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If It Ain’t Broke: Rethinking Sampling & Analysis with PhotonAssay™

What if your assay method is holding you back, without you knowing? In this forward-thinking conversation, Dr Simon Dominy, Dr Naomi Potter, and Dr James Tickner explore why many mining operations stick with the status quo, even when data quality, reconciliation, and recovery could dramatically improve using PhotonAssay™. This episode challenges the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mindset in gold assay practices – and explores how industry leaders are reassessing traditional sampling protocols in light of new opportunities.

What you’ll learn

  • Why companies hesitate to adopt PhotonAssay™, and what drives those who do

  • The hidden cost of sticking with outdated fire assay processes

  • How sample size and heterogeneity impact reconciliation and NPV

  • Real-world cases of automation, error reduction, and process redesign

  • The role of QC data in identifying and fixing sampling issues

  • How to assess whether your current assay approach fits your mineralisation style

Chapters

  • 0:34 Why do some miners embrace change while others don't?
  • 2:44 How do I optimise my rig-to-assay process?
  • 4:20 How do I build a case for the switch to PhotonAssay™?

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