Field Training for Exploration & Mine Geologists
July 1, 2026
Dates for 2026 to be determined.
Professional Development Short Course
Offered mid-year 2026
This course is aimed at exploration and mine geologists and covers the basics of geological mapping with some advanced components available for more experienced geologists.
The course will include:
- recognising and mapping structures, rocks and alteration in the field;
- integrating field data and geophysical datasets to map areas of prospective mineralisation.
The mapping will be done in the world-class metallogenic province of Mount Isa and consists of mapping the geology, structure, and alteration around an undeveloped Cu-Au deposit.
Course Structure
2 Modules
Online module: Introduction, Compilation & Interpretation of Datasets (3 – 4 hours/day over 3 consecutive days)
Field module: Mapping in the Mount Isa region (5 full days in the field)
Detailed course information here.
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