Exploration

Exploration Project Management

• Exploration Project Initiation
• Review and validation of historic data, including validation of resources
  
• Project assessment and evaluation
• Exploration best practice procedures and standards
• Management, planning and preparation of different project phases
• JORC Competent Person statements
• Independent geological and technical reports 
• Training junior geologists

Resource Modelling and Estimation

Our tools include ArcGIS (ArcMap, ArcScene), Global Mapper, LogPlot, Surpac and 3D Leapfrog.  These tools and our experience allow for rapid and seamless incorporation of results into resource and reserve estimations, mine planning and exploration targeting.

3D/2D Geological Modelling

• ArcGIS - map preparation, geostatistical and geospatial analyses
  
• Global Mapper - high-resolution areal images
• ArcScene - 3D modelling and reserve calculation and mine planning
• Surpac - 3D ore delineation and mine designing
• 3D Leapfrog - 2D and 3D cross sections and map; ore quality and quantity 
• LogPlot - creating borehole log sheets

Geophysics

• Downhole Natural Gamma logging
• Bore hole volume and calliper logging
• Seismic exploration
• Geophysical reporting and interpretation

Exploration Sampling and Analysis Planning

• Optimum sampling methodology and collection procedures
• Sampling supervision and checking procedures for drilling and sampling programs
• Quality control procedures for monitoring sample preparation and analysis 
• Replicate sampling and analysis to determine the precision of sample grades

Mineral Exploration QA/QC

• Independent review and practical advice on sampling protocols to ensure compliance with international reporting codes
  
• QA/QC procedures from drilling to sampling to assay and data management recommendations
  
• Independent review of QA/QC procedures and databases to ensure compliance with international reporting codes
  
• Verification of exploration drilling programs
  
• Verification of Chain of Custody protocols
  
• Review of sample preparation and laboratory facilities

Geological Mapping and Drill Hole Data Analysis

• Geological mapping
• Drill core logging
• Structural mapping
• Quality and quantity distribution mapping
• Interpretation of multiple datasets in an integrated 3D environment
• Expert analytical support to solve specific issues (petrography, alteration, fluid inclusions)

Topographic surveying

• Topo-geodetic survey
• Production of high-accuracy topographic maps
• Open pit, survey
• Preparation of mining plans