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Exploration and site assessment using seismic expertise

From data collection to subsurface assessment

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DMT-Vibrotrucks bei der seismischen Standorterkundung in einer grünen Landschaft

Exploration: the systematic search for, investigation and assessment of underground resources.

Site assessment forms the basis for investment decisions, the safe development of deposits and the development of sustainable energy and raw materials projects.

DMT supports companies throughout the entire exploration process with an integrated portfolio of services spanning geosciences, engineering and state-of-the-art measurement technology. We provide end-to-end seismic solutions, from data acquisition through processing to interpretation, and establish a basis for decision-making on complex projects.

Our experts support projects in the following areas:

By combining geoscientific expertise, digital methods and many years of practical experience, we help our clients to minimise exploration risks and assess the potential of the subsurface.

Christian Henke

“High-quality seismic data and its precise interpretation form the basis of successful exploration projects.”

Dr Christian Henke
Head of Exploration & Geo Field Services
+49 201 172 2020

Let’s discuss your exploration project. Together, we’ll develop the right strategy for a reliable subsurface assessment.

Our services for exploration and site surveys

Discover DMT’s range of services across the entire seismic value chain:

DMT's expertise in exploration

DMT has extensive experience in seismic exploration and subsurface characterisation. We specialise in the acquisition of 2D and 3D onshore seismic data, the processing and post-processing of complex datasets, and high-quality geological and geophysical interpretation.

Our services support the:

  • Mapping of complex subsurface structures
  • Identification of potential mineral deposits and storage sites
  • Development of robust geological models
  • Optimisation of exploration strategies
  • The reduction of technical and economic risks

In addition to traditional onshore projects, we carry out investigations in transition zones as well as borehole-based survey programmes. These include, amongst others:

  • Surface-to-borehole seismic surveys
  • Borehole-to-borehole seismic
  • Underground seismic surveys for mining applications

By combining specialist knowledge, digitalisation and modern data analysis, we deliver high-quality results to ensure safe and efficient project development.

Why choose DMT for your exploration project?

As an independent partner for engineering services and consultancy, DMT combines geoscientific expertise with state-of-the-art technology. Our interdisciplinary teams develop bespoke solutions for the exploration of energy and raw material resources and provide data to support sound decision-making.

Your benefits:

  • Project concepts tailored to your objectives and requirements
  • Certified workflows with a focus on safety and environmental sustainability
  • Seismic data and reliable results
  • Efficient project management and transparent cost structures
  • Digital methods for precise subsurface characterisation
  • A basis for decision-making regarding investments and approval processes

With more than 280 years of engineering tradition, international expertise and its integration into the TÜV NORD GROUP, DMT supports companies worldwide in the successful exploration and evaluation of mineral deposits and geological storage sites.

What you should know:

Frequently Asked Questions on Exploration and Seismic Site Surveying

Exploration refers to the search for, investigation and assessment of geological resources beneath the ground. The aim is to reliably identify and characterise deposits, energy sources or potential geological storage sites.

Seismic surveys enable detailed mapping of subsurface structures. Analysing seismic data allows geological formations, deposits and potential risks to be identified.

DMT supports projects in the fields of geothermal energy, hydrocarbons, lithium and helium exploration, carbon capture and storage (CCS), site assessment for final disposal, as well as mining and raw materials extraction.

2D and 3D seismic surveys provide important information about the structure, geometry and properties of the subsurface. They form the basis for geological models and investment decisions.

They reduce uncertainties, improve our understanding of the subsurface and provide a sound basis for decision-making regarding the planning, approval and economic assessment of projects.