Reviews of seismic exploration methods and techniques for metallic ore deposits

This paper reviews the researches and applications of seismic techniques in mining exploration in details,including the reflected wave method,refraction method and scattering wave method etc.A seismic methodology for mineral exploration has been introduced and the acquired better geological results are summarized in the paper.It is indicated that the seismic reflection is applicable for delineating strata-bound sedimentary ore deposits and ore-controlling structures,while the seismic scattering waves could be used not only to detect inhomogeneous bodies related with ore bodies but also to locate the concealed orebody combined with other geophysical and geochemical information.It is the development orientation of seismic exploration methods used for metallic ore deposits in the future.