Analysis and interpretation of results from exploration programs as well as specific analytical and assay methods.
Trust has always been hard to come by in mineral exploration and mining; the old saying ‘a mine is just […]
What went Wrong at Red Pine: Resources, Reporting, and Fraud in Mining Read More »
That’s the problem. Not every drill result is good. As investors we must evaluate public results with a critical eye
Lies, Damn Lies and Drill Highlights: A Critical Look at Interpreting Drill Results Read More »
Drilling, geophysics, and good old-fashioned legwork can tell us a lot about mineral deposits, but sometimes these standard methods aren’t
Stable Isotopes Analysis in Mineral Exploration Read More »
The viability of most deposits is determined mainly by two factors: tonnage and grade. In magmatic nickel (Ni) deposits, however,
Tenor and Magmatic Ni Deposits Read More »
Mining company press releases and investor reports often state that their mineral resource and reserve estimates are “JORC compliant”, but
Decoding the JORC Code: An Overview for Investors Read More »
One of the first things to recognize in the mining industry, is that all that glitters may not be gold.
The Nugget Effect. What is it, and how to recognize it. Read More »
A company covered by this site in the past has released a new resource. It was: 281,059 AuEq oz in the
As a former database manager of a junior exploration company, I have had the run-down of how data should be
Open Source Data and the Future of Mineral Exploration Read More »
Remember that a NI 43-101 compliant report is only that: A compliant report. It simply means that the rules for reporting
National Instrument 43-101: An Overview for Investors Read More »
While most companies post mining results in metric units like meters and grams, metals are almost universally traded and valued
Mining Units Converter Read More »
