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Traditional resource modeling is time-intensive and vulnerable to errors from manual interpretation, while geostatistics relies on assumptions that may fail; practices like variogram interpretation and early data filtering can propagate uncertainty. This thesis proposes geospatial estimation methods validated on geological domain case studies using supervised machine learning, compares modeling and grade estimation approaches, and highlights the need for geographic validation and visualization beyond statistics. Future work recommendations include targeted data feeding, better handling of sample relationships with variable orientation, anisotropy and anisotropy ratio, and integration of geochemical data to strengthen predictive performance.","IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SUPERVISED MACHINE LEARNING METHODS FOR DOMAIN MODELING AND GRADE ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES  \nby  \nErkan Ugur Aslan  \nCopyright by Erkan Ugur Aslan 2023 All Rights Reserved  \nA thesis submitted to the Faculty and the Board of Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science (Mining and Earth Systems Engineering) .  \nGolden, Colorado  \nDate    \nSigned:    \nErkan Ugur Aslan  \nSigned:    \nDr. Kadri Dagdelen  \nThesis Advisor  \nGolden, Colorado  \nDate    \nSigned:    \nDr. M. Stephen Enders  \nProfessor and Department Head of Mining Engineering  \nABSTRACT  \nIn the face of dwindling economic mineral resources, this study addresses the critical need for reliable characterization of the mineral resources for improved extraction methods and safer, more profitable mining operations. Current resource modeling techniques are time-consuming, and prone to errors due to manual interpretation of detailed data leading to economic viability issues due to uncertainties associated with the estimates.  \nGeostatistics, while a predominant method in resource modeling, depends on assumptions that may not always hold true, and common practices, such as variogram interpretations, and data filtering, can introduce errors early in the modeling process. Supervised Machine learning (ML) offers a promising alternative, capable of handling complex data sets for domain analysis and grade estimation.  \nThis research introduces novel geospatial estimation methods, validated through a case study on geological domains using Supervised Machine Learning methods. A comprehensive comparison analysis of various modeling and grade estimation methods is presented, highlighting the potential of supervised ML algorithms as an alternative to traditional geostatistical methods. However, the study also acknowledges the limitations of ML, emphasizing the importance of geographic validation and visualization, apart from statistical analysis, in ensuring methodological rigor.  \nRecommendations for future work include enhancing ML algorithms through specific data feeding, improving sample relationships with variable orientation data, anisotropy, and anisotropy ratio, and integrating geochemical data to enhance predictability. The thesis serves as a foundational guide for future resource estimation endeavors using not only ML algorithms but also geostatistical methods, underscoring the necessity of methodological rigor and validation in both geostatistical and machine-learning applications.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nABSTRACT ........................................................................................................................................... iii  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................... iv  \nLIST OF FIGURES............................................................................................................................... vii  \nLIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................................................. xi  \nACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................................................. xii  \nCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 1  \n1.1 Problem Statement .................................................................................................................. 2  \n1.2 Thesis Objectives .................................................................................................................... 5  \n1.3 Thesis Outline.......................................................................................................................... 6  \nCHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW..............................................................","cbCaiiR9yrtwu7p0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiR9yrtwu7p0","pdf",10463684,1,185,"English","en",105,"# Abstract\n# Table of Contents\n# List of Figures\n# List of Tables\n# Acknowledgements\n# Chapter 1 Introduction\n## 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