DiscoverGeOCHemISTeaThe trials and tribulations of historic geochemistry datasets with Putra Sadikin
The trials and tribulations of historic geochemistry datasets with Putra Sadikin

The trials and tribulations of historic geochemistry datasets with Putra Sadikin

Update: 2025-02-12
Share

Description

Historical geochemical datasets can be challenging with variable methods, missing metadata, and shifting detection limits, but they’re also an invaluable resource for mineral exploration and mining.

In this episode, we break down what qualifies as historical data, common pitfalls to watch for, and best practices for integrating legacy datasets into interpretation workflows. We also explore the newest geochemical data from field-portable and scanning technologies, examining how they complement and contrast with traditional datasets.


For this episode we read:

Advances in ICP-MS technology and the application of multi-element geochemistry to exploration (Sader and Ryan, 2019)

Advances in exploration geochemistry, 2007 to 2017 and beyond (Winterburn et al., 2019)

Evaluation of partial digestions for soils to detect a deeply buried VMS Cu-Zn prospect in boreal forests (van Geffen et al., 2014)

Major advances in exploration geochemistry, 1998-2007 (Cohen et al., 2010)

Comments 
loading
In Channel
loading
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

The trials and tribulations of historic geochemistry datasets with Putra Sadikin

The trials and tribulations of historic geochemistry datasets with Putra Sadikin

Sam Scher