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Digital Core Logging vs. Paper Logging: The Real Cost Comparison
Paper logging persists on more exploration programs than most geologists would admit. Here's an honest look at the time, cost, and data quality differences — including where paper still makes sense.
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What Is Core Logging? A Field Geologist's Complete Guide
Core logging is the systematic recording of drill core observations — lithology, structure, alteration, geotechnics — at measured depth intervals. Here's how it works, what it captures, and why the quality of your log determines the quality of every model that follows.
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Why Your Excel Spreadsheet Is Not a Geological Database (And What to Use Instead)
Every exploration team starts in Excel. Here's what breaks as drilling scales — version conflicts, no validation, no audit trail — and what a proper geological database actually does differently.
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MX Deposit Alternatives: 7 Options for Teams That Need More Flexibility
A look at seven core logging platforms exploration teams are choosing over MX Deposit — covering pricing, Leapfrog integration, strip log quality, and where each alternative actually fits.
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Best Core Logging Software in 2026: The Complete Guide for Exploration Geologists
A comprehensive guide to the core logging and drill hole data management platforms exploration geologists are using in 2026 — from cloud-native SaaS to enterprise GIM systems and the new wave of AI-driven core imagery tools.