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Open-pit or underground mine: how to choose
Once a mineral deposit is sufficiently well defined, an important decision must be made: should it be mined from the…
Factors influencing mining project profitability
More than just the value of the deposit Discovering a promising mineral deposit is an important milestone, but it does…
What is a mining feasibility study
A mining feasibility study is the most comprehensive technical and economic analysis carried out before a mine is built. It…
How to move from exploration to mining production
Moving from exploration to mining production is a decisive step in the development of a mining project. It is the…
The role of the geologist in validating a mining project
A mining project can look promising from the very first results. An anomaly, a mineralized zone or an interesting drill…
how to read a mining technical report
A mining technical report can seem complex at first. It often includes a large amount of data, maps, tables, drilling…
What is an NI 43-101 report and why is it important?
In the mining sector, important decisions must be based on reliable data. An interesting indicator, a few drilling results, or…
The different types of mineral deposits
Not all mineral deposits form in the same way. Some are linked to the circulation of hot fluids through fractures…
How a 3D geological model works
In a mining project, a large part of the information lies below the surface. Drilling, analyses, maps and field observations…
Why resource estimates evolve over time
Mineral resource estimation is often seen as a fixed number. However, in the reality of a mining project, this estimate…
How to estimate the resources of a deposit
Estimating the resources of a deposit is an essential step in any mineral exploration project. It helps provide a better…
The difference between mineral resources and mineral reserves
In the mining industry, the terms “mineral resources” and “mineral reserves” are often used as though they mean the same…
The geological signs of a potential mineral deposit
There is no sign planted in the ground to indicate that a deposit lies beneath. What the terrain offers are…
Modern mineral exploration methods
Mineral exploration has changed considerably over the past few decades. Where geologists once relied primarily on fieldwork and hands-on experience,…
How to analyze drill core samples
In any mining exploration project, there comes a point when assumptions must be tested against the reality of what lies…
What is a drilling program in mineral exploration
In the mining industry, relying solely on surface observations is not enough. Even when an area shows promising indicators, it…
How to identify a promising mineral deposit
Identifying a promising mineral deposit involves much more than simply finding traces of mineralization on a property. To determine whether…
The stages of a mining exploration project
A mining project is never improvised. Before reaching the production phase, it must go through a series of structured stages…