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Exploration Methodology

In order to unlock the value in this large, highly prospective world-class gold-copper belt, it is essential to apply proven exploration tools that can cost-effectively screen large tracts of land and highlight key mineral targets. Proven methods utilized for regional screening can be broken down into Geophysical Surveying, Geochemical Sampling, Geological Mapping and Diamond Drilling. Investors who are unfamiliar with modern exploration techniques are invited to explore the information provided here.

GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING

Airborne geophysical surveys have the ability to cover large areas of land in short periods of time and in a cost-effective manner. The methods chosen for the Cordillera del Condor Belt are Magnetics, Electromagnetic and Radiometric surveying, all of which have the ability to image prospective gold, copper-gold and base-metal targets. The deliverables or products from each of the survey types are described below, together with images. (Read More...)

GEOCHEMICAL SURVEYING

Geochemical methods are used to detect anomalous levels of major elements such as gold, silver and copper, together with minor pathfinder elements. Various methods are available. Minera Afrodita has applied the analysis of rocks at surface and of the weathered products of rocks, such as soils and sediments found in streams. (Read More...)

GEOLOGICAL MAPPING

This is perhaps the most important exploration tool, but is often hampered by soil cover, which effectively hides the underlying rocks. Where rock is exposed it is called outcrop. Outcrops provide vital information about potential ore-bearing host rocks, together with alteration and mineralization deposited by hydrothermal fluids. In the Cordillera del Condor, outcrops are rare and are generally limited to stream bed exposures and ridge tops. This means that other methods such as geophysics are critical in locating potentially mineralized zones. (Read More...)

DRILLING

Drilling is the primary method used to define mineral deposits and it provides continuous core samples, which are then sent to the laboratory for analysis. (Read More...)