Geology & Mineral
Exploration Consulting
Minecon delivers comprehensive geology and mineral exploration services designed to guide clients from conceptual geological ideas to resource discovery and definition. Our exploration methodology integrates regional geological assessments with targeted field investigations to maximize the chances of identifying economically viable deposits.
We employ advanced tools—including geophysical interpretation, geochemical analysis, structural mapping, and drilling program design—to ensure that every exploration stage is informed by solid science and strategic reasoning. Our team brings extensive experience across Africa’s diverse geological terrains, enabling us to tailor exploration strategies that account for local geology, operational conditions, and regulatory frameworks.
From greenfield exploration to brownfield development, Minecon ensures efficient data collection, stringent quality control, and accurate interpretation—providing clients with reliable datasets, robust models, and a clear pathway toward resource development.
1. Mineral Exploration
MINECON has qualified and highly experienced professionals with proven track record in providing a full range of mineral exploration services. These services include:
- Geological review (desk study) to determine the prospectivity of tenements;
- Advice on ground selection and tenement application, including merger/acquisition arrangements;
- Valuation of mineral projects and due diligence studies;
- Stakeholder engagements (Community/Local Authorities, Government and Regulatory Bodies);
- Geological mapping, geochemical survey and sampling leading to target generation;
- Planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution and management of general exploration programmes as well as providing economic direction in developing such projects;
- Petrographic analysis;
- GIS and database management to ensure data integrity;
- Design and execution of geophysical surveys and interpretations;
- Planning and supervision of all forms of drilling programmes, logging and sampling;
- Project Economic Studies and Analyses;
- Strategic Investment sourcing and advice;
- Sensitivity and risk analysis related to mineral investment opportunities;
- “Qualified Person” reporting for NI 43-101 and JORC .
2. Data Analysis
MINECON provides answers to your questions regarding relative weighting of different sampling methods, best sampling methods and interval procedures for handling high value outliers and correction factors. Integrity of data is assured.
3. Geological Modelling & Resource/ Reserve Estimations
We support our clients with appropriate estimation methods, grade tonnage curves and estimation of internal waste. Our resource/reserve estimations factors in geological, geostatistical, metallurgical, mining, and economical issues that ensures a robust resource/reserve model is generated.
4. Geostatistical Estimation
MINECON has expertise to provide answers to your questions regarding Variography and various estimation methods.
5. Grade Control and Reconciliation
We are specialists in estimating the impact of various mining methods on reserve estimations, null feed variability, blending and dilution problems, mine-to- mill reconciliation and reserve reconciliation.
6. Independent Audit of Mineral Resources & Reserves
We provide expertise as an independent auditor of mineral resources and reserves for both private and public sector clients, as well as writing of Independent Technical Reports (NI 43-101 & JORC).