Mineral Exploration Geophysics
Near surface geophysical methods are used in a
number of mineral exploration and exploitation scenarios to
image the first 100 m of the sub-surface or the region
surrounding a borehole or between boreholes. As geology,
target and host properties, and general site conditions can be
greatly variable, no single geophysical method provides a
solution to every requirement. Invariably, project objectives
are best achieved through the use of multiple complementary
geophysical methods. Surveys are most effective when
objectives are well defined and when the interpretations
generated from the geophysical surveys are integrated with
geological, hydrological and any other available data.
Associated Geosciences Ltd. (AGL) has extensive
experience in mining geophysics. Surveys have been conducted
in environments ranging from the jungles of Africa to the high
Andes, and from Arctic Canada to the South Pacific. Surveys
have employed nearly every ground geophysical method available
to address a wide variety of project objectives.
Converse to the approach of many organizations which
rely on a single geophysical method or a small selection of
methods, AGL draws from a vast variety of available tools with
the necessary experience to determine those most suitable for
the survey objectives.
Mineral exploration surveys are
regularly performed for a diverse list of clients, ranging
from the world´s largest mining conglomerates to junior listed
companies and private investment groups. Projects are
frequently conducted in the following fields:
· Alluvial Gold and Diamond Exploration
· Ore Zone
Mapping
· Construction Aggregate Exploration
·
Laterite and Bauxite Exploration
· Tailings Facilities
· Oil Sands Exploration
· In-Seam Coal Mapping
·
Mineral Sands Exploration