Join us for a digest of key findings straight from the geo webinar library! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history and future of the Sukhoi Log gold deposit in Siberia, described as one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in the world with an estimated 81 million ounces. We explore its long, challenging discovery history, including the pivotal role of geologist Vladimir Buryak and the pushback faced despite early gold finds. Learn about its geological setting in metamorphosed sedimentary rocks hosted by an inverted anticline structure and the tricky nature of its ore, where most gold is fine-grained and locked inside pyrite, making simple extraction difficult. Crucially, we see how Sukhoi Log serves as a prime example for Situational Mineralogical Analysis (SMA), an advanced method vital for predicting how complex ores will behave during processing by analyzing their texture and composition. This revealed that the presence of flaky native gold could lead to significant losses if not accounted for in processing design. We then shift geographically to the Russian Far East, where we examine regional highlights like the large Pashanka copper-molybdenum-gold porphyry and learn how Zircon Geochemistry is being applied. Discover how this method uses the chemistry locked inside zircon crystals to identify potentially fertile magmas capable of forming large porphyry deposits. We discuss its application to sites like Melmis, the potential new ore field Geon (which intriguing zircon results suggest might be a shifted tectonic block), and Ponyi, showing how the technique differentiates prospects and guides exploration. We also briefly touch on Kazakhstan's importance for rare metals like molybdenum and tungsten. This episode highlights how applying new analytical methods and perspectives to existing geological knowledge can unlock significant hidden potential in both known and underexplored areas.

In this episode, we trace the extraordinary journey of helium—from its first detection as a mysterious line in the Sun's spectrum to its pivotal role in modern geology and industry. Join us as we explore:

• The cosmic origins of helium and its 1868 discovery in sunlight—decades before being found on Earth
• How helium became a strategic resource during the 20th century, from airships to the Atomic Age
• Vernadsky's groundbreaking theory of Earth's "gas breathing" and its lasting impact
• Why helium is now considered a golden indicator for fault lines and mineral deposits
• Cutting-edge helium surveying techniques helping uncover Earth's hidden structures

Featuring insights from Dr. Ivan Pechenkin of the Fedorovsky Institute, we reveal how this noble gas transformed from a scientific curiosity to an indispensable tool for understanding our planet.

Listen now to discover how Earth's faint helium whispers guide us to its deepest secrets.

In this episode, we dive into groundbreaking research from the GeoWebinar Platform (June,8 2025) that challenges traditional methods in mineral exploration and industrial processing.

🔍 Part 1: The Hidden Structure of Ore Deposits
Why do most surface geochemical anomalies fail to lead to mines? Discover how structural geochemistry reveals that elements like calcium and iron form non-overlapping "atomic fields"—like oil and water—across vast regions. We explore a Chukotka gold case study, where this method identified a major deposit in three months after 40 years of failed exploration.

🌋 Part 2: The Deep Earth’s Metal Highway
How do gold and copper travel miles underground? Surprising experiments show supercritical gases, not just liquids, play a key role—with solubility increasing under pressure. Plus, how rare earth elements act as "fluid fingerprints" to trace ancient ore-forming processes.

⚙️ Part 3: Fixing the Filtration Bottleneck
High-purity ores require ultra-fine grinding, but this clogs filters with sludge-like pulp. We break down two solutions:
1️⃣ Chemical fixes – How "wetting agents" (SAS) reduce moisture by 0.8% (a huge cost saver).
2️⃣ Engineering fixes – A 10.5-micron "self-filtering" ceramic disc that lets the slurry build its own filter layer.

🔗 Why It All Connects
From planetary-scale geochemistry to factory-floor dewatering, this episode reveals how rethinking structure—whether in rocks, fluids, or industrial systems—can unlock efficiency breakthroughs.

🎧 Listen now for a masterclass in applied geoscience!