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Mineral exploration

Reconnaissance and assessment of the mineral potential of a permit or an area of interest.

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Geologist examining a rock outcrop
Mineral exploration
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Why this service?

Revealing the potential of a permit.

A well-run exploration campaign directs investment towards the most promising areas, with traceable data.

Services offered

  • 01Geological mapping and field reconnaissance
  • 02Sampling of soils, rocks and alluvial sediments
  • 03Exploration trenches and pits
  • 04Boreholes and core drilling with core logging
  • 05Geophysical campaigns supporting exploration
  • 06Topographic surveys and GPS positioning of samples and boreholes
  • 07Data processing and GIS mapping
  • 08Exploration reports and follow-up recommendations
Methods & standards

Recognised methods, reliable data.

Rigorous sampling protocols and full sample traceability, from the field to the laboratory.

Geological mappingSamplingTrenches & pitsCore drillingGPSGIS
Sectors concerned
Exploration companiesPermit holdersInvestorsEngineering firms
What you receive

Deliverables

Geological maps

A visual summary of the explored area.

Logs and results tables

Every borehole and every sample documented.

Campaign report

Results, interpretation and follow-up recommendations.

How a mission works
  1. 01
    Request a quote
    You describe your project via the form or WhatsApp, 24/7.
  2. 02
    Mission programme
    We define the methods, equipment and schedule.
  3. 03
    On-site work
    Our teams and mobile laboratory travel to you.
  4. 04
    Processing and analysis
    Data is processed, interpreted and checked.
  5. 05
    Delivery of deliverables
    Report and documents delivered, presented if required.
In pictures

In the field and in the laboratory.

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Diagram of a permit geological map
Mapping and sampling
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Rock strata
Reading geological formations
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Sample prepared at the LEGEC laboratory
Samples tracked to the laboratory
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Frequently asked questions

Have a question?

How do you guarantee sample traceability?

Every sample is GPS-positioned and tracked from the field to the laboratory.

Can geophysics support exploration?

Yes, geophysical campaigns guide sampling and the siting of boreholes.

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