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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

IOCG deposits (Iron Oxide Copper Gold)

Posted on December 30, 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 copper, grades

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

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

Gold deposits

Posted on November 3, 2024September 13, 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, grades

Grades and Commonly Used Units

Posted on June 27, 2024September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Units at different stages of a mining project tell a story. Making sure you understand these correctly will help assess each project in the best light.

Posted in Mining Investing, ToolsTagged grades

Mining grade guides (cheat sheets)

Posted on April 25, 2024September 18, 2026 by The Toolkit

When investing in mining, grade is a highly nuanced, yet a fundamental concept to, not only grasp but master.

Posted in Mining Investing, ToolsTagged due diligence, grades

Grades by mineral deposit types

Posted on May 28, 2023September 13, 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 grades

Copper porphyry deposits

Posted on October 22, 2022September 13, 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, grades

Deposit types, from porphyries to brines

Posted on October 9, 2022September 13, 2026 by The Toolkit

Here are 'Mineral deposit types 101' (plus why you, as an investor, should care):

Posted in Foundational, Mining InvestingTagged due diligence, grades

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