R&D&I

Xcalibur Smart Geomap is an advanced geospatial visualisation platform developed by Xcalibur that integrates geoscientific, geophysical, and remote sensing data with artificial intelligence technologies. Its aim is to enhance mineral resource exploration through tools that enable the efficient visualisation and analysis of large volumes of spatial and geological data.

Xcalibur Smart GeoMap is utilised in various international projects, facilitating the interpretation of geophysical data and decision-making in mining exploration projects in countries such as Nigeria, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The platform is continually evolving, with ongoing improvements to meet client needs, integrating cloud solutions and advanced functionalities, such as automated satellite image processing and automatic report generation. Its flexibility makes it a powerful tool for managing geoscientific data in the mining industry.

CONDOR AIRBORNE LAPLACIAN GRAVITY (ALG) is a collaborative project between Xcalibur Smart Mapping and Lockheed Martin Corporation aimed at creating the next generation airborne gravity gradiometer. This innovative instrument is designed to support the natural capital mapping and energy transition goals of the geoscience industry by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of non-invasive data acquisition and analysis from Xcalibur’s airborne platforms.

Specific objectives are:

• Develop a novel next-generation airborne gravity gradiometer in collaboration with Lockheed Martin Corporation.
• Augment Xcalibur’s existing technology to enable efficient and targeted exploration of natural resources.
• Enhance sensitivity and resolution for mapping geology, detecting specific targets, and modeling data.
• Revolutionize the way governments, exploration teams, and scientists use and integrate multi-physics data for informed decision-making regarding natural resource management.
• Contribute to the protection of biodiversity and the energy transition by providing high-quality remotely sensed data through advanced technology.
• Democratize access to high-quality remotely sensed data by leveraging the new technology and expanding Xcalibur’s capabilities in natural resource mapping and exploration.

Our R&D Team merges cutting-edge AI with earth science data, enabling rapid analysis and accurate predictions of environmental dynamics. By detecting patterns and anomalies in satellite imagery, we empower proactive decision-making for ecosystem management. Partnering with Xcalibur Smart Mapping and Stanford University’s Mineral-X program, we’re committed to safeguarding nature’s wealth for future generations.

We merge environmental data science, web development, and human-centered design to drive sustainability. Our data-driven approach ensures decisions are evidence-based and rigorously scientific. Leveraging cutting-edge web techniques, we create intuitive platforms empowering organizations to access, analyze, and share environmental data for informed, sustainable action.

• Automated selection of Technology application at regional scale to maximize detectability and economic value
• Integration of Geophysical and Geospatial Information
• Integrated data acquisition and data interpretation
• Data Driven SMART Interpretation
• Application of Machine Learning and data driven algorithms to provide integrated interpretation of multi-physics data
• Application of Machine Learning to Country Economic Models

GEMA is an 18-month project (August 2023 – February 2025) designed to develop innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence into the interpretation of geophysical data. Its primary objective is to create models based on deep neural networks that combine multiple data sources, such as geophysics (magnetic, radiometric, hyperspectral), satellite imagery, and digital terrain models. These models will enable the generation of ultra-high-resolution maps, enhancing both the accuracy and speed of geological data interpretation.

The project aims to reduce the time and costs associated with the manual interpretation of large volumes of data, thereby improving efficiency in exploration processes. Xcalibur is leading this initiative, which is part of a broader project focused on the development of artificial intelligence applied to geophysics.

HELiCE is a 36-month collaborative project (October 2024 – September 2027) aimed at exploring and mapping lithium deposits in Spain, a crucial resource for energy storage and electric vehicles. The project combines traditional exploration methods with advanced aerogeophysics technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms to identify new lithium deposits in regions such as Cáceres and other areas in western Spain.

Xcalibur is working alongside organisations like the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (IGME) to conduct magnetometry and gravimetry flights using drones and helicopters over the selected areas. HELiCE not only aims to meet the growing demand for lithium but also seeks to boost Spain’s mining industry, contributing to the transition towards electric mobility and energy sustainability.