Beyond Discovering
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8 From the first hit in the drill core to a classified mineral resource (short English version)

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We discuss the path from a first exploration indication to a classified mineral resource. The episode explains how anomalies become mineralisation through patterns from multiple datasets and why drilling is the only real verification. We go through resource categories: inferred, indicated and measured, and how drill density controls confidence. QAQC, traceability and negative drill holes are shown to be just as important as positive ones. The takeaway: exploration is a long process built on discipline, patience and difficult decisions.

Conclusions

  • A discovery is confirmed by consistency in data, not a single good result.
  • More drilling increases certainty but must be balanced against cost.
  • Most projects fail because continuity, volume or economics are insufficient.

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