MGEM

powered by a full-volume multi-grid finite-difference solver

capable of modelling geological settings common in mineral exploration including conductivity contrasts of 1:10 000 000. MGEM generates finely meshed grids encased in larger-volume coarser grids. Finer geological details can be modelled over areas of interest and larger/regional electrical structures can be incorporated in the coarser grids. In this manner, high resolution EM data can be generated in a time frame suitable for mineral exploration.

The successful use of MGEM at Norman West (Sudbury) is detailed here:

MGEM_BHUTEM_NormanWest.pdf
KEGS2020 Symposium: MGEM_BHUTEM Norman West presentation

The Voisey’s Bay Ovoid is an example that demonstrates the need for both fine and regional electrical structures. The near-surface (<20m) depth-to-top of the highly-conductive massive sulphide deposit requires a detailed conductivity grid. The regional variably-mineralized troctolite dykes that encase the ovoid require a large grid spanning multiple kilometres.

Details of MGEM modelling results for the Voisey Bay Ovoid response are available:

MGEM SEG paper

MGEM SEG presentation

Voisey's Bay Ovoid - MGEM poster

Voisey's Bay Ovoid - MGEM field data/modeling comparison

comparison VB MGEM