Exploration drilling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-000745",
  "term": "Exploration drilling",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "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 exploration. Assessment drilling is reported as exploration drilling.",
  "subject": "Nuclear",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/exploration-drilling/"
}