Our company has applied for a mining exploration permit in the Veria area for chromite and PGE. This is an original discovery, as the PGE enrichment (at ppm levels) was first identified and documented by the company’s manager during his academic research. The project is backed by an award from the Academy of Athens and a series of high-impact publications in international journals (Ore Geology Reviews, Geoscience Frontiers, Minerals, Journal of the Virtual Explorer).

 We aim to optimize the three-year exploration period and shorten the overall timeline for licensing and exploration. To this end, we are willing to guide our research through a non-invasive first part of exploration. The equipment will be used through the first part of our exploration plan which includes:

•  Drone equipped with an optical camera and LiDAR for high-detail photogrammetry and LiDARgrammetry, for the creation of the DSM/DTM of the area. Furthermore, it will serve as the foundation for mapping the lithological units, the chromitite outcroppings, and thetectonic structures that govern the spatial distribution of chromitite lenses at depth. The above will be integrated into the creation of a 'digital twin' of the geological exploration within a high-precision 3D surface model. This model will serve as the foundation for the geochemical sampling, geophysical surveys, and the ore genesis model, as well as the 3D modeling of lithologies, minerals, tectonics, and the overall surface and subsurface structure.
  

•  Portable XRF, handheld LIBS, and portable NIR spectrometer for in situ geochemical analysis and mineral identification, optimizinggeological mapping and sampling selection.
  

•  Specialized geological and mining software for creating the 'digital twin' of the geological exploration and all the 3D models mentioned above, which will feed the AI-based models of the possible horizon project and the resource estimation of the deposit.
  
  

 By applying non-invasive technologies, we reduce disturbance by replacing early drilling stages. Detailed geological knowledge will be derived from field data, understanding the genetic model, and creating high-precision 3D models (digital twins). This will allow 'surgical' precision drilling from the existing road network using specific azimuths and inclinations to confirm mineralization, during the second part of our exploration program. Currently, exploration for podiform chromitites relies on legacy geological maps and extensive, high-cost drilling grids ('blind drilling'). This is often inefficient, environmentally invasive, and fails to identify PGE-rich zones that don't fit standard models. Our solution replaces 'blind' exploration with Predictive Digital Intelligence, making the process faster, cheaper, and greener. By replacing early-stage grid drilling with non-invasive sensors and predictive 3D mineral modeling, we:

•  Minimize Environmental Footprint: Drastically reduce forest road openings and permanent landscape alterations.
  

•  Accelerate Permitting: Reducing the 'industrial occupation' of the site mitigates local reactions and speeds up the regulatory process.
  

•  Resource Efficiency: Lowering the number of drill holes significantly reduces the project’s overall costs and carbon footprint.
  
  

 The License for metallic mineral exploration is the first tangible step in the Roadmap for CRMA implementation in Greece. It transforms INNOVATION GEM into a 'Strategic Project' candidate, as defined by the Critical Raw Materials Act, by bridging the gap between academic research and domestic raw material production.