Mining & Geology

Olympus Solutions for Mining & Geology

Mining is a multistep process that begins with exploration, continues with mineral processing, and concludes with mine closure. Fast, accurate decision-making helps miners locate new sources of natural resources and provides substantial cost reduction opportunities by optimizing field time and maximizing drilling and analytical budgets.

Geologists in the field and lab managers use portable equipment like X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction analyzers (XRD) to get real-time material chemistry (XRF) and mineralogy (XRD) of geological samples as well as microscopes for traditional optical mineralogy and petrology.

Vanta for Mining and Geochemistry

DELTA Mining and Geochemistry Handheld XRF Analyzer

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Application Notes

Uranium Mining and Exploration Using Portable XRF

Portable XRD and XRF for Cement Analysis

Portable XRD for Graphite Exploration, Mining, and Extraction

Portable XRD for Lithium

Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Geological Logging with Vanta Analyzers

Portable XRF for Lithogeochemistry and Chemostratigraphy

Portable XRF for Nickel Laterite Exploration, Grade Control & Processing

Portable XRF Analyzers for Measuring Gold in Activated Carbon

Customer Case Study: Soil Geochemistry by pXRF at the Sonora Project, Mexico

Portable XRD for Bauxite: Exploration, Mining, and Extraction

Olympus Portable X-Ray Diffraction for Metallurgy

Gold exploration with portable X-ray diffraction (pXRD)

Handheld XRF for Soil Surveys: Geochemistry of Rock Outcrops, Soils, and Sediments

Scaling and Corrosion Residue Identification with X-ray Diffraction

Geological interpretation in the core shack with TERRA Portable XRD

Phased Array Mining Haul Truck Wheel Hub Inspection

Use of Handheld XRF in Gold (Au) Mine Laboratories: Analysis of Pins, Mill Feeds, and Precipitates

Ultrasonic Velocity and Attenuation Measurements in Geological Samples

Phased Array Dipper Handle Inspection for Shovels and Draglines

Ultrasonic Phased Array in Lieu of Radiography

QA/QC and Process Optimization for Direct Reduced Iron Analysis with XRD

Eddy Current Array Gear - Tooth Surface Inspection for the Mining Industry

Measuring Manufactured Plastic Pipes

The future of industrial quality control

Phased Array Inspection of Gears in Heavy Equipment

Mining Heavy Equipment Lug or Bore Inspections

Mining Excavator Swing Shaft Inspections

Non-Destructive Fingerprinting of Compounds

Uranium Exploration, Pathfinders & Light Elements

Bauxite Ore Analysis: Aluminum & Associated Impurities

Phosphate Mineralization & Pathfinder Elements

Ultra-Portable Rare Earth Element Exploration

Fe-Ore Mineralization Heavy & Light Element Analysis

Measuring Elastic Modulus Using Thickness and Flaw Inspection Solutions

Ultrasonic Testing in the Foundry Industry

Ultrasonic Testing of Aluminum and Nonferrous Castings

Measuring Nodularity in Cast Iron Using Ultrasonic Testing

Measuring Fiberglass Gelcoat Thickness

Measuring the Thickness of Rubber Tires

Thickness Testing of Reinforced Rubber Conveyor Belts

High-Temperature Ultrasonic Testing

Corrosion Thickness Gauging with Dual Element Transducers

Wall Thickness Measurements of Metal Pipes and Tubes

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Videos

Automated XRF for Metal Manufacturing

Handheld XRF for Material Quality Control in Cement Manufacturing

Introducing the Vanta™ Work Station: A Portable Benchtop System for XRF Analyzers

Geochemical Technical Video Series - Portable XRF - Part 9 - pXRF Implementation Phase and other useful advice

Geochemical Technical Video Series - Portable XRF - Part 8 - QA/QC

Geochemical Technical Video Series - Portable XRF - Part 7 - Orientation Survey Is Any Sample Preparation Required?

Geochemical Technical Video Series - Portable XRF - Part 6 - Orientation Survey - What effect do different sample containers have on pXRF results?

Geochemical Technical Video Series - Portable XRF - Part 5 - Orientation Survey Optimizing pXRF Testing Times

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Field stand, probe shield, and soil foot accessories for the Vanta analyzer

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: GPS Feature

Geochemical Technical Video Series - Portable XRF - Part 4 - Site Sample Calibration

Geochemical Technical Video Series - Portable XRF - Part 3 - Orientation Survey

Geochemical Technical Video Series - Portable XRF - Part 2 - Setting Goals and Objectives for Your pXRF Program

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Pseudo Elements with Dillon McDowell

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Averaging with Dillon McDowell

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Getting Started with Vanta PC Software

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Install Hot Heel and Weld Mask Accessories

Vanta Technical Tutorial Series: Create a Custom Notes Template

Portable XRD for Environmental Analysis Customer Testimonial, Dr. Anita Hill, University of Tasmania

Portable XRF for Mineral Processing & Laboratories

Portable XRF for Mining

Vanta Mining Promo

Vanta™ Handheld XRF Customer Testimonial, Rob Hough, CSIRO

Vanta Promo Video

Vanta - Navigating the Software

Vanta Overview Video

Vanta Quick Start Video

Vanta Ruggedness Video

Geological Survey Precompetitive and Collaborative Opportunities for Nondestructive, Real-Time, Portable Analysis, Dr. Steve Hill, Geological Survey of South Australia

A Junior Explorers Use of pXRF, Simon Bolster, Gryphon Minerals Limited

Portable XRF Data Under International Reporting Codes, Dennis Arne, CSA Global

Mining Customer Testimonial, Paul Kuhn, Avrupa Minerals

Mining Customer Testimonial, Michelle Carey, Reflex

Mining Customer Testimonial, Malcolm Stallman, Centerra Gold

Mining Customer Testimonial, John Russill, SRK Exploration

Mining Customer Testimonial, Simon Ingram, Reservoir Minerals

Mining Customer Testimonial, Peter Mullins, Royal Road Minerals

Mining Customer Testimonial, Justin Osborne, Gold Road Resources

Mining Customer Testimonial, Gordon Walker, ALS Minerals

BX3M Product Overview

Phased Array Inspection Solutions for the Surface Mining Industry

27MG Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Introductory Video

Portable XRF in Mining: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Mining Customer Testimonial, Alexander Mikhailov, Mineral Exploration Network

Mining Customer Testimonial, Ville-Matti Seppa, Belvedere Mining

Mining Customer Testimonial, Nick Cook, Mawson Resources

Tech Tours - Olympus Industrial Microscopes

NASA XRD/XRF on Mars Rover

OLYMPUS Inspector Series - Product Overview

45MG Product Introduction Video

Mining Customer Testimonial, Kerim Sener, Ariana Resources

Mining Customer Testimonial, Guy Franceschi, Volta Resources

Mining Customer Testimonial, Glen Parsons, Mariana Resources

Mining Customer Testimonial, Emma Sheard, Aurum Exploration Services

Mining Customer Testimonial, Chris Torrey, Silver City Minerals

Mining Customer Testimonial, Darren Holden, ABM Resources

OmniScan MX2 Product Overview

Overview of the 38DLP/39DLP Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

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Solutions

Vanta for Mining & Geochemistry

Measurement Solutions

Infographics

Geoscience and Mining Infographic

Vanta Infographic

Measurement Infographic

Mining Infographic

Vanta Periodic Table - Limits of Detection

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Webinars

Innovative Applications of portable X-ray diffraction (pXRD) and X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) for base metals and gold exploration

Techniques for Rapid, Accurate Sample Analysis in the Field

Aplicacion de tecnologías portátiles XRF y XRD en minería y control de tenores

Beyond the Elements XRD Mineralogy & XRF Analysis for Advanced Mud Logging

Webinar - Achieving Project Cost Efficiencies using Handheld XRF Analysers: Examples and Case Studies

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Tutorials

Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Tutorial

Phased Array Tutorial

Eddy Current Array Tutorial

Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Tutorial

White Papers

Application Considerations in Specifying High Frequency Ultrasonic Transducers

Roughness Measurement with LEXT, Laser Scanning Microscopes

Basic Principles of Laser Scanning Microscopes

FAQs

Ultrasonic Testing FAQ

Learn about microscope

Frequently Asked Transducer Questions

Manuals

Vanta Family X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer Getting Started Guide

Brochures

Vanta Specifications

Real-Time Elemental Analysis in Mining

Vanta for Mining and Geochemistry Brochure

Vanta Series Brochure

Case Studies

Lithium Exploration in LCT Pegmatites Using Portable XRF

Handheld XRF in Exploration Drilling: Reverse Circulation/Rotary Air Blast and Diamond Core

Portable XRF for Gold (Au) and Au Pathfinders for Mineral Exploration and Ore Body Vectoring

Handheld XRF Analyzers Enhance Mineral Exploration and Grade Control of Nickel Sulphides

X-ray Diffraction for Mineral Processing

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Blog

Transforming pXRF Data Management with maxgeo’s DataShed Software: FAQs

Automated Measurement of Gold in Activated Carbon Using Integrated XRF and Sampling

Geological Prospecting and Mud Logging: A Faster Approach Using Handheld XRF

Can Vanta Portable XRF Measure Gold (Au) to Less than 20 Parts per Billion?

Drill Core Analysis Using XRF Assists Rapid Geological Interpretations in Significant Gold Discovery

How to Automate Sampling and Analysis of Ores and Mined Materials

Faster Soil Sampling for Copper-Silver Projects Using Portable XRF—An Explorer’s Story

Automated, Robotic Innovations for Analyzing Geological Samples with Portable XRF

Which Phased Array Probe Is Right for Your Total Focusing Method Inspection?

Share XRF Results Across the Globe with the Vanta™ Data Viewer

Minex Europe 2019 Roundup

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Miss Us at PDAC? Here’s the Latest for Our Mining Customers

The Fault with Cobalt: Overcoming the Challenges of Battery Metal Exploration

Take Note! XRF Data Management Made Easy

Back to the Grind: How Handheld XRF Benefits Ball Mill Users

Video Series: Tips and Tricks for Vanta Handheld XRF Analyzers

The TERRA XRD Analyzer Makes an Impact on the Study of the Lonar Meteor Crater

How Archaeologists Use XRF to Source Stone Artifacts

Vanta Handheld XRF Gets the Graphene Advantage

Here's the Dirt on Using XRD Technology to Identify the Origin of Soils

Vanta Handheld XRF Frequently Asked Questions

A Practical Application Video for the TERRA XRD Analyzer

5 Advantages of Olympus XRD Analyzers over Conventional XRD Instruments

The Power of pXRF for Cost-Effective Decisions for Mineral Exploration Programs

Webinar Recap: Techniques for Rapid, Accurate Sample Analysis in the Field

Identifying Rock Types and Mineralization with XRF at the Mount Pleasant Mine

Small-Diameter Pipes and How to Inspect Them

Portable XRF — A Quickstart Guide for Best Practices

Out of this World: Olympus XRD on Mars

Catch Up on What You Missed: Portable X-ray Fluorescence (pXRF) Best Practices for Mining and Exploration Projects

Four Advantages of X-ray Diffraction (XRD) in Ore Processing

Peter Mullins of Royal Road Minerals Discusses Portable X-ray Fluorescence (pXRF) in the Minerals Industry

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