Exploration Phase Services
It’s Never Too Early to Think About Water.
You're drilling anyway. Why not capture water data at the same time?
Exploration gives you direct subsurface access before mining begins. Most operations collect ore data and leave. RESPEC helps you gather decades of water management intelligence with no extra drilling required.
What We Characterize
Hydrology
Understanding surface water hydrology—flow rates, seasonal patterns, drainage divides—informs diversion design and helps you keep clean water clean.
Hydrogeology
Understanding groundwater flow rates, sources, and residence times through field testing and isotope analysis informs dewatering strategies and predicts long-term aquifer sustainability.
Geochemistry
Predict metal leaching potential early by mapping acid-generating rock before mining. Give planners options to segregate, encapsulate, or avoid problem materials entirely.
Geotechnical Integration
Rock strength and permeability are critical for both mining methods and water movement predictions.
Microbial Biodiversity
Baseline microbial characterization establishes pre-mining biogeochemical conditions, which is critical for closure and natural attenuation planning.
Ecology
Surface water and terrestrial baselines identify sensitive areas early and support permitting and footprint design.
Why Thinking Ahead Matters
- Identify risks before capital commitments
- Piggyback on existing drilling programs
- Inform integrated mine design
- Build permit-ready baseline datasets