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Exploration techniques

Geophysical surveys

Geophysics is the study of the physical characteristics of surface and buried rocks, such as their magnetic properties, electrical conductivity, density and natural radioactivity.

Geological mapping

Geological mapping is the process of understanding Earth’s rocks, by examining rocks on the ground and interpreting those beneath the surface. 

Hydrogeochemistry

Hydrogeochemistry is the sampling and analysis of water to test its chemical properties

Biogeochemistry

Biogeochemistry is the sampling of biota (plants or animals) to test chemical properties that may be related to the underlying soil, rock and groundwater.