Our Lens
LKI Consulting’s work is grounded in geochemistry and mineralogy because these datasets provide direct insight into how geological systems behave.
However, they are often underutilized or simplified.
We use these tools to interrogate data structure, analytical methods, and integration workflows, not as isolated analyses, but as part of a broader effort to define system behavior and reduce uncertainty.
Where We Engage
LKI Consulting is typically engaged when:
- Geological models do not adequately explain observed variability
- Datasets exist but are not coherently integrated
- New technologies (e.g., core scanning, pXRF, LIBS, hyperspectral) are generating data without clear application
- Geometallurgical or domain frameworks require refinement
- Technical assumptions need to be tested in the context of project risk or investment decisions
What We Do
Our work includes:
- Geological system definition and reinterpretation
- Data integration across geology, geochemistry, mineralogy, and spatial datasets
- Independent technical advisory for projects, technology, and investment decisions
- Capability building and applied training for technical teams
Our Perspective
Most projects are not limited by a lack of data, but by how that data is structured, interpreted, and applied.
LKI Consulting focuses on identifying where assumptions have been introduced, where variability has been simplified, and where a more accurate understanding of the system can materially change outcomes.
This approach helps clarify both risk and opportunity.
Who We Work With
LKI Consulting works with:
- Exploration and technical teams
- Mining companies
- Technology providers
- Investors and decision-makers
Leadership
Sam Scher
Founder & Principal Consultant
Sam Scher founded LKI Consulting to address the disconnect between geological data and decision-making. She has experience across exploration, resource definition, and geometallurgical programs globally. Her work focuses on resolving complex technical problems by assessing how well data supports interpretation, and where a clearer understanding of system behavior can change project outcomes.
Knowledge & Industry Contribution
LKI Consulting contributes to the broader geoscience community through sponsorship of GeOCHemISTea, a podcast focused on applied geochemistry, industry challenges, and technical problem-solving.
The platform brings together voices from industry, academia, and government, and serves as a space for mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and candid discussion on how geochemistry is practiced and applied.
Through this work, LKI Consulting supports the development of geoscientists at different stages of their careers and promotes a more transparent and technically grounded approach to the discipline.
