LithologIQ
Reinventing core analysis with AI

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Transforming borehole interpretation with AI

In mineral exploration, each drill core contains crucial information about soil composition and the site's potential for exploitation. However, traditional sample analysis is time-consuming and manual, slowing down decision-making and increasing the risk of error. To optimize this process, LithologIQ partnered with Explorai to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into its workflows. The goal: automate the segmentation and interpretation of rock samples to accelerate mineralogical analysis and improve reliability.

Advanced segmentation of mineralogical samples

Explorai has integrated an AI module that automatically segments drill cores by detecting and structuring their disting sections. Where manual analysis is repetitive and painstaking, this computer vision-based system instantly recognizes geological structures, providing a faster and more robust analytical foundation.

This represents a major leap forward for geologists, enabling access to more accurate date in a fraction of the time. In addition, the segmentation model lays the groundwork for future capabilities such as automated vein identification - an essential lever for optimizing drilling campaigns.

"We entrusted Explorai with developing highly specialized digital tools to calculate metrics from complex images. These analyses were beyond our area of expertise, but Explorai quickly gained a deep understanding of our business, identified the right technologies, and delivered an initial draft. Thanks to our dynamic collaboration, we arrived at a sustainable and scalable solution that added undeniable value to our product."

- Simon Lessard - CEO, Lithologiq

High-performance image processing for a smoother workflow

Drill core analysis involves the manipulation of very high-resolution images, with files that can exceed 250 MB. To ensure efficient processing of this massive data, Explorai has designed an optimized infrastructure that enables fast, reliable extraction of relevant information. Artificial intelligence does not replace human expertise - it enhances it by automating repetitive tasks, allowing specialists to focus on the strategic aspects of sample interpretation.

Strategic leverage for LithologIQ and the future of mining exploration

Thanks to this innovation, LithologIQ can accelerate its analysis cycle and improve the quality of results delivered to its clients. Automated core segmentation reduces processing times and minimizes interpretation errors, making the workflow more efficient and dependable. This positions LithologIQ as a player at the forefront of intelligent mining, capble of leveraging the latest AI advancements to better understand subsurface structures and strengthen its predictive models.

The next phase involves expanding the AI module's capabilities, particularly with the goal of automating mineral vein recognition - an essential step in deposit beneficiation. This initiative illustrates how artificial intelligence can transform the mining industry, delivering faster, more accurate, and more actionable insights.

With Explorai, LithologIQ is not just adopting technology - it is using it strategically to redefine the geological analysis standards and increase the overall efficiency of its operations.