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DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/jv4k3 This paper presents a novel gradient method for identifying geochemical anomalies in mineral exploration. The author argues that the difference between sample values (gradient) is more informative than the actual values themselves when interpreting geochemical survey results. The method involves using Excel to calculate gradients between adjacent samples and visualizing the results using stacked column graphics. Three models are presented to demonstrate the technique's effectiveness, including two theoretical models and one real-world case study from Colombia[1]. The gradient method proves to be a quick and easy way to locate prospective geochemical anomalies. By analyzing both the original gradients and their absolute values, geochemists can gain insights into the spatial distribution of anomalous values. The paper concludes that this approach is particularly useful when traditional sample value analysis may be limited by factors such as mineralization depth or distance from the source. The author recommends using a combination of gradient analysis techniques to provide a more comprehensive understanding of potential mineral deposits. [1] https://ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com/web/direct-files/50174/e9760ea7-485d-465e-95dd-074142fe5307/Gradient-method.pdf P. Geo. Ricardo A Valls, M. Sc. and Geo Gadfly Valls Geoconsultant ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0914 Scopus Author ID: 7003369619/35335510700 ResearcherID: S-6604-2018 If you like this content, please "buy me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldendroplets