South Sulawesi Nickel Project (Indonesia)

AI-Driven Targeting and Laterite Nickel Exploration

An integrated exploration programme focused on lateritic nickel mineralisation, combining geological interpretation, spectral analysis, geomorphological assessment and AI-assisted targeting.

The study focused on ultramafic complexes and weathering profiles favourable for nickel laterite development, including potential limonite and saprolite zones formed over peridotite and serpentinite units.

Results

Delineation of prospective lateritic weathering profiles, including:

upper limonite-dominant zones with Fe-rich weathering signatures

underlying saprolite-dominant zones considered favourable for Ni enrichment

Identification of favourable geomorphological settings, including plateau surfaces, gentle slopes and low-relief areas supporting laterite preservation and development

Spectral, geomorphological and geological interpretation of ultramafic host-rock distribution and weathering intensity

Definition of laterite target corridors and prospective horizons with potential for bulk-tonnage nickel mineralisation

Prioritisation of areas for field verification, sampling and drilling

Technical Value

Integration of geomorphology, lithology and weathering architecture for improved laterite targeting

AI-assisted delineation and ranking of high-potential Ni target zones across large exploration areas

Identification of priority zones for laterite thickness verification and grade testing

Optimisation of follow-up drilling based on interpreted weathering-profile geometry, terrain position and target continuity