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Target Generation Map — Chile

To create a target generation map for Chile, import your CL claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Satellite basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

About Mining in Chile

Chile is the world's largest copper producer, responsible for approximately 27% of global copper output, and holds the largest lithium reserves on Earth in the Atacama Desert salt flats. The country is a top-tier destination for exploration capital targeting critical minerals essential to the energy transition.

Key minerals: copper, lithium, gold, silver, molybdenum, iron. Notable deposits: Escondida, Collahuasi, Chuquicamata, Atacama Lithium Brine. Mining districts: Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Maricunga Belt, Coastal Cordillera.

The Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) administers mineral rights in Chile. Claim data is accessible through SERNAGEOMIN Mining Cadastre.

What is a Target Generation Map?

A target generation map integrates multiple datasets — geophysical anomalies, geochemical results, structural features, and historical workings — to visually communicate which areas have the highest exploration priority. These maps are central to project generation pitches and technical program planning.

How to Create a Target Generation Map for Chile

  1. Import target polygon outlines as GeoJSON
  2. Import anomaly extents as a separate GeoJSON layer
  3. Assign Target Areas and Anomalies roles
  4. Import fault and structure lines
  5. Use Outside Shade on key target polygons to focus attention
  6. Add labels for each named target
  7. Overlay on Satellite basemap to show terrain context
  8. Export at high resolution (3×) for technical presentations

Recommended Settings for Chile

  • Basemap: Satellite
  • Design theme: Technical — Sharp Borders or Modern — Dark Indigo
  • Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for JORC Code / NI 43-101 reports
  • Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Chile

  • Exploration program planning
  • Investor technical presentations
  • JV partner presentations
  • Staking decisions

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Chile mineral claims data?
Chile mineral claims boundaries are available from SERNAGEOMIN Mining Cadastre and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.
Who regulates mineral claims in Chile?
Mineral claims in Chile are regulated by the Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN). All tenure and claims data can be queried through SERNAGEOMIN Mining Cadastre.
What minerals are typically mapped in Chile?
Chile is known for its copper, lithium, gold, silver deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Escondida, Collahuasi, Chuquicamata. The main mining districts are Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Maricunga Belt.
Can I export a Chile target generation map for a JORC Code / NI 43-101 report?
Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in JORC Code / NI 43-101 technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all standard map elements required for JORC Code / NI 43-101 compliance.