Geological exploration work at TPI
The search for and exploration of mineral deposits is a complex, multifaceted geological exploration process requiring the use of cutting-edge technologies, in-depth expert knowledge and precise analytical methods.
It is not merely a sequence of steps, but a holistic system in which every stage — from formulating a concept of ore genesis to calculating reserves — is critical to the project’s ultimate success.
Our company, ‘GEOJET-GROUP’, which operates worldwide, including in Russia and Kazakhstan, specialises in providing a full range of services in the field of prospecting and exploration for solid mineral deposits, ensuring a significant reduction in risks and optimisation of costs at all stages of geological exploration work through the integration of knowledge-intensive technologies and field expertise.
Our company, ‘GEOJET-GROUP’, which operates worldwide, including in Russia and Kazakhstan, specialises in providing a full range of services in the field of prospecting and exploration for solid mineral deposits, ensuring a significant reduction in risks and optimisation of costs at all stages of geological exploration work through the integration of knowledge-intensive technologies and field expertise.
Current challenges in exploration and prospecting
The global minerals and raw materials sector is facing a range of serious challenges that significantly complicate the process of discovering and evaluating new deposits. The era of easily accessible ‘near-surface’ deposits, discovered thanks to visible outcrops, has virtually come to an end. Mineral rights holders and mining companies are seeking out increasingly complex deposits. Traditional methods of geological exploration, based on large-scale mapping and extensive drilling, often prove insufficiently effective in today’s conditions, leading to a significant increase in project timelines and costs, as well as a high proportion of ‘dry’ wells.
The main challenges faced by subsoil users when organising exploration work include: the high cost of fieldwork, the limited duration of the field season, logistical difficulties and the challenges of working in hard-to-reach regions (Siberia, Yakutia, the Far East), the low effectiveness of traditional prospecting methods in locating ‘blind’ (non-surface) ore bodies, the need to commit significant investment at the early, highest-risk stages, and the high risk of negative outcomes.
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Innovative technologies as the basis for effective searching
‘GEOJET-GROUP’ has developed and is successfully implementing the unique VEDART RS® technology, which is revolutionising the traditional approach to the search for and exploration of hydrocarbon deposits. This technology is a multi-tiered data analysis platform that combines advanced methods of multispectral and hyperspectral analysis, morphostructural modelling and the processing of big data from Earth remote sensing (ERS), utilising machine learning algorithms to identify commercially promising areas.
The key advantages of VEDART RS® technology include the ability to identify promising areas with up to 90 per cent accuracy prior to the start of fieldwork, by recognising complex spatial relationships between geological features, a reduction in the area required for deposit exploration by a factor of 10 or more, which directly reduces the environmental impact; and the development of a detailed geological-genetic model of the ore body and a concept of ore genesis, which forms the basis for planning further work.
A comprehensive approach to exploration: from prospecting to reserve estimation
We offer a full range of services for the discovery and exploration of deposits, comprising several interlinked stages that provide a comprehensive solution to geological exploration challenges in Russia (the Russian Federation) and other regions. Our approach is based on the principles of sequential risk reduction and iterative model refinement.
During the preliminary analysis and prospect assessment stage, we carry out a comprehensive analysis of source geological data (archival materials, maps), process remote sensing data, perform multispectral analysis and morphostructural modelling to identify ore-controlling structures. This enables us to create a detailed predictive map of ore potential, highlighting prospective zones for subsequent field verification, ranked according to the probability of mineralisation discovery. Particular attention is paid to identifying prospective areas for mineralisation using modern data analysis algorithms, such as principal component analysis (PCA).
Field geophysical surveys are carried out using modern methods of geophysical exploration, including ELECTRA HRX® technology (high-resolution groundless electrical survey, which measures the natural electromagnetic field), BIEP (non-contact electrical field measurement) and ZSB (near-field field-development sounding). These methods enable the localisation of ore bodies and structures, and the mapping of zones of tectonic faults and oxidation, which is particularly important for the exploration of placer deposits and the search for ore deposits.
Data processing and interpretation are carried out using state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms for the classification of geological data, principal component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis of satellite imagery. This enables not only the interpretation of the data obtained, but also the identification of hidden patterns and associations that are not immediately apparent to the human eye. Analysis of geological exploration data makes it possible to identify characteristic anomalies and hidden ore zones that are missed by traditional methods, and to quantitatively assess the level of risk for each target site.
The assessment of resources and reserves involves calculating reserves in accordance with international standards (CRIRSCO – JORC, NI 43-101), preparing a feasibility study and carrying out geological due diligence to provide an objective, independent assessment of a project’s investment potential. Detailed exploration of a deposit, supported by our technology, enables us to determine resource volumes and identify optimal, cost-effective development approaches, whilst minimising capital and operating costs (CAPEX/OPEX).
Practical results and case studies: what we found
The effectiveness of our approach to mineral exploration has been demonstrated by numerous successful projects in various regions and involving different types of mineralisation.
The benefits of our approach
By choosing to partner with ‘GEOJET-GROUP’, you gain a number of significant competitive advantages that ensure the successful implementation of exploration and field development projects, based on the principles of cost-effectiveness and minimal risk.
Reducing financial risks:
our technology enables a significant reduction in the volume of costly fieldwork, particularly drilling, which accounts for up to 60 per cent of the budget, by identifying promising sites and optimising well locations. The cost savings can amount to 60–70 per cent of the total budget for geological exploration. This is particularly important in the exploration of solid mineral deposits, where the costs of drilling and other fieldwork account for a significant proportion of the budget.
Reduced time requirements:
the full cycle of work involved in assessing a site’s potential takes just 60 working days, rather than the traditional 12–24 months, thanks to the automation of data processing and preliminary modelling. This enables strategic decisions on further funding or withdrawal from the project to be taken much more quickly, and optimises the entire field exploration process.
Improved forecasting accuracy:
the use of machine learning algorithms and modern data analysis methods ensures a forecasting accuracy of 85–90 per cent (based on verification results), which is significantly higher (by 30–40 per cent) than that of traditional approaches. This is particularly important for the exploration of ore deposits and other valuable mineral resources, where errors in interpretation lead to direct financial losses.
The ability to operate in challenging conditions:
our technology is effective in hard-to-reach regions, including Arctic territories, high-altitude areas and dense forests, where traditional exploration methods are difficult or impossible due to logistical, cost or environmental constraints. This opens up new, previously inaccessible opportunities for geological exploration in Russia and other regions with challenging natural conditions.
Integration with existing systems:
all results are provided in standard digital formats (GIS-compatible layers, 3D models) that are compatible with leading GIS systems (ArcGIS, QGIS, Micromine, Surpac), ensuring easy integration into the client’s existing business processes and corporate databases. This is particularly important for advancing geological exploration work and ensuring data continuity across different project stages, from exploration to production.
What we can offer you
We offer a comprehensive, technology-driven solution for companies engaged in the exploration and prospecting of solid minerals, covering the full range of services from initial prospecting through to detailed deposit exploration and asset revaluation.
We carry out the full cycle of prospecting and exploration work on your licence areas using VEDART RS® technology. We handle every stage – from the preliminary analysis of archive data to resource assessment – delivering a ready-to-use investment product. Our services include geological work for the prospecting and exploration of deposits.
Provision of specific services as part of your existing geological exploration projects. We can come on board at any stage to tackle specific tasks – refining promising areas, optimising the drilling programme, or reassessing resource potential using new data. Our expertise in the exploration and evaluation of placer deposits will help to optimise your projects and reduce operating costs.
Conducting independent expert assessments and due diligence to evaluate the investment potential of projects, prepare for M&A (mergers and acquisitions) transactions, and facilitate informed management decisions. We provide comprehensive analysis of geological exploration data and prepare detailed reports in accordance with international standards, ensuring transparency and reliability of information for investors.
We develop bespoke solutions for prospecting and deposit identification, taking into account the specific characteristics of your assets, target minerals and regional geological and structural features. Our methodologies incorporate modern approaches to deposit identification by geologists and the use of cutting-edge technologies for geological exploration in Russia and Kazakhstan.
A new level of geological exploration
The VEDART RS®, developed by ‘GEOJET-GROUP’, is precisely such a solution, enabling a significant improvement in the efficiency of deposit prospecting and exploration whilst reducing costs and risks by transferring key analysis and decision-making processes to a digital environment.
Our approach has already proven its effectiveness in various regions around the world and for various types of solid mineral deposits, ranging from gold and copper to rare-earth metals. We are ready to offer you a long-term and productive partnership, based on in-depth expertise, cutting-edge technology and a focus on achieving concrete, measurable results for your business. Together, we can discover and develop new deposits.
Modern exploration for mineral deposits requires fundamentally new approaches, based on in-depth data analysis, the use of cutting-edge technologies and a holistic view of all stages of the geological exploration process as a single digital value chain.
The VEDART RS®, developed by ‘GEOJET-GROUP’, is precisely such a solution, enabling a significant improvement in the efficiency of deposit prospecting and exploration whilst reducing costs and risks by transferring key analysis and decision-making processes to a digital environment.
Our approach has already proven its effectiveness in various regions around the world and for various types of solid mineral deposits, ranging from gold and copper to rare-earth metals. We are ready to offer you a long-term and productive partnership, based on in-depth expertise, cutting-edge technology and a focus on achieving concrete, measurable results for your business. Together, we can discover and develop new deposits.
