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New exploration technique is similar to human CAT scan

Andrew Topf | March 31, 2011 | 11:26 pm Canada 

[caption id="attachment_18683" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="Geotomography identifies high-density mineral deposits by aiming cosmic rays, called muons. "][/caption] Scientists in British Columbia are researching a new mineral exploration technique that relies on three-dimensional “pictures” of ore deposits. The inventor of the technology,...

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