August 11, 2026
Why is accurate mineralogy important and where does it fail?
Shots in the dark: look-alike minerals, undersampled orebodies, and what Talvivaara taught Finland.
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What we learn about mineralogy, SR-XRD and mining, written down as we go.
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Mika Kortelainen
April 16, 2026
The Science That’s Been Under Our Feet All Along
SR-XRD has served researchers for over a century. An accessible introduction to where synchrotron X-ray diffraction comes from, what it does, and why it matters for mining.
Mika Kortelainen
August 7, 2025
Understanding X-ray Radiation and Its Role in Mineral Analysis
How X-ray-based methods like XRD and XRF support critical raw material strategy, precision exploration, and responsible extraction in a global landscape.
Linda Kortelainen
May 28, 2025
Introduction to Minerals and Analytical Methods
This blog post introduces the fascinating world of minerals: what they are and why they matter. It explains how scientists analyze minerals using powerful tools like X-rays and microscopes.
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