Geological Appraisal

InSitu Advisory has a wealth of experience providing professional and technical consultancy services the mining and quarrying industries.

We are able to provide a full life cycle service offering to our clients which includes detailed geological investigation and appraisal, pit modelling, volumetric assessment, operational support, rehabilitation options (including waste management), closure and aftercare support.

With projects across Australia and Asia, we specialise in industrial minerals and hard rock resources including silica sands, kaolin, bauxite, bentonite, sand and gravels, slate, shale, clay, sandstone, basalt, quartzite, limestone, granite, coal and dimension stone.

Our services include:

  • Desktop reviews;

  • Field assessments;

  • Geological mapping and interpretation;

  • Drill hole planning;

  • Drilling supervision and sampling;

  • Materials sample testing coordination;

  • Test result interpretation;

  • Geological modelling and pit design;

  • Three dimensional modelling and cross sections;

  • Thin section, XRD/XRF and petrographical analysis;

  • Volumetric assessment;

  • Resource appraisals;

  • Resource and reserve quantification;

  • Resource reporting to JORC and non-JORC compliant requirements;

  • Development Applications and Environmental Management Plans;

  • Concept and detailed design for landfilling as a rehabilitation option;

  • Annual reporting;

  • Closure and post closure plans.

Clients Include:

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