What Findore does

Findore S.A. de C.V. is a 100% Mexican privately-held mining exploration and geological consulting firm headquartered in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, founded in 2012. The company delivers professional services across the mining exploration lifecycle to a diversified client base that includes major mining groups, junior explorers, private companies, government projects, and financial investors. With a 12-employee operation, Findore offers an integrated portfolio of 12 services: NI 43-101 technical reporting, geological consulting, drilling program management, geological mapping and surveys, QA/QC sampling programs, 3D geological and prospectivity modeling, internal GIS database creation, core logging, geophysical studies (geoelectric and magnetometry), project administration, and 4x4 vehicle rental for remote-site logistics. The company's stated differentiator is the combination of highly experienced field teams capable of working in extremely remote Mexican terrain with adaptive project management aimed at minimizing capital cost and maximizing exploration potential.

The underlying technology is methodological rather than software-based: traditional geological exploration workflows supplemented by 3D geological modeling, prospectivity modeling, GIS-driven spatial analysis, and structured QA/QC protocols. The NI 43-101 Canadian-standard certification capability is the most clearly identifiable regulatory differentiator, positioning Findore for engagements involving cross-border mining investment and disclosure. No proprietary software, patents, AI/ML systems, or data flywheel are evidenced in the source material. Marketing channels are limited to the company website (findore.com.mx), social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), and a newsletter subscription, with industry association linkages (AIMMGM, SGM, PEMEX, Secretaría de Economía, INEGI) serving as reputational signals rather than formalized channel partnerships.

The business model is purely professional services: revenue is generated through customized, quote-based project engagements rather than recurring subscriptions, product licensing, or transaction fees. Go-to-market is sales-led, executed through direct outreach via website contact forms, email ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]), and phone (+52 444 1881636 / +52 444 165 8026). The company is founder/owner-operated with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, parent company, or external capital structure. Geographic scope is regional, focused exclusively on Mexico with no documented international expansion.

Name

Findore

Legal name

Findore S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://findore.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mexico-based mining exploration and geological consulting firm offering NI 43-101 technical reporting, drilling program management, geophysical studies, geological mapping, and QA/QC sampling services to major mining groups, junior explorers, private companies, and government clients since 2012.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Exploration Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (213)

SIC

Metal Mining (1000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mine Surveying & Geospatial Services (Survey, Drone/LiDAR, GIS, Grade Control) (IMAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Mining exploration services
• Geological consulting
• NI 43-101 certification
• Geophysical surveys
• Drilling program management

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Mining Exploration Services: Professional services revenue from providing comprehensive mining exploration services including geological consulting, exploration drilling programs, geological surveys, sampling, core logging, geophysical studies, and project administration.
2. Equipment Rental: Revenue from renting 4x4 vehicles to support exploration programs in remote locations.
3. Technical Reporting: Preparation of technical reports including NI 43-101 compliant reports, promotional reports, and results interpretation for defining drilling targets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Findore provides geological-mining consulting and exploration services for the mining sector, including NI 43-101 certification, geological surveys, sampling and QA/QC programs, GIS database creation, geophysical studies, core logging, drilling program management, results interpretation for drill target definition, and project administration. Operations are supported by an owned fleet of 4x4 vehicles for remote fieldwork.

Product overview

Findore is a 100% Mexican company offering a comprehensive suite of mining exploration services rather than a singular software product. The portfolio consists of 12 distinct service offerings that span the entire mining exploration lifecycle: early-stage exploration (geological surveys, sampling, GIS database creation), advanced exploration (drilling programs, core logging, geophysical studies), technical reporting (NI 43-101 certification), and operational support (4x4 vehicle rental, project administration). Services are delivered by experienced field teams capable of accessing remote locations, with specialization in adaptive project management and cost optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NI 43-101 Exploration Certification Certification of exploration projects under Canadian NI 43-101 standards, preparing a variety of reports ranging from promotional to technical, delivered with adherence to industry deadlines and standards.
• Geological Consulting Customized geological consulting services delivered by senior geological consultants across all geological aspects, with quick response times and maximum confidentiality.
• Mining Exploration Services Comprehensive mining exploration services including sampling techniques, mapping, prospecting, drilling program management, community engagement, and camp logistics.
• Geological Surveys and Mapping Geological survey and mapping services recognized as a critical foundation for successful mining exploration projects.
• Exploration Sampling, Analysis and QA/QC Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) services for sampling programs including geochemical rock sampling, soil sampling, core sampling, tailings pond sampling, underground and open-pit mine sampling.
• GIS Database Creation Complete internal GIS (Geographic Information System) services for managing and analyzing spatial data to support exploration projects.
• Core Logging Core logging services provided by teams of senior geologists, logging geologists, and geotechnicians covering all aspects of drilling programs.
• Results Interpretation and Drilling Target Definition Interpretation of exploration results and definition of drilling targets using modern techniques including 3D geological models and prospectivity models, applicable to projects ranging from limited-dataset early-stage to heavily drilled projects.
• Project Administration Project administration services designing and executing programs aligned with client needs, ranging from work commitments to comprehensive service solutions.
• Drilling Program Management Management of drilling programs for exploration in remote and challenging terrain including steep slopes and deserts, coordinating contractors, laboratories, and core registration.
• 4x4 Vehicle Rental Rental of company-owned 4x4 vehicles to support exploration programs operating in remote locations.
• Geophysical Studies Geophysical studies including geoelectric prospecting and magnetometry services to support exploration targeting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce capital cost and maximize exploration potential through adaptive management and optimized processes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Asociación de Ingenieros de Minas, Metalurgistas y Geólogos de México (AIMMGM)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing connectivity to the Mexican mining engineering community. Link displayed on website footer with geomin.com.mx reference.
• Servicio Geológico MexicanominorOthersGovernment geological service entity. Link displayed on website footer linking to gob.mx/sgm.
• PEMEXminorOthersMexican state-owned oil company. Link displayed on website footer demonstrating industry connectivity.
• Secretaría de EconomíaminorOthersMexican Ministry of Economy. Link displayed on website footer for regulatory/governmental connectivity.
• Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)minorOthersNational statistics institute providing geographical data. Link displayed on website footer supporting GIS and mapping activities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Major Drilling Group International: Specialty drilling contractor for mining exploration. Not a direct consulting competitor, but comparable as an adjacent exploration-services provider that Findore often coordinates with on drilling programs it manages for clients.

Direct peers

• CSA Global (ERM): Mining consultancy providing geological consulting, resource modeling, and NI 43-101 reporting, now part of ERM. Directly comparable to Findore's exploration services and technical reporting offerings for mining clients globally.
• Watts, Griffis and McOuat (WGM): Canadian geological and mining consultancy offering exploration management, geological services, and NI 43-101 qualified person work. Directly comparable to Findore's technical reporting and exploration services for clients with cross-border (Canadian/Mexican) project portfolios.
• SRK Consulting: Global mining and exploration consulting firm offering geological services, resource estimation, and NI 43-101 technical reporting. Directly competes with Findore for international and Mexican mining exploration mandates, particularly for NI 43-101 compliance work for TSX-listed juniors.
• AGP Mining Consultants: Mining consulting firm providing geological services, resource estimation, and feasibility study work. Comparable to Findore in offering technical expertise to exploration-stage and producing mining clients.
• P&E Mining Consultants: Canadian mining consultancy offering geological modeling, resource estimation, and NI 43-101 technical reporting. Directly competes with Findore for technical-reporting mandates from juniors exploring in Mexico and Latin America.

Broad incumbents

• SLR Consulting (including RPA and Snowden): Global environmental and advisory consultancy with major mining consulting practices (RPA, Snowden Optiro). Overlaps with Findore's geological modeling, resource estimation, and NI 43-101 work, but operates at vastly larger scale across many geographies.
• Golder Associates (now WSP): Global engineering and environmental consultancy with a large mining practice. Comparable to Findore in providing geological and exploration support, but at vastly greater scale with broader environmental and engineering capabilities.

Emerging players

• Geotech Ltd. Geophysical services company specializing in airborne and ground geophysical surveys for mineral exploration. Comparable to Findore's geophysical studies (geoelectric and magnetometry), though focused on the geophysics layer rather than full geological consulting.
• International Geoscience: Geological and geophysical consulting firm supporting mineral exploration clients globally. Comparable to Findore in offering technical exploration services including geological modeling and data interpretation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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