Machine learning predictive models for mineral prospectivity: An evaluation of neural networks, random forest, regression trees and support vector machines

V Rodriguez-Galiano, M Sanchez-Castillo… - Ore Geology …, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine learning algorithms (MLAs) such us artificial neural networks (ANNs),
regression trees (RTs), random forest (RF) and support vector machines (SVMs) are …

[HTML][HTML] Ensemble learning models with a Bayesian optimization algorithm for mineral prospectivity mapping

J Yin, N Li - Ore geology reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine learning algorithms have been widely applied in mineral prospectivity
mapping (MPM). In this study, we implemented ensemble learning of extreme gradient …

Stacking: A novel data-driven ensemble machine learning strategy for prediction and mapping of Pb-Zn prospectivity in Varcheh district, west Iran

M Hajihosseinlou, A Maghsoudi… - Expert Systems with …, 2024 - Elsevier
Various ensemble machine learning techniques have been widely studied and implemented
to construct the predictive models in different sciences, including bagging, boosting, and …

Random forest predictive modeling of mineral prospectivity with small number of prospects and data with missing values in Abra (Philippines)

EJM Carranza, AG Laborte - Computers & Geosciences, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine learning methods that have been used in data-driven predictive modeling
of mineral prospectivity (eg, artificial neural networks) invariably require large number of …

Data-driven predictive modelling of mineral prospectivity using machine learning and deep learning methods: A case study from southern Jiangxi Province, China

T Sun, H Li, K Wu, F Chen, Z Zhu, Z Hu - Minerals, 2020 - mdpi.com
Predictive modelling of mineral prospectivity, a critical, but challenging procedure for
delineation of undiscovered prospective targets in mineral exploration, has been spurred by …

Mapping mineral prospectivity through big data analytics and a deep learning algorithm

Y Xiong, R Zuo, EJM Carranza - Ore Geology Reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
Identification of anomalies related to mineralization and integration of multi-source
geoscience data are essential for mapping mineral prospectivity. In this study, we applied …

Data-driven mineral prospectivity mapping by joint application of unsupervised convolutional auto-encoder network and supervised convolutional neural network

S Zhang, EJM Carranza, H Wei, K Xiao, F Yang… - Natural Resources …, 2021 - Springer
The excellent performance of convolutional neural network (CNN) and its variants in image
classification makes it a potential perfect candidate for dealing with multi-geoinformation …

Predictive modelling of gold potential with the integration of multisource information based on random forest: a case study on the Rodalquilar area, Southern Spain

VF Rodriguez-Galiano, M Chica-Olmo… - International Journal …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Mineral exploration activities require robust predictive models that result in accurate
mapping of the probability that mineral deposits can be found at a certain location. Random …

Data-driven predictive modeling of mineral prospectivity using random forests: A case study in Catanduanes Island (Philippines)

EJM Carranza, AG Laborte - Natural Resources Research, 2016 - Springer
Abstract The Random Forests (RF) algorithm is a machine learning method that has recently
been demonstrated as a viable technique for data-driven predictive modeling of mineral …

Mapping mineral prospectivity using an extreme learning machine regression

Y Chen, W Wu - Ore Geology Reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
In this research, we conduct a case study of mapping polymetallic prospectivity using an
extreme learning machine (ELM) regression. A Quad-Core CPU 1.8 GHz laptop computer …