The National Research Council has developed the ProspectOre to expedite the process of analyzing ore grade on site to verify the block model and mine plan. Courtesy of The National Research Council

Canada is home to more than 50 active gold mines, and currently ranks as the world’s fifth largest gold producer. So it is no wonder that a new tool focused on boosting profit margins, improving yields and minimizing dilution is being developed by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and could soon make a major impact on gold extraction for mining companies across the entire sector.