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Exploration Geology Services for Mining and Exploration Projects
Unhinged Geology provides practical, field-focused geological services for mining and mineral exploration projects. We support drill programs, geologic mapping, field sampling, claim staking, and reclamation support with an emphasis on efficiency, safety, and results. From early-stage target evaluation to active field execution, we help clients move projects forward with reliable technical support and boots-on-the-ground experience.
Drill Campaign Management
We provide hands-on drill program support from planning through execution. Services include contractor coordination, pad and access planning, daily drill oversight, lithologic logging support, sample interval control, QA/QC tracking, and field reporting. Our goal is to keep your drill campaign organized, efficient, and technically sound while helping you maximize usable geological data.
General Geology Consulting
We support exploration and development teams with practical geological insight tailored to project needs. Services may include target review, program planning, property evaluation, data interpretation, technical reporting, and field strategy. Whether you need project support for a short campaign or ongoing consulting, we provide clear geological input that supports better decisions.
Geologic Mapping
Our team delivers geologic mapping for exploration targeting, property evaluation, and project development. We complete everything from reconnaissance-scale mapping to detailed property-scale interpretation, with a focus on structural controls, alteration patterns, lithologic relationships, and mineralization trends. Mapping deliverables can be designed for both field decision-making and reporting..
Field Crew Support
We provide dependable field crews for sampling, prospect evaluation, traverses, and boots-on-the-ground project support. Services include rock chip sampling, channel sampling, soil sampling, field observations, basic logistical support, and data collection in rugged terrain. Our crews are built to help clients cover ground efficiently and generate reliable field results.
Claim Staking
We handle claim staking with a focus on speed, accuracy, and compliance. Services include claim layout, GPS-based positioning, monument placement, documentation support, and coordination for new ground or claim expansions. We help clients secure and manage mineral tenure with confidence across Nevada and other western jurisdictions.
Environmental & Reclamation Support
We assist clients with field-based environmental and reclamation work that supports compliance and responsible project management. Services include baseline field support, drill site assessments, reclamation execution, and drill pad clean-up. Whether the job is small-scale restoration or broader reclamation support, we help keep projects in good standing and ready for the next phase.
Exploration Target Generation
We assist exploration teams in identifying and prioritizing drill targets using geological mapping, geophysics, geochemistry, and historical data. Our process integrates GIS analysis, structural interpretation, and district-scale geology to develop exploration strategies and drill targets.
GIS and Exploration Data Management
We organize and interpret geological datasets including drillhole databases, geochemistry, geophysics, and mapping data. Deliverables include GIS project files, interpreted maps, targeting layers, and exploration reports.
Exploration Program Design
We help clients design exploration programs including mapping campaigns, geochemical surveys, geophysical surveys, trenching, and drilling. Programs are tailored to project geology and budget to maximize exploration effectiveness.
Geophysical Survey Coordination
We assist clients with planning, contracting, and supervising geophysical surveys including TEM, IP, gravity, and magnetics. Services include line layout, contractor coordination, data review, and integration with geological interpretations.
Prospect and Property Evaluations
Unhinged Geology provides independent geological evaluations of mineral prospects and exploration properties to help clients understand the true exploration potential of a project. These evaluations are designed for investors, prospect generators, claim holders, and exploration companies seeking an unbiased technical assessment before committing additional time or capital.
Our evaluations may include review of geological maps, historical exploration data, drill results, geochemical and geophysical surveys, and regional geological context. When necessary, we conduct field inspections to examine outcrops, verify mineralization, collect samples, and assess structural controls and alteration patterns that may influence deposit potential.
The goal is to determine whether a property warrants further exploration and what exploration strategy would provide the best chance of success. Clients receive a clear technical summary outlining the strengths of the property, potential geological targets, key risks, and recommendations for future work programs.
Due Diligence for Mining Acquisitions
Unhinged Geology provides independent geological due diligence for mining and mineral exploration acquisitions. We help investors, mining companies, and project developers evaluate the technical merits and risks of a property before capital is committed. Our reviews focus on geology, exploration history, data quality, and the realistic potential for discovery or development.
Services may include review of historical drill data, geochemical and geophysical datasets, geological mapping, resource reports, and technical disclosures such as NI 43-101 or JORC reports. When appropriate, we conduct site visits to verify geology, inspect drill locations, confirm sampling procedures, and assess the condition of historical work.
The objective is to identify strengths, risks, and data gaps that could impact project value. Clients receive a clear technical assessment outlining exploration potential, data reliability, and recommended next steps. This process helps ensure that acquisition decisions are based on sound geological understanding rather than incomplete or misleading information
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Who We Work With
Unhinged Geology works with junior mining companies, project owners, operators, and select industry affiliates who help move exploration and development projects forward. In addition to direct geological support, we maintain relationships with trusted specialists in related fields so clients can access experienced support across multiple stages of a project.
Affiliates
We partner with experienced specialists to ensure projects can progress efficiently from exploration through permitting and closure:
Stretch Co — Led by Stretch, providing Nevada-based reclamation support and field expertise for land restoration and project closure.
Everett Ecological — Led by James Waddell, providing permitting and environmental services, including regulatory coordination and environmental compliance support.
Project Types We Support
Early-stage exploration, active drill campaigns, target generation, property evaluations, staking programs, and reclamation support.
Contact Unhinged Geology
Whether you are planning a drill program, evaluating a mineral property, or need field-based geological expertise, Unhinged Geology provides exploration consulting services across Nevada and the western United States.
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