George F. Becker

George F. Becker was an American mining engineer and geologist renowned for his work in mineral exploration and resources estimation. He contributed significantly to understanding how to evaluate and quantify mineral deposits, helping industries better assess the value and potential of underground resources. His research advanced methods for estimating the amount of valuable minerals in an ore deposit, supporting more efficient and accurate mining practices. Becker’s work laid foundational principles in economic geology, influencing how the mineral industry approached exploration, resource assessment, and sustainable extraction.