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    The document outlines the four main stages of mineral exploration according to Indonesian standards: 1) Reconnaissance involves broad geological mapping to identify prospective areas, 2) Prospecting involves more detailed mapping and sampling to define targets, 3) General exploration uses techniques like trenching, drilling and geophysics to evaluate the lateral and vertical extent of mineralization, and 4) Detailed exploration aims to determine grade and quality through high resolution mapping, sampling and analysis to allow for resource/reserve estimation. Desk studies and initial reconnaissance are used to determine if further exploration is warranted.

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    The document outlines the four main stages of mineral exploration according to Indonesian standards: 1) Reconnaissance involves broad geological mapping to identify prospective areas, 2) Prospecting involves more detailed mapping and sampling to define targets, 3) General exploration uses techniques like trenching, drilling and geophysics to evaluate the lateral and vertical extent of mineralization, and 4) Detailed exploration aims to determine grade and quality through high resolution mapping, sampling and analysis to allow for resource/reserve estimation. Desk studies and initial reconnaissance are used to determine if further exploration is warranted.

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    The document outlines the four main stages of mineral exploration according to Indonesian standards: 1) Reconnaissance involves broad geological mapping to identify prospective areas, 2) Prospecting involves more detailed mapping and sampling to define targets, 3) General exploration uses techniques like trenching, drilling and geophysics to evaluate the lateral and vertical extent of mineralization, and 4) Detailed exploration aims to determine grade and quality through high resolution mapping, sampling and analysis to allow for resource/reserve estimation. Desk studies and initial reconnaissance are used to determine if further exploration is warranted.

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    EXPLORATION STAGES

    DR. ARIFUDIN IDRUS


    Laboratory of Mineral Resources
    Department of Geological Engineering
    Gadjah Mada University
    E-mail address: arifidrus@ugm.ac.id
    EXPLORATION
    • Knowing
    • Searching
    • Discovering
    • Evaluating
    A certain mineral deposit

    EXPLORATION

    STAGES: Depending on

    - Type
    - Characteristics/nature
    EXPLORATION STAGES
    (Indonesian National Standard)

    1. RECONNAISSANCE
    2. PROSPECTING
    3. GENERAL EXPLORATION
    4. DETAILED EXPLORATION
    DESK INVESTIGATION
     Preparation before field work involves:

    DATA COLLECTION

     REGIONAL/LOCAL GEOLOGY
     PHOTOGRAMETRY & LANDSAT SATTELITE IMAGES
     LABORATORY DATA
     GEOPHYSICAL DATA
     GEOCHEMICAL DATA
    FROM PREVIOUS WORKS
    1. RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY

     Roughly survey / Geological mapping on scale


    1 : 100.000

    Mapping methods:

     Photogrametry/sattelite image
     Field mapping

    Optional:

     STREAM SEDIMENT SAMPLING


     AEROMAGNETIC SURVEY
    Data collected are still general data

    Recommendation of Interesting area


    (PROSPECT AREA)
    2. PROSPECTING

     Mapping on the prospect area

     Scale 1 : 50.000
    1 : 25.000

     COLLECTED DATA:

     Lithology
     Structural geology
     Stratigraphy

    Measurement Section (MS) along representative section


     Systematic sampling

     Frequently combined with:


    • GROUND/LAND MAGNETIC
    • GRAVITY SURVEY
    • SEISMIC SURVEY
    3. GENERAL EXPLORATION

     MAPPING ON THE SCALE OF


    1 : 10.000 TO 1 : 5.000

     MAPPING SUPPORTED BY
     TRENCHING
     TEST PITTING
     GEOPHYSICS
     SOIL SAMPLING GEOCHEMISTRY GRID
     DRILLING

     EXPECTED RESULTS

    • LATERAL AND VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION OF MINERAL DEPOSITS


    • GRADE/QUALITY
    4. DETAILED EXPLORATION

     Mapping on the scale of


    1 : 2000 1 : 100

    ACTIVITIES:
     DETAILED GEOPHYSICS
     DETAILED GEOCHEMISTRY
     SYSTEMATIC DRILLING

     SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING

     VARIOUS LABORATORY ANALYSES


    DESK INVESTIGATION,
    RECONNAISSANCE, PROSPECTING
     Photogrametry, satellite image analyses
     Maps and previous work interpretation
     Quick survey
     Regional geology mapping
     ‘Scout sampling ‘

    Yes No

    EXPLORATION STOP

    ANALYSIS & RESOURCES/RESERVES ESTIMATION

    NOT favorable favorable

    STOP Design Geotechnical data of rock/ore,


    geometry, depth, pattern,
    hydrology, etc

    Env. Impact Assessment feasible MINING


    Feasibility Study (FS)

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