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Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Oct 2810 min read
Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Mineral Exploration: What to Watch Out For
As AI technologies become increasingly prevalent, it's crucial for companies to approach their adoption with a critical eye.
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Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Jun 10, 20227 min read
Are Large Land Packages Indicative of Poor Exploration Models?
The primary focus of exploration models is on 'known' patterns and processes, but do deposit models actually hamper effective exploration?
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Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
May 7, 20205 min read
Ode to the Prospector
BC prospectors contribute over $1 million in exploration & mining expenditures annually and account for 1/3 to 1/2 of the projects in BC.
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Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Sep 20, 20193 min read
Mineral Exploration & Climate Change: Mitigate, Adapt and Innovate
How will mineral exploration work with the increasing public pressure to be accountable for creating and maintaining a clean environment?
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Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Aug 29, 20194 min read
Discovery Under Cover
The term "blind mineralization" often leads to the common misconception that undiscovered mineral deposits are encapsulated and nonreactive.
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Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Jul 12, 20193 min read
Discovering the Giants
Everyone wants one and very few find them. World-class and giant deposits are identified by belonging to the top 10% of their deposit group.
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Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Jun 29, 20194 min read
A Brief Glimpse into the Future of Data Science in Mineral Exploration
Don't be left behind! Five years from now investors may require a measured level of success in finding ore before investing.
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Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Nov 10, 20183 min read
Free Software for Use in Mineral Exploration
Originally, in the 1950s and 1960s, when computers were primarily for commercial use, software was free and provided as part of the...
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Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Jul 10, 20183 min read
Green Mining
The mining industry is a huge energy consumer that uses earth-moving and chemical processing techniques to extract the minerals and...
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Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Jun 10, 20183 min read
Planning your 2018 Mineral Exploration Season: Advancements in Drone (UAV-UAS) Technology
Since the original unmanned, radio-controlled vehicle created by Nikola Tesla in 1898, humanity has been fascinated with wireless,...
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