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Mining Geophysical Survey

It helps reduce uncertainty in target ranking, supports phased investigation planning, and improves communication between geology and drilling teams.

Definition

What this method is

Mining geophysical survey uses integrated methods to support exploration, structural interpretation, and more defensible target selection before drilling.

It helps reduce uncertainty in target ranking, supports phased investigation planning, and improves communication between geology and drilling teams.

How It Works

From field measurement to interpreted model

  1. 1Exploration objective, target style, and available geology data are reviewed in scoping.
  2. 2Suitable methods such as IP, resistivity, magnetic, EM, gravity, and where needed borehole geophysics are selected by target and terrain.
  3. 3Integrated interpretation ranks anomalies and recommends follow-up validation or drilling priorities.

When to Use

Best-fit conditions for this method

  • Exploration baseline and target generation programs
  • Near-mine extension and structural mapping studies
  • Programs that need integrated geophysical ranking before drilling

What It Can Help Identify

Subsurface features and signals

  • Chargeability and resistivity anomaly trends
  • Magnetic and EM structural contrasts
  • Priority drill-target zones and uncertainty areas

Deliverables

What you receive

  • Integrated mining geophysics report
  • Target ranking matrix
  • Recommended follow-up program

Typical Outputs

What the data looks like

  • Anomaly maps by method
  • Integrated target map
  • Priority drill recommendations

Applications

Common applications in the Philippines

Mineral exploration support

Near-mine resource extension studies

Exploration planning and drill prioritization

Method Limitations

What this method cannot do alone

  • Geophysical anomalies are interpretive and require drilling or direct investigation for confirmation.
  • Method sensitivity and confidence vary by geology, access, and target depth.

Geophysical results are interpreted models based on measured physical property contrasts. Results should be correlated with boreholes, test pits, drilling, geological mapping, laboratory data, or other direct investigation methods where required.

Related Services

Methods and applications that work together

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can mining geophysics confirm ore grade?

No. Geophysics helps rank targets and structural trends, while drilling and assays are needed to confirm ore grade and economic value.

Which methods are commonly combined for mining exploration?

Common combinations include IP, resistivity, magnetic, EM, and in selected cases gravity and borehole geophysics.

How does mining geophysics support drill planning?

It helps prioritize targets, reduce low-value drilling, and focus direct investigation on the most promising anomalies.

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Scope mining geophysics support

Share exploration objective and target area for planning.

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