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Mineral exploration

From hunch to hard data.

Whether you're evaluating an existing claim or launching a grassroots program, we bring the full exploration toolbox β€” mapping, sampling, geophysics, drilling and investor-grade reporting. We plan, we execute, we document.

1987Since
45+ yrsLead geologist
NI 43-101Qualified Person
CAΒ·NVΒ·AZArea served
How we run a program

Plan. Execute. Document.

Every project is run like a tactical mission β€” disciplined, sequenced, and fully documented. It's how a grassroots hunch becomes a defensible geologic story.

01 β€” Plan

Scope & strategy

We evaluate your ground or target, define objectives and budget, and design a program that spends every dollar where it counts.

02 β€” Execute

Boots & instruments

Mapping, sampling, geophysics and drilling β€” run in the field by a professional geologist with 45+ years of experience.

03 β€” Document

Maps & reports

Geologic maps, models and clear technical reports β€” including NI 43-101–standard work when you need investor-grade results.

Capabilities

The full toolbox

From the first reconnaissance walk to a drill-ready target, we bring the methods β€” and the wealth of resources β€” to move your project forward.

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Geologic Mapping

Field mapping of lithology, structure, faults and alteration to build the geologic framework of your ground.

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Chip & Rock Sampling

Systematic chip, grab and channel sampling to verify the kind and quality of mineralization with assay-ready results.

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Geophysics

Surface geophysical surveys to see beneath the outcrop and prioritize targets before you spend on the drill.

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Drilling Programs

Program design, siting, supervision and logging β€” turning targets into core and cuttings you can stand behind.

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Maps & Modeling

Production of geologic maps, cross-sections and 3D models that turn field data into a clear picture of the deposit.

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Technical Reports

Clear, defensible reporting β€” including NI 43-101–standard documents authored by a Qualified Person.

Two ways to work with us

Grassroots or corporate

The same disciplined science, scaled to your project β€” whether you're one prospector with a promising claim or a company running a multi-target program.

Small Miner & Prospector

For the individual & small operator

You've got ground β€” or you're eyeing some β€” and want real geology behind your decisions without a corporate budget.

  • βœ“Evaluate an existing claim's potential
  • βœ“Targeted sampling & mapping to confirm the story
  • βœ“Claim staking, filing & annual maintenance
  • βœ“Straight-talk advice on what's worth pursuing
Corporate Exploration

For companies & investors

Grassroots start-up to advanced program, run to a professional standard and documented for boards, partners and regulators.

  • βœ“Full grassroots-to-drill program design
  • βœ“Geophysics, drilling supervision & 3D modeling
  • βœ“NI 43-101 technical reports by a Qualified Person
  • βœ“Permitting & compliance coordination
Why it holds up

Investor-grade science, small-firm attention.

Our work is led by Chief Geologist Charles P. Watson β€” a California Professional Geologist with 45+ years of experience and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. That means the reports you get are ones a board, a bank or a regulator will take seriously.

CA Professional Geologist #7818 NI 43-101 Qualified Person 45+ years experience Since 1987
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Have ground worth exploring?

Tell us about your claim or target and we'll map out a program that fits.

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