Economic Geology encompasses areas in the geological sciences that pertain to the extraction or production of geologic materials for profit. Natural resource utilization throughout the world includes geologic materials such as metals, non-metals, fuels, and water.
mineral, water and fossil fuel resources
Here at IU, we have faculty and research scientists who are involved in both field/analytical and experimental studies of all of these natural resources. We have an active group investigating the genesis of metallic ore deposits that occur in magmatic, hydrothermal, and sedimentary environments. Several faculty and research staff are also involved in studies that relate to the genesis and localization of petroleum, coal, and natural gas.
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