Economic geology is a branch of geology that focuses on the study of Earth’s resources and how they can be used for economic purposes. It is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles from geology, economics, and other sciences to understand the formation, distribution, and utilization of mineral and energy resources. One of the key goals of economic geology is to identify and assess deposits of valuable minerals and energy resources. This can include precious metals, such as gold and silver, industrial minerals like copper and iron, and energy resources like coal and oil.