title: Recognition of a hidden mineral deposit by an artificial intelligence program.
abstract: A computer program that uses artificial intelligence techniques has successfully identified the location of a porphyry molybdenum deposit. Given geological maps of readily available predrilling exploration data for Mount Tolman in Washington State and using rules obtained from a porphyry molybdenum exploration specialist, the program (called PROSPECTOR) identified the location of previously unknown ore-grade mineralization. This appears to be the first reported determination of the location of mineralization by such a computer-based approach.
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: V F
authors.initials: VF
authors.lastname: Hollister
authors.forename: R O
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Duda
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Hart