In spring 2021, XPLORE GLOBAL Ltd. and Transition Elements AS have teamed up to create a new consulting service offering, allowing clients in the mining and exploration sector to access integrated, cross-discipline analysis and geological modelling expertise. In a nutshell, our joint expertise can help to build your mining and exploration data into a consistent, coherent model in order to improve exploration targeting, testing and exploration strategy development. Our first joint, successful project was carried out for Capella Minerals Ltd exploring for VMS-style mineralisation in the Trondelag Region of Central Norway.
As a new entrant to Norway during the recent pandemic, Kuniko required experienced geologists on the ground to kick-start their exploration plans and implement best practice procedures and workflows. Together, in 2021, we evaluated their portfolio, ranked the prospects and designed acquisition programmes for the most prospective areas at Skuterud and Vangrofta. We analysed and evaluated historic and newly acquired data, initiated further specialist analysis and data acquisition, producing 3D models for assessment and target planning. We liaised with local community stakeholders and generated the 2022 work program to drill delineated targets at Skuterud and to evaluate the remaining opportunities.
From May 2022 onwards, we liaised with Kuniko’s permanent team for a smooth handover, as they established their office and field bases, and have since passed control of the full portfolio into their hands. With a year of comprehensive data acquisition, analysis and planning, Kuniko were able to take their projects forward over the summer generating new drill results and further soil and rock sampling datasets. We are delighted to remain associated with them for further specialist work as required.
Comment from Antony Beckmand (CEO Kuniko Norge AS):
“With the strong support of XPLORE GLOBAL Ltd. and Transition Elements AS, Kuniko was able to quickly establish its work programs and exploration activities across several of its projects, providing a solid foundation for the development of the Company. Those initial efforts provided a geological data set which enabled strong targets and led to a maiden drill campaign. The rapid development of our projects based on solid geological work practices and guidance has enhanced the Company’s reputation with regard to both accomplishment and transparency. On behalf of the Company, our shareholders and stakeholders, we are grateful for the professional support we have received.”
