Global BD Manager
ALS Mine Site Services
Britt is a geoscientist with over 15 years of experience in mining and mineral exploration, specializing in orebody knowledge, applied geochemistry, spectroscopy, and machine learning. Having worked across hardware, software, and consulting—including roles at Corescan, ioGAS, Leapfrog, GoldSpot Discoveries, and ioGlobal—she brings a well-rounded perspective on technology development and deployment to identify and delineate value drivers across the ore body, and their influence throughout the mining value chain.
Her expertise spans diverse mineral deposits, jurisdictions, and commodities, enabling her to critically assess emerging innovations. With a strong blend of technical acumen and business insight, Britt excels at evaluating technologies and projects while effectively engaging stakeholders to drive impactful solutions. She is passionate about transforming data into actionable information.
Enhancing Ore Body Knowledge through Machine Learning for Improved Efficiency in Mineral Processing.
Orebody knowledge is a critical framework to underpin the mining value chain. At ALS Global, our integrated Mine Site Services and Geoanalytics teams specialize in machine learning solutions for geoscience, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver rapid, high-resolution insights that drive informed decision-making.
Our innovative approach combines two key advancements: a) rapid hardness testing (e.g. HIT test) and b) predictive mineralogy based on geochemical data. By deploying fast, efficient hardness testing methods onsite, we significantly expand the number of data points available for analysis. This increased spatial resolution enhances the understanding of material variability, empowering engineers and geologists to develop more accurate geotechnical models for ore body characterization.
Complementing this, our machine learning models predict mineralogical compositions directly from geochemical datasets, providing timely insights that inform processing strategies. By integrating these insights into geological models, we enable mining operations to achieve improved throughput, reduced energy consumption, and to optimize blasting strategies. This data-driven approach supports proactive decision-making, improving downstream processing efficiency and unlocking new opportunities for operational optimization.
