Interpretability-Enhanced Mineral Prospectivity Models: A Synergistic Approach Using Large Language Models, Knowledge Graphs, and Machine Learning
摘要
Developing interpretable predictive models for mineral prospectivity remains a persistent challenge in geoscience, as traditional data-driven methods often lack transparency, limiting geological understanding and validation of predictions. This study introduces an approach that integrates large language models (LLMs) with text data to construct a knowledge graph (KG), which is subsequently mined to identify and select predictive variables related to specific ore deposit types. Based on the extracted knowledge, an interpretable prediction framework (KG-SA-GC) is developed by combining S-A fractal filtering (SA) with the gcForest machine learning algorithm (GC). The framework is applied to the Nanling region of South China as a case study, successfully identifying key geochemical predictors associated with rare metal mineralization. The results demonstrate the potential of utilizing LLMs and KGs to build interpretable, accurate, and scalable models for mineral prospectivity, highlighting the broader applicability of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven methodologies in advancing mineral exploration across diverse geological settings.