Geoscience Services

Geoscience is often a crucial element for efficient resource management of natural resource projects. Bristlecone-Geo assists landowners, companies, local government, and land trusts through providing qualified geoscience research, mapping, and reporting services. Keeping the audience in mind, our reports are written to provide the rationale necessary to substantiate informed decisions for decision makers.

Resource Identification — Geoscientists employ geological mapping, geophysical surveys, geochemical analysis, and remote sensing to identify and delineate potential resource deposits, such as oil, gas, minerals, and groundwater. This helps focus exploration efforts, reducing costs and increasing the likelihood of successful discovery.

Resource Assessment and Characterization — Once discovered, geoscientists analyze the quality, quantity, and spatial distribution of the resources. This involves studying core samples, well logs, seismic data, and other geological information to understand the reservoir or ore body characteristics. This detailed understanding is essential for designing efficient extraction strategies.

Infrastructure Planning and Construction — For projects involving extraction, processing, or transportation of natural resources, geoscientists are crucial in assessing the geological conditions of proposed sites. They evaluate factors such as soil and rock stability, groundwater presence, and the potential for geological hazards like landslides and earthquakes to ensure the safety and longevity of infrastructure like pipelines, dams, and processing facilities.

Risk Mitigation and Hazard Assessment — Natural resource projects often operate in areas prone to geological hazards. Geoscientists play a key role in identifying and evaluating these risks, developing hazard maps, and contributing to the design of structures and mitigation measures to protect both human life and the built environment. For example, their expertise is vital in planning in landslide-prone areas or construction in earthquake zones.

Environmental Impact Assessment and Management — Geoscience helps evaluate the environmental impacts of resource projects throughout their lifecycle. Geoscientists assess the potential for groundwater pollution, soil erosion, and other environmental disruptions, contributing to the development of sustainable practices and environmental remediation strategies.

Sustainable Resource Management and Planning — Geoscientists contribute to developing and implementing policies and strategies for the sustainable use of natural resources. This includes planning for responsible extraction, minimizing waste, and managing the environmental impacts to ensure resource availability for future generations.  

Our mineral reports and accompanying baseline documentation is prepared in accordance with classification systems developed by the Bureau of Land Management and United States Geological Survey by a Certified Professional Geologist registered with the American Institute of Professional Geologists.

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