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Any exploration program can be classified by successive stages - each stage is designed with a combined specific objective to achieve within the time schedule and allocated fund. The outputs of each stage provide inputs to the next successive stage. The stages for major and with limited application for minor minerals are placed in ascending order with respect to increase geological confidence in the context of any exploratory procedure.

"Prospecting" is the systematic process of searching promising mineral targets identified during Reconnaissance. The objective is more definitive exploration for increasing geological confidence leading to further exploration. The prospecting methods are broadly classified into two groups: airborne prospecting methods, and ground prospecting methods. Airborne Prospecting Methods The airborne prospecting methods include "remote sensing methods" in which photo geological study is undertaken, and "aerial geophysical prospecting methods". By these methods large areas are covered quickly and target areas are outlined for ground prospecting. Ground Prospecting Methods ...