Phase 1

Explore & Discover

Science-based mineral exploration begins with understanding the earth's systems — identifying where nature has concentrated resources, and why.

Deposit Systems

35+ deposit models.
One methodology.

Terra Min Exploration LLC has active targeting experience across the full spectrum of metallic and industrial mineral deposit types. Each system is understood not just geologically, but geochemically, structurally, and in terms of its fertility indicators — what distinguishes a productive system from a barren one.

Porphyry Cu, Cu–Mo, Cu–Au
Rosemont, Gunnison ISR, Silver Bell, Twin Buttes, Fort Knox, Ray, Lone Star — AZ, AK
Carlin-Type Au
Post-Betze, Genesis, Rodeo Creek, Deep Star, Rain (Newmont, Carlin Trend NV); Getchell Mine (Placer Dome, NV)
Low-Sulfidation Epithermal Au–Ag
Dolores Project, Chihuahua MX; DeLamar Mine, Owyhee County ID
Polymetallic / CRD
Hardshell Mine, Harshaw District AZ
VMS & SEDEX
Regional exploration — MT, WA, ID (Phelps Dodge Spokane Office)
Orogenic Au
Haile Mine, Lancaster County SC (OceanaGold)
Mo Porphyry (Climax-type)
Questa Mine NM (Chevron Molycorp)
Li Pegmatite (LCT)
IRIS Metals project, Custer SD
Supergene Ni-Silicate
Regional exploration — western United States
ISR Copper
Gunnison Cu Porphyry ISR, Cochise County AZ (Excelsior Mining)
Sedimentary Phosphate
Agrium / Soda Springs, Caribou County ID
Industrial Minerals
Infrastructure Materials Corp. — limestone for cement

Exploration Services

Field-based discovery.

Target Generation

Regional desktop studies integrating geologic mapping, geochemistry, geophysics, and remote sensing to identify and prioritize drill-ready targets. APEX Convergence Protocol scoring across 35+ deposit models.

Geologic Mapping

Bedrock and surficial mapping, alteration zonation, structural measurement and analysis. GIS-integrated field data collection with same-day digital delivery.

Geochemical Sampling

Rock chip, channel, and soil sampling programs designed around deposit-specific pathfinder element suites. QA/QC protocols and chain of custody from field to lab.