Target Generation

Effective target generation integrates multiple data sources. Data Integration Geological - Surface mapping - Historical data - Deposit models - Structural analysis Geophysical - Magnetics - EM electromagnetic - IP induced polarization - Gravity Geochemical - Soil sampling - Stream sediments - Rock chip sampling - Biogeochemistry Target Ranking - Size potential - Grade expectations - Confidence level - Exploration risk - Access and cost Documentation - Target summaries - Justification for drilling - Risk assessment - Alternative interpretations

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Mineral Exploration Best Practice Guidelines — Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Professional guidance for exploration planning, supervision, documentation, sampling, and QA/QC.
Geoscience maps — Natural Resources Canada. Government geoscience maps and datasets used to support regional exploration context.

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