Combining the strength of Petroleum and Mineral System knowledge to advance exploration within the Critical Mineral space

Abstract

Both the petroleum and mineral industries have relied on proven methods when exploring for economic deposits. All methods have their origins in a deep understanding in geological principles, so it’s no surprise that there are many analogous processes employed across both industries. A significant difference is “where” in the earth’s crust the commodity of interest is accumulated and extracted. Economic recovery of any resource drives “how” explorers go about finding the commodity of interest and what tools they employ in their search.