Exploration Geochemistry – Data Acquisition, Quality Assessment & Management

Daily session times TBD. Professional Development Short Course Module 1 Data Acquisition, Quality Assessment & Management A 1 day course presented over 2 days Geochemical sampling strategies, sample preparation and analytical methods, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), and basic data management An A to Z of designing, implementing and reporting geochemical data in compliance […]

Exploration Geochemistry – Exploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS

Daily session times TBD. Professional Development Short Course Module 2 Exploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS A 1 day course presented over 2 days A structured approach to both univariant and multivariant exploratory data analysis of geochemical data in the best interpretive software available – ioGAS. A key focus of the approach will be the attribution […]

Exploration Geochemistry – Integration of Geochemical, Mineralogical & Geological Data

Daily session times TBD. Professional Development Short Course Module 3 Integration of Geochemical, Mineralogical & Geological Data A 1 day course presented over 2 days Builds upon the use of ioGAS to integrate geochemical, mineralogical and geological data. Participants should either have completed Module 2 of the series or have some experience in use of […]

Exploration Geophysics for Geologists – An Introduction

Professional Development Short Course Module 1 Introduction to Exploration Geophysics A 1.5 day course presented over 3 consecutive days Introduction and comparison of geophysical techniques What to expect from geophysical surveys Companies /  Consultants /  Contractors Sources of existing data Survey planning and logistics Landowners and surveys Health and safety for geophysical surveys Practical exercises Daily Sessions […]

Exploration Geophysics for Geologists – Aeromagnetics in Mineral Exploration

Professional Development Short Course Module 2 Aeromagnetics in Mineral Exploration A 1 day course with interpretation exercises, presented over 3 days Introduction to magnetics Aeromagnetic interpretation procedures Typical magnetic signatures:  lithologies, alteration, deposit examples Magnetic modelling: 2D profile modelling, 3D magnetic inversions Incorporating other data sets (gravity, radiometrics, EM, resistivity, satellite imagery) Survey planning Interpretation exercises […]

Exploration Geophysics for Geologists – EM & IP in Mineral Exploration

Professional Development Short Course Module 3 Electromagnetics & Induced Polarisation in Mineral Exploration A 1.5 day course presented over 4 days Daily sessions include presentations, time for questions, discussion and review. Introduction to EM – what is it and how does it work? Examples of EM in exploration projects Understanding EM basics: Data acquisition, Processing, […]

Mineral Systems of North West Queensland

Mount Isa Queensland, Australia

A workshop in the Mount Isa region: One to two days of technical presentations from industry and research geoscientists Core viewing Field trip Further information will be available in early 2025. Programs from previous workshops can be found here. Please contact us if you’re interested in giving a presentation at the workshop:  EGRU_training@jcu.edu.au  

Field Training for Exploration & Mine Geologists

Professional Development Short Course 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. […]

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