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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

Vista aérea de una mina a cielo abierto y sus bancos de extracción

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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The 15th International Energy & Mineral Resources Congress reinforces Xcalibur Multiphysics commitment to responsible exploration

The sessions have focused on the most innovative mineral resource detection technologies, groundwater detection and monitoring or the efficiency of mineral resource search systems

Víctor González, CEO of Xcalibur Multiphysics Spain, expressed his satisfaction with the reinforcement of the company’s leading position in the sector.

The XV International Congress on Energy and Mineral Resources has concluded today after three days of intense presentations and discussions in which Xcalibur Multiphysics has played a leading role. Representatives of the company, Olides López and Manuel Guerra, have shared their experience and expertise in airborne geophysics and sustainable water management, consolidating the company’s position as a world leader in the application of cutting-edge technologies in the exploration of critical resources.

Impact of Xcalibur Multiphysics at the event: Victor Gonzalez, CEO of Xcalibur Multiphysics Spain, has shared his perspective on the company’s significant participation in the three-day event, stating, “The XV International Congress of Energy and Mineral Resources has been a unique opportunity to present Xcalibur’s leadership in the application of cutting-edge technologies in the exploration and sustainable management of critical resources. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability is reflected in every project we present, and this conference has reinforced our role as a reference in the sector”.

Xcalibur Multiphysics featured particpation: Exploration of Critical Minerals in the Ecological Transition Olides Lopez, in his presentation, “Airborne Geophysics: solutions for the exploration of critical minerals in the ecological transition”, has highlighted the state-of-the-art technologies employed by Xcalibur Multiphysics in the exploration and detection of critical minerals. He also discussed the company’s global leadership position in the development and use of these technologies, with special emphasis on the constant evolution of detection tools.

Sustainable wáter management and groundwater prospecting: Manuel Guerra addressed the subject in his lecture entitled “Towards a sustainable water management: aero-geophysics and remote sensing in groundwater prospection and quality”.

He has delved into the best technologies for the identification of groundwater reservoirs, basin management and groundwater contamination level assessment and monitoring. SEMACRET Project and sustainability in exploration On the other hand, Rodrigo del Potro, Business Development Manager at Xcalibur Multiphysics, participated in the session “Success stories of sustainable mining applied to innovation projects”, presenting the SEMACRET project developed through the Horizon Europe program.

Del Potro highlighted the importance of optimizing the exploration of critical mineral deposits in the European Union, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing results, with a strong social focus.

The pilot project covers locations in Portugal, Czech Republic, Finland and Poland, with Xcalibur’s Helitem system taking center stage, ensuring “efficient, complete and fast” mineral exploration. Xcalibur Multiphysics closes its participation in the congress by reaffirming its commitment to innovation, sustainability and advancing the exploration of critical mineral resources in the era of ecological transition.

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EU Raw Materials Week 2023: Xcalibur Multiphysics and Kazakhstan’s National Geological Survey JSC join forces to map Kazakhstan’s natural resources potential

Xcalibur Multiphysics’s airborne geophysical survey will help enhance Kazakhstan’s economic potential in a sustainable way while contributing to achieving the EU’s European Green Deal, REPowerEU and green industrial objectives

The survey is part of Xcalibur’ Multiphysics’s groundbreaking vision of helping Central Asia to map its vast natural resources in a sustainable and efficient way through the creation of a Central Asian natural resources hub, including a transfer of technology, skills and knowledge to create Jobs and strengthen growth.

Xcalibur Multiphysics’s responsible and innovative mapping of natural resources is a centrale enabler of a truly just and sustainable global economy as well as a fair and balanced energy transition.

Xcalibur Multiphysics, the worldwide leader in airborne geophysics, and Kazakhstan’s National Geological Survey JSC, are joining forces to map Kazakhstan’s natural Resources potential by collaborating on airborne geophysical exploration.

Today’s signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) on “Unlocking Kazakhstan’s Geological Potential” was part of the official programme of the EU’s 2023 Critical Raw Materials Week, an annual event organised by the European Commission gathering a wide range of stakeholders discussing EU policies related to critical and strategic raw materials, strategic projects, investment, permitting, exploration, innovation, circularity, and international partnerships.

It was signed by Xcalibur Multiphysics CEO, Andrés Blanco, and National Geological Survey JSC’s Chairman of the Board, Yerlan Galiyev. To prepare and implement the MoU, a joint venture (JV) – Xcalibur Kazakhstan Limited – was established in February 2023.

Xcalibur Multiphysics’s natural resource mapping solutions will provide valuable digital information and data that will locate and unlock Kazakhstan’s natural resources such as critical, base and precious metals, oil and gas, geothermal energy and groundwater in a responsible and efficient way.

For Kazakhstan, the mapping will allow the creation of accessible geophysical data, leading to a more favourable overall investment climate. This in turn will help unlocking intensive, efficient and sustainable geological exploration and the localisation of new deposits, creating local jobs and boosting the nation’s economic growth.

At the same time, the MoU will help the EU to achieve its green transition and decarbonisation goals as described in the European Green Deal, REPowerEU and the Green Deal Industrial Plan: by partnering with Kazakhstan, Xcalibur Multiphysics Will support the EU’s efforts to secure access to important raw materials central to the green and digital twin transition and diversify away from dominant single suppliers.

Xcalibur Multiphysics’s responsible, innovative and data-driven mapping of natural resources is a centrale enabler of a truly just and sustainable global economy as well as a fair and balanced energy transition.

The MoU is part of Xcalibur Multiphysics’s ground-breaking vision helping Central Asia to map its vast natural resources in a responsible, sustainable and efficient way.

The JV will not only include a transfer of technology, skills and knowledge that will strengthen local, regional and national growth and jobs, but also the creation of a Central Asian natural resources hub, with services also being provided to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Andres Blanco, CEO of Xcalibur Multiphysics highlighted: “Our aim is to work together and apply the latest technology to map and discover Kazakhstan’s vast potential for natural resources, in particular those related to the energy transition. We are particularly looking forward to setting up our new Central Asia hub in Kazakhstan.”

Michael Douglas, Global Country Mapping Manager of Xcalibur Multiphysics added: “In the journey to Net Zero and supply security mapping Kazakhstan’s abundance of critical raw materials will be invaluable to the EU and lay the ground for a positive and sustained uplift to Kazakhstan’s economy”.

Yerlan Galiyev, Chairman of the Board of National Geological Survey JSC, commented: “We are very happy that we can seize the opportunity to team up with one of the biggest geophysical companies in the world, and we are looking very much forward to work with this renowned company”.

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Xcalibur and partners to deploy UAE’s first autonomous mapping system for critical minerals; supporting UAE’s ambition to be a smart and autonomous vehicles leader

Xcalibur Multiphysics, Teledyne Geospatial and Bayanat partnering to launch UAE-first autonomous geophysical mapping system

This industry leading partnership will enable the development of next generation autonomous surveying technologies, including drones and underwater vehicles.

Xcalibur Multiphysics, the global leader in airborne geophysics, and Teledyne Geospatial, a leader in marine mapping software, have today signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Bayanat, a leader in artificial intelligence-powered geospatial solutions.

The MoUs were signed on the occasion of the launch of Abu Dhabi’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster. Xcalibur, Teledyne Bayanat are proud to support Abu Dhabi’s ambition to be a leading smart and autonomous vehicles hub.

This partnership supports Abu Dhabi’s goal for the cluster to contribute up to AED120 billion to the UAE economy and generate up to 50,000 jobs over time.

As part of the agreement, the three companies agreed to partner on the deployment of a UAE-first state-of-the-art geophysical autonomous system to map natural resources with a focus on critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt – which are essential for the transition to a lower carbon energy system – as well as water, geothermal and hydrogen energy.

The companies will also work together to further develop next generation autonomous surveying technologies such as drones and underwater vehicles, leveraging technologies such artificial intelligence, Near Real Time (NRT), Edge Computing, Digital Twins, and digital mapping.

Dario Castellanos, VP of Financing and Middle East director of Xcalibur Multiphysics said: “This partnership with Bayanat and Teledyne Geospatial signals our shared commitment to unlocking k the potential of cutting-edge geospatial technologies and mapping natural resources in order to advance the UAE’s geophysical capabilities.

Together, we’ll play a significant role in shaping a more sustainable and connected future”. Abdulla Al Shamsi, COO of Bayanat, added: “Our partnerships with Xcalibur Multiphysics and Teledyne Geospatial mark a transformative moment in our journey towards advancing geospatial and autonomous technologies.

By joining forces with these industry leaders, we are not only enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position as a smart mobility hub, but we are also collaborating on groundbreaking solutions that will drive innovation across cities, energy, national security, and environmental preservation, reinforcing our commitment to pioneering progress in these critical areas.”

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Xcalibur Multiphysics completes the acquisition of MPX Geophysics, strengthening its presence in America

Xcalibur Multiphysics, global leader in integrated project and solutions for airborne geophysics and applied technology, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of MPX Geophysics, a Canadian-based company with a presence in Latin America

This acquisition represents a significant step in Xcalibur Multiphysics’ growth strategy in America and reflects its commitment to growth by offering state-of-the-art geophysical solutions in the region.

The purchase includes the comprehensive acquisition of 100% of the shares and geophysical services of MPX Geophysics. We are proud to welcome MPX Geophysics to the Xcalibur Multiphysics family,” said Xcalibur Multiphysics CEO Andres Blanco, “This acquisition is a key milestone in our journey to consolidate Xcalibur Multiphysics’s leadership internationally and particularly in America”.

Daniel McKinnon, president and owner of MPX, said: “from our perspective, this acquisition transaction affords the former MPX team a tremendous opportunity to be part of a progressive organization providing access to a wider variety of geophysical surveying technologies that will enhance our capacity to provide effective exploration solutions to clients.

Through this acquisition, Xcalibur Multiphysics will strengthen its team in Latin America with the integration of the MPX Geophysics management team into Xcalibur Multiphysics. Marco Nieto, formerly Vice-president at MPX, will join as Business Development Manager where he will utilize his extensive experience and knowledge obtained over years of working in South America.

The expectation is that there will be a smooth and seamless transition into Xcalibur Multiphysics for the remaining MPX team members, without any overlap of key positions, including Business Development, Senior Geophysicists, Project Managers and Engineers. We look forward with keen anticipation to contributing meaningfully to Xcalibur Multiphysics’s thrust to become a World leader in Geophysics”.

As for Davin Allen, CEO of Xcalibur Multiphysics in Canada, he said: we see this acquisition as a pivotal step in expanding our presence in Central and South America. Daniel has done an exceptional job in building a fantastic team with a high degree of experience and an especially in-depth understanding of the intricacies of geophysical survey operations in the region.

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