Variational autoencoders are a type of neural network that are often used for unsupervised learning. They are often associated with the autoencoder model because of their architectural affinity, but there are significant differences in the goal and mathematical formulation of…
A mineral deposit is an accumulation of a naturally occurring mineral or mineral-like substance in the earth’s crust. Minerals are often found in the form of a single mineral or as a combination of several minerals. The process of mineral…
The availability of high-accuracy and detailed geological data is rapidly increasing, however our ability to effectively use this data in predictive modelling remains limited due to challenges such as the large variety of facies present in a rock formation. Current…
Mining companies are increasingly competing for a diminishing number of high-quality deposits. Mineable ore bodies tend to be concentrated in small areas, called mineral districts, and remote from large industrial centres. Prospective sites must be identified by remote sensing, geophysical…
Mining involves a multitude of processes and steps to produce the final product. These processes can be broken down into three main categories: operations, extraction, and processing. Operations entail things like cost accounting systems, planning software, and safety procedures. Extraction…
Mining is a key industry for Australia and has been for centuries. Mineral resources are an important driver of the national economy, accounting for more than 12% of total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017. Many minerals play an important…
1. Neural networks are a type of machine learning algorithm that are able to learn how to solve problems on their own. Machine Learning is a blend of several different fields including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Image Processing and…
Despite the importance of minerals and the need to discover more, especially critical minerals, there are many challenges that currently face mineral explorers; from access to land to assess to money, explorers need to be socially responsible and innovative to…
A gentle introduction to AI and Deep Learning Artificial intelligence is intelligence demonstrated by machines, as opposed to natural intelligence displayed by animals including humans. Artificial intelligence (AI) broadly refers to any human-like behaviour displayed by a machine or system.…
