Mineral Exploration

MIM offers systematic exploration activities based on the prospect/ project requirement. The Geology department offers expertise in the following areas;

  • Geological database set up and Management.
  • Exploration programs design, budgeting and implementation.
  • GIS applications in target generations.
  • Geochemical Prospecting – Soil sampling, Stream sediments sampling design and execution.
  • Geophysical prospecting – Use of ground and aerial images in exploration targets generation.
  • Geological mapping and generation of surface geological maps as well as geological cross sections to industry standards.
  • Planning and executing drilling programmes; this includes Rotary Air Blast (RAB), Air Core (AC), Reverse circulation (RC), and diamond drilling (DD).
  • Rock Chips or/ and DD core logging, Sectioning and Interpretations.
  • Technical reporting.