Geological exploration works

Geological exploration works comprise a comprehensive set of geological, geophysical, geochemical, and diamond drilling investigations aimed at discovering, delineating, and commercially evaluating mineral deposits.

Exploration and geological works are carried out in several stages.

1. Works for mineralogenic and general geological purposes: checking the geological soil in the region and possible mineral resources.
2. Search for deposits and assessment of the scale of works.
3. Development of deposits and on-site exploration.

Across Tashkent, Navoi, Samarkand, Surkhandarya, and all mining regions of Uzbekistan, the licensed engineering center GEO PRO conducts certified geological exploration works Tashkent in full compliance with subsoil regulations and international reporting standards.

Early prospecting stages require deep expertise in regional stratigraphy, structural geology, and mineralization controls to pinpoint promising targets accurately.

Professional mineral exploration Uzbekistan minimizes financial risks for mining investors, accelerates discovery timelines, and prepares mineral assets for viable industrial extraction.

When Deposit Prospecting and Reserve Estimation in Uzbekistan is Required

In accordance with the Subsoil Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan and statutory State Committee on Geology regulations, comprehensive deposit prospecting and reserve estimation is conducted for:

• Prospecting and exploration for precious, base, rare, and ferrous metals (gold, silver, copper, tungsten, uranium, and iron ore);
• Geological appraisal of industrial minerals and construction raw materials (limestone, basalt, gypsum, silica sand, and clays);
• Reserve re-evaluation and exploration of man-made mineral formations, tailings dumps, and metallurgical waste facilities;
• Exploration and yield testing for potable, industrial, mineral, and thermal groundwater aquifers;
• Detailed structural appraisal of active open-pit quarries and underground mines to expand commercial reserves;
• Independent geological audits and technical due diligence of greenfield and brownfield license areas prior to acquisitions.

Stages and Field Scope: Geological Exploration Works

The geology and mining department at GEO PRO manages the full project lifecycle, delivering geological exploration works across all phases:

• satellite imagery interpretation, regional geological mapping, and lithological cross-section compilation;
• ground geophysical surveys: magnetics, induced polarization (IP), vertical electrical sounding (VES), and gravity profiling;
• trenching, test pitting, and exploratory costean excavation with continuous geological mapping;
• diamond core and reverse circulation (RC) drilling with certified core recovery rates exceeding 85–90%;
• systematic channel, core, and grab sampling implementing stringent international QA/QC duplicate protocols;
• hydrogeological testing: aquifer pumping tests, piezometric monitoring, and water chemical sampling;
• construction of 3D wireframe and geological block models in modern mining software suites (Micromine, Datamine).

Laboratory Assays and Mineral Processing Testing

Reliable geological exploration works depend on high-precision analytical assays carried out in ISO-accredited laboratories.

GEO PRO specialists manage fire assay, atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), ICP-MS, and multi-element chemical analysis.

To evaluate ore processing characteristics, our metallurgical team designs bench-scale metallurgical testwork covering gravity separation, froth flotation, and agitation leaching circuits.

Subsurface Assessment and Mining Licensing Support Uzbekistan

Based on the results of subsurface study, specialists develop a set of mandatory geological documents, give a comprehensive assessment of the area, forecast resources of category P3, assess category P2 and delineate ore fields. The obtained data are used for licensing exploration works for mineral extraction.

GEO PRO provides end-to-end mining licensing support Uzbekistan, successfully defending technical reports before the State Reserves Commission (SRC / GKZ).

We formulate permanent exploration condition studies (TEO), calculate commercial reserves under categories C1, C2, and B, and convert resource models to JORC Code and NI 43-101 international standards.

Deliverables: Approved Reserves and Official Geological Documentation

The investor receives a complete package of state-registered documentation authorizing commercial mining development:

• State Reserves Commission (SRC) approved geological report with balance and out-of-balance reserve calculations;
• Complete set of geological maps, longitudinal profiles, level plans, and mineralization correlation charts;
• Validated 3D wireframe and block models illustrating grade distribution and cut-off boundaries;
• Certified laboratory assay registers and QA/QC analytical quality control reports;
• Official SRC Protocol confirming approved commercial reserves and technical cut-off grades;
• Complete documentation package for obtaining mining allotments and subsoil extraction licenses.

Cost Estimation and How to Order Geological Exploration Tashkent

Project budgets depend on license boundary size, structural complexity, drilling meterage, and required analytical assay densities. GEO PRO engineers formulate rapid geological work programs and detailed CAPEX estimates.

If your mining venture requires accredited geological exploration works or you plan to order geological exploration Tashkent for mining assets in Uzbekistan, contact GEO PRO.

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