Introduction to Machine Learning and Big Data

Discover the evolving use of both machine learning and big data as exploration tools, and their various applications across the mining value chain.

This webinar consists of three 15-minute mini-lectures followed by a 30-minute panel discussion. 

Introduction 

3:10 The Mining Cycle

Mini-lectures 

3:50 Machine Learning as a Tool for Geologists | Antoine Cate, SRK Consulting

23:45 Generating Geological Models in Minutes Using Machine Learning | Steve Sullivan, Maptek

41:35 How Machine Learning Can Magnify Orebody Knowledge | Penny Stewart, Petra

Panel discussion

1:00:18 Q&A discussion introduction

1:00:23 What libraries can I use for drawing maps and creating prediction models in python?

1:02:33 How is it possible to know the uncertainty of the prediction maps?

1:03:44 What is the relation between density data and hotspot dimension when you apply predictive maps?

1:05:11 How do we actually prepare our data for machine learning?

1:08:45 How to deal with outliers?

1:13:48 Should data science financials be part of undergraduate science education?

1:15:27 In the machine learning environment, how do you deal with missing data in data sets?

1:23:00 What would you recommend for early career professionals entering this space to be productive and provide value into the industry?

 

Moderator

  • Maureen Moore, Maptek

Panelists 

  • Antoine Cate, SRK Consulting
  • Steve Sullivan, Maptek
  • Penny Stewart, Petra

This webinar was produced by the Society of Economic Geologists and sponsored by Maptek.

SRK Panelist

Antoine Caté | Structural Geology Consultant | SRK Canada

Antoine Caté

Senior Structural Geologist

Antoine is a specialist in data science and machine learning. He is experienced in mineral exploration, structural geology, geochemistry, and 3D modelling.

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