Sanborn has announced its subsidiary, EDCON-PRJ, has completed a high precision airborne magnetic survey supporting geothermal exploration in Nevada.
The survey provides exploration teams with valuable subsurface geologic information that can help guide drilling programmes and reduce risk. An Airbus AS350 B3e helicopter flew the survey.
Part of the Sanborn Geophysics Group, the EDCON-PRJ team collected high-quality magnetic data that will assist geoscientists in evaluating subsurface geologic structures associated with geothermal systems. Following the survey’s completion, the data was processed and delivered as actionable datasets to support exploration efforts.
Airborne magnetic surveys provide insight into the distribution of rock types, fault systems, and other geologic features that can influence geothermal resources and mineral deposits. These surveys help exploration teams focus on drilling programmes and prioritise targets.
Nathan Campbell, General Manager of EDCON PRJ, said, “Our focus on this project was delivering safe, accurate data that the client could put to work immediately. The helicopter platform allowed us to collect high resolution magnetic data in challenging airspace and provide a much clearer picture of the subsurface geology. Having aircraft and crews already active in the region also allowed us to reduce mobilization costs and provide a very cost-effective solution for the client."
Sanborn maintains airborne geophysical operations across multiple region in the US, with active survey crews supporting large projects in Colorado, Nevada, North Dakota, New Mexico, and Minnesota.