HOT TOPIC: Termites as an exploration tool

The examination of termite mounds in Africa and Australia has become a fruitful exploration practice. Besides termites, have you had experience using any other non-conventional prospecting animal or tool? Please drop a line to the editor, Marilyn Scales at MScales@CanadianMiningJournal.com.

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