Geology

In mineral resource estimation, precise metal estimation of narrow vein deposits necessitates careful consideration of extremes in the data. In ...Read more

Geostatistical methods are the backbone of resource estimation as they use spatial dependence to estimate values at unobserved locations. At ...Read more

Core logging is the act of measuring the characteristics of drill cores to determine the geological nature of subsurface rocks. ...Read more

Pathfinder elements are trace elements related to the target mineral, and which occur more widespread or can be detected in ...Read more

Complex gold deposits require effective geostatistical procedures to determine the viability of the resource. First, let’s define key terms. Variogram ...Read more

The study of porphyry copper systems is important in terms of distinguishing between two key processes that govern the formation ...Read more

A systematic structural geological mapping program is critical to determine the fold and fault structure of the mine. Such structural ...Read more

QA/QC for mineral exploration refers to the planned systems and processes involved in ensuring that sampling, sample preparation, assay, and ...Read more

In the early stages of prospecting for economically viable skarn deposits, what is generally used as the indication of potential ...Read more