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Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Mineral Exploration: What to Watch Out For
As AI technologies become increasingly prevalent, it's crucial for companies to approach their adoption with a critical eye.

Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Oct 28, 202410 min read
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Exploring Geological Data: A Journey in R Markdown
In the realm of geological exploration, data is everything. Yet, navigating through the intricacies of multi-year datasets can be difficult.

Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Mar 22, 20246 min read
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Leap Year Lessons for Mineral Exploration: Navigating the Unpredictable Terrain of Geological Systems
Today, on this Leap Year Day, we explore the inherent complexities and evolving nature of mineral systems.

Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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Mines are Found in the Office and Discovered in the Field: Boots on the Ground versus Desktop Geos
Every once in a while a post comes across my LinkedIn feed that claims that there is only one way to find a mineral deposit: boots on the...

Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Jul 21, 20235 min read
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Mixed Media Messages: The Ultimate Guide to 'Soil' Sampling for Mineral Exploration
Soil sampling in British Columbia doesn't have to be complex if these 5 tips are followed.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Mar 24, 20239 min read
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Difficult Bass - The beginning of a Potential Copper-Gold Porphyry Story
Probably one of the most difficult areas I’ve explored is the Bass Copper-Gold Porphyry Project northeast of Fort St James in central...
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Aug 12, 20223 min read
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Are Large Land Packages Indicative of Poor Exploration Models?
The primary focus of exploration models is on 'known' patterns and processes, but do deposit models actually hamper effective exploration?
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Jun 10, 20227 min read
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Navigating the Muddy Waters of Permit Applications for Mineral Exploration Projects
As we grow and expand our mineral exploration projects the need for increasing transparency of our activities becomes more prevalent.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Feb 23, 20214 min read
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Are stock options worth it?
Congratulations, your client has chosen to show you appreciation! Now you need to ask yourself if it's worth buying into the company.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Nov 23, 20205 min read
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How to Secure Investors and Update New Workers with One Document
In the pursuit to finish an exploration season, sometimes the future value of our work tends to be overlooked.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Oct 27, 20205 min read
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The Trials and Tribulations of "Soil" Sampling in Glaciated Terrain
The parent material of today's soils is predominately glacial in origin adding to the complexity in the interpretation of soil geochemistry.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Sep 23, 20204 min read
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Post-Burn Mineral Exploration
Have you adapted your mineral exploration activities to a post-burn landscape?
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Aug 17, 20204 min read
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Ode to the Prospector
BC prospectors contribute over $1 million in exploration & mining expenditures annually and account for 1/3 to 1/2 of the projects in BC.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
May 7, 20205 min read
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Starting the Field Season in the Wake of Quarantine Measures
How to continue doing business in the wake of quarantine measures and how to protect local communities.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Mar 21, 20203 min read
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Gender Diversity in British Columbia Junior Mineral Exploration Management: A 2019 checkup
Inclusion initiatives are about recognizing unconscious bias and implementing strategies to help people thrive.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Jan 21, 20204 min read
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Why did you drill there?
You've put your work in, but how do you know you have picked the right drill spots?
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Dec 21, 20193 min read
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Looming Deadline? Don't Forget to Give Credit
Less than ideal writing styles are infiltrating BC and YT assessment reports: plagarism, excessive quoting and ghostwriting.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Oct 21, 20194 min read
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Mineral Exploration & Climate Change: Mitigate, Adapt and Innovate
How will mineral exploration work with the increasing public pressure to be accountable for creating and maintaining a clean environment?
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Sep 20, 20193 min read
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Discovery Under Cover
The term "blind mineralization" often leads to the common misconception that undiscovered mineral deposits are encapsulated and nonreactive.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Aug 29, 20194 min read
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Discovering the Giants
Everyone wants one and very few find them. World-class and giant deposits are identified by belonging to the top 10% of their deposit group.
Diana M. Benz, Ph.D.
Jul 12, 20193 min read
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