Orbitwaves Geosciences provides a range of geological, geophysical, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and engineering consulting services for mineral exploration, mining, water resources, and civil engineering projects globally. They have expertise in mineral exploration, drilling programs, geophysical surveys, site investigations, borehole services, and project management. Orbitwaves aims to integrate multidisciplinary data and provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to their clients.
Providing quality geoscience services for mineral exploration and mining
1. Providing quality services on
Mineral exploration and Mining,
Hydrogeology, Environmental
and Geotechnical services, Solid
Mineral development and
EPCMC Project Management
2. Head Office
605, 1-200 North Service Road West
Oakville Ontario - L6M 2Y1, Canada
Phone: +1 647 801 3812
Fax: +1 905 230 3812
Email: info@orbitwaves.com
URL: www.orbitwaves.com
3. About US
Orbitwaves professionals have been involved on projects in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Europe and
Africa
At Orbitwaves, we are committed to providing a full range of consulting services in geosciences to mineral exploration
and mining industry, water resources and civil engineering sector including government establishments. We also offer
professional advice to banking and financial institutions to guide their investment decisions in mining.
We manage projects right from inception to completion. Our engagements include program planning and design, program
execution, including fieldwork, data collection (geochemical, geological and geophysical data), design and
implementation of quality control and quality assurance procedures, supervision of programs, data compilation, building
of geological and mining software compliant database, data analysis, interpretation and reporting. We also use diverse
GIS softwares for data visualization, modeling and presentation. At Orbitwaves, we integrate our knowledge and
understanding of geostatistics and mining with strengths in structural and ore deposit geology combine with extensive
experience in mineral resource estimation to develop geological models as well as industry standard (JORC and NI 43-
101) compliant resource estimates.
Our Geophysical expertise cover both small and large scale project of most geophysical survey for mineral exploration,
groundwater, oil and gas, geotechnical investigations and civil engineering purposes.
We conduct site investigations to determine ground conditions, underlying geology and hydrology using a wide range of
drilling, soil sampling, testing and analysis to determine the ground properties and its suitability for civil engineering and
other proposed uses.
At Orbitwaves, we handle everything on borehole from inception to completion. We use state of the earth geophysical
equipment to determine the best location for optimal borehole performance. Our extensive range of modern and well
maintained drilling rigs and associated equipment are manned by highly skilled, well trained and certified engineers to
ensure the best services are provided.
We optimize dataset by creating and managing a robust database. We use world leading GIS softwares to process dataset
for 2D and 3D visualization then integrate geology, geophysics and geochemical techniques to analyze and interpret
models for true understanding of the underlying geology and to make informed decision on project direction.
Our Project Management team members are well experience at initiating, planning, designing, executing, monitoring and
controlling mining related projects, including mineral processing plants, mines, refineries, dams, highways, most EPCMC
projects and general construction. We work with clients and all stakeholders to deliver high quality, cost effective and
timely products and services.
Orbitwaves Geosciences was first incorporated in
Canada but now maintains regional operation offices in
Asia, Africa, Australia and South America.
As a precursor to providing high quality, cost effective
and timely services to our esteem clients, we sought after
the best hands in the industry. Our multi-disciplinary
team of geoscientists and engineers consists of registered
professionals with many years of field and management
experience in addition to extensive education and
training in their respective area of specialties.Geologist observing visible gold in core sample
4. Our Services
Geological Services
We handle all aspect of geological
services for both greenfield and
brownfield mineral exploration projects,
including fieldwork, database
management, analysis and interpretation
as well as resource development
Geophysical Services
Our Geophysical expertise cover both small
and large scale project of most geophysical
survey for mineral exploration,
groundwater, oil and gas, geotechnical
investigations and civil engineering
purposes.
Geotechnical Services
We conduct site investigations to determine
ground conditions, underlying geology and
hydrology using a wide range of drilling,
sampling, testing and analysis to determine
the ground properties and its
suitability for proposed uses.
Hydrogeological Services Mining Services
Environmental Services GIS and Database Management Project Management
We handle everything on borehole from
inception to completion. We use state of the
earth geophysical equipment to determine
the best location for optimal borehole
performance. Our extensive range of
modern and well maintained drilling rigs
and associated equipment are manned by
skilled, well trained and certified engineers
to ensure the best services are provided.
We optimize dataset by creating and
managing a robust database. We use world
leading GIS software to process dataset
for 2D and 3D visualization then integrate
geology, geophysics and geochemical
techniques to analyze and interpret models
for true understanding of underlying
geology and to make informed exploration
decision.
We are well experience at initiating,
planning, designing, executing,
monitoring and controlling mining related
projects, including mineral processing
plants, mines, refineries, dams, highways,
most EPCMC projects and general
construction. We work with clients and all
stakeholders to deliver high quality, cost
effective and timely products and services
We provide services that form a bridge
between exploration and actual mining.
We partner with larger consulting firms to
deliver quality services including reserve
estimation, Geotechnical Investigation,
preliminary economic assessment,
metallurgical studies, feasibility Studies,
mine Planning and Grade Control.
At Orbitwaves, we believe that a
structured holistic approach at all levels of
society, including mineral exploration and
mining industry, is needed to ensure best
environmental practices are adopted and
implemented across the board and we help
our clients to meet their environmental
protection obligations through a wide
range of our environmental service.
5. GEOLOGICAL SERVICES
Orbitwaves Geosciences has the capacity to offer professional services on both grassroots
and advanced exploration projects for metallic mineral, industrial mineral, coal as well as
oil and gas. We cover virtually all aspect of exploration businesses including research and
project generation, project planning and design, project execution and supervision,
trenching and all kind of drilling, property and regional scale prospecting and geological
mapping, property and regional scale soil and stream sediment sampling, ore deposit
modeling and resource calculation, writing NI 43-101 compliant report and conducting
project audit. We provide services on property evaluation and due diligence investigation
which takes into consideration economic, social-political and environmental factors.
At Orbitwaves, we don’t reinvent the wheels. We usually begin every project by carrying
out a thorough review of previous work including digitizing historic data such as hand-
written drilling program, hard-copy soil grids, mapping and sampling program. All
information are transformed to digital files and integrated to build a digital compilation
and a query-able exploration database for the purpose of analysis, interpretation and
development of exploration guidelines. Our exploration team members are highly
proficient in most exploration, mining and GIS softwares including ArcGIS, MapInfo,
Vulcan, Gemcom, Amine, Leapfrog and many more.
Prospecting
At Orbitwaves, we take advantage of the traditional prospecting, reconnaissance traverse
and communication with the locals to quickly identify mineral showings and exploration
prospects. Our prospectors have many years of hands-on experience and have developed
trained eyes and eye-for-ore in the course of their service. Utilizing their services for
reconnaissance rock sampling, heavy minerals and stream sediment sampling, soil
sampling and terrain assessment have proven to be a very quick and cost effective means
of developing exploration target.
Mapping and sampling
Considering the huge variation in geology of different properties and various mineral
deposits, Orbitwaves design project specific mapping and sampling program that enables
our experience geologists adequately capture geological information on properties. Our
exploration team has extensive experience on both greenfields and brownfields projects
including mapping of open pit and underground mines. We utilize various portable hand-
held devices to digitally capture data including photo and location. In addition to the
traditional soil and stream sediment sampling, we have developed expertise in collection
of mobile metal ions (MMI) and organic samples.
Our samples are analyzed by highly reputable and accredited commercial laboratories
under strict QA/QC protocols. Under the supervision of a project geologist, the resulting
data are integrated with geophysical and geochemical data to build a detail compilation
and query-able exploration database which ease analysis, interpretation and development
of further exploration program.
Drilling
We leverage on our extensive knowledge and experience in the field and project
management to design project specific and effective drilling programs for exploration
target testing, ore definition drilling and resource development drilling. We have managed
numerous diamond-drills, rotary air blast (RAB) drilling and reverse circulation (RC)
drilling.
We have handled numerous drilling programs, starting from project initiation, design and
planning, budgeting, placement of contract tender, contract negotiation and selection of
contractors, hiring of support staff, program scheduling, execution and supervision, budget
monitoring and control, purchasing and logistics, core logging, assay data compilation and
validation, development of database, data analysis, interpretation and preparation of
technical report.
6. Mineral Resource Estimation
At Orbitwaves, we integrate our knowledge and understanding of geostatistics and mining with strengths in structural
and ore deposit geology combine with extensive experience in mineral resource estimation to develop geological models
and resource estimates. We have built models and developed resource estimate for many mineral commodities and
deposit types. Where necessary, we partner with reputable individuals and companies to ensure our client get the high
quality and cost efficient service.
Our strength includes;
Assessment of QA/QC procedures and controls
Creation of and analysis of geological and assay sections and level plans
Creation of 2D and 3D geological, structural and mineralization models
Statistical and geostatistical analyses
Resource estimation, variography and classification
Resource validation and categorization
NI43-101 resource statement
NI43-101 technical reporting
Report writing
Orbitwaves identify, attracts and retain the best hands in geosciences in her team. Our geoscientists are registered
professionals defined as Qualified Persons (QP) by the National Instrument (NI 43-101). They are very qualified to write
National Instrument 43-101 compliant technical reports.
At Orbitwaves, we understand the importance of standard technical reporting and we have always applied the required
protocols and due diligence. Technical reports are recognized by different names and are regulated differently in various
jurisdictions. The common names and their respective jurisdictions are as follows:
Competent Person’s Reports – (United Kingdom, America and Australia)
Qualified Person’s Reports – (Canada)
Mineral Expert’s Reports – (Russia and SE Asia)
It is very important to have very good knowledge about reporting requirement of the various jurisdictions to ensure
reports are fully compliant. Orbitwaves professional geoscientists are very conversant with the requirements and
regulations of the different jurisdictions having completed many of such reports in many jurisdictions.
Our reporting experience spans over a wide range of metals, industrial minerals, coal as well as oil & gas. We have
prepared reports for various purposes such as listing of company on the stock market, exploration project disclosure and
disclosure of mineral resources.
Geological Modeling Services
Orbitwaves boast of a team of experts
with expensive experience in the area
of GIS. Our staffs are highly proficient
in many GIS softwares such as
ArcGIS, MapInfo, Surpac, Gemcom,
Vulcan, Leapfrog, Amine and many
more. Our highly-skilled GIS team
members are capable of transforming
exploration data into both 2D and 3D
model for easy visualization, analysis,
interpretation, resource evaluation,
presentation and exploration planning
purposes.
Exploration Diamond Drilling in Northern Saskatchewan
7. GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES
At Orbitwaves, we recognize the fact that most geochemical and geological program
will provide very detail information about the subsurface but on a very small scale and
in some cases, such as drill hole, on a specific location. On the contrary, a well-
designed geophysical program can provide critical information about the subsurface
continuously over a wide range of land at an amount that is always lower than other
exploration techniques. Geophysical survey therefore represents a very strong and cost
effective tool for quickly eliminating non-prospective part of a property and for
generating exploration targets.
Orbitwaves boast of geophysical crews that are highly experience in a wide range of
geophysical techniques that are applicable to various mineral commodities, terrain and
geology. Our geophysical team diligently works with our clients to analyze the survey
objectives, technically consider all the variable parameters and take advantage of their
wealth of experience to suggest the most suitable method from the wide range of
geophysical techniques.
We partner with highly reputed companies and contractors across the world to provide
the best services in geophysical survey. Our specialty covers airborne and ground
survey including drill/boreholes. Our frequently used methods include Electromagnetic
Method, Potential Fields, Electrical Methods, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR),
Borehole Geophysics, Airborne Geophysics and Seismic survey.
We leverage on our wealth of experience in all aspect of geosciences, including
geophysics, geology and geochemistry, to integrate geophysical data with geological,
geochemical, borehole, hydrogeological and any other available data and build a robust
database and compilation that can be analyzed in many perspectives.
Our geophysical consulting services cover a wide range of disciplines. We have worked
for private companies, publicly traded companies and government establishments on
projects that spread across mineral exploration and mining, oil & gas exploration, civil
engineering and environmental services, groundwater exploration and investigation,
aggregate exploration and geotechnical engineering investigations. We have consulted
beyond the shores of Canada to Asia, Africa, South America and Australia. Our
services include design and management of geophysical surveys of all sizes, quality
control, data compilation and processing, modeling and interpretation of geophysical
data. We have the capacity to manage geophysical project of any size.
“Geophysical
exploration techniques
have continuously
proven to be a reliable
and cost effective
method of quickly
screening exploration
properties to
discriminate between
prospective and non-
prospective areas”
Walking magnetic geophysical survey in the White Gold District, Yukon, Canada
Airborne Geophysical Survey
Airborne Geophysical Survey
Airborne Magnetic map
8. GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
The importance of assessing the engineering properties of a site
before embarking on any constructions work cannot be over-
emphasized. Since the properties of soil, bedrock and
distribution of geological structures in an area determine the
overall engineering properties, geotechnical investigations are
required to gain understanding of the suitability of any property
for a proposed construction work.
At Orbitwaves, we provide the best geotechnical services and
site assessment in the determination of ground conditions,
underlying geology and hydrology using a wide range of
methods. Our geotechnical work flow typically begin with a
background review of the geologic nature of the construction
site and usually followed by specifically designed subsurface
investigation program to characterize and partition the
subsurface materials and geologic structure.
We utilize various types of excavation equipments such as backhoes, drill rigs and hand operated equipment for test
pits, trenching, borings and drilling to reach our targets and to collect samples and data. In addition to field data,
samples are subjected to both routine and customize laboratory analysis and tests in order to determine their physical
and engineering properties.
Our scope of work also covers site investigations for risk assessment to humans, properties and environment. We have
the expertise to determine the possibility of occurrence of natural disasters such as ground failures including landslides,
sinkholes, karsts, soil liquefaction, debris flows and rock falls. Our site investigation include assessment of situations
and activities at a site to determine whether they presently, or may potentially constitute source of environmental
contamination. In the event a potential source of contamination is discovered, we evaluate and accurately predict the
likely area that may be affected and recommend preventive measures.
Depending on the type of construction project, Orbitwaves geotechnical team possesses the technical knowhow to
design assessment program specific for the varying civil requirements of projects and structure.
Upon completion of site
assessments, geotechnical reports are
prepared by qualify geotechnical
staff to present field and laboratory
data. Analysis, interpretations,
conclusions and recommendations
are also presented in the report to
assist architects and engineers to
make inform decisions on the project
design and land use.
Our geotechnical staff leverage on
their extensive years of experience to
provide high quality, cost effective
and timely professional geotechnical
services even on complex
geotechnical projects.
We handle a wide range of
geotechnical assessment of sites for
civil engineering work as well as
construction of residential,
commercial and industrial properties.Motorize auger drilling and sampling for geotechnical testing and analysis
Ground gas content analysis - Geotechnical investigation
9. HYDROGEOLOGICAL SERVICES
We handle everything from inception to completion and do not leave until we are extremely satisfied with client's well
performance.
Our technical team offers a complete range of ancillary borehole related services including;
Borehole drilling
Pumping point and reservoir tank installation
Borehole refurbishment or Decommissioning such as development, acidisation, iron removal, scrubbing, air lifting,
chemical treatment, telining, submersible pump replacement, abandonment to environment agency standards
Borehole Surveying and Aquifer Testing including CCTV survey, verticality & positioning survey, test pumping,
monitoring, water analysis, packer testing, hydro fracturing
Pump and Control Systems including supply, installation and management
Water Treatment including supply, installation and management.
Our dedicated team of experts are always delighted to assist with any question. Contact us today for a free, no obligation
quotation
Orbitwaves borehole drilling team have many
years of hands-on experience in the industry and
are very competent to give her clients expert
advice and services on their borehole need.
At Orbitwaves Geosciences, we don't just drill
boreholes, we have state of the earth
geophysical equipment to carry out property
survey and determine the best location for
optimal borehole performance.
Orbitwaves has an extensive range of modern
and well maintained drilling rigs as well as
associated equipment that are manned by highly
skilled, well trained engineers who hold all
necessary trainings and certifications to carry
out their work and safely operate all plants on
site.
Overhead reservoir tank of a motorize borehole
completed for Kogi State Government
10. MINING SERVICES
These services are very crucial to exploration
companies as it provides the information
required to advance exploration projects to the
next phase of operations and form a bridge from
exploration to mining. Our mining consulting
team consists of seasoned professionals with
extensive experience. In addition to extensive in-
house skills, Orbitwaves partner with larger
engineering and mining consulting firms to
deliver top quality services to our clients. Our
mining consultants have completed mining
services at various levels on many projects
around the world. The following is a list of few
among many mining services we provide:
Reserve estimation and audit – At Orbitwaves, we specialize in Mineral Reserve
audits and estimates for feasibility level studies and operational mines. The
technical audits help our clients to ensure that Mineral Reserves have been
estimated according to standard mining industry practice (NI 43-101, JORC) or to
obtain an independent assessment of their estimates for either internal purposes or
for third parties, such as financial institutions or other interested mining companies.
We are well equipped with state of the art software, geology and mine planning
software to help us provide cost effective and reliable services.
Geotechnical Investigation – When Orbitwaves is involved in the early stage of
exploration program, geotechnical data are collected at the onset. We also advise
our clients to initiate geotechnical investigations as soon as possible in an
exploration program in order to avoid expensive duplicate drilling of boreholes. For
mine planning purposes, we consider rock quality designation and evaluation of the
point load strength for both hand specimen and borehole samples. We also carry out
structural mapping of rock exposure, Measurement of water levels in exploration
boreholes and measurement of flows from artesian boreholes. We also handle
sensitivity analysis of known failures by altering the variables such as the position
of the piezometric surface or material strength to establish typical shear strength
values for design from back analysis of existing footwall failures.
Preliminary Economic Assessment – Our in
house professionals provide a full scoping
studies for project based on mine
optimization and analyses of sensitivity
variable such as mining costs, mining
recoveries, milling costs, milling recoveries,
commodity pricing etc in order to determine
the potential economics of developing a mine
and possible mining methods. These
processes help Orbitwaves to prepare NI 43-
101 compliant mining reserves from
geological resources as well as mining
schedules and net present value (NPV) cash
flows
Open pit coal mining
Geological model orebody and mine plan
An Underground coal mine
Gold nuggets recovered from placer mining in Yukon, Canada
11. Metallurgical Studies – Orbitwaves experience professionals conduct metallurgical studies and testing of ore samples to
establish the most effective processing methods to maximize metal recovery. The result are used to help our clients design
commodity specific flow-sheets for metallurgical and mineral processing. We review existing flow-sheet designs and
specific project characteristics, make recommendations and modify designs as needed, help with implementations to
optimize efficiency and cost effectiveness. We also work in early stages with companies to implement new systems from
the scratch while coordinating with client process system designers and implementers to ensure flow-sheets work
optimally for specific projects.
Feasibility Studies – At Orbitwaves, we have the expertise required to advance projects from Preliminary Assessment
through Pre-Feasibility to Feasibility Study. In collaboration with notable engineering firms, our expert personnel ensure
all aspect of operations are studies in detail and data collected to build project specific economic model. The model is then
used to perform economic analysis of the project including cash flow analysis, sensitivity analysis, mine production rate,
mine life, metal recovery rate, capital cost, net present value, internal rate of return, payback period and many more. The
process has been very helpful in assessing project viability and comparison of one project with another.
Mine Planning – With the aid of most advanced software such as GEMCOM, A-mine, Leapfrog and many more, our
highly experience personnel consider many mining scenarios and variables to provide the best mine design, mining
method, annual and life-of-mine production, equipment needs and personnel requirements. We also provide business
process audits, open pit optimization and strategic mine planning, mine scheduling and fleet optimization. Orbitwaves
also provide onsite reviews of processes, due diligence and technical audits and make recommendations where
improvement is necessary to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
Grade Control – In order to minimize the difference between planned production and actual production parameters,
Orbitwaves provides proper grade control through an onsite review of processes such as, sampling methods, stockpiling
and blending, ore type differentiation and mining selectivity. We also provide a reconciliation analysis by analyzing
results from resource models based on exploration drilling and compare them to actual data collected from blast holes and
plant feed records and make recommendations for improvement where applicable.
Open pit gold mine at Primero Mining Corp, Timmins, Northern Ontario, Canada
12. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The level of awareness on environmental issues has increased significantly in recent years and Orbitwaves believe that a
structured holistic approach, on all levels of society including exploration and mining companies, is needed to ensure best
environmental practices are adopted and implemented across the board. There is no doubt that a structured approach to
environmental protection is the best way forward. In order to help our clients meet their environmental protection
obligations, we have added renowned experts in the field to our team
With highly skilled and experience professionals, Orbitwaves provides a wide range of environmental services to support
a thorough understand and compliance with increasingly difficult regulatory policies, environmental concerns and
standards in the exploration and mining business.
The level of awareness on
environmental issues has increased
significantly in recent years and
Orbitwaves believe that a structured
holistic approach, on all levels of
society including exploration and
mining companies, is needed to
ensure best environmental practices
are adopted and implemented across
the board. There is no doubt that a
structured approach to
environmental protection is the best
way forward. In order to help our
clients meet their environmental
protection obligations, we have
added renowned experts in the field
to our team.
In collaboration with our partners and major environmental services
companies, Orbitwaves is able to offer tailored environmental management
services covering a wide range of specialties. We have leveraged on the
extensive experience of our team members to provide highly innovative
environmental consultant services to many companies and government
agencies in the following areas.
Environmental baseline program design
Management of environmental programs,
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Development of proposal requests and review of RFP submissions
Environmental Audits
Environmental risk identification
Assessment of environmental contamination and implementation of
remediation plan
Contamination clean-ups
Waste management and remediation
Acid rock drainage characterization and management
Conducting baseline environmental studies
Environmental permitting and approvals for exploration and mining
programs
Environmental liability assessments and financial assurance
Environmental compliance monitoring: audits, reviews and
recommendations
pH testing and water sampling for environmental contamination testing
13. GIS AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT
GIS also provides the platform for managing mineral titles, land records, and associated information. GIS enables accurate
plotting of land and mineral title data from corporate or government sources. It also provides digital access to properties
for their occupancy status, visualization of competitor activity and potential stakeholder conflicts as well as tracking of
regulations and obligations on active leases. GIS is extensively used to actively monitor the environmental impacts that
may be caused by human activities. Geologists have used GIS for environmental and geotechnical investigation and to
analyze and map soils, vegetation, surface hydrology and groundwater.
At Orbitwaves, we usually begin every project by carrying out a thorough review of previous work including digitizing
historic data such as hand-written drilling program, hard-copy soil grids, mapping and sampling program. All information
are transformed to digital files and integrated with current data including geological, geophysical and geochemical data to
build a digital compilation and a query-able exploration database for the purpose of analysis, interpretation and
development of exploration guidelines
As mineral deposits become increasingly difficult to
find, so the need for quality data and ability to
optimize them become increasingly indispensable.
Mineral exploration geoscientists use diverse types of
datasets, ranging from basic geological data to
hyperspectral airborne and multispectral satellite
imagery, to search for mineral deposits. Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) provide a sophisticated
toolset for integrating, analyzing and displaying
technical data. The possibility of integrating
geospatial data and exploration techniques has helped
geoscientists to understand and predict mineral
prospectivity, develop exploration guidelines and to
determine economic potentials with unprecedented
accuracy.
Mining companies use GIS to analyze mine data for
engineering design and production management,
visualization of models in 2D or 3D, generate reports
and maps on site and update corporate database.
Our GIS team consists of experience
professionals have the skills and
knowledge for setting up, validating
and developing query-able databases
as well as organized workflows to
create cutting-edge exploration
strategies. We effectively designed
databases to organize information
such that it may be analyzed as a
whole or partition into discrete layers
or parts in order to assess a larger
picture or target specific items of
interest within the database.
We custom build databases to suit the
peculiar need of operations in various
geosciences projects. Our experience
professionals compile, verify and
manage large quantities of existing
data into a highly useful database
format.
3D geological representation of exploration drilling result
3D geological model of exploration drilling, the orebody and the mine plan
14. Orbitwaves offers innovative computer-based data integration, management, and presentation services that can be applied
to the entire spectrum of the mineral exploration and mining industries, from grass-roots reconnaissance maps to the
preparation of auditable databases for feasibility studies. We have the capacity to promptly process large volumes of data
and provide basis for real-time planning and decision making.
Since mineral exploration has become progressively more difficult, focusing on covered and deeply buried deposits and
brownfields targeting, Quality 3D geological modeling, analysis, and interpretation of data have become very important.
At Orbitwaves, We develop 3D models to provide critical platforms for understanding the characteristics and the
environments of ore deposits, thereby reducing exploration risk.
We are well experience working across a range of project scales and business needs, from mineral exploration to resource
modeling and geotechnical engineering. Our team works with a broad spectrum of modeling technology and data types in
order to create and deliver meaningful, client-driven models that serve as the basis for decision making in exploration
targeting, resource estimation, geotechnical evaluation and engineering services.
Our GIS experts incorporate structural and stratigraphic interpretations from previous studies and exploration programs in
the models, along with fabric measurements, regional geology, drill core logs and geophysical data. An iterative process
of classification, boundary definition and relationship mapping in 3D GIS adds significant new value to the existing data
and provides a framework for modeling that is embedded with all the original geospatial and geological knowledge
available for the target zone.
We are highly skilled at managing complex modeling projects from setting concrete objectives through to detailed model
design. We work directly with clients to provide valuable 3D models and interpretation in common formats for the easy
communication of results and ideas.
Orbitwaves provide the industry-leading capability for the construction and interpretation of 3D geological models. We
leverage on our knowledge and experience on a wide range of geological, geophysical, geochemical, and geotechnical
techniques and tools to build integrated models of complete geological frameworks.
We use world leading GIS softwares to process dataset for 2D and 3D visualization then integrate geology, geophysics
and geochemical techniques to analyze and interpret models for true understanding of the underlying geology and to
perform resource evaluation, presentation and exploration planning.
With the combination of company generated and commercial datasets, such as LiDAR and aerial imagery while
employing the use of state of the art software and innovative techniques we are able to offer 3D modeling and
visualization services that can be used to greatly enhance and improve exploration planning in an office environment
before embarking on field operations, thereby greatly saving on time, expense and cutting-down on environmental impact.
Our GIS professionals are highly proficient in most GIS softwares including ArcGIS, MapInfo, Vulcan, Gemcom, surpac,
Amine, Leapfrog, geosoft and many more.
We also compile and interpret data while
exploration activities are in progress to ensure
the quality and adequacy of work program.
The data bases are always carefully
maintained, updated and verified for quality,
reusability and future references.
Orbitwaves GIS specialists have successfully
planned and executed mineral exploration
projects using various innovations and
effective exploration techniques for different
clients. We have expertise in target creation
and target development for mineral
exploration projects and to provide necessary
data bases and graphic presentations.
3D Geological model of an orebody with geophysical signature
15. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
and the project team dissolved upon project completion.
We believe in continuous improvement and have always
expressed it by developing a closure report to document
how the project had performed against the project
management plan and our clients have published success
stories on how the lesson learned from the report have
helped their subsequent projects.
At Orbitwaves, we have extensive experience and
resources for providing full project management services
for all range of project sizes across all disciplines
including mineral exploration, mining industries, oil and
gas, civil engineering and many more. We have provided
quality services to clients across the world.
We have reputation for effectively coordinating multi-
discipline teams and continuously monitoring progress
and costs to ensure high-quality projects are delivered on
time and within budget.
At Orbitwaves, we recognize the diversity of
projects and the consequent variation in
approach. That is why we begin every
process by sitting with our clients to
understand the goal of their project and the
desired result. We take the pain to ensure all
stakeholders are on the same page in the
development of the project charter while
taking into consideration the project case,
scope and deliverables, objectives, required
resources, milestone plan and timeline, cost
estimate and budget, probable risks and
issues and other dependencies and variables.
Our team of professionals collaborates with
representatives of our clients, suppliers,
contractors and other stakeholders to come
up with project management plan which enables all parties to make inputs and plan in details on all items identified in
the project charter. Our main focus at the time is to finalize plan on scope, develop details on schedule, estimate cost and
resources, define the amount of work required, select team members, identify deliverables, develop a work breakdown
structure that best suits the project and plan on how to manage risk effectively during project execution.
Orbitwaves management experts take the lead on project execution. We coordinate resources and all project activities
from each work group, including project plans, project controls, vendor management, organizational change
management and the integration of all process and policy changes. At Orbitwaves, We deliver value for money by
providing the highest standards of project management, utilizing our experienced project managers to realize business
benefits and objectives, deliver projects on time, within budget and without compromising standard and quality.
Our project managers leverage on their wealth of experience while managing and tracking projects to quickly identify
potential problems and apply corrective measures. We constantly assess project progress against project management
plan by measuring where we are against where we ought to be on all variables including budget, scope, effort and
schedule. In the event of unforeseen risks and issues, we have been very quick at providing solution to quickly get the
project back on track. We carefully analyze all changes before they are introduced and use our change control process to
determine the impact of the change on the project progress then put control in place to ensure the project progress is not
hampered.
At Orbitwaves, we recognize the fact that a project that is not properly closed continue to consume resources, we
therefore ensure activities across all groups are closed
16. Our project teams are always there to oversee
all the work, ensuring good communication,
managing staff and consultants and reporting
project progress to the owner.
The Project Management services we
provide have been developed over many
years to give our clients the highest possible
levels of certainty, and the full support of a
team with an exceptional track record of
delivering success.
Our approach to execution of project is very
simple. We take ownership of client’s project
and responsibility for its success. We deploy
the support of experienced professionals to
safeguard the interests of our clients from
inception to completion.
At Orbitwaves, our project management
approach conforms to the recommended
structure from the Project Management
Institute’s Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Our
project management team leverage on that
while helping organizations of all sizes to
apply project and portfolio management as
well as Project Management Office (PMO)
best practices which has proven very
successful at improving their business
performance.
Good project management requires teamwork,
but it also demands leadership. We lead from
the front, helping to create a structured,
positive environment in which every member
of the project team can deliver their best.
Beyond every aspect of our project
management is a commitment to ensure that
our clients gain the maximum advantage from
their investment. We have earned excellent
reputation for successfully delivering projects
on time and on budget without compromising
quality and standards. We also seek every
opportunity to find and develop innovative
solutions that add value to client’s project.
Recently completed mineral processing plant in Myanmar
17. OUR CLIENTS
At Orbitwaves, we have consulted for numerous clients within and outside Canada including government establishments,
mineral exploration and mining companies, academic institutions as well as oil and gas companies.
The following is a list of few of our numerous clients
Ontario Geological Survey
Sudbury - Ontario
Young-Davidson Mine
Matachewan – Ontario
Bank of Montreal
Toronto – Ontario
Canadian Imperial bank of Commerce
(CIBC)
Toronto – Ontario
Nigerian Mining Corporation
Jos – Nigeria
Dundee Precious Metals
Toronto - Ontario
Cash Minerals Ltd
Toronto – Ontario
Kodiak Exploration Ltd
Vancouver – British Columbia
Prodigy Gold Incorporated
Vancouver – British Columbia
Nigerian Coal Corporation
Enugu – Nigeria
Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd
Vancouver – British Columbia
Kogi State Government
Lokoja – Kogi State
Nigeria
Geological Services
Geophysical Services
Geological Survey of Canada
Ottawa - Ontario
Eternal Gold Mining CO Ltd
Mandalay, Myanmar
Sage Gold Inc
Toronto – Ontario
Melkior Resources
Ottawa Ontario
Goldstream Minerals
Toronto – Ontario
Volcanic Metals Corp
Vancouver – British Columbia
Ethos Gold Corp
Vancouver – British Columbia
Comstock Metals
Vancouver – British Columbia
Anglo Gold Ashanti
Accra – Ghana
Brigus Gold Corp
Timmins – Ontario
FNX Mining Company Inc
Sudbury – Ontario
18. Geological Services
Geophysical Services
Mining Services
Hydrogeological Services
Geotechnical Services
Environmental Services
GIS and Database Management
Project Management & EPCMC
EXPERTS IN
605, 1-200 North Service Road West
Oakville Ontario - L6M 2Y1, Canada
Phone: +1 647 801 3812
Fax: +1 905 230 3812
Email: jerry@orbitwaves.com
URL: www.orbitwaves.com
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