IP Induced Polarization method is one of the chief geophysical technique used for mineral exploration to map many types of deposits including porphyry copper, gold bearing sulphides, manganese and titanium bearing placers. Surveys take place along predefined profiles cross-cutting the perspective area to acknowledge mineralization zone and its intensity. 

IP method is widely used in mineral water exploration as wellas in hydrocarbons prospecting - in combination with other geophysical techniques (f.ex. CSAMT).