TB Geocon is a Germany-based freelance geological consultant firm with a main focus on mineral exploration and mining. The shift from on- or near-surface deposits to buried deposits requires a larger number of "smart geologists", who are able to decipher complex geological situations and who are able to employ different methods and tools in an efficient and effective manner. As passionate field geologists, we put a special emphasis on getting our boots on the ground. The key part of our service is therefore field-based work. We assist in geological mapping, prospecting and geochemical sampling in all terrains (incl. alpine, arctic and desert environments), on the surface and underground. In addition, we can assist in core logging and exploration of historic underground mines to evaluate their potential for future mining. We further provide office-based services including digitizing, GIS data compilation, graphic generation, a translation service and evaluation & planning services. For universities and schools, we provide presentations about the geology profession from the perspective of economic geology, as well as field courses related to basic geological fieldwork, but also fieldwork specifically related to the mineral exploration sector.