Exploration Reports Samples For Students

Ajax Mines is a project that was set up in the regional district of Thompson-Nicola. It is located in Ajax-Afton which is a site of mining and exploration. It is a mining site for the production of copper. Information available shows that it produces 109 million pounds of this resource per year. That translates to 60,000 tones per day.
This project is a consequence of the partnership between two international companies. ‘Abacus mining and Exploration Corporation’ acquired 51 percent stake in the project. However, it partnered with KGHM S.A in n2010 so as to effectively implement the project. KGHM S.A consequently ...

Introduction.

Offshore oil drilling and affiliated technological advances have long been considered to be the driving force of the oil industry, the backbone of our economy. In a fast technologically evolving age, the oil industry has not been left out. That is continuing to affect demand and supply of energy as seen in the past. The industry has been seen to involve complex processing of big data gathered at the various stages of oil production: exploration, discovering and it is processing. Petroleum science is steadily evolving from traditional under-developed geology to highly advanced super computer 3D calculations and analysis of the ...

Introduction

Human beings started the space missions in mid 20th century as they sought to understand what makes up the earth and other parts of the solar system. The space missions have been mostly concerned with the exploration of the space components and their environs. This has helped astronomers as they seek out to know what the solar system is composed of together with what they can do to these processes.
The first space exploration to be analyzed is the Mercury which took place from the 20th February 1962. Several astronauts used the Atlas rocket to make orbits around ...

Oil exploration is a multifaceted process that requires careful planning. Environmental experts state that there is a need to conduct environmental impact assessment (EIA) prior to commencing the exploration process. Environmental impact assessment process begins with the identification of issues and impacts that are likely to be important and the establishment of terms of reference for the EIA. Secondly, there is the identification of alternatives; in this case, environmentally sound and benign options are identified. Thirdly, EIA involves impact analysis. This involves the identification and prediction of environmental, social and other effects of the exploration process. Fourthly, there is mitigation and ...

Abstract

In this document, strategic analysis of the two selected industries from the London Stock Exchange for the period January 2015 to December 2015 is presented. 530 and 570 that are Pharmaceutical and Energy Exploration Sector. The second part of this report shares analysis and interpretation of the monthly capital using descriptive analytic and trend analysis. Moreover, business forecasting is done using regression analysis. After seeing the trend lines for market capitalization of the both sectors, it can be seen that the pharmaceutical industry had relatively higher market capitalization average during the period. On the other hand, the market capitalization ...

Table of Contents
1.0 Executive Summary
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2.0 Introduction
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3.0 External analysis
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3.1 Porter’s FIVE FORCES
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3.1.1 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
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3.1.2 Threat of New Entrants
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3.1.3 Competitive Rivalry in the Industry
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3.1.4 Bargaining Power of Supplies
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3.1.5 Bargaining Power of Buyers
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3.2 PESTEL Factors
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3.2.1 Political
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3.2.2 Economic Factors
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3.2.3 Social
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3.2.4 Technology
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Oil Search Limited, established in 1929 in Papua New Guinea has its focus on oil and gas exploration and development . During the course of this long standing relationship with the Government of Papua New Guinea and its people, the company has shown immense commitment in ensuring the welfare of the country and its people through various societal benefit programs. This report focuses on Oil Search Limited; various corporate responsibility programs initiated and implemented the company, and the company’s risk management framework and infrastructure.

Company Overview

Among the various projects, the main asset of the company is its 29% stake in ...

Introduction

Contemporary business, political and social environments have changed under the influence of globalization, consequent internationalization of business portfolios, size and scale of the activities and even the tremendously increased international mobility of individuals. It is difficult to argue that the future of the Oil and Gas industry have changed with the growing influence of OPEC, economic growth, observed in non-OECD countries and climate change policies and legislation around the globe (Martin, 1995). The access to the new fossil reserves and the changes in the distribution of these resources also have had a significant impact on the ways the future ...

Introduction

Natural resources for decades have always provided many nations with the affluent source of wealth that helps in building their economy. As such, many of the countries that majorly depend on the natural resources such as copper, oil, gold and uranium often embark on intensive mining practices to ensure their natural reserves are productive and can offer sustainability to their economies. Due to their dependency on these resources, the countries often have structures and laws that govern how they handle the resources in every stage to ensure maximization. It is important to highlight that the resources are most often ...

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

REPORT #2: STRATEGY FORMULATION
EXXONMOBIL
1. INTRODUCTION
ExxonMobil is one of the largest multinational companies in the world, and the largest oil and gas company by market value. The company operates in three industries: Crude Oil Industry, Petroleum Refining industry, and Chemicals industry. This report explores the strategies of ExxonMobil that have led to its success and problems the company is facing due to the implementation of such strategies.
2. CONCEPTS
This section introduces concepts necessary to understand strategies used by ExxonMobil. The report covers three types of strategies: generic, corporate and international strategies.
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Introduction

According to B.Beamon (10098), supply chain can be defined as “integrated process wherein a number of various business entities (i.e., suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers) work together in an effort to: (1) acquire raw materials, (2) convert these raw materials into specified final products, and (3) deliver these final products to retailers”. (1). Supply chains are usually characterized by forward movement of products and opposite flow of relevant data. As it is stated in the SAGE publication “Supply chain management” (2001), basic supply chain consists of a company, immediate supplier, and an immediate customer directly linked by one or more of ...

Introduction

In the history of California, it has been considered one of the most linguistically diverse places in the world. However, according to some researchers as well as statistics from different database, California is fast losing its rich heritage of the indigenous languages (Hinton, p. 83). Out of the at least 98 native languages initially spoken in the boundaries that have now been covered within the California State, research findings have established that 45 of these languages have no fluent speakers left in the present century. Additionally, these researches have also determined that 17 of these languages have only one ...

INTRODUCTION

Rio Tinto is a combination of predecessor companies formed by investors in 1873 and 1905. Due to such an extensive knowledge and experience in the mining industry, the organization is regarded as one of the finest and leading global mining and metal company. Being a global mining and metal company, the organization focuses highly on the exploration and processing of Earth’s finest mineral resources with an aim to maximize the shareholder’s value. In order to do so, the organization has the right people for the job and resources to provide the world with minerals and metals. Some of the ...

This report aims at providing an analytical view on GFA’s plan to invest in mineral mining in two West African countries (Mauritania and Senegal) and afterwards give a recommendation on the company’s status on the next move. The report will examine the status of the company, prospects of the proposed investment and finally the conclusion and recommendations for the company partners to undertake.
The company’s plan to carry out an economic feasibility in the area is wise. Since the last exploration was done during the 1950’s. The company requires new figures and up-to-date information on ...

Introduction

Geothermal energy refers to natural heat stored underground beneath the earth’s crust. On the ground surface the energy is evident in form of hot and altered ground, hot springs and fumaroles. The energy is tapped by sinking geothermal wells underground. The high temperature and pressure fluid is extracted and through carefully built wells and designed network of pipes and channels the hot steam to the plant turbine to generate electricity. The steam and water are extracted at very high pressure and temperature. The application of geothermal energy has gained popularity globally because of its environmental friendliness. There are ...

Executive Summary

The oil industry is one of the most dynamic and robust sectors that contribute to the economic growth of a country. Due to the lucrative nature of the oil industries’ production performance, oil producing organizations have continued to attract a wide array of personnel. Employers have the obligation to provide remunerations that are commensurate with the demands of the job. Since oil industries have been identified to be one of the most hazardous, risks have to be assessed, managed, and appropriately controlled.
One of the largest and most productive oil organizations in the world is Saudi Arabian Oil Company (ARAMCO). ...

Background Information

Saudi Arabian Oil Company (ARAMCO) is a state-owned oil organization of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Figure 1) . Saudi Aramco was founded in the early 1930s with headquarters at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The President and Chief Operating Officer is Khalid A. Al-Falih since 2009. A total of 3.4 billion barrels of oil were produced in 2013 or 9.4 million barrels per day (bpd) . Forbes ranked Saudi Aramco as number one in the list of the world’s biggest oil companies .

Aramco Operations

There are different stages in oil operations. The current section expounds on oil exploration, production, refining and marketing, and finally, ...

1. What are the main business activities of the selected company?
Rosneft is the leader of the petroleum industry in Russia and is the world’s largest publicly traded oil company. Its worldwide business operations include upstream offshore projects, exploration and production of hydrocarbon, refining of crude oil and hydrocarbon, and gas and product marketing. 2. Examine its Balance Sheet. Make a list of different accounts of Assets, distinguishing between Current and Non-Current (Tangible and Intangible), and Liabilities, distinguishing between Current and Long-Term Liabilities.
The current asset accounts of Rosneft include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, other ...

Introduction

Under a merger, two business entities come together and become a new business with a new name. On many cases, the mergers bring together firms, which are equal in size and stature. On the other hand, an acquisition involves a larger and more powerful company buying another business; a smaller business. The purchased business may be fully absorbed by the parent company or in some occasions, may be operated as a subsidiary. The use of mergers and acquisitions may take place during any economic environment meaning that it may take place when the companies involved are both performing well, ...

Abstract

The current discussion is aimed at the dissection of ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability of British Petroleum (BP) by taking the case of Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill in to consideration. By commencing the discussion with an overview of the externalities present in the oil industry, the pressures on oil companies are examined which is further evaluated through the application of stakeholder theory and the theory of utilitarianism.
In the case of BP, it is revealed that the resort to CSR was primarily a reactive measure to correct its tainted brand image and save it from reputational risks. ...

Introduction

Apollo 11 made history as the first space craft to land at the moon with human beings on board. The astronauts on board included Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin who had fulfilled President John F. Kennedy’s national goal of pioneering a human mission to the moon. The mission of Apollo 11 included a scientific exploration of the lunar module. In this mission, the astronauts were required to deploy a television camera that could send signals from the moon to the earth. Other instruments that were installed on the moon include solar wind composition experiment, and Laser Ranging Retroreflector. ...

Common methods of Soil Investigation in the EUA

Soil investigation is imperative for various geological reasons. In most cases, subsurface investigation programs are carried to examine the underlying characteristics suggested by field reconnaissance and office research so as to modify, deny or confirm the assumed properties and conditions below the ground surface. Soil investigation and exploration program present a reasonable idea about the underlying soil condition and characteristics. The main aim of soil investigation and subsurface exploration is to determine the geomorphic and geological structures of the site’s subsurface (Ameratunga, Sivakugan & Das, 2016). There are two major methods of soil investigation employed across the UAE.
The ...

Statoil is a Global Energy Company which operates in 33 different countries. The company is ranked #39 on the FT Global 500 listing with annual revenues of $124.4B and profit of $11.8B in 2013. Statoil has been in operations for 40 years, with an employee base of 23,000 world-wide and has its corporate headquarters in Norway.

- Natural Gas
- New Energy
- Production Facilities (Oil and Gas)
- Procurement
- Trading
- Exploration & Production
Statoil takes Corporate Social Responsibility seriously. As evidenced by 2 of the 6 operations. The New Energy segment ...

Introduction

Quality in the administration area is of expanding concern to both scholastics and specialists. Beforehand distributed material is assessed and consideration is kept tabs on the vitality of individuals and interior showcasing in the changing environment of administration commercial enterprises, definitions and estimation of administration quality, and the administration quality/customer forethought programs instantly being created and implemented. Quality holds the way to the intensity in today's worldwide business, paying little heed to the extent of the organization. Notwithstanding the way that quality administration practices are fundamentally grasped in assembling area, quality administration in the administration businesses has been picking ...

Introduction

Texaco, an oil company of American origin was founded in Beaumont, Texas. The flagship product of the company is its fuel, known as “Texaco with Techron”. The company also owns another brand of motor oil, Havoline. The company has used technology in order to expand its business empire. The company has been in the business of oil exploration and extraction in various regions of the world. As such, the company has used different technologies in order to pump oil from deep seated sources in the earths crust.
The use of such technology causes environmental degradation to a great extent. ...

Cultural Analysis of British Petroleum

British petroleum has very human and non-hierarchical culture due to which the organization and its executive are regarded as people of integrity. The company’s culture not only focuses on operations with added value but also focuses highly on unity (i.e. one team), showing respect and courage, trust and value and working safely. BP’s culture encourages it to become a safety leader, a good corporate citizen and a great place to work for its employees. The values and behaviors of the organization act as a guide to enhance the way in which the company works and to take the best possible decision ...

Executive Summary

Fossil fuels are the predominant source of energy for industrial and transportation consumption. It is however expected that in a few more decades, fossil fuels will have lesser role to play than non-conventional oil and gas sources and renewable energy sources. This paper presents an overview of some of the socioeconomic factors that are driving the global oil industry and their implications for the UK industry. Four key influences are studied to understand the implications for the industry in terms of economic and environmental factors.
The steady influence of OPEC is a significant factor in the pricing of crude ...

Introduction

Steps towards the creation of a successful e-marketing strategy
Marketing environment
Environmental framework identity
Strengths and the weaknesses of the business Environmental framework identity
Formulation of the business marketing plans.
Marketing strategies based on the business Niche and target markets
Positioning and differentiation strategy
Domain name and SEO strategy
The Business Cost analysis
Development of the business ideas
Creation of a business website prototype
Creation of a wire frame and a navigational outline strategy
Creation and the analysis of the social media strategy
Creation of a business email newsletter.
Identification of business matrices in the business success analysis
Development ...

Introduction

I will be extremely happy to become a computer engineer with Aramco- the state-owned oil company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I hope to serve at the company’s headquarters in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia although the company offers an excellent working environment in each of the countries where it operates. The company operates as a fully integrated global petroleum and chemicals company with huge departments that conduct exploration, refining and distribution of oil and gas (saudiaramco.com). As I study computer engineering, I hope to acquire the skills and knowledge to help me perform to my highest levels at ...

Management

Abstract
Conformity and differentiation are strategic tools that businesses utilize in order to gain advantage in the competition. However, institutional theory, including the resource-based literature opposes the existing view about differentiation. The trade-off in many industries suggests that extreme differentiation and conformity appears to damage performance while moderate differentiation creates an opposite effect. This discussion will explore the context of conformity and differentiation from related theories and evaluate the statement, whether the trade-off could provide a better advantage for the any industry.

Introduction

The context of differentiation and conformity refers to how an organization or business establishes its identity. Every ...

Introduction

The globalization concept comprises of a variety of meanings which reflect on the diminishing significance of state boundaries together with the rise of the global economic, as well as, social processes. Globalization analysts have put their primary focus on issues e.g. expansion of the global trade, increase in transnational entities and even the increasing tensions between cultures and metropolitan practices. A fundamental element in this transformative process has been the implementation, as well as, the development of the satellite telecommunications system. The telecommunication satellite, an integral element of globalization, was developed in the early 1960s by Marshall McLuhan, who ...

Introduction

A spaceship is a special aircraft designed and built to fly in the outer space. Spaceships are used to explore the universe, collect weather information, observe the earth and launch communication satellites. Currently, there are over seventy countries that have space programs. The notable ones include United States, Russia, China, India, United Kingdom and North Korea. These countries spend billions of dollars in space technology each year. It takes an average of about twenty years to build and launch spaceship into the space. This is because space ship building requires the highest level of precision. This time can be reduced ...

Enter Your University

This paper will address the different nuances of Health care company merger and acquisitions , specifically it will address the key financial drivers which prompt a merger, post merger analysis , financial planning in the post merger arena and the relevance of financial analysis in a healthcare organization. Finally the paper will address the current state of the healthcare system and what we can expect to see in the future.

Financial drivers that prompt mergers and acquisitions in Healthcare organizations.

Target company value: If the acquiring company feels that the target company to merge with is undervalued it would be a win fall for the former. Also from the perspective if the target company ...

Introduction

Game theory is the official study of engagement and cooperation. Game hypothetical perceptions apply whenever the engagements of several agents are codependent. These agents may be persons, groups, firms, or any amalgamation of these. The perceptions of game theory offer a language to express, structure, analyze, and comprehend strategic scenarios. The interior consistency and calculated fundamentals of game theory make it a key tool for modeling and scheming automated decision-making procedures in interactive environments. For instance, one might like to have well-organized request rules for an auction website or tamper-proof automatic discussions for purchasing statement bandwidth. Examination in these submissions of ...

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Research Questions 3
Terms and Definitions 4
Health and Needs Assessment: 4
Significance of the Study 4
Need for Assessment 4
Proposal to the client 4
Objectives 5
Literature Review 5
Methodology 6
Research design: 7
Limitation of the study 7
Data Analysis 9
Negative Results 10
Summary 11
Recommendations 12

Introduction

Research indicates that nursing group teamwork directs to high-level job satisfaction, safety of patients, better care, and better patient satisfaction. However, unfortunately there has been very little attention paid to the teamwork of nursing ...

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY POLICIES

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Abstract
Energy consumption and energy production is the major industry. Energy production and exploring ways of producing energy in an efficient way is necessary. Some countries prefer conventional sources and some have more natural resources so they prefer to produce energy through renewable energy resources (RES). So here in this paper we will discuss some of the energy production sources and their impact on the economy of the state. On the other hand, merits and demerits of the selected energy resource will be discussed. At the end, it will be concluded that which energy production source ...

Introduction

As a field of engineering, petroleum engineering puts much emphasis on production of hydrocarbons in form of either natural gas or crude oil. Production and exploration of these hydrocarbons is a difficult task which presents various challenges to the technologists. To handle this problem, a number of tools and softwares have been created o ensure the task is easy. Although there are many softwares that are used in this industry, some of them are more basic. These may include the ArcGIS, Goggle Earth, he Petra, excel and PHDWin. This paper discusses these softwares and the role they play in the petroleum engineering ...

The strategy explains the idea of how businesses successfully create competitive advantages in the market place. It reflects that battling with the competitors is not a successful tactic to succeed from competitor. Rather a company can succeed in competition by creating a “blue ocean” in the market place that is still uncontested. According to the Mauborgne and Kim, this strategic policy enhanced the value of a business by increasing the values foe employees and customers. They further explain that the strategy helps in exploring the new potential markets. In this way, a business enjoys a monopoly in the newly discovered market, as there are no ...

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This report seeks to develop a comprehensive, effective, and actionable sustainability policy for Burj Al Arab Hotel found in Dubai as one of the emirates that make up United Arabs Emirates. In an attempt to understand the performance of the hotel in regard to sustainability, the report has evaluated the existing literature to identify the existing criticism that should be considered in light of developing the policy. In essence, the mission statement has been evaluated in the report with the aim of developing the guiding principles when developing the policy bearing in mind that the plan should be consistent with ...

Introduction The National Innovation System signifies the aspects of technology and data among individuals, industries and also Companies. This is the key towards the creative process on the national level. In the respect of the development hypothesis, technology and innovation improvement are the outcomes of a complex set of connections among the main actors in the industry. These actors incorporate industries, colleges and government research centers. Organizational culture is the conduct of people who are referred to as the crucial part of the association, and even the implications that the individuals respond to their activities.
The organizational culture incorporates ...

Introduction

Data migration entails the procedures involved in the transfer of data between types of storage, format types as well as computer based systems as a major consideration in the implementation of systems, their upgrade or consolidation. Data migration is normally performed in a programmatic manner so as to attain automation in migration so as to free up human resources from taxing tasks (Sudipto. et al. 2010). Data migration may be undertaken for several reasons such as replacement of upgrade of server and storage equipment, consolidation of website platforms, maintaining of servers as well as relocation of data centers when the need ...

Introduction

Technology is an extremely helpful companion for human beings. Technology goes with use of certain tools that make the livelihood for human beings smooth and adorable. Through technology the world has witnessed extensive growth in economic development enhancing standards of living for human beings. Through scientific inventions, new ways of carrying out activities have been developed to suit excellence in the world. Technology was not established in one day. It has been a process that has taken adequate time through historical advances in ways of living for human beings. However, the advancement of technology has been taking place in different ...

Professional Development

As each person develops the skills necessary to choose a profession it is vital to take the time to assess each potential outcome. This reflective essay will focus on the Kuwait Oil Company as a potential career alongside my desired leadership style embodied by Steve Jobs. Assessing the positive and detrimental aspects of the possible industry will allow me a better decision making opportunity in the future. Alongside this fact is that the opportunity to evaluate Steve Jobs as a leader will shed light on many areas that provide a substantial guide for my own leadership potential.
Beginning with the Kuwait Oil Company ...

Introduction

BP PLC Company, incorporated in 1909 is an oil and petrochemicals company. The company conducts exploration for and produces natural gas and oil, refines, markets, and supplies petroleum products, manufactures and markets chemicals, and generates solar energy (BP PLC, 2013). Chemicals manufactured by BP include acetic acid, terephthalic acid, ethylene, acrylonitrile, and polyethylene. BP is the third largest publicly traded company in the industry behind Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell. The company explores and produces oil and natural gas in thirty countries and has confirmed reserves of 17.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. The company is the largest ...

Introduction

Autonomous guided vehicles are also referred to as automated guided vehicles or automatic guided vehicle. Its robot which follows wires or marks in a flow or any other surface that it may be guided through. They are commonly used in industries to carry materials around warehouses and other manufacturing facilities. This is useful in area where it could be difficult for human beings to carry loads. Automatic vehicles can also be applied in exploration work or where there is possibility of damage. They are used for electrical installations as well as navigation through hazardous areas especially those suspected to be ...

State

Executive summary
Royal Dutch Shell PLC commonly known as shell is oil and Gas Company operating in many parts of the world. London it is second largest energy company in the world whose registered office is in London. It engages in both renewable and non renewable energy. It is a vertically integrated oil company which engages in all oil activities from exploration to refining and trade. However, the company has entered into partnership with many international organizations to conserve the environment. The company shares are listed in London stock exchange and its financial statement are presented in accordance to ...

Introduction

Networking systems grow day by day to complex systems, from these educational materials are emerging in aid of teaching network technology. Cisco networking academy have designed a packet tracer program to keep track with the dynamic networking systems evolution by giving great curricula and rich educational tools that aid students understand complexities of ICTs. Packet tracer supplements the curricula of networking academy permitting instructors to easily demonstrate technical aspects. Individual multiuser activities can be customized by instructors giving room for real time lessons for students that enrich relevance and value in their respective classrooms. It specifically aids students and instructors ...

Abstract

The study of cognition has experienced fast growth in the last decade. This topic is elemental both to the science of psychology and to its relevance in real world predicaments. Yet there has conventionally been an enormous fissure between basic research discoveries in this area and practice in the field. Experimental Cognitive Psychology and Its Applications aspire to bridge this gap by bringing together a group of discerned experimental psychologists who show how their findings can be applied in daily life. Attention has been focused on this paper as a sub domain of cognitive psychology. It solves the problem of information ...