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>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"titletext\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"title\">DRC and Xcalibur Smart Mapping Launch One of Africa\u2019s Most Ambitious Airborne Geophysical Mapping Programs<\/h3>\r\n        <div class=\"description\"><blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"788\"><strong>The project combines advanced airborne geophysics, fieldwork, AI-driven data management and local capacity building to support sustainable resource development.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1369\"><strong>A three-year, multi-technology airborne and field program will cover more than 700,000 km\u00b2, strengthening national decision-making, responsible investment, and geological knowledge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1879\">The Ministry of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and <strong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1701\">Xcalibur Smart Mapping<\/strong> have officially signed a strategic contract to carry out one of the most ambitious airborne geophysical and geological mapping programs ever undertaken on the African continent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2358\">The project, designed to be implemented over a <strong data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1949\">three-year period<\/strong>, will cover the provinces of <strong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2023\">Kasai, Kwango, Kongo Central and Katanga<\/strong>, encompassing a combined area of <strong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2096\">more than 700,000 square kilometers<\/strong>. Through the application of cutting-edge airborne geophysics, fieldwork and advanced data management, the initiative aims to establish <strong data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2277\">a new geological baseline for the country<\/strong>, supporting national planning, responsible investment and long-term development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2633\">From Xcalibur Smart Mapping\u2019s perspective, the project represents not only a technological milestone, but also a continuation of a long-term partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo that began in <strong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2573\">2017<\/strong>, when the company signed its first contract in the country.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2633\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"3033\"><em data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2751\">\u201cThis project reflects a significant increase in ambition compared to previous programs carried out in the DRC,\u201d<\/em> said <strong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2805\">Andr\u00e9s Blanco, CEO of Xcalibur Smart Mapping<\/strong>. <em data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"3033\">\u201cIt is designed to deliver a level of geological knowledge and data integration that will serve the country for decades, strengthening decision-making and supporting sustainable development linked to critical raw materials.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3079\"><\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3079\">An integrated, multi-technology approach<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3385\">The airborne program will begin with <strong data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3163\">magnetic, radiometric and gravity surveys<\/strong>, which, since 2024, can be flown simultaneously on a single aircraft using Xcalibur Smart Mapping\u2019s integrated platforms. This capability significantly reduces operational time and costs while increasing data consistency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3790\">Over the course of the project, Xcalibur Smart Mapping plans to fly <strong data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3496\">more than 2.7 million line kilometers<\/strong>, along flight lines spaced at <strong data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3541\">250 meters<\/strong>, generating high-resolution datasets across vast and geologically diverse regions. The company also plans to progressively scale operations in the country, with the objective of deploying <strong data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3764\">between six and eight aircraft<\/strong> dedicated to the program.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"4223\">In addition, the project includes the acquisition of <strong data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3878\">airborne electromagnetic data<\/strong> using <strong data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3896\">Tempest<\/strong>, Xcalibur Smart Mapping\u2019s proprietary system. Tempest is currently available on only <strong data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4009\">four aircraft worldwide<\/strong> and is operated annually by institutions such as the <strong data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4105\">United States Geological Survey (USGS)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4134\">Geoscience Australia<\/strong>, as well as in large national programs in countries such as <strong data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4222\">Saudi Arabia and Brazil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4462\">During the dry season, one Tempest-equipped aircraft will be dedicated full-time to the DRC program, with the objective of acquiring <strong data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4395\">more than 300,000 line kilometers<\/strong> of electromagnetic data, flown at a spacing of <strong data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4461\">2.5 kilometers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4748\"><em data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4587\">\u201cHaving access to this type of electromagnetic data fundamentally changes how subsurface structures can be understood,\u201d<\/em> Blanco added. <em data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4748\">\u201cIt allows governments and geological surveys to move from fragmented information to an integrated view of mineral systems at a national scale.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"273\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"273\">Beyond airborne geophysics: fieldwork and local collaboration<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"523\">The project extends well beyond airborne surveys, incorporating a comprehensive <strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"400\">fieldwork and ground validation component<\/strong> carried out in close collaboration with the <strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"502\">Geological Survey of the Democratic Republic of Congo<\/strong> and local companies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"754\">This phase builds on <strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"590\">local geological knowledge and expertise<\/strong> and may include geological mapping, geochemical sampling and other targeted activities, defined progressively based on the insights generated by the airborne data.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"1128\">All airborne and ground-based information will be integrated into <strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"831\">XENAI<\/strong>, Xcalibur Smart Mapping\u2019s proprietary <strong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"923\">AI data platform<\/strong>. XENAI provides secure, structured access to <strong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1007\">multi-layer geoscientific datasets<\/strong>, while enabling the application of advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning tools developed by the company.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1386\">These capabilities support the generation of <strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1230\">integrated interpretation and prospectivity reports<\/strong>, identifying areas of geological interest and providing a robust, evidence-based foundation for <strong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1385\">national planning and responsible investment promotion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1816\">Xcalibur Smart Mapping\u2019s multidisciplinary team\u2014bringing together experts from <strong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1520\">Canada, Australia, Asia, Europe and across Africa, <\/strong>will combine airborne geophysics, field observations, satellite imagery and existing geological information to deliver <strong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1722\">holistic, high-value interpretations aligned with international best practices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1816\">This integrated approach is what Xcalibur Smart Mapping refers to as <strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1815\">Earth Intelligence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6141\" data-end=\"6206\"><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"6141\" data-end=\"6206\"><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"6141\" data-end=\"6206\">Supporting national strategy, ownership and capacity building<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6208\" data-end=\"6540\">From the outset, the project has been designed to reinforce <strong data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6316\">national ownership of geological information<\/strong>. All data generated will remain the property of the <strong data-start=\"6369\" data-end=\"6445\">Geological Survey and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo<\/strong>, which will determine how the information is used and shared in line with national priorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6542\" data-end=\"6641\">Raoul Wazenga Vitima, Director General of the National Geological Survey of the Republic of Congo,\u00a0 emphasized the strategic importance of the initiative:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6542\" data-end=\"6641\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"6645\" data-end=\"6988\"><em data-start=\"6645\" data-end=\"6882\">\u201cThis program provides the Democratic Republic of Congo with a modern geological foundation that strengthens transparency, supports responsible investment and enhances our capacity to manage natural resources in the national interest\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6645\" data-end=\"6988\"><em data-start=\"6902\" data-end=\"6988\">\u201cIt is a decisive step towards better knowledge of our territory and its potential.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"6990\" data-end=\"7290\">In parallel, the project includes <strong data-start=\"7024\" data-end=\"7073\">training programs for Geological Survey staff<\/strong>, as well as <strong data-start=\"7086\" data-end=\"7138\">support for conferences and international events<\/strong> aimed at promoting the results. The objective is to ensure that the initiative leaves a <strong data-start=\"7227\" data-end=\"7273\">lasting institutional and technical legacy<\/strong> for the country.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7292\" data-end=\"7355\"><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"7292\" data-end=\"7355\"><\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"7292\" data-end=\"7355\">A tool for long-term development and responsible investment<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7357\" data-end=\"7652\">The availability of high-quality, nationally owned geophysical data is expected to play a critical role in presenting the <strong data-start=\"7479\" data-end=\"7511\">mineral potential of the DRC<\/strong> to investors, while also supporting <strong data-start=\"7548\" data-end=\"7651\">policy decisions related to regional development, infrastructure planning and the energy transition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"7656\" data-end=\"7941\"><em data-start=\"7656\" data-end=\"7713\">\u201cReliable geological information 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