Structural Economic Geology

“After using Vektore’s software and methods for about two years, the main advantages we have identified are:

• the immediate viewing feedback (real-time), while logging and collecting structural data, enabling us to start geological interpretation in 3D, and
• the inversion and convergence processes that provide reliable data validation and recovery that would be lost in other software and methods.

Immediate feedback occurs directly in the core shed while the drilling campaign is running. Concurrently, we can process and refine our data collection, solving the geometry of our mineral targets at a much higher speed than by using standard methods. The ultimate result is the ability to address and resolve geological problems faster and more reliably, generating a more accurate drilling schedule – reducing costs and expanding deliveries.”

“We have been using Ore.node for a couple of years and the most important advantages of the software and Vektore’s structural methods are the ability of processing structural data collected from oriented core through structural convergence and inversion, structural QAQC, and real-time visualization of structural data by the logging geologist, allowing direct contribution to the 3D modeling process. The novel methods embedded into the software allows for measurement and processing of linear structures (in an agile way) reliably. Ore.node enhances our capability of quickly understand the structural controls of mineralized bodies we are working on and thus assist in the design of new holes. We have made great progress in our mineral body knowledge, especially in measuring lineations and their attributes, which has proved to be instrumental in our exploration efforts, particularly while identifying the continuity of mineralization.

We believe that the inclusion of Protomodeling in the Ore.node 3.0 will allow several geological interpretations to be carried out throughout the description and collection of structural data, contributing to a better understanding of the project. The Local Cloud module will streamline data sharing not only among multiple geologists within the same project, but also between individual projects. Moreover, the addition of the geotechnical module will further promote and integrate the Ore.node within the core shed. Finally, this new version will be of great value to collaborate even more in the evolution and knowledge of exploration projects, re-affirming a successful partnership between Vektore and our company.”

“There are two main significant advantages in using the Ore.node software and Vektore’s Structural Vectoring Log method in our logging facilities. First, the Spatial Awareness capability including real-time visualization of the drillholes and their structures and lithologies, which promotes an instant experience of the spatial relationships between the target’s architecture and mineralized intervals, allowing us to anticipate the geometry of mineralized bodies. Second, the application of Structural Convergence and Inversion methods on structural data opens a range of previously unattainable opportunities. Particularly, when intersecting mineralized intervals with non oriented core, the ability to collect structures and proceed with the Structural Inversion method is crucial when we need to increase the quality and amount of reliable data available to investigate mineral bodies. In addition, we highly value the embedded ability to correct core orientation misalignment errors in real-time while recording structures present at intervals that would not be considered otherwise.

We are looking forward to the next major release of Ore.node (version 3.0) with the Protomodelling capability, which will allow us to generate 3D interpretive shapes directly in the logging environment, facilitating the transfer of information between logging and modelling geologists. In addition, we hope that the use of Artificial Intelligence can also be an ally in the analysis and interpretation of structures, geometries, and ore shoots.”

“The use of VEKTORE for extracting the maximum value of core information is essential to our project, making it easier to determine the real position of geological structures. Cerrado Gold is positively impressed with Vektore Ore.node software: it correlates core angles from different geological features to recover structural data’s real orientation, enhancing our knowledge and enabling structural information from historical non-oriented cores to be used for modelling. It has made Vektore an important player in this area.

Vektore also works with Cerrado Gold Team to guarantee quality control on the structural data collection and provides technical support to our geological interpretations. Their team is well prepared for online training and remote assistance, covering the lack of site visits due to the Pandemic.

Rogerio and Tiago, thank you for assisting Cerrado Gold.”

“Vektore’s Target Architecture Modeling (TAM) method, and its portability, generated new significant insights on the local and regional structural controls of various exploration districts that I have been working with. In addition, Vektore’s user friendly and comprehensive structural logging method and tools (Vektore Structural Logging – VSL) and the Ore.node software allowed to easily collect structural features, particularly lineations of any kind, from oriented and non-oriented full, one-half and one-quarter core. Fold asymmetry and kinematics were easily recorded for real-time processing and 3D visualization, and further incorporated into 3D models.”

“The Ore.node is a 3D logging software developed by Vektore that provides a framework of innovative tools to carry out structural and general logging – oriented and non-oriented core. It provides real-time 3D visualization of your target and logged information at the core shack – this is the opportunity for the project geologist to see and investigate the target while logging, making it a powerful addition to the core shack. I have used it and I recommend to projects with structural complexities.”

“Vektore has been providing structural geology services to GR Silver Mining Ltd. (“GR Silver”) since 2018. Their strategy of delivering services Pre-Field, Field and Post-Field aligns well with our structural geology and 3D modelling needs. Vektore provided insights on the structural controls of the San Marcial and Plomosas project by investigating the linear features present in its mineral body and connecting these features to the results of the oreshoot analysis derived from their Point Cloud Deletion of grades. Currently, Vektore is in the process of deploying their Structural Logging method along with their software, Ore.node, to support our efforts of using structural data effectively in our exploration programs. Vektore has been continuously supporting GR Silver through webinars and remote assistance by reviewing digital information collected or recorded by geological staff on site, regarding their fieldwork practices on core orientation and structural logging. This approach has contributed favorably to our continued improvement policy and, to the career development of our geologists, and ultimately improvement in 3D modelling skills.”

We have used Vektore for several projects at the Lac des Iles Mine over the past several years.  Rogerio, Tiago and staff have always provided us with high quality service, professionalism and timely results in resolving our structural geology questions.  Vektore has the unique ability to solve extremely complex and cryptic structural ‘mysteries’.  We deployed Vektore in to answering the structural complexities of two new prospective brownfields exploration targets at Lac des Iles: Creek Zone and Camp Lake.  Lac des Iles orebodies and intrusions were emplaced along and within pre-existing major structural features, which have subsequently re-activated periodically in the geological history.  In most instances, the structural feature has almost entirely been over-printed by the intrusion itself and was only inferred based on geophysical signature.  Vektore utilized advanced Borehole Image Analysis techniques that integrated borehole televiewer data with in-field structural logging observations to produce 3D geometrical models that we were able to incorporate directly in to our geological and geophysical models and greatly aid ongoing mineralization vectoring and targeting. 

“Vektore has provided us with tailored proposals to help unravel the complex structural history of our deposit. I have had the pleasure of working with Tiago and Rogerio on two projects at the Lac Des Iles Mine and the expertise they have provided has been invaluable. They have provided full support in the design and implementation of field programs, in addition to offering training to our team so we could continue the work. The models provided by Vektore were effective in our subsequent drilling campaigns and in refining our geological interpretation.”

“The MK Method and Structural Inversion is an excellent set of tools that has been used to successfully guide exploration drilling for structurally-controlled massive sulphide bodies in the Thompson Nickel Belt when I was working for Inco Ltd and Vale – from 2012 to 2018. This stuff is not in the textbooks, so it has been great learning from Rogerio. More recently, Rogerio has indicated that the MK (Vektore Structural Logging – VSL) and the Structural Inversion methods are currently embedded into Vektore’s Ore.node 3D logging software.“