Yes: if one has not mapped the rocks adequately and if one does not understand the geological structure, but relies on geochemical soil and geophysical anomalies, only, to design one's initial drilling programme then one could have some angry shareholders on one's back as one's share price might become seen as less exciting. Regional, good quality prospect/lease mapping is essential and Australia's 1:250 000 to 1:100 000 scale geological maps are not adequate for that kind of job , although as reconnaissance maps they are valuable guides to broad possibilities. It might mean that one has to walk around on foot for 6-8 weeks but that is less-expensive than flying in a drill rig and drilling the first incorrect hole. As is a geochronological dating programme to ensure that one is drilling the rocks of the appropriate age.
Of course I agree since I am a geological mapper, but it is amazing to me how many holes get drilled on geophysical targets then the company walks away from great geological targets because the first holes failed and used up their entire budget of enthusiasm!
This channel is really a blessing for geology students.
Thanks Harsh. Knowledge is a blessing. Why not share it?!
Or Amateur Geologists looking to increase their knowledge! 👍🙏
Thanks from a weekend gold hunter.
Not only for students. Despite having nearly 20 years of experience in geoscience, I still find myself tuning in to this channel quite regularly.
A week of classroom study condensed in one video! Thanks
On RUclips you have 2 minutes to get your point across. Three minutes on a good day!
Yes: if one has not mapped the rocks adequately and if one does not understand the geological structure, but relies on geochemical soil and geophysical anomalies, only, to design one's initial drilling programme then one could have some angry shareholders on one's back as one's share price might become seen as less exciting. Regional, good quality prospect/lease mapping is essential and Australia's 1:250 000 to 1:100 000 scale geological maps are not adequate for that kind of job , although as reconnaissance maps they are valuable guides to broad possibilities. It might mean that one has to walk around on foot for 6-8 weeks but that is less-expensive than flying in a drill rig and drilling the first incorrect hole. As is a geochronological dating programme to ensure that one is drilling the rocks of the appropriate age.
Of course I agree since I am a geological mapper, but it is amazing to me how many holes get drilled on geophysical targets then the company walks away from great geological targets because the first holes failed and used up their entire budget of enthusiasm!
That is a very good lesson! Cheers Nick👍
Thanks the other Nick geologist!
Thanks you Mr! I understood what you just said everything
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