Mobile Hyperspectral Core Scanner — LithologIQ™
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Transforming Core Analysis Through Speed and Intelligence
The LithologIQ™ Mobile Core Scanner is the fastest and most advanced multisensor core scanning solution on the market, delivering up to 2,000 meters of scanned core per 8-hour shift. Designed for mining exploration, resource definition, and production control, it combines VNIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR hyperspectral imaging with advanced AI and edge computing for real-time mineralogical, structural, and geochemical interpretation.
LithologIQ™ – Mobile Hyperspectral Core Scanning Laboratory
Technology: Multisensor Hyperspectral Core Scanner
Manufacturer: LithologIQ
Housed in a mobile container or trailer laboratory, LithologIQ’s system operates directly at the drill site, providing immediate mineral insights without disrupting existing core handling workflows.
Application:
Rapid, non-destructive core and chip scanning for mineral identification, alteration mapping, mineral chemistry, and geotechnical data acquisition in exploration and production environments.
Solution Highlights:
• World-leading acquisition speed: Up to 2,000 m per 8-hour shift (≈60 sec per core box).
• 7 synchronized cameras and sensors for full multi-spectrum coverage.
• Hyperspectral Imaging (1 mm/pixel) across four bands:
- VNIR (400–1000 nm): Rare Earth Elements, Fe-oxides
- SWIR (1000–2500 nm): Hydrated minerals (muscovite, biotite, chlorite + chemistry)
- MWIR (2800–5400 nm): Carbonates (calcite, siderite, ankerite)
- LWIR (7500–12000 nm): Silicates & quartz (silicification, rock hardness)
• High-resolution color photography (50 μm/pixel) of wet and dry cores.
• UV fluorescence imaging for mineral luminescence analysis.
• Magnetic susceptibility measurement—continuous per row.
• Supports multiple sample types: Full-core, cut-core, split-core, and RC chips.
• Edge computing delivers interpreted results in real-time—even with limited connectivity.
Software & Data Intelligence:
• LithologIQ Core Logging Portal provides real-time mineralogical maps and alteration indicators.
• Ore Tracking: Generates a deposit-specific alteration score to vector toward mineralization.
• Mineral Chemistry: Microprobe-calibrated chemistry for white mica, chlorite, and carbonates over user-defined intervals.
• Geostructure (RQD): Automatic Rock Quality Designation via machine learning to reduce manual logging time.
• Data Connectivity: On-premise or cloud access; export formats compatible with major 3D geological modeling software.
• Traceability: Transparent, auditable data processing — no “black box” algorithms.
Ideal for:
• Mining exploration and resource definition
• Geometallurgical modeling
• Core shed digitalization
• Near-mine monitoring and process control
• Geological research institutions
Key Benefits:
Speed & Throughput: Scans up to 2,000 m per shift for rapid project turnaround.
Comprehensive Data: Multi-sensor dataset including mineralogy, chemistry, and structure.
Operational Efficiency: Integrated into existing core workflows with no handling disruption.
Decision-Ready Output: Edge-computed mineral indicators for fast field decision-making.
Technical Overview:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Speed | 2,000 m per 8-hour shift (~60 s per box) |
| Spectral Range | 400 – 12,000 nm (VNIR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR) |
| Spectral Resolution | 1 mm/pixel (Hyperspectral) |
| Color Imaging | 50 μm/pixel (RGB High-Res) |
| Additional Sensors | UV fluorescence • Magnetic susceptibility |
| Supported Sample Types | Full-core • Cut-core • Split-core • RC chips |
| Data Delivery | Edge computing • Near real-time web access |
| Integration | LithologIQ Core Portal • FieldScan ONE™ compatible |
| Deployment | Mobile container or trailer lab (on-site operation) |