Xinhai Exploration Business Process

Exploration services refer to the professional services provided by investigating the distribution, reserves, and grade of underground mineral resources through a series of exploration processes, offering a scientific basis for subsequent mining design and project investment. It also requires the preparation of reports according to the standards of different countries/regions, ultimately producing geological exploration results that support mineral development decisions.

Exploration Process

1. Geological Mapping: This refers to the process of mapping various geological bodies and phenomena onto a geographic base map at a certain scale, based on field observations and research. Exploration begins with geological mapping, requiring manual on-site investigation of geological conditions and mapping. This necessitates a large number of young personnel working on-site, as our company's relevant staff are generally older and not skilled in this area.

2. Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration: Geophysical exploration involves physical methods, including electrical resistivity tomography (EDT), magnetic separation equipment, and drones. Geochemical exploration primarily involves collecting soil samples and analyzing the content and ratios of chemical elements.

3. Trenching or Pit Exploration: Trenching is mainly used in surface mines, where excavators dig trenches to check for ore deposits. Pit exploration is mainly used in underground mines, where drilling rigs excavate shafts to directly observe and study geological structures, strata lithology, and ore body characteristics. Pit exploration is also used during mining operations, where mining is carried out simultaneously to probe the ore body ahead, conduct advance prospecting for ore, water, and fractures, and determine mining boundaries.

4. Drilling: This is a direct exploration technique that uses drilling equipment to break up strata and create boreholes. The primary equipment used is a drilling rig.

Xinhai Core Services:

Direct Exploration Services: Providing drilling, trenching, and pit exploration operations. We have our own drilling and excavating equipment and support various field exploration projects.

Resource Assessment and Report Preparation: Based on exploration data, we perform two-dimensional resource modeling and grade estimation, and can prepare geological reports conforming to international standards such as JORC.

On-site assistance and sampling: Providing preliminary on-site reconnaissance and sampling support services for client investment projects.

For geological mapping, geophysical exploration, and geochemical exploration, we supplement the complete exploration process for clients through external collaboration networks, ensuring smooth project progress.