I think there is something that could help balance resources between using remote sensing and field work, where remote sensing techniques could be used to identify areas of high interest, then focus on one area until reaching advanced stages of exploration (perhaps a feasibility study), while continuing to work in the rest of the areas but to a lesser extent. This helps to gain time and speed up the arrival of at least one area to the production stage, thus adding a source of funding from the project itself, rather than full external funding.

Remote sensing is useful for assisting with the generation of base maps that can guide geological mapping or regolith mapping, which in turn can help with the interpretation of geochemical data. As with most exploration techniques remote sensing data is best used in conjunction with other products such as geological maps and various derivatives from magnetic surveys. The remote sensing work should be used as a guide and interpretations need to be verified by work in the field. This can either be conducted for entire license areas or base maps can used as a means of identifying prospective lithologies or structures so that field work can be more focused.

Geological investigation without proper planning could be a cumbersome task. Remote sensing studies not only helps in mineral targeting but also reduces the time and cost of any exploration project by eliminating the need of extensive field work. Remote sensing findings supplemented with geophysical data could be extremely useful in narrowing down potential targets. In ideal conditions, remote sensing studies followed by ground truthing, systematic mapping and sampling can be effective for a successful geological investigation. Nonetheless, with limited resource, synchronisation of the activities will be the key.

Finding the balance in both requires strategic planning. Remote sensing technologies, like satellite imagery and aerial surveys, offer cost-effective ways to gather extensive data over large areas. This will also help narrow down the area of interest to identify key zones for further work, reducing the time and costs associated with comprehensive field surveys over a large area. That's effective desktop studies. For fieldwork, prioritize key areas identified through remote sensing for detailed ground truthing. This targeted approach ensures that limited resources are used efficiently while enhancing the accuracy and reliability of geological interpretations through data integration of both methods.