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Our Key Consultants
We execute different type of consultancy projects globally in mineral exploration, mining and mineral processing domains to assist our clients in achieving their objective towards a successful mining business. Summaries of some of the recently completed projects are given below.
RECENT PROJECTS-INDIA
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT AND AUCTION ADVISORY FOR IRON ORE MINING BLOCKS IN ODISHA, INDIA
Our mining project evaluation team recently completed detailed technical and financial due diligence of 4 greenfield iron ore blocks located in the Joda-Koira iron ore belt of Odisha and were auctioned by the Government of Odisha for the grant of mining leases. We assisted the client for participation in the auctions. The studies involved the following-
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Field Assessment – On site assessment of accessibility, infrastructure (road, rail, power), geology, mineralization, mineability and R&R issues.
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Resource & Reserve Assessment – Review of the exploration data, exploration gap analysis, high level assessment of the Geological Resources, assessment of the mineable reserves and stripping ratio.
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Financial Assessment – High level life of mine planning, production and equipment, CAPEX, OPEX and cash flow modelling to recommend the bid price range.
GEOLOGICAL MAPPING OF IRON ORE IN MEGHALAYA, INDIA
Our mineral exploration team comprising of highly experienced Senior Geologists has recently carried out a detailed geological mapping in Meghalaya to delineate magnetite bodies within Precambrian gneissic complex aiming to identify the targets for further detailed exploration. The studies involved the following-
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Traverses along pre-defined traverse lines across the regional strike of the rocks, identification of different rock types and their structural features, systematic geospatial and geological data capturing using handheld GPS, geological compass and other equipment.
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Understanding the occurrence and style of magnetite mineralisation and delineation of the magnetite bodies and their dimensions.
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Recommendation on further detailed exploration for establishing the Geological Resources..
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT AND AUCTION ADVISORY FOR COAL MINING BLOCKS
IN ASSAM & ARUNACHAL PRADESH, INDIA
Our mining project evaluation team recently completed detailed technical and financial due diligence of 3 coal mining blocks located in the tertiary coalfields of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh at the northeastern India and were auctioned by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India for the grant of mining leases. We assisted the client for participation in the auctions. The studies involved the following-
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Field Assessment – On site assessment of accessibility, infrastructure (road, rail, power), geology, coal deposits, mineability, R&R and other local issues.
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Resource & Reserve Assessment – Review of the exploration data, exploration gap analysis, high level assessment of the Geological Resources, assessment of the mineable reserves and stripping ratio.
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Financial Assessment – High level life of mine planning, production and equipment, CAPEX, OPEX and cash flow modelling to recommend the bid price range.
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Risk/Gap Analysis - Accessibility, block area, infrastructure, exploration, resources, mining, mineability, R&R and others.
RECONNAISSANCE SURVEYS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF QUARTZ AND SILICA SAND DEPOSIT AREAS IN RAJASTHAN, INDIA
One of the largest business houses in India engaged us to carry out a reconnaissance survey covering different districts of Rajasthan to identify the mining leases and potential deposit areas of high grade quartz, quartzite and silica sand. A team of experts in ceramic and refractory minerals carried out the assigned studies that involved the following-
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Desktop Studies and Database Creation – Literature surveys and acquiring data from public domain and from mining offices of the State Govt to create a database of mining leases of quartz and silica sand for identification of target areas.
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Remote Sensing and Review of Regional Geology – Review of the satellite images, geological maps and reports acquired from the public domain and other sources to identify the potential deposit areas.
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Field Reconnaissance Surveys and Grab Sampling – Reconnaissance field visits to map and to carry out geological assessment of the mining leases and unclaimed deposit areas. Grab samples of quartz, quartzite and silica sand were collected for analysis to understand the grades.
RECONNAISSANCE SURVEYS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF QUARTZ AND SILICA SAND DEPOSIT AREAS IN GUJARAT, INDIA
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One of the largest business houses in India engaged us to carry out a reconnaissance survey covering 8 districts of Gujarat to identify the mining leases and potential deposit areas of high grade quartz, quartzite and silica sand. A team of experts in ceramic and refractory minerals carred out the assigned studies that involved the following-
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Desktop Studies and Database Creation – Literature surveys and acquiring data from public domain and from mining offices of the State Govt to create a database of mining leases of quartz and silica sand for identification of target areas.
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Remote Sensing and Review of Regional Geology – Review of the satellite images, geological maps and reports acquired from the public domain and other sources to identify the potential deposit areas.
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Field Reconnaissance Surveys and Grab Sampling – Reconnaissance field visits to map and to carry out geological assessment of the mining leases and unclaimed deposit areas. Grab samples of quartz, quartzite and silica sand were collected for analysis to understand the grades.
EXPLORATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PREPARATION OF GEOLOGICAL REPORTS FOR TWO IRON ORE EXPLORATION PROJECTS IN ODISHA & JHARKHAND, INDIA
GeoRocks team is presently managing two exploration projects (G2 & G1) at two different iron ore mines in Odisha and Jharkhand for a Public Sector Company under the Government of India. The assigned studies involve the following-
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Geological Mapping – Detailed lithological and structural mapping including mine pit mapping to create a geological map of the mining lease area
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Supervision of Core Logging & Sampling - Supervising and guiding the drilling team and geological team carrying out geological logging and sampling of cores.
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​Preparation of Geological Report – Review and collation of current and previous exploration data of the mining lease area, data gap analysis and acquiring additional data, geological resource modeling, preparation and signing off the geological studies report of the exploration as per UNFC and Indian MEMC Rules 2015.
FIELD ASSESSMENT OF A
MANGANESE MINE IN MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
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GeoRocks team recently completed a field based assessment of a manganese mine in Maharashtra, India. The studies involved in the following:​
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Field Assessment – Reconnaissance visits to the mining lease area for assessment of the potentiality, understanding of the geology, host rock and style of manganese mineralization and identification of potential targets for exploration.
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Grab Sampling – Random grab sampling of manganese ore at the mune area for assessment of the variations of grades.
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Go/No-Go Recommendation - Potentiality assessment, go/no-go recommendation for acquisition and exploration planning.
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT AND AUCTION ADVISORY FOR GRAPHITE MINING BLOCK
IN MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA
GeoRocks mining project evaluation team recently completed a desktop and field based techno-economic due diligence of one graphite block auctioned by the Govt of Madhya Pradesh for the grant of composite license (prospecting license-cum-mining lease). We assisted the client for participation in the auctions. The studies involved the following-
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Desktop assessment of block area – Review of the geological report and exploration, review of the regional data for assessment of the gaps, risks and opportunity with respect to the accessibility, infrastructure, geology, exploration, potential geological resources, mineability, processsability and community.
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Field Assessment – On site assessment of accessibility, infrastructure (road, rail, power), geology, mineralization and mineability issues.
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Financial Assessment – High level life of mine planning, production, equipment, CAPEX, OPEX and cash flow modelling to recommend the bid price range.
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT AND AUCTION ADVISORY FOR LITHIUM & REE BLOCKS
IN JAMMU & KASHMIR AND CHHATTISHGARH, INDIA
GeoRocks mining project evaluation team recently completed a desktop and field based techno-economic assessment of 2 lithium and REE blocks auctioned by the Govt of India under the 1st tranche of the auctions of "critical minerals" blocks. We assisted the client for participation in the auctions. The studies involved the following
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Field Assessment – On site assessment of accessibility, infrastructure (road, rail, power), geology, mineralization, mineability and R&R issues.
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Resource & Reserve Assessment – Review of the geological reports and exploration data, exploration gap analysis, 3D modeling and assessment of the Geological Resources, assessment of the mineable reserves and stripping ratio.
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Beneficiability Assessment - Review of the style of mineralisation and developing conceptual scheme of beneficiation for recovery of the metals.
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Financial Assessment – Conceptual life of mine planning, production and equipment, CAPEX, OPEX and cash flow modelling to recommend the bid price range.
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT AND AUCTION ADVISORY FOR COPPER, NICKEL, CHROMIUM AND PGE BLOCKS IN ODISHA, BIHAR AND GUJARAT, INDIA
GeoRocks mining project evaluation team recently completed a desktop and field based techno-economic assessment of 3 copper, nickel, chromium and PGE blocks auctioned by the Govt of India under the 1st tranche of the auctions of "critical minerals" blocks. We assisted the client for participation in the auctions. The studies involved the following
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Field Assessment – On site assessment of accessibility, infrastructure (road, rail, power), geology, mineralization, mineability and R&R issues.
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Resource & Reserve Assessment – Review of the geological reports and exploration data, exploration gap analysis, 3D modeling and assessment of the Geological Resources, assessment of the mineable reserves and stripping ratio.
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Beneficiability Assessment - Review of the style of mineralisation and developing conceptual scheme of beneficiation for recovery of the metals.
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Financial Assessment – Conceptual life of mine planning, production and equipment, CAPEX, OPEX and cash flow modelling to recommend the bid price range.
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT AND AUCTION ADVISORY
FOR GRAPHITE AND MANGANESE BLOCK IN ODISHA, INDIA
GeoRocks mining project evaluation team recently completed a desktop and field based techno-economic assessment of a graphite and manganese block in Odisha, auctioned by the Govt of India under the 1st tranche of the auctions of "critical minerals" blocks. We assisted the client for participation in the auctions. The studies involved the following
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Field Assessment – On site assessment of accessibility, infrastructure (road, rail, power), geology, mineralization, mineability and R&R issues.
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Resource & Reserve Assessment – Review of the geological reports and exploration data, exploration gap analysis, 3D modeling and assessment of the Geological Resources, assessment of the mineable reserves and stripping ratio.
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Beneficiability Assessment - Review of the style of mineralisation and developing conceptual scheme of beneficiation for recovery of the metals.
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Financial Assessment – Conceptual life of mine planning, production and equipment, CAPEX, OPEX and cash flow modelling to recommend the bid price range.
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT AND AUCTION ADVISORY
FOR IRON ORE BLOCK IN MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
GeoRocks mining project evaluation team recently completed a desktop and field based techno-economic assessment of a magnetite iron ore block, auctioned by the Govt of Maharashtra. We assisted the client for participation in the auctions. The studies involved the following:
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Field Assessment – On site assessment of accessibility, infrastructure (road, rail, power), geology, mineralization, mineability and R&R issues.
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Resource & Reserve Assessment – Review of the geological reports and exploration data, exploration gap analysis, assessment of the iron ore resources and reserves.
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Beneficiability Assessment - Review of the style of mineralisation and developing conceptual scheme of beneficiation for recovery of the metals.
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Financial Assessment – Conceptual life of mine planning, production and equipment, CAPEX, OPEX and cash flow modelling to recommend the bid price range.
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT AND AUCTION ADVISORY
FOR GRAPHITE AND VANADIUM BLOCKS IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH, INDIA
GeoRocks mining project evaluation team recently completed a desktop and field based conceptual techno-economic assessment of two graphite and vanadium blocks in Arunachal Pradesh, auctioned by the Govt of India under the 4th tranche of the auctions of "critical minerals" blocks. We assisted the client for participation in the auctions. The studies involved the following
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Field Assessment – On site assessment of accessibility, infrastructure (road, rail, power), geology, mineralization, mineability and R&R issues.
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Resource & Reserve Assessment – Review of the geological reports and exploration data, exploration gap analysis, 3D modeling and assessment of the Geological Resources, assessment of the mineable reserves and stripping ratio.
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Beneficiability Assessment - Review of the style of mineralisation and developing conceptual scheme of beneficiation for graphite and vanadium concentrate.
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Financial Assessment – Conceptual life of mine planning, production and equipment, CAPEX, OPEX and cash flow modelling to recommend the bid price range.
RECENT PROJECTS-INTERNATIONAL
DESKTOP ASSESSMENT AND FIELD RECONNAISSANCE OF
AN IRON ORE PROSPECT IN TANZANIA, EAST AFRICA
GeoRocks team recently completed a desktop and field based assessment of an iron ore prospect in Tanzania, East Africa for an International business house. The studies involved in the following:
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Desktop Review – Review of the regional geological map, regional information on mining and satellite images to set the target area for field visits.
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Field Assessment – Reconnaissance visits to the concession area for assessment of the geology, style of iron ore mineralization, potentiality of the license area, potential size of the deposits and potential grades.
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Grab Sampling – Random grab sampling of iron ore at the license area for assessment of the variations of grades.
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Go/No-Go Recommendation - Potentiality assessment, go/no-go recommendation for acquisition and exploration planning.
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Indian Projects
Indian Projects
REMOTE SENSING-BASED DEKSTOP STUDY AND FIELD RECONNAISSANCE OF
POLYMETALLIC MAGNETITE PROSPECT IN NAGALAND, INDIA
GeoRocks team has recently completed a remote sensing-based desktop study and field reconnaissance for a polymetallic magnetite prospect in Nagaland. The studies involved in the following:
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Desktop Review – Review of the regional geological maps, regional reports and previous exploration data to set the target locations for field visits.
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Remote Sensing Study – Processing and interpretation of multispectral satellite images, assessment of potentiality, selection of potential target zones.
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Field Assessment and Sampling – Reconnaissance visits to the prospect area for assessment of the geology, host rocks and style of the mineralization, grab sampling and chemical analysis for concentration of iron, nickel, chromite, cobalt and other metals.
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Selection of Targets for Exploration - Identification of potential mineralisation zone, selection of targets and planning for detailed exploration.
International Projects
DESKTOP ASSESSMENT AND FIELD RECONNAISSANCE OF
COPPER CONCESSIONS IN TANZANIA, EAST AFRICA
GeoRocks team recently completed a desktop and field based assessment of a few copper concessions in Tanzania, East Africa for an International business house. The studies involved in the following:
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Desktop Review – Review of the regional geological map, regional information on mining and satellite images to set the target area for field visits.
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Field Assessment – Reconnaissance visits to the concession areas for assessment of the potentiality, understanding of the geology, host rock and style of copper mineralization and identification of potential targets for exploration.
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Grab Sampling – Random grab sampling of copper ores at the license area for assessment of the variations of grades.
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Go/No-Go Recommendation - Potentiality assessment, go/no-go recommendation for acquisition and exploration planning.
GEOLOGICAL MAPPING, GEOLOGICAL RESOURCE ESTIMATION AND PREPARATION OF MINING PLAN FOR A CRYSTALLINE LIMESTONE PROJECT IN UGANDA, EAST AFRICA
GeoRocks team is presently providing advisory to one of its client based in Uganda, who plans to set up a cement plant and wants to source the lime from their crystalline limestone(marble) mining license. The assigned tasks involve the following-
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Geological Mapping – Detailed lithological and structural mapping and demarcating the marble deposits and other rock types at the area of interest.
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3D Modeling & Geological Resource Estimation - Review and collation of the historical exploration and drilling data, gap analysis, 3D modeling, geostatistical analysis and geological resource estimation, recommendation on go/no-go for cement plant.
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​Preparation of Mining Plan - Pit designing and mineable reserve estimation, pit scheduling and preparation of 5 years mining plan, waste dump design, progressive mine closure plan.
DUE DILIGENCE OF IRON ORE PROJECT IN ONTARIO, CANADA
Our mining project evaluation team recently completed detailed due diligence of an advance PEA stage iron ore project located in Ontario province of Canada. The studies involved the following:
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Review of the Geology & Exploration– Review of the previous exploration reports including NI 43-101 report to assess the geology, gap analysis of the previous exploration studies and recommendation on the further exploration.
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Geological Resource Assessment – QAQC of the drilling data, 3D ore body modelling and Geological Resource estimation in different methods.
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Review of the Mine Planning– Review of the proposed life of mine planning, pit optimization, dump design, pushback, HEMM, manpower, cash flow, gap analysis, recommendation on further studies.
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Risk Analysis – Risk analysis on the location, infrastructure, geology, exploration, mining studies.
DESKTOP ASSESSMENT AND FIELD RECONNAISSANCE OF
GRAPHITE CONCESSIONS IN TANZANIA, EAST AFRICA
GeoRocks team recently completed a desktop and field based assessment of a few graphite concessions in Tanzania, East Africa for an International business house. The studies involved in the following:
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Desktop Review – Review of the regional geological map, regional information on mining and satellite images to set the target area for field visits.
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Field Assessment – Reconnaissance visits to the concession areas for assessment of the potentiality, understanding of the geology, host rock and style of graphite mineralization and identification of potential targets for exploration.
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Trenching & Grab Sampling – Digging of trenches and sampling of graphitic rocks at the license area for assessment of the variations of grades.
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Potentiality Assessment - Potentiality assessment and exploration planning.
FIELD RECONNAISSANCE AND REMOTE SENSING STUDY OF
VANADIFEROUS TITANIFEROUS MAGNETITE CONCESSION IN TOGO, WEST AFRICA
GeoRocks team has recently completed a field reconnaissance and remote sensing study for a vanadium titanium (ilmenite) magnetite concession in Togo, West Africa. The studies involved in the following:
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Desktop Review – Review of the regional geological maps, regional reports and previous exploration data to set the target locations for field visits.
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Field Assessment, Pitting and Sampling – Reconnaissance visits to the concession area for assessment of the geology, host rocks and style of the mineralization, grab sampling, pitting and identification of potential zones and exploration targets.
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Remote Sensing Study – Processing and interpretation of multispectral satellite images, assessment of potentiality, selection of potential target zones.
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Potentiality Assessment - Potentiality assessment and exploration planning.
GEOCHEMICAL SAMPLING AND GEOLOGICAL MAPPING FOR BASE METAL EXPLORATION IN TANZANIA, EAST AFRICA
GeoRocks globally experienced mineral exploration team has recently completed a preliminary exploration at a base metal concession in Tanzania. The activities included the following:
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Geochemical Sampling – Systematic grid-based soil sampling for identification of geochemical anomalies related to deep seated base metal mineralisation. Random bedrock samples are also being collected for litho-geochemical analysis.
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Geological Mapping – A regional scale geological mapping is being carried out to map different lithological and structural features at the concession area with special emphasis of the potential base metal bearing rock types.
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Sample Analysis & QAQC - All the samples are being collected following internationally accepted SOP and strict QAQC measured are being implemented. Samples are analysed at an internationally accredited laboratory.
REMOTE SENSING BASED DESKTOP ASSESSMENT OF COPPER-COBALT CONCESSIONS, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA
GeoRocks team has recently completed a remote sensing based desktop assessment of a few copper-cobalt concessions at different locations of the Katangan copperbelt of DR Congo. The studies involved in the following:
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Desktop Review – Review of the regional geological map, regional information/data/literatures on regional geology and mining of copper and cobalt, to understand the possible geological setting within the concession areas and possible occurrences of copper-cobalt.
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Remote Sensing Study– Acquiring and advanced software-based processing of multispectral satellite images to map the mineral alterations and structural lineaments for identification of potential zones for copper-cobalt mineralisations.
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Potentiality Assessment – Assessment of potentiality, recommendation on most potential concessions and exploration planning.
REMOTE SENSING BASED DESKTOP ASSESSMENT OF MANGANESE CONCESSION,
IVORY COAST, WEST AFRICA
GeoRocks team has recently completed a remote sensing based desktop assessment of a manganese concession in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) for identification of targets for field exploration . The studies involved in the following:
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Desktop Review – Review of the regional geological map, regional information/data/literatures on regional geology and mining of managanese, to understand the possible geological setting within the concession area and possible occurrences of manganese.
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Remote Sensing Study– Acquiring and advanced software-based processing of multispectral satellite images to map the mineral alterations and structural lineaments for identification of potential zones for manganese mineralisation.
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Potentiality Assessment – Assessment of potentiality, recommendation on most potential concessions and exploration planning.
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF A LEAD-ZINC MINING PROJECT
IN NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA
GeoRocks mining project evaluation team recently completed a desktop and field based conceptual techno-economic assessment of a lead-zinc mining project in Nigeria. The studies involved the following-
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Field Assessment – On site assessment of accessibility, infrastructure, geology, mineralization, previous exploration boreholes, mineability and R&R issues.
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Resource & Reserve Assessment – Review of the previous reports and exploration data, exploration gap analysis, 3D modeling and assessment of the mineral Resources, assessment of the mineable reserves and stripping ratio.
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Financial Assessment – Conceptual life of mine planning, production and equipment, CAPEX, OPEX and cash flow modelling for the mining and beneficiation.
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