Archive for February 2026
Stream Sediment Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration: Fine Fraction, Clay Fraction and Bulk Sampling Explained
Stream sediment geochemistry is one of the most established tools in mineral exploration, providing a practical and powerful tool for targeting mineral deposits across wide terrains. The method involves the collection and analysis of sediments from streams and rivers to identify trace amounts of target and pathfinder elements. By understanding how these elements distribute themselves…
Read MoreData Before Interpretation: Understanding Structure in Legacy Geochemical Datasets
Legacy geochemical datasets often contain hidden structural inconsistencies caused by mixed analytical methods, detection limits, and missing metadata. This blog explores why understanding data structure must come before interpretation and how a method-family approach can help restore comparability without distorting geological signal.
Read MoreWhy Bad Data Breaks Predictive Models: Microscale Textures, Hyperspectral Unmixing, and Mine Profitability
Predictive models now drive high stakes decisions throughout the mining industry. The promise is clear: Enhanced targeting, improved resource estimates and more consistent mine profitability. Yet, many sites find that their models fail after real world deployment. Discrepancies appear between predicted grades and actual results, unexpected processing challenges surface and anticipated profits slip away. Modern…
Read MoreCore Scanning in Exploration: Choosing the Right Tools for Mineralogical and Geochemical Insight
In mineral exploration and mining, precision and speed often define project success. Accurate alteration mapping is foundational to resource
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