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Investing in mining and metals requires a good grasp of complex processes and jargon. If you are seeking to invest more confidently, these breakdowns and detailed explanations will help you immensely.

A practical guide to understanding Carbonate-Hosted Deposits

Posted on September 4, 2026September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Here are the essential aspects to consider when reviewing companies holding these types of deposits.

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged copper, gold, grades, other minerals, silver

A practical guide to understanding SEDEX deposits (Sedimentary Exhalative Deposits)

Posted on August 7, 2026September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Here are the essential aspects to consider when reviewing companies holding these types of deposits.

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged grades, other minerals, silver

Understanding VMS deposits

Posted on May 31, 2026September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Here are the essential aspects to consider when reviewing these types of deposits.

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged copper, gold, grades

Silver deposits

Posted on April 30, 2026September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Here are the essential aspects to consider when reviewing these types of deposits.

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged grades, silver

Analysing mining projects (for non-geos)

Posted on March 31, 2026September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

These are the main variables you'll need to review when analysing mining assets, and why each matters:

Posted in ToolsTagged due diligence

Jurisdictions: the global footprint of mining

Posted on February 27, 2026September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

In this section, we'll review the unique characteristics and challenges this brings.

Posted in Foundational, Mining InvestingTagged due diligence

Mining methods: underground

Posted on January 6, 2026September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Let's review underground mining methods and some crucial concepts investors must grasp when doing research on stocks.

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged producers + physical

IOCG deposits (Iron Oxide Copper Gold)

Posted on December 30, 2025October 16, 2026 by The Toolkit

Today we'll cover some deposit basics including: characteristics, grades and tonnage and more

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged copper, grades

Exploration methods: geological and geochemical

Posted on November 25, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Investors need an understanding of the tools and techniques used, as these insights will help conduct due diligence and research.

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged explorers + developers

Lithium deposits

Posted on October 28, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Today we'll cover some deposit basics including: characteristics, grades and tonnage and more

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged grades, lithium

Mining methods 101

Posted on September 30, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Let's review different mining methods and some crucial concepts investors need to grasp:

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged producers + physical

Rare earth deposits

Posted on August 31, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

REEs are heating up but these elements are uniquely nuanced. Let's dig in:

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged grades, rare earths

Financing mineral exploration and development

Posted on July 27, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

What's more important, finding capital or a great project?

Posted in Foundational, Mining InvestingTagged ASX, explorers + developers, financials, producers + physical, TSX

Mineral processing 101

Posted on June 29, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Processing starts with reducing size and separate valuable minerals from gangue. Let's review!

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged copper, gold, silver

Mineral processing: base metals

Posted on May 25, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Processing is key to investing in miners. After all, a bulky resource is not money in the bank (yet!).

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged copper

Mine size (tonnage) by deposit type

Posted on April 27, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Understanding the size and scale of mines across different deposit types is crucial for investment decisions in the mining sector.

Posted in Foundational, Mining InvestingTagged due diligence, producers + physical

How to research a new mining stock

Posted on March 30, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

So you found a stock we want to research further. Here's a detailed process:

Posted in Mining Investing, ToolsTagged due diligence

Finding high-quality undervalued mining stocks

Posted on February 27, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

(aka: a repeatable process to find some to review and potentially invest in)

Posted in Mining Investing, ToolsTagged due diligence

5 times to buy that mining stock in your watchlist (and when not to)

Posted on January 30, 2025September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

While there may be a million reasons you want to buy a certain stock, this quick checklist can help enhance your chances of achieving the best results.

Posted in Mining Investing, ToolsTagged due diligence

9-step process to review mining projects (in news releases and reports)

Posted on December 26, 2024September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

These are the main things you'll need to analyse in company materials:

Posted in ToolsTagged due diligence

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