Exploration & Resource Evaluation

Geological mapping documents the distribution, characteristics, and relationships of rock units, structures, and mineralization. It provides the geological framework needed to guide exploration, target drilling, interpret deposits, and support reliable resource evaluations and mine planning.

Geophysics applies measurements of the Earth’s physical properties—including magnetic, gravity, electrical, electromagnetic, and seismic methods—to investigate subsurface geology. These surveys help identify exploration targets, define geological structures, reduce drilling risk, and improve resource evaluation.

Geochemistry analyzes the chemical composition of rocks, soils, sediments, water, and other materials to detect mineralization and understand geological processes. Geochemical data supports exploration targeting, deposit characterization, environmental studies, and resource evaluation.

Drilling obtains continuous rock or chip samples from beneath the surface to confirm geological interpretations and evaluate mineralization. It provides essential data for resource definition, geotechnical investigations, hydrogeological studies, and mine planning.

Sampling and assaying collect representative material and determine its chemical composition through laboratory analysis. Accurate sampling and analytical results are essential for evaluating mineral grades, estimating resources, supporting metallurgical testing, and maintaining quality assurance.

Resource modeling integrates geological, geophysical, geochemical, drilling, and assay data into three-dimensional digital models of a mineral deposit. These models support resource estimation, mine planning, risk assessment, and informed technical decision-making.

Resource estimation applies geological interpretation and statistical methods to quantify the size, grade, and confidence of a mineral resource. Reliable estimates support technical studies, economic evaluations, regulatory reporting, mine planning, and investment decisions.