Hard Skills
AdvancedAlluvial SedimentologyThe study of sediment transport and deposition in fluvial environments to predict the location of concentrated mineral deposits.
IntermediatePlacer Sampling ProceduresThe systematic collection and processing of bulk samples from unconsolidated materials using methods like sonic drilling or trenching.
ExpertHeavy Mineral IdentificationThe technical ability to distinguish and quantify target minerals such as gold, platinum, or gemstones from waste minerals.
AdvancedResource Estimation for PlacersCalculating the volume and average grade of mineralized gravels using geostatistical techniques tailored for erratic alluvial distributions.