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 exploration geochemistry, 2007 to 2017 and beyond (Winterburn et al., 2019)
Major advances in exploration geochemistry, 1998-2007 (Cohen et al., 2010)