From data handover to drill targets in days.
A DepoDart pilot is a focused, low-commitment engagement. You share a dataset covering your area of interest and we return a prospectivity surface with ranked drill targets, uncertainty bounds, and full data provenance. Here is exactly what happens at each stage.
Data Sharing
Day 1You share a geoscientific dataset covering your area of interest — any format, any vintage, any coordinate system. Common inputs include airborne geophysics, soil geochemistry, drill logs, geological maps, and satellite imagery. There is no minimum dataset size and no required preprocessing. An NDA can be executed before any data transfer. DepoDart uses your data solely to generate the deliverables for your pilot and does not retain or share it.
- Any geoscientific data format
- Area of interest boundary
- Target commodity or commodities
- Optional: known deposit locations for model calibration
Ingestion & Normalisation
Days 1–2DepoDart ingests your dataset and resolves all format conflicts, coordinate reprojections, schema mismatches, and coverage gaps automatically. Every input layer is quality-checked and registered to a common spatial reference. You receive a data receipt confirming what was ingested, what was excluded, and why — so there are no surprises in the output.
AI Model Run
Days 2–5The platform trains machine learning models on the geological signatures of known mineral occurrences within your dataset, then applies those signatures across the full area of interest. If no known deposits are present, the model uses regional analogue data. The model cross-references all input layers simultaneously, surfacing non-obvious spatial correlations that are impractical to detect with manual methods.
QC & Geoscientist Review
Days 4–7Model outputs are reviewed by DepoDart's geoscience team before delivery. We check that the prospectivity surface is geologically coherent, that target locations correspond to defensible feature combinations, and that uncertainty estimates are calibrated. We flag any areas where additional data would meaningfully improve model confidence.
Delivery
Days 5–14 (depending on dataset volume)You receive four deliverables: a prospectivity surface (GeoTIFF), a ranked drill target report (PDF + CSV), an uncertainty map (GeoTIFF), and a full data provenance report. All files are delivered via secure transfer. We walk through the outputs together and answer questions about the methodology, individual targets, and next steps.
- Prospectivity surface (GeoTIFF)
- Ranked drill targets (PDF + CSV)
- Uncertainty map (GeoTIFF)
- Data provenance report
Common questions.
What if I have very little historical data?
Sparse data is expected. The model adapts to dataset density — smaller datasets produce prospectivity surfaces with wider uncertainty bounds, which is an honest reflection of what the data supports. We include the uncertainty map in every delivery so your geologists know where confidence is high versus where more data collection would help most.
Do you work with data from multiple projects or just one area?
A focused pilot covers a single defined area of interest. For clients with multiple project areas, we run separate pilots per area or discuss a broader engagement. There is no limit on area size — from a single tenement to a regional district.
What happens to our data after the pilot?
Your data is used solely to generate the deliverables for your pilot. DepoDart does not retain, share, or use client data for training models on other clients' projects. Data handling terms are covered in the pilot agreement before any transfer takes place.
Can we run additional commodity targets on the same dataset?
Yes. A single processed dataset can be scored for multiple commodities simultaneously or sequentially. If you want to add a commodity target after the initial pilot, we can re-run the model at a reduced cost since the data is already ingested.
Ready to run a pilot?
Tell us about your area of interest, your available data, and the commodity you are targeting. We will follow up within one business day.