About Southland Geological Services
Southland Geological Services is an Adelaide-based consultancy providing technical support across the mineral industry. The company focuses on geological interpretation, mineral characterisation, and exploration targeting, supporting projects from early-stage exploration through to resource evaluation.
With experience across a range of deposit types and geological settings, Southland Geological Services integrates geological, geochemical, and mineralogical data to deliver practical and reliable interpretations. Services also include drilling program support, logging, and QA/QC implementation to ensure high-quality datasets for decision-making.
The company is led by an experienced exploration professional with international project exposure across Australia and overseas operations. With a strong background in both technical geology and applied mineralogical analysis, Southland Geological Services provides solutions that are both technically robust and aligned with project objectives.
Southland Geological Services is committed to delivering clear, data-driven insights to support efficient exploration and resource development.
Southland Team
Dr. Cecilia Loyola
Dr. Cecilia Loyola is a geoscientist with over 15 years of experience across mineral exploration, government geoscience frameworks, and the energy sector. She holds a PhD from the University of Adelaide, specialising in geochemistry, isotope geochronology, and basin-scale fluid systems. Cecilia has supported exploration programs in South Australia, particularly in heavy mineral sands, with experience in drilling campaigns, geological logging, QA/QC implementation, and stratigraphic interpretation for resource definition and targeting. She also has experience in regulatory reporting, including tenement management and preparation of technical documentation aligned with DEM requirements.
Ruiqi Zheng
Ruiqi Zheng is an exploration geologist and resource professional with over a decade of experience across mineral exploration and resource development in Australia and China. She holds a Master of Geology (Exploration) from Curtin University. Ruiqi has led and supported exploration programs across a range of deposit types, with expertise in geological interpretation, exploration targeting, and mineral characterisation. Her experience includes drill program design and management, geological logging, QA/QC implementation, and preparation of JORC-aligned technical reports, supporting resource evaluation and project advancement.