Geophysical imaging

Benchmark Develops Comprehensive Exploration Plan for Marmot and Marmot East Gold-Silver Targets

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Academic disciplines, Applied sciences, Geophysical imaging, Physical sciences, Geophysical survey, Earth sciences, Archaeological science, Geophysics, Geology

Completion of the proposed VTEM survey is imminent, and will resolve magnetic, EM, and radiometric anomalies at Marmot and Marmot East that remain open to the south.

Key Points: 
  • Completion of the proposed VTEM survey is imminent, and will resolve magnetic, EM, and radiometric anomalies at Marmot and Marmot East that remain open to the south.
  • Benchmark will conduct a ground based induced-polarization (IP) geophysical survey prior to drilling to contextualize surface geochemistry and geological mapping results.
  • **see press release dated May 14, 2021 for Benchmark's initial mineral resource estimate (MRE) covering Cliff Creek, Dukes Ridge-Phoenix, and AGB.
  • Benchmark is managed by proven resource sector professionals, who have a track record of advancing exploration projects from grassroots scenarios through to production.

Copper Fox Announces Positive IP Results for Mineral Mountain Copper Project

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Minerals, Geophysical imaging, Induced polarization, Molybdenite, Copper

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2021) - Copper Fox Metals Inc. (TSXV: CUU) (OTC Pink: CPFXF) ("Copper Fox" or the "Company") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Desert Fox Copper Inc., are pleased to announce the results of a reconnaissance style, deep penetrating induced polarization ("IP") (chargeability/resistivity) survey on its 100% owned Mineral Mountain project (the "Project") located approximately 16 miles northeast of Florence, Arizona.

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  • Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2021) - Copper Fox Metals Inc. (TSXV: CUU) (OTC Pink: CPFXF) ("Copper Fox" or the "Company") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Desert Fox Copper Inc., are pleased to announce the results of a reconnaissance style, deep penetrating induced polarization ("IP") (chargeability/resistivity) survey on its 100% owned Mineral Mountain project (the "Project") located approximately 16 miles northeast of Florence, Arizona.
  • Elmer B. Stewart, President and CEO of Copper Fox, stated, "The IP survey has provided the certainty required to plan a diamond drill program to test several high potential copper-molybdenum exploration targets.
  • The chargeability and resistivity anomalies exhibit a strong correlation to the copper and molybdenite mineralization in outcrop, post mineral faulting, and geochemical vectoring studies.
  • Copper Fox contracted SWCA Environmental Consultants ("SWCA") to document the predrilling conditions within a 363-acre area of the Project.

Ground Penetrating Radar is the Subject of New Article on the Safe2core Inc Website

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Telecommunications engineering, Radar, Geophysical imaging, Wireless, Technology, Ground-penetrating radar, Measuring instruments, GPR, US Radar

To read the new article in its entirety and learn more about GPR, please check out https://www.safe2core.com/why-use-ground-penetrating-radar-on-constructi... .

Key Points: 
  • To read the new article in its entirety and learn more about GPR, please check out https://www.safe2core.com/why-use-ground-penetrating-radar-on-constructi... .
  • As the new article notes, for thousands of years, people have dealt with the problem of detecting buried objects in the earth.
  • Fortunately, due to Ground Penetrating Radarwhich is also known as ground probing radar or georadarthere is now an accurate and affordable way to locate underground objects.
  • Safe2core personnel have more than 45 years of combined experience in Concrete Scanning, Concrete Cutting, and Utility Locating.

Mountain Boy Annouces Exploration Plans for the Southmore Copper-Gold Project

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Archaeological science, Geophysical imaging, Geophysical survey, Academic disciplines, Branches of science

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2021) - Mountain Boy Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: MTB) (OTCQB: MBYMF) (FSE: M9UA) ("Mountain Boy" or the "Company") is pleased to report that a SkyTEM airborne geophysical survey over the Southmore Project is scheduled to begin within the next few weeks.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2021) - Mountain Boy Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: MTB) (OTCQB: MBYMF) (FSE: M9UA) ("Mountain Boy" or the "Company") is pleased to report that a SkyTEM airborne geophysical survey over the Southmore Project is scheduled to begin within the next few weeks.
  • The completed portion of the Galore Creek access road is within 12 km of the Southmore Project.
  • Five documented northeast trends on Sassy's Foremore property, including the More Creek Corridor trend that hosts the Westmore discovery, track onto the Southmore project.
  • Mountain Boy anticipates that geophysical anomalies and domains will help in mapping out potential drill targets.

OROCO ANNOUNCES ITS 3D INDUCED POLARIZED SURVEY RESULTS

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Geophysical imaging, Academic disciplines, Lidar, Induced polarization, Geophysical survey, Dichlorophenolindophenol, Applied sciences, Physical sciences

3D DCIP: The final survey report for the deep, three-dimensional, Induced Polarization ("DCIP") geophysical survey by Dias Geophysical of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ("Dias"), was received on May 28, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • 3D DCIP: The final survey report for the deep, three-dimensional, Induced Polarization ("DCIP") geophysical survey by Dias Geophysical of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ("Dias"), was received on May 28, 2021.
  • The cumulative results of the Dias Geophysical 3D DCIP survey represent the beginning of a new generation of advanced exploration of the Santo Tomas deposit.
  • LiDAR Survey: The Company has received the results of an airborne LiDAR survey flown by Eagle Mapping Services Ltd. of Langley, B.C.
  • Unconstrained 3D inversions of the final Resistivity and Chargeability data were generated using the SimPEG tensor mesh 3D DCIP code.

K9 Gold Completes IP Survey at Stony Lake, NL; New Anomalies Revealed

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Minerals, Sulfide minerals, Crystallography, Geophysical imaging, Disulfides, Pyrite, Pyrite group, Arsenopyrite, Induced polarization, IP

The survey was carried out by Simcoe Geoscience, using their Alpha IPTM Wireless Time Domain Induced Polarization (IP) system.

Key Points: 
  • The survey was carried out by Simcoe Geoscience, using their Alpha IPTM Wireless Time Domain Induced Polarization (IP) system.
  • Preliminary interpretation of the IP data has confirmed several previously identified airborne geophysical anomalies that coincide with areas of coincident pyrite and arsenopyrite and weak-moderate gold mineralization in the Botwood sandstone.
  • A new zone has been discovered on the western side of the survey grid, west of the Bay d\'Espoir highway.
  • "\nNews Releases from other companies active in the Central Newfoundland Gold Belt continue to increase the profile of this newly emerging gold district.

CGG: CGG Awarded Equinor OBN Imaging Contract in Brazil

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Geophysics, CGG, Portuguese cuisine, Earth sciences, Geology, Bacalhau, Geophysical imaging, OBN, Applied sciences

b'CGG has been awarded a major contract by Equinor for the seismic imaging of its Bacalhau 3D ocean bottom node (OBN) survey covering 409 sq km currently being acquired in Brazil\xe2\x80\x99s deepwater Santos Basin.

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  • b'CGG has been awarded a major contract by Equinor for the seismic imaging of its Bacalhau 3D ocean bottom node (OBN) survey covering 409 sq km currently being acquired in Brazil\xe2\x80\x99s deepwater Santos Basin.
  • Combining OBN data with TLFWI will result in more detailed and reliable velocity model building and imaging, bringing geological insight at post-salt, intra-salt and, most importantly, at pre-salt levels.
  • The resulting high-quality subsurface image will reduce uncertainties and enable a better structural interpretation to guide future drilling plans and development of the world-class Bacalhau field.\nSophie Zurquiyah, CEO, CGG, said: \xe2\x80\x9cThis new OBN award, after the recent successful completion of several OBN processing projects, confirms CGG\xe2\x80\x99s position as the world-leading OBN seismic imaging company.
  • CGG is listed on the Euronext Paris SA (ISIN: 0013181864).\n'

Visible gold with intersection of 7.2m at 258g/t gold underpins further exploration success at São Domingos.

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Academic disciplines, Physical sciences, Applied sciences, Economic geology, Earth sciences, Geophysical imaging, Mineral resource estimation, Geophysical survey, Geophysics

are near surface bed-rock which has been weathered and oxidised by long term exposure to the effects of water and air.

Key Points: 
  • are near surface bed-rock which has been weathered and oxidised by long term exposure to the effects of water and air.
  • is the economically mineable part of an Indicated and, in some circumstances, a Measured Mineral Resource demonstrated by at least a Preliminary Feasibility Study.
  • A Proven Mineral Reserve implies a high degree of confidence in the Modifying Factors
    is a weathered or decomposed clay-rich rock.
  • refers to versa time domain electromagnetic, a particular variant of time-domain electromagnetic geophysical survey to prospect for conductive bodies below surface.

CGG: CGG Awarded Three Imaging Projects by BP

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
CGG, Earth sciences, Geology, Geophysical imaging, Companies

CGG has been awarded three major seismic imaging projects by BP, two from the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and one from offshore Trinidad & Tobago.

Key Points: 
  • CGG has been awarded three major seismic imaging projects by BP, two from the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and one from offshore Trinidad & Tobago.
  • These projects will start in Q1/Q2 this year and complete with cloud delivery of the data no later than Q4 of 2021.
  • Colin Murdoch, EVP, Geoscience, CGG, said: This high-profile set of awards demonstrates client demand for our best-in-class technology and service.
  • By consistently investing in our people, imaging technology innovation, and high-performance computing infrastructure during the pandemic crisis, CGG continues to provide an unmatched level of services and image quality as the recognized leader in high-end seismic imaging.

Transition Acquires New Gold Opportunity in the Thompson Plateau near Vernon, B.C.

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Academic disciplines, Archaeological science, Geophysical imaging, Geophysical survey, Magnetic survey, Sampling, Magnetic anomaly, Applied sciences, Branches of science, Orex Exploration

The occurrences are situated on the edge of the Thompson Plateau associated with major northwest-trending magnetic anomalies.

Key Points: 
  • The occurrences are situated on the edge of the Thompson Plateau associated with major northwest-trending magnetic anomalies.
  • Future work will include mapping and sampling, additional soil sampling, and airborne magnetic survey with the intent of identifying drill targets."
  • A further 300 metres to the west, the Quartz Showing returned historic samples of 4.6 g/t gold over 2 metres1.
  • Historic bedrock grab samples reported include 3.2 g/t gold and 1.55 g/t gold over 1 metre3.