The Lonquist Team offers well-developed experience in the beginning stages of mining Sand, Aggregates and Evaporites. Our team understands the nuances of these operations and can provide you with the tools and expertise to efficiently identify and develop the resource.

Sand & Aggregates

• Frac Sand

• Industrial Sand and Gravel

• Limestone & Caliche

• Bentonite & Clays

Evaporites

• Salt

• Gypsum

• Potash

Proper planning for a new project requires a comprehensive and methodical approach by experienced professionals. Our team will evaluate the resource and compile in-depth figures and diagrams that allow for clear communication of the potential and planned utilization of the resource. Our market research and prospect evaluation teams provide crucial information for business decisions. At Lonquist, we are able to move your project from an idea, to a plan, to reality.

• Mapping and GIS Analytics

• Preliminary Geological Assessment

• Market Analysis & Supply Studies

• Transportation and Infrastructure Analysis

• Resource Evaluation

Effective delineation of the overburden, resource, and heterogeneities of the area is critical in all stages of exploration, planning and mining. An appropriate coring program provides the basis for the broad interpretation and quantification of a resource through evaluation of geophysical and geochemical test data. Our engineers and geologists have the proficiency to develop and supervise a coring program that will hold value throughout the project.

• Core Pattern Design & Planning

• Coring Methods

  • Conventional

  • Sonic

  • Rotary

  • Split-spoon

• Core Sample Handling

  • Collection

  • Storage

  • Transportation