Turnkey Raw Material Investigation

Introduction:

Objective of Turnkey Raw Material Investigation is to:

  • Provide a comprehensive package of services for detailed geological investigations of Raw Material.
  • Obtain better knowledge of the deposit to enable Investment decision.
  • Ascertain the quality and quantity of  reserves for the project.
  • Monitor and co-ordinate the reconnaissance survey, drilling, sampling, chemical analysis and other studies with various agencies to get reliable and cost-effective results.

Coverage:

It covers:

  • Topographic survey
  • Geological mapping
  • Drilling
  • Sampling & chemical analysis
  • Raw mix design
  • Mineralogical studies
  • Physical tests
  • Project supervision
  • Deposit Evaluation Report
  • Computer Aided Deposit Evaluation

Methodology:

The Turnkey Raw Material Investigation is executed in two phases:

Phase I

  • Assessment of  the geological data as available from secondary sources.
  • Geological reconnaissance survey of the area.
  • Formulation of investigation plans and preparation of approach document.
  • Delineation of the most prospective area.
  • Establish the potential of the deposit by Phase I geological investigation on a wide grid.

Phase II

  • Systematic investigation (Phase II) of delineated block of deposit on a close spaced grid.
  • Application of Computer Aided Deposit Evaluation (CADE) for :
    • Improved knowledge about deposit.
    • Maximising deposit life.
    • Homogenized mine output.
    • Cost effective mining operation and raw mix.

 Benefits:

It gives an investor a complete understanding of the quality and quantity of the deposit.