The importance of geochemical analysis in exploration

I’ve been diving deep into geochemical analysis lately, and it’s fascinating how it can uncover hidden mineral resources. Just last month, we identified a promising copper deposit using advanced techniques like ICP-MS, which offered insights we previously overlooked. I’d love to hear how others in the field are leveraging geochemistry in their exploration projects.

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I totally get it, , geochemistry is a game changer! Last year, I used some of those ICP-MS techniques on a site, and it helped pinpoint gold that we would’ve missed otherwise. Just be cautious with sample collection — contamination can really skew your results.

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I hear you on contamination — it’s crucial to have a solid sample collection strategy. In my last project, we set up double-blind sampling which really helped minimize cross-contamination, and it made a noticeable difference in our analysis. How do you ensure the integrity of your samples?

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But exploring the potential of geochemistry really does drive me nuts sometimes, especially when you think of all the deposits we might overlook. I worked a project last spring where we used ICP-MS too, and it was incredible to see a low-grade zone deliver some high-grade surprises. A solid database on sample locations helped us avoid contamination issues — check it out if you can, it makes a huge difference.

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