metallexploration
Metallexploration is an interdisciplinary field focused on discovering, evaluating, and developing metallic resources and the supply chains that convert them into usable metals. It integrates geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mining engineering, metallurgical processing, and resource economics to identify ore deposits, assess their size and grade, and inform decision making across exploration, development, and production.
Practitioners generate exploration targets through field mapping, sampling, drill programs, and borehole logging, supported by regional
Techniques employed include airborne and ground surveys (magnetics, radiometrics, gravity), geochemical reconnaissance, remote sensing, and modern
Environmental and social responsibility are integral to metallexploration. Practices emphasize land stewardship, water management, impact assessments,
While the term is not universally standardized, metallexploration is used to describe the integrated approach to