Hitachi and SRC unveil automated mineral analysis technology
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What happened
The Saskatchewan Research Council and Hitachi unveiled the Tracepoint Workflow, a fully automated process for mineral analysis. This technology, which was developed over five years, is described as the world's first fully automated process for analyzing mineral deposits based on single mineral grains. The new circuit of services was unveiled in Saskatoon.
From panow.com
Why it matters
The Tracepoint Workflow is expected to improve and speed up the process of identifying possible mineral deposits. This capability could reshape how mining companies approach their future exploration efforts in Saskatchewan and beyond.
From panow.com
Who's involved
- HitachiCollaborated with the Saskatchewan Research Council on the Tracepoint Workflow.
- Saskatchewan Research CouncilUnveiled the world's first fully automated process for mineral analysis.
- First Quantum MineralsA Canadian mining company that could benefit from improved exploration efficiency.
- SaskatchewanThe province where the new technology is expected to boost mineral exploration.
- Government of SaskatchewanThe provincial government under whose auspices the Saskatchewan Research Council operates.
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The entities involved
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Hitachi
Japanese multinational engineering and electronics company
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Saskatchewan Research Council
technology corporation
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