Coffee with Samso: Applying scientific sampling methods into mineral exploration - CSIRO

Exploration geologists are often faced with a situation where they are asked to find the Holy Grail with a small budget. In the past, potential deposits are often missed due to a lack of funding or poor targeting techniques. In this episode of Coffee with Samso, I speak to Dr Ryan Noble who is the principal research scientist for CSIRO. He works for the Mineral Resource business unit. Understanding weathering profile key to mineral exploration The CSIRO has been providing solutions to the mineral exploration industry for many decades. The whole concept of understanding the weathering profile or regolith is the key to many discoveries.  Ryan shares with us the concept of using bore water to vector into potential mineralisation geology. This technique is being used by Moho Resources Ltd (ASX:MOH) and Ryan is working with that company on the Emperor Springs Gold Project in Queensland, Australia. About Dr Ryan Noble Current activities: Ultrafine fraction soils for mineral exploration, active/smart sampling for exploration, gas geochemistry for exploration through cover, commercialisation of UltraFine+, continental-scale hydrogeochemistry, rapid and field-portable sampling and analysis for greenfields mineral exploration, role of fungi in the transformation of gold. Past President of the Association of Applied Geochemists (Chair Awards and Medals Committee), Executive Board member of Earth Science Western Australia, Member of Geoconferences WA subcommittee.  Sept 2011-June 2014 stream leader (Education and Analytical Services) Responsibilities: Manage projects and project leaders, reporting, project delivery and the stream budget. Run seminars, Interns, promotion activities and develop Advanced Characterisation services.  Aug 2011-Oct 2014 Research team leader, responsibilities: Manage Aqueous Geochemistry research team members (5-8) for capability development and deployment, annual performance, HSE and routine approvals.  Research scientist and laboratory manager Projects: Uranium hydrogeochemistry, biogeochemistry and mechanisms of metal migration in soils, evolution of SO4 and NO3 related to sulphide weathering, monitoring techniques for carbon capture and storage in soil and groundwater, micro- and nano-crystal formation to simulate natural metal enrichment zones in soils and saprolite, regional hydrogeochemical mapping, hydrogeochemistry near trace metal-rich soils and rocks, predictive modelling of lithology using plant and soil chemistry, hydropedology of the WA wheat belt including studies on acid water and acid sulphate sediments, development and assessment of novel approaches to soil characterisation by soil partial extractions, reactive transport modelling of trace metal mobility related to saprolite weathering reactions. Skills: Laboratory management, General soils, regolith and water laboratory techniques, Ion Chromatography, Infrared Mineral Analyser (ASD), C and S combustion analyser, Scanning Electron Microscopy. Please let us know your thoughts and send us any comment to info@samso.com.au. Remember to Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Samso Media and our mail list to stay informed and make comments where appropriate. Other than that, you can also give us a Review on Google. For further information about Coffee with Samso and Rooster Talks visit: www.samso.com.au Samso is primarily a consulting company that delivers digital information to the market in terms of creating organic content. Samso simplifies your story to customers or investors. Samso creates organic content for you to engage your audience and BRAND yourself to them. Samso provides bespoke research and presentation for clients to engage their customers or investors. Organic content allows audiences to feel a real sense of sincerity when you share your business strategy, allowing your business to stand out among the sea of social media traffic. Working with Proactive Group allows exposing our Insights to over 1.2 million monthly unique views internationally. Samso has nearly 30 years of experience in developing business ideas and concepts in the Australasian region. Samso has worked primarily in the mineral resources industry, capital markets and corporate finance. Noel Ong is the founder of SAMSO.   Disclaimer Samso and affiliated companies accept no responsibility for any claim, loss or damage as a result of information provided or its accuracy. The information provided is general in nature, not financial product advice, see a financial expert before making any investment decision. Your personal objectives, financial situation or needs have not been taken into consideration. There may be a conflict of interest present with commercial arrangements with companies and/or stock held. Samso or an associate may receive a commission for funds raised.