
Very informative, with beautiful, crisp images of the world. Looks like a fun and rewarding career.
That depends on the country, here in Sweden we have quite good laws that protect the nature from mining if there is a area worth of protection (planted forests of only fir is not, it has already killed most of the ecosystem). And it's law for the mining company to restore the mining site to its original state
I choose to study ore geology and environmental geochemistry to "clean up" the mining industry.
Did you know that the lanthanide metals cant be recycled? (wind turbines and solar panels)
Full of challenges but also many surprises
Petroleum Geologist, Academia, Paleontologist, Sedimentologist, Geo-engineering, and if your lucky you may learn to fly a helicopter.
I'm finishing my master degree in mineral exploration, but thoses times are hard to find job... Even more when you live in a country where mines all closed years ago!
+Terrae im finishing my geology degree this year and i can relate to that my friend, even when i live in country full of mines. As you say, in these times is really hard to find a job (not only as exploration geologists but also as production geologist :( . anyways greetings from chile
@@Ju4k0x at least you have mines, my country dont have any :|
Thanks for the vid. When out in the field, how do you protect yourselves from predators or territorial animals?
A gun lol
Have a partner that cannot run as fast as you.
@@canadiangemstones7636 lol
"its such a diverse field there's almost certainly something you can find to suite your interests" What are the types of geologists are showing at 4:43
Anyone from the UK in here? Short answer for me: where should I go for the best geology degre a
Is there Geology jobs like this in California? I am currently working on transferring as a Geology major to a CSU. I really want to be outdoors and do something like this, but would I have to be moving all the time? I want to be able to settle down and have a family someday...
check out alien rock by calvin brush
we have been studying our rock for 3 years
I want to work with you!
I'm still student geologist, and I'm very interest in Mineral Exploration Geologists. work in the mineral exploration industry such us searching for new discoveries of minerals containing metals like gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc.
l want intarnsip whith you
Check out the "Geology -- Mineral ID" android application if you need help identifying minerals or just want to know more them.
So I am just starting college and am majoring in Geology. Still not sure which specialization but I'm just curious if anybody has any tips or suggestions relative to the job market in the US. I want to do this but am not sure which way to go to make good money and live comfortably with a stable job
Mining geology.
@@amphibmarine8186 haha thanks for the comment, currently I am working on undergrad research for helium bearing reservoir rock, specifically, a petrographic analysis of the diagenetic properties of helium bearing rock from Arizona.
More video..
I study in Luleå :)
any geologist from india ?
learn to fly a helicopter? AWESOME!
All I see are hungry bears. I wonder are they armed when they work in the back of beyond ?
I don't know the answer to that! Anyone care to answer it? All I know is I haven't read any headlines recently of Geologists being munched on by hungry bears...
My uncle used to carry a pistol with him in mountainlion or bear country
Jungleland33 I hope so, thats ignorant to go out into animal territory not armed
Jungleland33, I have come close to being killed only twice . . . both times prospecting alone. I still prospect alone, at times, but now I am always armed with bear spray and an weapon. With all the other stuff I need to carry, I never enter cougar and bear country without those two items. Good question, and stay safe.
Holy hammer. That was a long intro.
I know of a missing link in the education of geologists. They tell us that our planet Earth has the most to fear from an asteroid impact or volcano eruptions. But when we look at the many horizontal layers that we find everywhere on our planet, we clearly see the effect of a repeating cataclysm. These disasters are mentioned in ancient books like the Mahabharata from India and the Popol Vuh from the Mayans and others. They tell us about a cycle of seven disasters that separate the eras from the world. Certainly, regularly recurring global disasters cannot be caused by asteroid impacts or volcanic eruptions. The only possible cause is another celestial body, a planet, orbiting our sun in an eccentric orbit. Then it is close to the sun for a short period and after the crossing at a very high speed it disappears into the universe for a long time. Planet 9 exists, but it seems invisible. These disasters cause a huge tidal wave of seawater that washes over land "above the highest mountains." At the end it covers the earth with a layer of wet mud, a mixture of sand, clay, lime, fossils of marine and terrestrial animals and small and larger meteorites. Forests that existed are flattened and because of the pressure from the layers on top the wood is changed into coal. These disasters also create a cycle of civilizations. To learn much more about the recurring flood cycle, the re-creation of civilizations and its chronology and ancient high technology, read the e-book: "Planet 9 = Nibiru". It can be read on any computer, tablet or smartphone. Search: invisible nibiru 9
how boring is this
When was the last time you climbed out of a helicopter on a ridge top above a glacier and spent the day walking in the tracks of caribou and grizzlies?
Or drove through the Andes under 15,000 foot high smoking volcanoes?
Or shared a tequila with farmers in the high Sierra Madres of Mexico?
Oh yeah...and someone is paying you and all your expenses to do it.
Yup. Boring alright.
Currently doing my PhD studying oceanic volcanism and associated hydrothermal processes. This is not a boring job, trust me sweetheart. Plus, it pays quite well, depending on what you specialize in...
Looks amazing to me!
Thank you!