Earthdownunder

Thin-section petrography using transmitted and reflected light microscopy to characterise alteration halos, ore mineralogy, textural relationships, and to identify Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA)

Geological and structural mapping, including remote and drone-based terrain modelling. Detailed field mapping is a critical foundation for any exploration program—essential for determining structural orientations, informing drill design, and increasing the likelihood of intersecting mineralised zones.

Oriented drill core analysis to extract high-value structural data in the vertical dimension, complementing surface mapping and enabling robust 3D interpretation of ore bodies

Mineralogy and whole-rock geochemistry to support resource evaluation and geometallurgical workflows. We help define alteration halos, identify ore-hosting minerals, and provide insight critical to both discovery and processing phases.

Zircon U-Pb geochronology for stratigraphic control and age-dating of mineralising systems. Our services include detrital zircon dating at the catchment scale and zircon inclusion mapping (via SEM) to assess the presence and potential of fertile intrusions.

Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA) assessments, including field screening and rock hardness testing to inform land-use planning, risk mitigation, and compliance

Aerial drone surveys delivering high-resolution orthomosaics and digital elevation models (DEMs) for site planning, mapping, and terrain analysis

Deep literature reviews and target generation strategies that synthesize regional and historical data to guide exploration and inform drilling campaigns

Mineral exploration target generation and drilling design

Geohazard assessments including slope stability, landslides, seismic risk, and erosion modelling for infrastructure and development planning

Field-based training and customised onsite education designed for exploration teams, graduate geologists, and technical staff—ensuring best practices in mapping, sampling, and geotechnical assessment