malmipotentiaaleja
Malmipotentiaaleja is a concept in economic geology referring to the estimated ore potential of a given area or target. It denotes the likelihood and expected scale of mineralization that could be discovered based on geological, geochemical, geophysical, and historical data. The term emphasizes prospectivity rather than proven ore resources.
Assessment operates on multiple scales. Regional malmipotentiaaleja evaluate prospectivity of broad terrains and guide exploration strategy,
Evaluation methods combine statistical and GIS-based approaches, such as prospectivity mapping, statistical ranking, and probabilistic resource
Applications include guiding exploration budgets, choosing drilling campaigns, and refining geological models. Market conditions, metal prices,