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Recent News
SGL Flying Large Survey over Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South DakotaMay 2023 - Sander Geophysics is thrilled to have been selected to fly a magnetic and radiometric fixed wing survey for the USGS over the Spirit Lake tectonic zone, which encompasses parts of northwest Iowa, northeast Nebraska, southwest Minnesota and southeast South Dakota. According to the USGS, this survey will better map the Precambrian rocks at depth and help to evaluate the potential for critical mineral deposits in the area. Once the final data compilation is complete the information will be made public. USGS (usgs.gov), 10 May 2023 |
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SGL Survey Uncovers Critical Minerals Potential in MaineNovember 2022 - An airborne magnetic and radiometric survey flown by Sander Geophysics in northern Maine has resulted in the discovery of critical minerals that include the rare earth elements niobium and zirconium, after follow-up groundwork. The findings have been published in the journal, Economic Geology and are summarized in a recent USGS press release. As reported in the press release, "The project has resulted in rewriting of the geologic and tectonic history of the region, and the Earth MRI airborne geophysical survey greatly helps the bedrock mapping and assessment of mineral potential”. Scientists Discover Significant Critical Minerals Potential in Northern Maine USGS (usgs.gov), 10 November 2022 |
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SGL Begins Flying Large Multi-Parameter Survey in OmanAugust 2022 - Sander Geophysics is very pleased to have started flying this airborne electromagnetic, magnetic, radiometric and gravity survey over Oman. Data is being gathered simultaneously using SGL's de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration C-GSGF. Sander Geophysics begins flying airborne survey in Oman Omani News Agency (@OmanNewsAgency), 22 August 2022 |
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SGL Flying a Large Fixed Wing and Helicopter Survey over the Northeastern USAugust 2022 - Sander Geophysics is pleased to have been selected to fly a large magnetic and radiometric fixed wing and helicopter survey over the northeastern US (includes northern Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, northeastern West Virginia and northernmost Virginia). This survey will be flown between 300 to 1,000 feet above the ground as part of the USGS Earth Mapping Resource Initiative (Earth MRI) project. This nationwide collaboration between the USGS and state geologists will enhance the fundamental knowledge of the geologic framework of the area and according to the USGS the benefits provided include the ability to evaluate natural resources, groundwater and earthquake hazards. Flights above Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia to map geology USGS (usgs.gov), 10 August 2022 Flying Low: U.S. Geological Survey to do aerial measurements over Pennsylvania abc27 News (abc27.com), 11 August 2022 |
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SGL Flying Helicopter Survey in MontanaMay 2022 - Sander Geophysics is delighted to have been selected to fly a magnetic and radiometric helicopter survey in western Montana. This survey will be flown with an SGL helicopter at 300 to 500 feet above the ground as part of the USGS Earth Mapping Resource Initiative (Earth MRI) project. According to USGS, the gathered data will be made public and will provide state-of-the-art subsurface maps that will contribute to a wide range of 3D representations of the nation’s exposed and concealed geology. USGS Media Alert: Flights Above Parts of Montana to Map Geology USGS (usgs.gov), 24 May 2022 |
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SGL is Awarded a Large Multi-Parameter Survey in OmanApril 2022 - Sander Geophysics is thrilled to have been selected by Minerals Development Oman (MDO) to fly a large multi-parameter airborne geophysical survey covering parts of the Sultanate of Oman. Airborne electromagnetic, magnetic, radiometric and gravity data will all be acquired simultaneously using SGL's unique sensor technology, including AIRGrav and SGFEM systems. According to MDO, "These surveys are crucial to enhance the geological knowledge at surface and depth, leading to better target mineral anomalies which will be tested to identify mineral ores." Sander Geophysics is very proud to be part of this important project, and we look forward to a safe and successful survey. MDO signs contract for major airborne survey of mining areas for MDO Oman Daily Observer (omanobserver.om), 4 April 2022 Canadian firm to conduct mining surveys for MDO Muscat Daily (muscatdaily.com), 4 April 2022 Oman's MDO signs contract for major airborne survey of mining areas Zawya (zawya.com), 4 April 2022 Agreement signed to conduct aerial geophysical surveys Times of Oman (timesofoman.com), 4 April 2022 MDO inks agreement to conduct aerial geophysical surveys Oman Daily Observer (omanobserver.om), 4 April 2022 Oman to conduct aerial geophysical surveys from May 2022 The Arabian Stories (thearabianstories.com), 4 April 2022 |
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New Data Release from Ireland's Tellus Airborne Geophysical Survey ProjectApril 2022 - The Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) has released geophysical data acquired by Sander Geophysics over the southeast of the country. SGL´s de Havilland Twin Otter (registration C-GSGF) gathered over 55,000 lkm of multi-parameter data, including high resolution SGFEM four frequency electromagnetics, total field magnetics and full-spectrum radiometrics. The latest data have been merged with the previously flown data, and according to GSI the merged dataset now provides over 80% coverage over the island of Ireland. The new data, along with the technical reports and the merged data, can all be accessed online here. Sander Geophysics looks forward to returning to Ireland to complete the next phase of this important project. New Tellus Airborne Geophysical Data Released Geological Survey Ireland (gsi.ie), 28 March 2022 |
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SGL Flying a Large AIRGrav Survey in AustraliaMarch 2022 - Sander Geophysics is thrilled to be back in Australia flying a large gravity survey over southeast Victoria for the Geological Survey of Victoria, Surveyor-General Victoria and Geoscience Australia. Gravity data are being acquired using Sander Geophysics' industry leading AIRGrav system in order to improve the accuracy of the geoid model, and to provide consistent and evenly-spaced gravity measurements over Victoria for geological and geodetic applications. Upon completion of survey flying and data compilation, all information gathered will be freely available through the government of Victoria and Geoscience Australia. Victoria State Government, Environment, Land, Water and Planning (land.vic.gov.au), March 2022 Airborne Gravity Survey to Take Flight Victoria State Government, Environment, Land, Water and Planning (land.vic.gov.au), March 2022 Victorian gravity survey takes to the skies ABC News Gippsland (abc.net.au), 28 March 2022 |
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SGL Flying a Geophysical Survey over Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland and LabradorJanuary 2022 - Sander Geophysics is pleased to be flying a high resolution horizontal gradient aeromagnetic, gamma-ray spectrometric and VLF survey in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). According to the NL government, "The geophysical results from the survey will be used to assist future bedrock geologic mapping initiatives [...] and to promote the mineral prospectivity of the region." Geophysical Survey Underway on Burin Peninsula News Releases, Newfoundland and Labrador, Industry, Energy and Technology (gov.nl.ca), 29 December 2021 Geophysical Survey Being Conducted of the Burin Peninsula VOCM Local News Now (vocm.com), 31 December 2021 |
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Drilling Commences in Quebec Following SGL Airborne Survey WorkNovember 2021 - Sander Geophysics is proud to see AIRGrav data being used to target exploration for battery metals. The Graal property in northern Quebec, where Canada Silver Cobalt Works has commenced drilling for copper, nickel and cobalt, is one of five blocks flown early this year using SGL's unique AIRGrav airborne gravity system. Canada Silver Cobalt has Commenced Drilling at the Nickel-Copper Graal Property in Northern Quebec Junior Mining Network (juniorminingnetwork.com), 15 November 2021 |