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Written by a mining engineer specialized in exploration and mining geology both in industry and in academia, and who studied a large number of diverse ore deposits in South, Central and North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. In general terms, this book intends to correct general beliefs on how to explore, find and develop ore in different geological and geographical settings. This book summarizes the observations, challenges, successes and failures faced by the author in his 66 years of active exploration and development of ore and corresponding teaching and consulting.

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Graduated in 1954 as a Mining Engineer from the Escuela (now Universidad) Nacional de Ingenieros in Lima, Peru. Worked initially for the Instituto Geologico del Peru and for the Instituto Nacional de Investigacion y Fomento Mineros (1946- 1951). Then worked for the Cerro de Pasco Corporation as Geologist (1951-1954), Assistant Chief Geologist (1956-1957) and Chief Geologist (1958-1963). Studied at Harvard University (1954-1956) and later joined the Geology Department at Harvard University as Lecturer (1963-1966), as Associate Professor (1966-1969), as Full Professor of Mining Geology (1969-1981), and as Harry C. Dudley Professor of Economic Geology (1981-1995). Thereafter Emeritus Harry C. Dudley Professor of Economic Geology.In 1968 named Knight Comendador Merit Order for Distinguished Services in Peru. Recipient of the A. von Humboldt research award (1992-93 and 2003-04). Received the 2000 MeritAward from the Colegio de Ingenieros del Peru and in 2005 the Torch Habich award from the Universidad Nacional de Ingeniereia del Peru. In 1996 became a member of the Society of Economic Geologists (President for1988-89). Is a member of the Geological Society of America and an honorary member of the Sociedad Geologica del Peru.

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