Eric D. Anderson, Ph.D.
Eric Anderson is a Research Geophysicist with the Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center.
Eric's research is focused on solving mineral resource problems through the theory and application of geophysical methods. He integrates geophysical data with geology and mineral deposit models to understand the three-dimensional geologic framework within which ore deposits occur. He works mostly in the western US on mineral deposits that form in convergent margin settings.
Professional Experience
Supervisory Research Geophysicist, U.S. Geological Survey
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Geological Sciences, Colorado School of Mines, 2013
M.S., Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2003
B.A., Geological Sciences, Augustana College, 1996
Affiliations and Memberships*
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Society of Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits
Society of Economic Geologist
Geological Society of America
Science and Products
Mineral potential tracts for orogenic, Carlin-like, and epithermal gold deposits in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, (phase V, deliverable 69)
Database of mineral deposits in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (phase V, deliverables 90 and 91)
Timing of ore-related magmatism in the western Alaska Range, southwestern Alaska
Three-dimensional distribution of igneous rocks near the Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit in southwestern Alaska: constraints from regional-scale aeromagnetic data
Nickel-cobalt laterites: a deposit model
Integrated geophysical imaging of a concealed mineral deposit: a case study of the world-class Pebble porphyry deposit in southwestern Alaska
Tectonic setting of the pebble and other copper-gold-molybdenum porphyry deposits within the evolving middle cretaceous continental margin of Northwestern North America
Geological analysis of aeromagnetic data from southwestern Alaska: Implications for exploration in the area of the Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit
Book review: Economic geology: Principles and practice: Metals, minerals, coal and hydrocarbons—Introduction to formation and sustainable exploitation of mineral deposits
Mauritania – A greenfields exploration opportunity in northwestern Africa
Reported industrial minerals occurrences and permissive areas for other occurrences in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (phase V deliverable 88): Chapter R1 in Second projet de renforcement institutionnel du secteur minier de la République Islamique
Ni-Co laterite deposits
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Mineral potential tracts for orogenic, Carlin-like, and epithermal gold deposits in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, (phase V, deliverable 69)
The gold resources of Mauritania presently include two important deposits and a series of poorly studied prospects. The Tasiast belt of deposits, which came into production in 2007, is located in the southwestern corner of the Rgueïbat Shield and defines a world-class Paleoproterozoic(?) orogenic gold ore system. The producing Guelb Moghrein deposit occurs along a shear zone in Middle Archean rockAuthorsRichard J. Goldfarb, Erin E. Marsh, Eric D. Anderson, John D. Horton, Carol A. Finn, Georges BeaudoinDatabase of mineral deposits in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (phase V, deliverables 90 and 91)
Three ore deposits databases from previous studies were evaluated and combined with new known mineral occurrences into one database, which can now be used to manage information about the known mineral occurrences of Mauritania. The Microsoft Access 2010 database opens with the list of tables and forms held within the database and a Switchboard control panel from which to easily navigate through thAuthorsErin E. Marsh, Eric D. AndersonTiming of ore-related magmatism in the western Alaska Range, southwestern Alaska
This report presents isotopic age data from mineralized granitic plutons in an area of the Alaska Range located approximately 200 kilometers to the west-northwest of Anchorage in southwestern Alaska. Uranium-lead isotopic data and trace element concentrations of zircons were determined for 12 samples encompassing eight plutonic bodies ranging in age from approximately 76 to 57.4 millions of yearsAuthorsRyan D. Taylor, Garth E. Graham, Eric D. Anderson, David SelbyThree-dimensional distribution of igneous rocks near the Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit in southwestern Alaska: constraints from regional-scale aeromagnetic data
Aeromagnetic data helped us to understand the 3D distribution of plutonic rocks near the Pebble porphyry copper deposit in southwestern Alaska, USA. Magnetic susceptibility measurements showed that rocks in the Pebble district are more magnetic than rocks of comparable compositions in the Pike Creek–Stuyahok Hills volcano-plutonic complex. The reduced-to-pole transformation of the aeromagnetic datAuthorsEric D. Anderson, Wei Zhou, Yaoguo Li, Murray W. Hitzman, Thomas Monecke, James R. Lang, Karen D. KelleyNickel-cobalt laterites: a deposit model
Nickel-cobalt (Ni-Co) laterite deposits are supergene enrichments of Ni±Co that form from intense chemical and mechanical weathering of ultramafic parent rocks. These regolith deposits typically form within 26 degrees of the equator, although there are a few exceptions. They form in active continental margins and stable cratonic settings. It takes as little as one million years for a laterite profAuthorsErin E. Marsh, Eric D. Anderson, Floyd GrayIntegrated geophysical imaging of a concealed mineral deposit: a case study of the world-class Pebble porphyry deposit in southwestern Alaska
We combined aeromagnetic, induced polarization, magnetotelluric, and gravity surveys as well as drillhole geologic, alteration, magnetic susceptibility, and density data for exploration and characterization of the Cu-Au-Mo Pebble porphyry deposit. This undeveloped deposit is almost completely concealed by postmineralization sedimentary and volcanic rocks, presenting an exploration challenge. IndivAuthorsAnjana K. Shah, Paul A. Bedrosian, Eric D. Anderson, Karen D. Kelley, James LangTectonic setting of the pebble and other copper-gold-molybdenum porphyry deposits within the evolving middle cretaceous continental margin of Northwestern North America
The Pebble Cu-Au-Mo deposit in southwestern Alaska, containing the largest gold resource of any known porphyry in the world, developed in a tectonic setting significantly different from that of the present-day. It is one of a series of metalliferous middle Cretaceous porphyritic granodiorite, quartz monzonite, and diorite bodies, evolved from lower crust and metasomatized lithospheric mantle meltsAuthorsRichard J. Goldfarb, Eric Anderson, Craig J. HartGeological analysis of aeromagnetic data from southwestern Alaska: Implications for exploration in the area of the Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit
Aeromagnetic data are used to better understand the geology and mineral resources near the Late Cretaceous Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit in southwestern Alaska. The reduced-to-pole (RTP) transformation of regional-scale aeromagnetic data shows that the Pebble deposit is within a cluster of magnetic anomaly highs. Similar to Pebble, the Iliamna, Kijik, and Neacola porphyry copper occurrences areAuthorsEric D. Anderson, Murray W. Hitzman, Thomas Monecke, Paul A. Bedrosian, Anjana K. Shah, Karen D. KelleyBook review: Economic geology: Principles and practice: Metals, minerals, coal and hydrocarbons—Introduction to formation and sustainable exploitation of mineral deposits
This volume, available in both hardcover and paperback, is an English translation of the fifth edition of the German language text Mineralische und Energie-Rohstoffe. The book provides an extensive overview of natural resources and societal issues associated with extracting raw materials. The comprehensive list of raw materials discussed includes metals, industrial minerals, coal, and hydrocarbonsAuthorsEric AndersonMauritania – A greenfields exploration opportunity in northwestern Africa
No abstract available.AuthorsCliff D. Taylor, E. D. Anderson, D. C. Bradley, G. Beaudoin, Michael A. Cosca, Robert G. Eppinger, Gregory L. Fernette, Carol A. Finn, Michael J. Friedel, Stuart A. Giles, Richard J. Goldfarb, John D. Horton, Gregory K. Lee, Erin E. Marsh, Jeffrey L. Mauk, Holly A. Motts, M. Y. Ould El Joud, S. Ould Soueidatt, A. Ould Taleb Mohamed, Barnaby W. RockwellReported industrial minerals occurrences and permissive areas for other occurrences in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (phase V deliverable 88): Chapter R1 in Second projet de renforcement institutionnel du secteur minier de la République Islamique
In 1996, at the request of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, a team of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists produced a strategic plan for the acquisition, improvement and modernization of multidisciplinary sets of data to support the growth of the Mauritanian minerals sector and to highlight the geological and mineral exploration potential of the country. In 1999, the MinisAuthorsWilliam H. Langer, Eric D. Anderson, John D. HortonNi-Co laterite deposits
Nickel-cobalt (Ni-Co) laterite deposits are an important source of nickel (Ni). Currently, there is a decline in magmatic Ni-bearing sulfide lode deposit resources. New efforts to develop an alternative source of Ni, particularly with improved metallurgy processes, make the Ni-Co laterites an important exploration target in anticipation of the future demand for Ni. This deposit model provides a geAuthorsErin E. Marsh, Eric D. Anderson - News
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