Geotest Projects TERNA Magnesites, Mantoudi Exploration, Greece

Project Information

TERNA Magnesites operate in Evvia, central Greece and is the main producer of magnesite in Greece from a number of underground and open pit operations. This is the first implemented extensive exploration program in the recent years aiming to significantly increase company’s resources.

Client :TERNA Magnesites
Location :Greece
Year launched :2019
Status :Ongoing
Value :4 M €
Drilled :>13,000 meters

Project Description

Two (2) surface rigs were deployed in several localities drilling boreholes up to 220m in length. The project contained from sparse green field borehole to regularly-spaced boreholes in proximity to know deposits. Geotest offered a full package including drilling, core orientation, geological logging R&R estimation and open pit design.

Project Challenge

It is a challenging project with services ranging from green field exploration to near-mine drilling and includes mining support services (geological modelling, R&R estimation and pit design).

Core orientation
Core logging
Green field exploration

Increase geological confidence in near-mining projects
Resources and Reserves estmation
Pit design and LoM planning

RESULTS

Project findings include the delineation of new stockwork material to rare medium-sized magnesite veins. The project successfully increase company’s resources and supported active operations and near mining projects.