Searching for metals in sedimentary basins: Technology transfer for the Energy Transition

Searching for metals in sedimentary basins: Technology transfer for the Energy Transition

At Halliburton Landmark, we have been applying our experience in developing and employing hydrocarbon exploration workflows to mineral exploration, helping allow for predictions to be made into the unknown - both deeper into the subsurface and in locations away from data control. These predictions are based on robust geological frameworks built on diverse datasets, regional knowledge, and data-driven models. In this edition of the Subsurface Insights magazine, we discuss how we have applied a mineral systems approach to globally screen prospective areas for sedimentary-hosted copper. This mineral screening workflow can generate screening prospectivity maps rapidly, taking minutes compared to weeks or months. These parameters can be adjusted across multiple processing runs, meaning numerous scenarios and models, with a range of variables, can be tested. Through this mineral systems approach, screening can therefore be applied to many different commodities of interest.

Copper is the cornerstone for many electricity-related and renewable energy technologies. However, there are predicted to be supply gaps in the coming decade.

These disruptions, coupled with the prolonged predictions to discovery, and eventually production timelines, can necessitate a shift in the mindset and tools that are used in the conceptualization and exploration of copper.

Searching for metals in sedimentary basins: Technology transfer for the Energy Transition

At Halliburton Landmark, we have been applying our experience in developing and employing hydrocarbon exploration workflows to mineral exploration, helping allow for predictions to be made into the unknown - both deeper into the subsurface and in locations away from data control. These predictions are based on robust geological frameworks built on diverse datasets, regional knowledge, and data-driven models. In this edition of the Subsurface Insights magazine, we discuss how we have applied a mineral systems approach to globally screen prospective areas for sedimentary-hosted copper. This mineral screening workflow can generate screening prospectivity maps rapidly, taking minutes compared to weeks or months. These parameters can be adjusted across multiple processing runs, meaning numerous scenarios and models, with a range of variables, can be tested. Through this mineral systems approach, screening can therefore be applied to many different commodities of interest.

Copper is the cornerstone for many electricity-related and renewable energy technologies. However, there are predicted to be supply gaps in the coming decade.

These disruptions, coupled with the prolonged predictions to discovery, and eventually production timelines, can necessitate a shift in the mindset and tools that are used in the conceptualization and exploration of copper.

Neftex^® Prospect is a cloud-based solution targeted for the mineral exploration sector that offers data, robust tools, comprehensive tectonic insights, and integrated workflows to help identify the relevant geological components for understanding mineral driving forces and help enable a mineral systems approach to exploration. We can provide cross-industry collaboration, subject matter expertise, relevant content, and applications to assist and enhance mineral screening workflows.