The trials and tribulations of historic geochemistry datasets with Putra Sadikin

Historical geochemical datasets can be challenging with variable methods, missing metadata, and shifting detection limits, but they’re also an invaluable resource for mineral exploration and mining.

In this episode, we break down what qualifies as historical data, common pitfalls to watch for, and best practices for integrating legacy datasets into interpretation workflows. We also explore the newest geochemical data from field-portable and scanning technologies, examining how they complement and contrast with traditional datasets.


For this episode we read:

Advances in ICP-MS technology and the application of multi-element geochemistry to exploration (Sader and Ryan, 2019)

Advances in exploration geochemistry, 2007 to 2017 and beyond (Winterburn et al., 2019)

Evaluation of partial digestions for soils to detect a deeply buried VMS Cu-Zn prospect in boreal forests (van Geffen et al., 2014)

Major advances in exploration geochemistry, 1998-2007 (Cohen et al., 2010)

Om Podcasten

Every geoscientist is capable of understanding and applying geochemical data, however, at GeocHemiSTea we understand that there is an incredible amount of nuance and accumulated knowledge. We are here to break down the impediments towards geoscientists learning more about this exciting field! Are you a student wanting to break into the field? Listen to each episode to see how reknown geochemists got to where they are today. Are you intrigued by integrating geochemistry, but don't know how? Stay tuned! Lastly are you looking for some Tea/good gossip? We got it.