Core Geophysics, based in Perth, has conducted a laterite survey in Indonesia using UltraGPR.  The ore volumes calculated from the radar data will be used to determine project feasibility and assist in mine planning.  Although the terrain encountered was highly challenging for the radar team, excellent data profiles were acquired. UltraGPR has now been used survey over 23 individual nickel laterite deposits on Sulawesi Island alone.

Typical lateritic terrain for which UltraGPR was designed

Example of UltraGPR mapping of nickel laterite showing thickness of limonite, rocky saprolite and depth to bedrock