Hyperspectral analysis and X-Ray fluorescence geochemistry: A paradigm shift in kimberlite core logging

Alexandrina Fulop, Ph.D., P.Geo.

Senior Petrologist, De Beers – Exploration Canada, Targeting and Review

Talk Abstract:

Core drilling and logging provides subsurface geological information, including the internal waste or dilution for a subsequent diamond potential evaluation. Geological logging is essential, albeit time-consuming, labor-intensive and subjective, with an inherent degree of bias. Attempting to acquire more objective geoscientific data from the drill core, De Beers Exploration tested two rapidly emerging technologies, the hyperspectral and X-ray fluorescence mapping. The hyperspectral and geochemical datasets were tested against the geological logs making a case for integration with geological logging and the use of AI - assisted solutions.

Speaker Bio:

• Degree in Geological Engineering, Ph.D. in Geology (volcanology) at the University of Bucharest, Romania
• Geologist Engineer in Exploration for gold and base metals in the Romanian Eastern Carpathians -Laboratory of Mineralogy and Petrology (Baia Mare, NW Romania)
• Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Technical University of Cluj Napoca, North University Centre of Baia Mare, Romania
• Senior Petrologist at De Beers Canada-MRM and Exploration, Calgary & Toronto since 2010

Expertise in volcanology & petrology linked with hyperspectral and geochemical data. 

Alexandrina Fulop | LinkedIn

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