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Each section expands on specific topics, processes and activities conducted during the various phases of the mining lifecycle. Note: These posts are part of the Mining Investor Toolkit, available as a membership and an eBook.

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

Posted on August 7, 2026August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

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

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged other minerals, silver

Understanding VMS deposits

Posted on May 31, 2026August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

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

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged copper, gold

Silver deposits

Posted on April 30, 2026August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

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

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged silver

Mining methods: underground

Posted on January 6, 2026August 22, 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, 2025August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

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

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged copper, due diligence

Exploration methods: geological and geochemical

Posted on November 25, 2025August 22, 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 due diligence

Lithium deposits

Posted on October 28, 2025August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

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

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged due diligence, lithium

Mining methods 101

Posted on September 30, 2025August 22, 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, 2025August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

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

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged due diligence, rare earths

Mineral processing 101

Posted on June 29, 2025August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

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

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged gold, silver

Mineral processing: base metals

Posted on May 25, 2025August 22, 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 gold, silver

Gold deposits

Posted on November 3, 2024August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

Here's a quick guide to the most common gold deposit types to help you invest in the best projects (and companies):

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged gold

Mineral processing: gold

Posted on August 25, 2024August 22, 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 gold, silver

Exploration methods: geophysics

Posted on January 11, 2024August 22, 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 Investing

Grades by mineral deposit types

Posted on May 28, 2023August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

Here is your primer on grades by mineralisation/deposit type and associated width and/or thickness.

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged cobalt, rare earths

Outputs from economic studies

Posted on April 23, 2023August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

Here are the 12 main outputs from these studies to help you research any project for your portfolio:

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining Investing

Copper porphyry deposits

Posted on October 22, 2022August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

Copper is crucial for decarbonisation, yet we've been underinvesting for over a decade. To be copper-ready we must step up. Here's the skinny on porphyry deposits to help you take advantage of this lifetime opportunity.

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining InvestingTagged copper, gold

Exploration methods: drilling

Posted on September 25, 2022August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

Drilling is the most significant exploration method in mining. But all drilling is not created equal. Here's your quick guide to drilling, to help you understand reports and news releases:

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining Investing

Economic studies in mining

Posted on September 4, 2022August 22, 2026 by The Toolkit

Knowing the difference between the variety of economic studies used in mining and metals is crucial to any investor. Here's 'Economic Studies 101', to help you predict how these could impact your investments:

Posted in Lifecycle, Mining Investing2 Comments

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