Mineral Analysis using X-ray Imaging (MAXI)
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| Coordinator | Orexplore AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 323 500 |
| Project duration | January 2014 - March 2016 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
Increased efficiency for analysis of samples from the mining industry and ore exploration. To measure XRF-signals from the whole sample, to be able to analyse elemental concentrations from several centimetres depth in samples for heavier elements e.g. precious metals and rare earth elements, and achieve an increased spatial resolution. Fulfilment: Orexplores method provides a volume analysis: deeper for heavier elements, more shallow for lighter. At the same time a detailed 3D-tomographic, structural information for drill cores is available to the geologist.
Expected results and effects
Orexplore has been able to adapt method and technique to the requirements from the mining industry, something that directly has influenced an upcoming product. If the product is used within the industry, higher efficiency in exploration and mining will be achieved, leading to better utilisation of resources. The cooperation with GIR from Rumania will result in a scientific article. Deepened cooperation has also been achieved with both VTT and Advacam.
Planned approach and implementation
The project consortium had a good selection of companies and organisations from several countries with a mining tradition and associated industry. A planning with meetings circulating between the participating organisations has given great insight into the conditions and requirements of the participating end users, as well as giving rise to excellent discussions and knowledge exchange between the participating companies and research institutes.