Groundradar Inc. services

Resource Exploration

UltraGPR - UltraGPR for Nickel Laterite Exploration Services

Groundradar specializes in ground penetrating radar (GPR) applications specifically tailored for nickel laterite exploration and resource definition. Their staff have undertaken extensive radar projects on more than 60 deposits across diverse environments such as the Amazon jungle and the mountains of Madagascar. Groundradar's radar technology offers continuous imaging of weathering profiles, essential for mapping the extremely variable depths typical of lateritic environments. This approach addresses limitations in traditional drill-based exploration, which can miss abrupt horizon changes due to economic grid spacing constraints. Groundradar employs a robust statistical method for mineral resource estimation, combining accurate radar-mapped volumes with strategically placed boreholes for verification and grade confirmation. The UltraGPR instrument, designed for deep imaging, features advanced radar technology that surpasses commercial GPR systems in penetration depth, accuracy, and ease of use. Achieving depths of up to 75 meters in lateritic profiles, UltraGPR offers high-resolution imaging while simplifying field deployment with a single tube design and Bluetooth-enabled communication. It is entirely waterproof and operable in challenging terrains, controlled via mobile devices for data acquisition and parameter management.

Bauxite Services

A resource estimate consists of a statement of the tonnage of the resource and its grade: $Gross revenue = Grade X Tonnage. In bauxites, reliable tonnage calculations depend on reliable volume calculations. When thickness is more variable than grade, reliability of resource estimates may depend primarily on thickness estimates. Traditional thickness estimation is derived from regularly spaced drilling that is seldom able to accurately model the ore surfaces. UltraGPR is capable of accurately identifying the bottom of ore with more detail than drilling and at a fraction of the cost. The result is a more accurate volume calculation.