
drilling carried out to determine whether hydrocarbons are present in a particular area or structure;
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Drilling carried out to determine whether hydrocarbons are present in a particular area or structure.
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Drilling done in search of new mineral deposits, on extensions of known ore deposits, or at the location of a discovery up to the time when the company decides that sufficient ore reserves are present to justify commercial exploitation. Assessment drilling is reported as exploration drilling.
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