[alexblair (OP)]

Hello,
   I am posting this question for anyone in the Geology - Mining Field.
   I recently took a position as operations manager for the transportation end of several
iron mines here in mexico.
   I have since been exposed to the mining industry down here and see the market as both
fraught with peril and potential. So, I am trying to educate myself (I have an mba with specialization in economics & JD (general already) from the ground up on the industry and the science.)
   I know nothing substitutes for a good school like Colorado School of Mines or Virgina Tech but that is not an option right now.  I am bound to the day to day operations here as it is at times like juggling while being snipered at down here.
   I do have some background in hard sciences and am able to learn from books.
   I currently have the The Teaching Companies Geology series and have found 40hours of lectures on you tube for Geologic Engineering.
   What I am asking is this: Can anyone recommend a resource (be it: online or distance learning, college text book, industry manual, how to tutorials or otherwise) or resources that will help bring me up to speed. I am not looking for short cuts. I know its a hard and precise science. 
   I specifically interested in Iron Mining, Economic Analysis of Mines, and Exploration.
   Any input anyone has will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Alex



Mod edit - I've altered the subject for you...

[JimBob]

BASS WE NEED YOUR AS...


O, just answer the question.

And Alex
Where did you find the YouTube vids? Beginning link of the series?

Give me something to do while on the mend.

[alexblair (OP)]

This is the link for the you tube series. Its about 40 hours of engineering geology videos.

[JimBob]

Basic
 
all inclusive physical geology - Holms - Principals of Geology, latest edition

I did this once before I -  I'll be back after a search.

[JimBob]

See these lists

http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=33451.msg319506#msg319506

[alexblair (OP)]

Sir,
  Thank you very much!  That I missed this thread prior to asking my post I apologize.
  I am going to cull that thread right now for some good starting points.
  Much appreciated.
Alex

[geo driver]

alex you can get the book online at

http://books.google.com/books?id=E6vknq9SfIIC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Holms+-+Principals+of+Physical+Geology&source=bl&ots=0S7SEUePfx&sig=y66shUJi-wwHkyBV9QxjK6AKLwI&hl=en&ei=6I7ES_6lAYKB8gbM8rHXDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CCQQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q&f=false

[geo driver]

oh and thank jimbob you gave that one to me as as well

[Ophiolite]

I found this online textbook informative and accurate. It has an interesting approach. The only objection I have is to the total lack of colour sense on the part of the author!
http://geowords.com/geohisthr.htm