GEOPHYSICS IN GOLD EXPLORATION

SGC are specialists in geophysical exploration for many commodities and mineralisation styles with a key focus on gold discovery. Potential field methods (magnetics and gravity) are used to map magnetic minerals and density variation to produce litho-structural geological maps, 3D models and to identify targets.

Electromagnetic methods can identify, map and model conductive gold-related massive sulphides including those related to BIF deposits and shear zone controlled conductive sediments. Sub-audio magnetics simultaneously maps magnetic and electrical characteristics of rocks including mineralisation and/ or related geological features such as shear zones, disseminated and massive sulfides. Induced polarisation can directly detect disseminated and massive sulfides, and map lithology and alteration.

For more information contact geophysics@sgc.com.au