105: Why now is the right time for mining geophysics

In this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Jean Legault on mining geophysics, the featured special section in February's The Leading Edge. In this conversation, Jean highlights the similarities and differences of mining geophysics with seismic, why now is a great time to be a mining geophysicist, and the growth of machine learning in the field. There's something in this interview for everyone. Visit https://seg.org/podcast for the complete show notes and links to this month's special section on mining geophysics. BIOGRAPHY Jean M. Legault is a 30-year career exploration geophysicist. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in applied science (geophysics) at Queen's University at Kingston, ON, and his Master's degree in applied science (geophysics) at École Polytechnique of University of Montreal, QC. He is an experienced geophysicist in both the ground and airborne geophysics sectors since 1985. He is chief geophysicist at Geotech Ltd. (Aurora), a worldwide airborne geophysical service provider, where he is mainly interested in passive and active-source airborne EM methods as geological mapping tools for mineral exploration and groundwater. Jean has authored and co-authored over 50 papers and journal articles and has been a regular speaker at geophysical conferences around the world over the last 10 years. He is a past president of KEGS, past co-chair of the SEG Mining Committee, a director of the KEGS Foundation, and a member of SEG, ASEG, EAGE, as well as APEO, APGO, and OGQ. SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by CGG. Challenges found throughout the mining lifecycle don’t get answered without in-depth knowledge—that’s why CGG provides data and analysis you need to dig deeper. Gain more insight with CGG life-of-mine solutions, from exploration studies to tailings and closure monitoring. When you need to dig deeper, CGG can help you see things differently at https://www.cgg.com/. CREDITS Original music by Zach Bridges. This episode was hosted, edited, and produced by Andrew Geary at 51 features, LLC. Thank you to the SEG podcast team: Ted Bakamjian, Jennifer Crockett, Ally McGinnis, and Mick Swiney.