Background & History: Section VII.A

The practice of prospecting for elements in nature has been around for thousands of years, with evidence of ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks using primitive methods to extract minerals and metals from the earth. In more recent times, prospecting has become more sophisticated with the use of technologies such as geophysical surveys, remote sensing, and drilling techniques to locate and extract valuable minerals and resources. Understanding the history of discoveries with respect to targeted elements can provide valuable information for prospecting and mining. Historical data can help to identify areas where certain elements are more likely to be found, and also provide insight into the geology and mineralogy of those areas. In addition, knowledge of past discoveries and mining operations can help to optimize future mining efforts by identifying the most efficient methods for extracting and processing the targeted elements. This can help to reduce costs and environmental impacts associated with mining, and also ensure a more sustainable approach to resource extraction.