oa The Application of AEM as a Regional Mapping and Targeting Tool: A Mineral Explorer’s Perspective

Much of the highly prospective Paterson Province of Western Australia lies under sand cover, which has previously inhibited mineral exploration in much of the region. The Yeneena Project, held by WA - based company Encounter Resources, lies in this region and is actively being explored using geophysics to identify undercover targets. AEM has proved a particularly effective geophysical technique in mapping unexposed regional structures and geological units. Surveys generated by both Geoscience Australia and Encounter has directly led to the identification of new targets and significant investment in detailed ground geophysics and drilling. Crucially, these activities have led to the discovery of copper sulphides and prospective mineral systems within the Yeneena Project, demonstrating the significant impact that regional geophysical datasets can have on the exploration potential of an area.