01 · Intelligence
Technical Desktop Studies
Preliminary desktop-level assessment of a mining or exploration opportunity using available geological, spatial, historical, infrastructure, commodity and project information.
Mining Intelligence
Mining Intelligence Before Capital Deployment
Structured technical, geological, spatial and commercial intelligence to help clients understand mining opportunities, identify risks and determine the next step before committing significant capital.
Division
Mining intelligence as a commercial capability
Geo provides structured desktop-level technical and commercial intelligence to help clients understand mining and exploration opportunities before committing significant capital to fieldwork, exploration or investment.
- Technical Desktop Studies
- Geological & Mineral Potential Reviews
- Mining Project Due Diligence
- Historical Geological Research
- GIS & Spatial Analysis
- Commodity Intelligence
- Market Intelligence
- Regional Mining Analysis
- Infrastructure Assessment
- Project Risk Screening
- Investment Readiness Assessment
- Technical Intelligence Reports
- Preliminary Exploration Targeting
- Data & Documentation Review
Service products
Intelligence offerings
Desktop-level technical and commercial products designed to clarify opportunity, risk and next steps before significant capital is deployed.
02 · Intelligence
Project Screening
An initial assessment designed to determine whether a project warrants deeper technical or commercial investigation.
03 · Intelligence
Mining Project Assessment
Structured review of the technical, commercial and investment characteristics of a mining opportunity.
04 · Intelligence
Commodity Intelligence
Market and commodity analysis covering relevant market conditions, regional activity, supply and demand considerations and investment context.
05 · Intelligence
GIS & Spatial Intelligence
Spatial assessment of project locations, surrounding mining activity, infrastructure, access, regional geology and other relevant geographic information.
06 · Intelligence
Investment Readiness Assessment
Assessment of whether an opportunity has the information, documentation and commercial positioning required to approach investors or strategic partners.
Flagship service
Technical Desktop Studies
Preliminary desktop-level assessment of a mining or exploration opportunity using available geological, spatial, historical, infrastructure, commodity and project information.
Study workflow
How a Technical Desktop Study works
A disciplined pathway from intake through intelligence reporting and recommended next steps.
01
Project Intake
Client submits project information, location, commodity and available documentation.
02
Data Review
Geo reviews available geological, historical, spatial, mining and project information.
03
Desktop Intelligence
Assessment of geological context, mineral potential indicators, surrounding activity, infrastructure and market context.
04
Opportunity & Risk Assessment
Identify potential opportunities, risks, limitations and information gaps.
05
Technical Intelligence Report
Produce a professionally structured report.
06
Recommended Next Steps
Provide a practical roadmap for further investigation.
Deliverable
Typical report structure
Scope varies according to the project, available information, commodity and client requirements. A typical desktop study may include the following sections.
- 01 Executive Summary
- 02 Project Overview
- 03 Location
- 04 Project Area
- 05 Geological Setting
- 06 Mineralisation / Commodity Context
- 07 Historical Exploration
- 08 Historical Mining Activity
- 09 Regional Mining Activity
- 10 Nearby Deposits / Operations
- 11 Infrastructure
- 12 Transport & Logistics
- 13 Water / Power considerations
- 14 Commodity & Market Context
- 15 Technical Opportunity
- 16 Key Risks
- 17 Information Gaps
- 18 Preliminary Development Considerations
- 19 Recommended Next Steps
Pricing
Technical Desktop Study Pricing
The R49,500 technical study covers up to 1,000 hectares. Larger areas are priced according to scope. For 10,000+ hectares: Custom Scope — Cost-plus, with director-level scoping where appropriate.
| Project Area | Standard | Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 ha | R49,500 | R40,000 |
| 1,001–5,000 ha | R65,000 | R55,000 |
| 5,001–10,000 ha | R85,000 | R70,000 |
| 10,000+ ha | Custom | Cost-plus |
Payment
A project commencement payment is required before work begins. Final payment is due according to the agreed quotation and scope of work.
Delivery
Delivery timelines are confirmed in the quotation following receipt of the required project information and commencement payment.
Scope
Pricing is based on the agreed project area and scope. Additional work, expanded geographic coverage or specialist technical requirements may require a revised quotation.
Important
Desktop studies are preliminary assessments based on available information and should not be interpreted as a Mineral Resource or Mineral Reserve statement, feasibility study, valuation, Competent Person's Report or substitute for independent field investigation where such work is required.
Next step
Have a Mining Project?
If you own, control or represent a mining or exploration opportunity and are seeking technical assessment, project preparation, capital or strategic partners, submit your project for consideration.