Seismic methods in mineral exploration and mine planning: A general overview of past and present case histories and a look into the future
Due to high metal prices and increased difficulties in finding shallower deposits, the
exploration for and exploitation of mineral resources is expected to move to greater depths …
exploration for and exploitation of mineral resources is expected to move to greater depths …
[HTML][HTML] Dry laboratories–Mapping the required instrumentation and infrastructure for online monitoring, analysis, and characterization in the mineral industry
Y Ghorbani, SE Zhang, GT Nwaila, JE Bourdeau… - Minerals …, 2023 - Elsevier
Dry laboratories (dry labs) are laboratories dedicated to using and creating data (they are
data-centric). Several aspects of the minerals industry (eg, exploration, extraction and …
data-centric). Several aspects of the minerals industry (eg, exploration, extraction and …
[HTML][HTML] Sparse 3D reflection seismic survey for deep-targeting iron oxide deposits and their host rocks, Ludvika Mines, Sweden
Many metallic mineral deposits have sufficient physical property contrasts, particularly
density, to be detectable using seismic methods. These deposits are sometimes significant …
density, to be detectable using seismic methods. These deposits are sometimes significant …
A deep learning benchmark for first break detection from hardrock seismic reflection data
Deep learning techniques are used to tackle a variety of tasks related to seismic data
processing and interpretation. Although many works have shown the benefits of deep …
processing and interpretation. Although many works have shown the benefits of deep …
Near-surface geophysical characterization of areas prone to natural hazards: a review of the current and perspective on the future
Natural hazards such as landslides, floods, rockfalls, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
sinkholes, and snow avalanches represent potential risks to our infrastructures, properties …
sinkholes, and snow avalanches represent potential risks to our infrastructures, properties …
3D edge detection seismic attributes used to map potential conduits for water and methane in deep gold mines in the Witwatersrand basin, South Africa
MSD Manzi, RJ Durrheim, KAA Hein… - Geophysics, 2012 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Inrushes of ground water and the ignition of flammable gases pose risks to workers in deep
South African gold mines. Large volumes of water may be stored in solution cavities in …
South African gold mines. Large volumes of water may be stored in solution cavities in …
2D body-wave seismic interferometry as a tool for reconnaissance studies and optimization of passive reflection seismic surveys in hardrock environments
Despite the unrivalled spatial resolution and depth penetration of active-source seismic
methods used for mineral exploration in hardrock environment, economic and …
methods used for mineral exploration in hardrock environment, economic and …
Improved structural interpretation of legacy 3D seismic data from Karee platinum mine (South Africa) through the application of novel seismic attributes
Seismic detection of faults, dykes, potholes and iron‐rich ultramafic pegmatitic bodies is of
great importance to the platinum mining industry, as these structures affect safety and …
great importance to the platinum mining industry, as these structures affect safety and …
Integrated interpretation of 3D seismic data to enhance the detection of the gold‐bearing reef: Mponeng Gold mine, Witwatersrand Basin (South Africa)
We present an integrated approach to the seismic interpretation of one of the world's
deepest gold ore body (Carbon Leader Reef) using three‐dimensional seismic data …
deepest gold ore body (Carbon Leader Reef) using three‐dimensional seismic data …
A review of reflection seismic investigations in three major metallogenic regions: The Kevitsa Ni–Cu–PGE district (Finland), Witwatersrand goldfields (South Africa) …
Effective exploration for mineral deposits depends on a sound understanding of the
processes and geological structures that contributed to their formation. The reflection …
processes and geological structures that contributed to their formation. The reflection …