TsNIGRI is involved in forecasting-analytical and forecasting-revision studies in prospective mineralization zones based on improved forecasting-prospecting deposit models, integrated analysis and interpretation of available geological, geophysical and geochemical information to identify and validate areas for advanced forecasting-mineragenic and prospecting works at primarily DPBM deposits.

Areas for forecasting-mineragenic works (FMW) and geological prospecting (GP) for diamonds, precious and base metals are recognized in Kola-Belomorsk, Voronezh, Ural, Yenisei, Altai-Sayany, Okhotsk-Chukotka, Verkhoyansk-Kolyma, Aldan-Stanovaya, Sikhote-Alin and other mineragenic provinces. Feasibility studies to characterize methods and volumes of the required field, laboratory and analytical studies as well as their cost estimates were completed.

A comprehensive geological study of prospective areas is carried out, different-scale areas prospective for advanced FMW and GP are identified, undiscovered and potential DPBM resources are localized and estimated (reassessed), efficient forecasting-prospecting complexes for further exploration are determined.

To locate areas for FMW (potential ore districts and clusters) and GP (prospective ore fields), comprehensive forecasting-analytical and forecasting-revision (field) studies are performed. Geological survey, geophysical, geochemical, prospecting and other materials are analyzed, regional geological structure and metallogeny features are updated, prospecting criteria and mineralization localization evidence of expected geological and economic types are determined, 1:200,000–1:50,000 forecast maps (FMW) and 1:25,000–1:10,000 geological maps containing forecast elements (GP) are compiled, inferred resources are estimated or reassessed, further exploration technique and its cost estimate are proposed. Prioritized (prospective) GP areas are recommended for inclusion in medium-term federally funded exploration program.