Methods vary depending on the stage of the project:
- Geological mapping – identification and interpretation of rock types, structures, and mineralization
- Geophysical measurements – such as (electro-)magnetic, conductivity/resistivity, gravity and seismic surveys
- Geochemical sampling – analysis of soil, water, vegetation, and rock to detect metal concentrations or geochemical signatures which can direct you towards mineralization
- Drilling – core or percussion drilling is used to investigate subsurface geology
- Remote sensing and digital tools – drones, satellite images, and AI are increasingly used to process geodata and build 3D models
Source: SGU, “Exploration”, https://www.sgu.se/mineralnaring/svensk-gruvnaring/prospektering/