Indicator minerals, pathfinder elements, and portable analytical instruments in mineral exploration studies

V Balaram, SS Sawant - Minerals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Until recently, the classic approach to mineral exploration studies was to bring the field
samples/drill cores collected during field studies to the laboratory, followed by laborious …

Atomic spectrometry update–a review of advances in environmental analysis

WRL Cairns, OT Butler, O Cavoura… - Journal of Analytical …, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
Highlights in the field of air analysis included: a new focus on measuring micro-and
nanoplastic particles in air, the development of hyphenated ICP-MS systems for in situ …

Mid-level data fusion of Raman spectroscopy and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy: Improving ores identification accuracy

Q Wang, J Xiao, Y Li, Y Lu, J Guo, Y Tian, L Ren - Analytica Chimica Acta, 2023 - Elsevier
The identification of ore samples is of great scientific significance for mineral exploration,
and geological evolution research on the planets. Attributed to the changes in the …

Rapid geochemical imaging of rocks and minerals with handheld laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)

CJM Lawley, AM Somers, BA Kjarsgaard - Journal of geochemical …, 2021 - Elsevier
Geochemical imaging is a powerful tool for unravelling the complex geological histories of
rocks and minerals. However, its applications have until recently been restricted to …

Characterization of Geochemical and Isotopic Profiles in the Southern Zone Geothermal Systems of Mount Seulawah Agam, Aceh Province, Indonesia

A Lala, M Yusuf, R Suhendra… - Leuser Journal of …, 2024 - heca-analitika.com
Abstract The Seulawah Agam geothermal area exhibits significant potential as a source of
energy for power generation, with an estimated capacity of 130 MW. Geological and …

Application of image sensing system in mineral/rock identification: Sensing mode and information process

S Zhang, Y Yang, F Sun, B Fang - Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Artificial intelligence promotes the development of mineral/rock automatic recognition
technology to reduce labor costs and reliance on personal experience. With instrument …

Ensuring Accuracy: Critical Validation Techniques in Geochemical Analysis for Sustainable Geothermal Energy Development

GM Idroes, S Suhendrayatna, K Khairan… - Leuser Journal of …, 2024 - heca-analitika.com
Geochemical analysis is a critical tool in geothermal exploration, providing valuable insights
into reservoir characteristics. However, obtaining accurate and reliable geochemical data …

Utilising portable laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for quantitative inorganic water testing

N Schlatter, BG Lottermoser, S Illgner, S Schmidt - Chemosensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
At present, the majority of water testing is carried out in the laboratory, and portable field
methods for the quantification of elements in natural waters remain to be established. In …

Data generation for exploration geochemistry: Past, present and future

JE Bourdeau, SE Zhang, GT Nwaila, Y Ghorbani - Applied Geochemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Geochemical surveys are a cornerstone for data generation in geosciences, facilitating
resource exploration. Geochemical data is essential for identifying mineralized areas …

A review of lithogeochemical dispersion haloes of LCT pegmatites, and their application to rare metal exploration, with special reference to lithium in an Australian …

MT Sweetapple, PJ Vanstone, GR Lumpkin… - Australian Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Studies of lithogeochemical dispersion haloes of rare metal pegmatites, particularly those of
economic interest, are known to display strong development of haloes of rare alkali …