Successful exploration programs reach a stage where there are substantial Inferred Mineral Resources.

Site visits to exploration prospects, mine development properties and operating mine sites can be a critical component of many project reviews, audits, technical studies, expert reports and operational support projects undertaken for a client.

The typical study sequence for mineral projects envisages three or four significant study levels as a project progresses from exploration to production:

Many mining projects, particularly narrow vein underground precious metals projects, have limited Ore Reserves defined at any time.

When will site-based mining geologists become redundant? And will the Coronavirus pandemic provide further incentive to fast-track a process that has already commenced?

Companies considering an option to purchase a mineral asset generally embark on some form of technical due diligence

Exploration and mining companies have only one primary asset – what’s in the ground they own or have rights over. Consequently, the geological database is the cornerstone of a company’s most important asset.

Ore Reserve is a critically important term used throughout the minerals industry.

Mining is often regarded as a “high risk” industry, also capable of delivering “high rewards” when times are good.

Mining is a global business and operated by both publicly-listed and privately-owned companies. From a technical perspective, what are the key advantages and disadvantages of each option?