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Xcalibur Smart Mapping delivers data for 2023 project to National Geological Survey of Mongolia 

OVER 600M DEPTH IMAGING ACHIEVED WITH HELITEM2 SYSTEM  

THE PROJECT COVERS AN EXTENSIVE AREA WITH 500M LINE SPACING IN A METALLOGENIC ZONE SOUTH OF THE WORLD-CLASS OYU TOLGOI COPPER MINE. 

DATA ACQUISITION INCLUDES LOW BASE FREQUENCY HELITEM2, MAGNETIC, AND RADIOMETRIC SURVEYS 

 

Xcalibur Smart Mapping has successfully delivered a comprehensive set of geophysical data to the National Geological Survey of Mongolia for the 2023 project. The data, gathered from the Khanbogd project area in Omnogovi Province, includes advanced Helitem2 electromagnetic, magnetic, and radiometric surveys. This project marks a significant milestone in Xcalibur’s ongoing collaboration with Mongolia’s geological research efforts, demonstrating the company’s commitment to providing high-quality, detailed mapping solutions for critical raw materials exploration. The project’s primary objective was to map the location and extent of conductive lithologies associated with base metal mineralization, identifying high conductance targets from near surface to substantial depths. 

Andrés Blanco, CEO, has expressed his satisfaction with Xcalibur Smart Mapping’s contribution to the sustainable development of Mongolia’s natural resources. “We are thrilled to have successfully delivered comprehensive geophysical data for the 2023 Khanbogd project to the National Geological Survey of Mongolia,” he stated. He emphasized the importance of the detailed data and high-resolution imaging achieved with the Helitem2 system in providing innovative and effective tools for critical raw materials exploration. He concluded by expressing his anticipation for continued collaboration with Mongolia. 

Teo Hage, CEO of Xcalibur Smart Mapping Australia, added that “This project represents a significant achievement for our team. The data acquired from the Khanbogd project area is instrumental in identifying conductive lithologies associated with base metal mineralization, ensuring precise targeting of both deep and shallow structures; we are proud to support Mongolia’s exploration initiatives with reliable and detailed geophysical data.” 

Project highlights and technical details 

Survey Equipment: Xcalibur deployed its proprietary Helitem2 system, known for its deep imaging capabilities. Its 35m transmitter loop and concentric receiver ensures low noise, high signal and high resolution. The Helitem2 system works by sending out a powerful pulse of 560,000 Am2 and operates at a low base frequency of 6.25 Hz. This allows it to create detailed images of the underground structures across the entire survey area, reaching depths of over 600 meters depending on the conditions. Importantly, this technology can provide clear and precise images of both deep and shallow targets, ensuring that even the most subtle details are not missed. 

Data Types Acquired: The survey captured Helitem2 electromagnetic data, helicopter magnetic data, and helicopter radiometric data, providing a comprehensive geophysical profile of the survey area, from the very near surface to significant depths. 

Project Area: The survey covered the MMHI’s Khanbogd project area, as detailed in the attached KML file compatible with Google Earth. 

Xcalibur’s industry-leading quality assurance procedures and specialized PC-based processing software ensured the production of preliminary geophysical products during the survey. Our commitment to safety was upheld through a rigorous Safety Management System, with a comprehensive Project Safety Plan and ongoing safety meetings throughout the survey. 

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Xcalibur Smart Mapping and Stanford University Initiate a pioneer AI and machine learning Project for the Energy Transition


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Xcalibur Smart Mapping, Stanford University in collaboration with Mineral-X, are launching a pioneering project to revolutionize the mapping of natural capital using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning. This initiative addresses critical challenges in large-scale natural capital mapping and will play a key role in the global energy transition.

Both AI and machine learning algorithms will enable Xcalibur to offer its clients higher-value-added products for utilizing their natural resources, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and environmental respect.

The AI Lab that both research teams are developing aims to transform the mapping of natural capital on a global scale. This pioneering project will address key challenges of country mapping in integrating geophysical and borehole data, and in quantitively geological interpretation using advanced artificial intelligence techniques. Additionally, the lab will focus on automating the generation of labeled data and creating accurate economic models as part of the Smart Regional Interpretation Solution for the sustainable management of natural resources, thus supporting the global energy transition.

The project will tackle several major challenges, including integrating geophysical and borehole data into actionable formats like 3D geological and prospectivity maps at large scale, effectively capturing and using qualitative geological interpretations in machine learning applications, and Large Dataset Management with advanced software and computational infrastructure.

To address these challenges, this collaboration will develop Innovative Spatial Information Methods including Automated Spatial Domaining and Interactive Training Label Generation. We will further advance 3D Multiphysics Inversion and 3D Mineral Prospectivity Mapping and develop Economic Models for Natural Resources and Smart Regional Interpretation. All research developments will be transformed into Xcalibur Smart Mapping systems with Advanced Software and Infrastructures.

“This collaboration between Stanford and Xcalibur Smart Mapping not only represents a significant advancement in the Smart Country Mapping Solution.  The application of artificial intelligence in aerial geophysics also underscores our shared commitment to preserving and understanding our planet’s natural capital. Through the synergy of scientific knowledge and innovative technology, we are charting a path towards a future where the study of natural capital is not only more accurate, but also more sustainable, enabling us to protect and harness our resources more effectively for future generations” has stated Jorge Urios. Innovation Director at Xcalibur Smart Mapping.

Teo Hage, Head of Technology at Xcalibur Smart Mapping, commented: this collaboration with Stanford is, on one hand, a significant boost to our Smart Country Mapping solution; on the other, the combination of our new sensor technologies and machine learning solutions is charting the path towards a future where the surveying of natural capital, at scale, is quick and accurate  

“Mineral-X is delighted to contribute Xcalibur’s mission to map country-scale natural resources. In this project, we will collaborate to develop new technology based on 3D modeling, artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate and facilitate the expedient processing of geophysical data directly into a three-dimensional view of a country’s subsurface resources”, has added Jef Caers, Director and Professor at Mineral-X, Stanford University are the project leaders.

“We have established our own AI Lab to develop innovative services for our clients, and the agreement with Stanford will undoubtedly enhance our capabilities by leveraging cutting-edge research. This collaboration will enable us to offer higher value-added products for the optimal utilization of natural resources, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and environmental stewardship”, expressed Andrés Blanco, CEO at Xcalibur Smart Mapping.

 

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African Gifted Foundation, Xcalibur Smart Mapping and Xcalibur Foundation together to promote female leadership in STEM in Africa

African Gifted Foundation, Xcalibur Smart Mapping and Xcalibur Foundation together to promote female leadership in STEM in Africa

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The pilot project is scheduled to run for one year, with the option for renewal

• Xcalibur Smart Mapping and Xcalibur Foundation kick off their first project in the female STEM field alongside African Gifted Foundation this Wednesday 14th of February.

• The primary objective of the HERoSTEM project is to contribute to the development of future female leaders in STEM through tailored mentorship and informational sessions for African Science Academy (ASA) students in Ghana, facilitating their integration into the professional world.

• The pilot project will initially last for one year, with the understanding that the programme will continue if the results are satisfactory.

• Xcalibur Smart Mapping contributes by offering mentorship and speaking sessions conducted by its employees to ASA alumni and current students of the institution starting. African Gifted Foundation (AGF), Xcalibur Smart Mapping (XSM), and Xcalibur Foundation (XF) are launching the HERoSTEM project on February 14th, aimed at promoting female leadership in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in Africa.

The objective of this collaboration is to contribute to the development of female leaders in STEM through mentorship for students and alumni of the African Science Academy (ASA) in Ghana and guest speaking sessions tailored to their academic training, thus facilitating their integration into the professional world.

The pilot project is scheduled to run for one year, with the option for renewal. In its first stage, ASA students and alumni, selected for their high performance in various STEM areas, will receive profesional guidance from experts in different fields, including the most common technical profiles in XSM, such as geologists, geophysicists, etc.

Xcalibur Smart Mapping volunteers will be responsible for this mentoring programme providing support and necessary tools for the personal and professional development of ASA students and alumni. Additionally, the students will benefit from speaking sessions held by XSM professionals from different areas of expertise.

Following the agreement signing, Laura Blanco, XSM’s ESG Director, emphasized the project’s significance as a major step in Xcalibur’s CSR strategy, aligned with the Group’s global ESG agenda.

This initiative aims to promote gender equality and empower women by fostering their involvement and leadership in pivotal STEM domains. ‘We have great experts in our team in GIS, geophysics etc and we are excited about how our team has embraced this intercultural synergy’ added the ESG Director.

Xcalibur Foundation, will play a coordinating role between Xcalibur Smart Mapping and African Gifted Foundation, ensuring project management methodology, goal definition, project planning, monitoring, and impact measurement.

María José Toro, President of XF, emphasized the significance of the HERoSTEM programme in promoting gender equality in Africa. ‘Our main mission is to enhance the emotional and physical well-being of vulnerable communities through continuous education.

We are immensely proud to take a step further by fostering the training and development of women in the STEM field. The girls participating in this programme will represent the future of science on the African continent’.

African Gifted Foundation will be responsible for defining areas of collaboration between XSM and XF and informing them about the training curriculum and the schedule of defined activities. Yasameen Al-jboury, Executive Director of AGF, commented ‘We are excited to partner with Xcalibur Smart Mapping and Xcalibur Foundation on this transformative project.

The HERoSTEM initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to unlock the potential of Africa’s young women, empowering them to become leaders who will shape the future of STEM on the continent. Together, we will advance gender equality in STEM fields, inspiring a new generation of female scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians’.

In conclusion, HERoSTEM project is an educational initiative and a movement towards creating a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous future for all.

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