Opportunity Density Mapping

Abstract

Geological opportunity is rarely distributed uniformly.

Instead, opportunities frequently cluster within corridors, districts, basins, structural zones, and inherited geological systems.

This paper evaluates methods for identifying and ranking areas of elevated opportunity density.

Density Variables

• Resource concentration
• Structural continuity
• Discovery clustering
• Geochemical support
• Geophysical support
• Reservoir quality
• Exploration maturity
• Economic constraints

Density Principle

Exploration efficiency improves when resources are allocated toward regions where multiple indicators suggest elevated opportunity concentration.