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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250210T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20231109T024406Z
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SUMMARY:Leapfrog Geo Fundamentals for Students
DESCRIPTION:EGRU is again collaborating with Seequent to offer a short course in Leapfrog Geo Fundamentals for students enrolled in full-time Geoscience Honours or Postgraduate study in 2025. \nThe course will be delivered online in 4 x 4 hour sessions over 4 consecutive days. \nCourse Content\nGetting started with Leapfrog\nImporting and validating data\nContact surface types\nGeological modelling\nDynamic model updating\nNumerical modelling\nDrillhole planning\nCross sections\nImages\, scenes\, movies\, LF viewer \nDetailed course information here.
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/leapfrog-geo-fundamentals-for-students/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20240515T040341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T070402Z
UID:4380-1739872800-1739889000@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:QGIS for Mineral Exploration - Introduction to QGIS
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 1\nPrerequisite:  Basic knowledge of GIS \n\nWhat is QGIS?\nQGIS interface and menus\nMenu bars\, tool bars and panels\nSelecting features and the attribute panel\nBasic map making\, use of templates and map legends\, adding WMS\nCreating a map and designing a print layout\nAdd map features\, grid\, scale bar\, legend\, north arrow\nDuplicate layout and add geological map\nImporting and display of field data (points\, lines and polygons)\nAdding field data from csv\nCSV markers\, layer properties\nCreating forms and displaying photos\n\nDetailed course information here. \nDaily Session Times \n08:00 – 12:30 AWST (Perth)\n10:00 – 14:30 AEST (Townsville)\n11:00 – 15:30 AEDT (Sydney)
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/qgis-module1/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20240515T040539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T070444Z
UID:4382-1739959200-1739975400@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:QGIS for Mineral Exploration - Importing\, Managing & Displaying Data
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 2\nPrerequisites:  Completion of Module 1 or previous knowledge of QGIS\n \n\nOn-Line Sources for GIS data\ngov.au\, Landgate\, DMIRS\, Geoscience Australia\nQuickMapServices plug-in\nBasic editing skills\, selecting data\nCreate points\, lines and polygons\nImporting GPX files\nImporting SVG and style files\, using the QGIS style manager\nSVG geological pattern fills\nLabelling\nSpatial and non-spatial joins\nGeoreferencing images\n\nDetailed course information here. \nDaily Session Times \n08:00 – 12:30 AWST (Perth)\n10:00 – 14:30 AEST (Townsville)\n11:00 – 15:30 AEDT (Sydney)
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/qgis-module2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250220T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20240515T040821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T070512Z
UID:4384-1740045600-1740061800@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:QGIS for Mineral Exploration - Drillhole\, Geochemical & Geophysical Data
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 3\nPrerequisites:  Completion of Module 1 or previous knowledge of QGIS\n \n\nDrill hole display using the Geoscience plugin\nGeochemical data import\, gridding\, contouring and display\nGeophysical data import\, basic gridding and display\n3D Visualisation using the QGIS2Threejs plugin\n\nDetailed course information here. \nDaily Session Times\n08:00 – 12:30 AWST (Perth)\n10:00 – 14:30 AEST (Townsville)\n11:00 – 15:30 AEDT (Sydney)
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/qgis-module3/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20240515T041733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T070537Z
UID:4386-1740477600-1740493800@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:QGIS for Mineral Exploration - Satellite Data
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 4\nPrerequisites:  Completion of Module 1 or previous knowledge of QGIS\n \n\nSatellite data\, data sources\, NASA and ESA data portals\nDownload\, display and basic processing of ASTER and Sentinel 2 data\nBand combinations for enhancing geology and regolith in satellite imagery\n\nDetailed course information here. \nDaily Session Times\n08:00 – 12:30 AWST (Perth)\n10:00 – 14:30 AEST (Townsville)\n11:00 – 15:30 AEDT (Sydney)
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/qgis-module4/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250304T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20231205T002402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T071056Z
UID:2425-1741078800-1741280400@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Ore Textures & Breccias: Recognition Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nContent\nThis three-day course covers the fundamentals of textural observation and interpretation in mineralised hydrothermal systems. \nThe techniques used are simple\, highly effective and require no specialised equipment for their implementation. \nThe techniques are also extremely practical in that they generate numerous questions concerning the mineralisation being studied and commonly provide vectors toward mineralisation for drill testing. \nThe course uses an extensive suite of specimens from mineral systems around the world to consider critical evaluation factors\, including: \n\nInfill: Recognition Criteria\nAlteration: Recognition & Evaluation\nChannelways: Recognition Criteria\nOverprinting and Paragenesis: Recognition & Sequencing Criteria\nBreccia: Recognition Criteria\nBreccia: Rudimentary Classification system\nTectonic Breccia Systems\nIntrusive Breccia Systems\nParagenetic Core Logging\n\nDetailed course information here. \nTimes & Location \nFace-to-face over 3 consecutive days \nJCU Townsville\, Bebegu Yumba Campus \n9:00am to 5:00pm daily
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/ore-textures-breccias/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250314T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250204T065950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T070026Z
UID:6159-1741953600-1741971600@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:EGRU Engagement Day
DESCRIPTION:EGRU staff and students invite our industry\, government and research colleagues to join them for this year’s EGRU Engagement Day on Friday 14th March. \nThe Engagement Day is an opportunity for the EGRU team to provide overviews and updates on research and training initiatives\, and to hear from research and industry colleagues about their research programs. \nInformation on speakers and presentations will be available soon. \nThis is a free event but registration is required. \nFor further information contact:  EGRU_training@jcu.edu.au \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/engagement-day-2025/
LOCATION:Rydges Southbank\, Palmer Street\, Townsville\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250326T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250327T000000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20231205T013234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T022922Z
UID:2465-1742947200-1743033600@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Exploration Geochemistry - Data Acquisition\, Quality Assessment & Management
DESCRIPTION:Daily session times TBD. \nProfessional Development Short Course \nModule 1\nData Acquisition\, Quality Assessment & Management\nA 1 day course presented over 2 days \n\nGeochemical sampling strategies\, sample preparation and analytical methods\, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)\, and basic data management\nAn A to Z of designing\, implementing and reporting geochemical data in compliance with current public reporting codes\n\nDetailed course information here. \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/geochemistry-module1/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250402T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250403T000000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20231205T031202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T022912Z
UID:2467-1743552000-1743638400@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Exploration Geochemistry - Exploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS
DESCRIPTION:Daily session times TBD. \nProfessional Development Short Course \nModule 2\nExploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS\nA 1 day course presented over 2 days \n\nA structured approach to both univariant and multivariant exploratory data analysis of geochemical data in the best interpretive software available – ioGAS.\nA key focus of the approach will be the attribution of geochemical data with a variety of metadata for process discovery.\n\nDetailed course information here. \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/geochemistry-module2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250409T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250410T000000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20231205T030106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T022903Z
UID:2471-1744156800-1744243200@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Exploration Geochemistry - Integration of Geochemical\, Mineralogical & Geological Data
DESCRIPTION:Daily session times TBD. \nProfessional Development Short Course \nModule 3\nIntegration of Geochemical\, Mineralogical & Geological Data\nA 1 day course presented over 2 days \n\nBuilds 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 the software.\nMineralogical data included in the practical sessions includes XRD\, hyperspectral and normative mineralogy. Geological data to be integrated includes information on alteration and lithology from field mapping or core logging.\n\nDetailed course information here. \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/geochemistry-module3/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20231205T004932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T054621Z
UID:2441-1748944800-1749133800@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Exploration Geophysics for Geologists - An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 1\nIntroduction to Exploration Geophysics\nA 1.5 day course presented over 3 consecutive days \n\nIntroduction and comparison of geophysical techniques\nWhat to expect from geophysical surveys\nCompanies /  Consultants /  Contractors\nSources of existing data\nSurvey planning and logistics\nLandowners and surveys\nHealth and safety for geophysical surveys\nPractical exercises\n\nDaily Sessions\n8:00 – 12:30 AWST (Perth)\n10:00 – 14:30 AEST (Townsville\, Sydney) \nDetailed course information here. \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/geophysics-module1/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250612T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20231205T005721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T022844Z
UID:2446-1749547800-1749732300@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Exploration Geophysics for Geologists - Aeromagnetics in Mineral Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 2\nAeromagnetics in Mineral Exploration\nA 1 day course with interpretation exercises\, presented over 3 days \n\nIntroduction to magnetics\nAeromagnetic interpretation procedures\nTypical magnetic signatures:  lithologies\, alteration\, deposit examples\nMagnetic modelling: 2D profile modelling\, 3D magnetic inversions\nIncorporating other data sets (gravity\, radiometrics\, EM\, resistivity\, satellite imagery)\nSurvey planning\nInterpretation exercises\n\nDaily Sessions\n7:30 – 10:45 AWST (Perth)\n9:30 – 12:45 AEST (Townsville\, Sydney) \nDetailed course information here. \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/geophysics-module2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20231205T011207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T022832Z
UID:2451-1750154400-1750422600@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Exploration Geophysics for Geologists - EM & IP in Mineral Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 3\nElectromagnetics & Induced Polarisation in Mineral Exploration\nA 1.5 day course presented over 4 days\nDaily sessions include presentations\, time for questions\, discussion and review. \n\nIntroduction to EM – what is it and how does it work?\nExamples of EM in exploration projects\nUnderstanding EM basics: Data acquisition\, Processing\, Display\, Types of EM surveys\nAdvanced concepts useful for ranking EM responses – Time constant\, Tau\, Coupling\nMaxwell EM modelling – a simple practical to help get a fell for what ‘plate’ means\nA brief overview of Induced Polarisation (IP)\nIP and exploration interactive case study\nInteractive case study to cement the above concepts\n\n8:00 – 12:30 AWST (Perth)\n10:00 – 14:30 AEST (Townsville\, Sydney) \nDetailed course information here. \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/exploration-geophysics-module3/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250522T013756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T013838Z
UID:6804-1750723200-1750982399@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Mineral Systems of Northwest Queensland
DESCRIPTION:A workshop in the Mount Isa region: \n\n1.5 days of technical presentations from industry\, government and research geoscientists\nCore display\n1 day field trip\n\nFurther information is available here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/mount-isa-workshop/
LOCATION:Mount Isa\, Queensland\, 4825\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250805T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250722T050231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T045939Z
UID:7549-1754400600-1754481600@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer
DESCRIPTION:Research Showcase & University Transformation Session\nJCU is hosting two Trailblazer events in August: \nTuesday 5 August – JCU Research Showcase \nWednesday 6 August – University Transformation Session \nBoth events will feature contributions from JCU staff and members of the Trailblazer Board and Management. \nThe Showcase and Transformation Session are open to all. \nPrograms and a registration link are here.
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/trailblazer-showcase/
LOCATION:James Cook University\, 1 James Cook Drive\, Townsville\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250527T045152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T015433Z
UID:6894-1755734400-1755907199@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Predictive Lithospheric Structural Targeting for Giant Discoveries at Corridor to Camp Scale
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nCourse Leader:  Dr Nick Hayward \nA one-day course presented online over two half days \nDaily session times to be confirmed \nDay 1\n \n\nIntroduction – Industry challenges and opportunities\nLithospheric Architecture – domain boundaries and faults\nLeading practices in mapping lithospheric fault zones\nLithospheric fault zone dynamics\n\n\nPractical Exercise – mapping lithospheric architecture\n\nDay 2\n \n\nSubprovince to Corridor area selection\nCamp-scale structural controls and targeting\nKey Learnings summary + Q&A\n\n\nPractical Exercise – Camp-scale targeting\n\nFurther details are available here. \n  \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/predictive-lithospheric-structural-targeting-for-giant-discoveries-at-corridor-to-camp-scale/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250826T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250813T054714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T011718Z
UID:7731-1756220400-1756224000@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Shock and Ore: links between deep crustal fluid migration\, earthquake swarms and ore deposits
DESCRIPTION:EGRU invites you to join us for a talk by 2024 Haddon Forrester King Medallist:  \nProfessor Stephen F Cox\nResearch School of Earth Sciences\, The Australian National University \nThe talk will be followed by an informal social event with snacks and drinks. \nAbstract\nActive faults provide transiently permeable fluid pathways that allow the episodic escape of fluids from deep crustal reservoirs towards the Earth’s surface. In the process of migration\, changes in the pressure and temperature of these fluids\, as well as reactions with wall rocks\, can lead to the formation of ore deposits.  This process involves large fluxes of highly pressurised fluids through intrinsically low permeability host rocks. \nDeep fluid injection experiments\, along with natural\, fluid-driven earthquake swarms\, demonstrate that injection of highly pressurised fluids into low permeability rock produces distinctive\, migratory earthquake swarms that involve thousands of small earthquakes. This contrasts with more typical crustal seismicity in which tectonic loading drives mainshock-aftershock sequences. These swarms are providing new insights about the extreme dynamics of ore formation in active fault zones. \nThis work has implications\, not only for mineral exploration\, but also for development of geothermal energy resources\, potential pitfalls associated with deep sequestration strategies\, and for our understanding of seismic hazards and the escape of volatiles\, such as CO2\, from the Earth’s interior. \nStephen Cox is an emeritus professor in the Research School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University. His research interests are primarily in the coupling between deformation processes and fluid flow in crustal regimes\, with applications to ore genesis and earthquake mechanics.  His research is pursued via field-based studies\, microstructural\, microchemical and stable isotope analyses\, high-pressure – high-temperature rock deformation experiments and numerical modelling.  He holds a BSc (Hons) degree from the University of Tasmania and a PhD degree from Monash University. \nStephen was the SEG Distinguished Lecturer in 2007 and was awarded the Hobbs Medal by the Geological Society of Australia’s Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology in 2010. He was the Haddon Forrester King Medallist of the Australian Academy of Science in 2024. \nTimes\nTuesday 26 August\nTalk: 3:00 – 4:00pm\nSocial Event:  4:00pm – 5:00pm \nLocations\nJCU Townsville\, Bebegu Yumba Campus\, Douglas\nTalk:  Room 117\, Building 506\nSocial Event:  Building 502\, Skybar \nPlease register if you plan to come along (registration is free). \nFor further information please email:  EGRU_training@jcu.edu.au \nImage courtesy of Stephen Cox:  Victory system\, St Ives Goldfield\, WA
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/stephen-cox-talk/
LOCATION:Building 506\, James Cook University\, Townsville\, Townsville\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250522T020220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T050356Z
UID:6816-1758153600-1758585599@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:SEG 2025 Field Trip: IOCG\, ISCG\, and Sediment-Hosted Cu (±Zn-Pb-Ag) Deposits of the Mount Isa Province – North West Queensland
DESCRIPTION:SEG 2025:  Pre-Conference Field Trip \nThis trip will provide a hands-on introduction to the geology of diverse Cu and Cu-Au mineral deposits in the Mount Isa Province through a combination of field and mine site visits and drill core demonstrations. Participants will review mineralization and alteration characteristics of major iron oxide and iron sulfide copper-gold (IOCG and ISCG) deposits of the Cloncurry district in the east of the province—in comparison with sediment-hosted copper deposits in the west. \nThe field trip will be led by geoscientists from the Geological Survey of Queensland and EGRU. \nFurther information is available from the SEG 2025 Conference website. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/seg-mt-isa-field-trip/
LOCATION:Mount Isa\, Queensland\, 4825\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250522T051033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T051131Z
UID:6855-1758585600-1758844799@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:SEG 2025 Field Trip: World-class intrusion-related epithermal gold deposits of Northeast Queensland
DESCRIPTION:This 3-day pre-conference field trip will provide a hands-on introduction to the geology of Intrusion-Related and Epithermal gold deposits in the Charters Towers Province (North East Queensland\, Australia)\, through a combination of field\, mine and local museum visits. Participants will review mineralization and alteration characteristics of major Intrusion-related and Epithermal gold deposits that formed in response to a prolonged magmatic activity during the Paleozoic tectonic evolution of the eastern margin of Australia. \nThe trip will include visits to the Intrusion-Related Ravenswood and the Epithermal Pajingo gold deposits as well as to the museums in Charters Towers where the participants will learn about the rich history of a town built around gold exploration and mining. \nThe field trip is jointly organised by the Geological Survey of Queensland and EGRU. \nFurther information and registration details are included on the SEG 2025 Conference website. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/seg-2025-field-trip-world-class-intrusion-related-epithermal-gold-deposits-of-northeast-queensland/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250923T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250522T052908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T052950Z
UID:6858-1758614400-1758823200@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:SEG 2025 Field Trip: Sn-W Deposits and Rare-Metal Mineral Systems of Northeast Queensland\, Australia
DESCRIPTION:This 3-day pre-conference field trip will provide a hands-on introduction to the geology of Sn-W mineral system\, through a combination of field\, mine and local museum visits. Participants will review mineralization and alteration characteristics of Sn-W porphyries and associated polymetallic systems which formed in response to a prolonged magmatic activity during the Paleozoic tectonic evolution of the eastern margin of Australia. \nThese deposit types were produced by one of the most significant granite-related Paleozoic Sn-W mineral systems in Australia. Key featured deposit types include vein tin (Herberton)\, polymetallic Cu-Sn-In (Baal Gammon) and Sn-Ag-Pb-Zn (Dover Castle) vein deposits\, vein W (Mount Carbine) and W-Mo-Bi greisen (Wolfram Camp) – each type represented by the largest deposit in Queensland. The trip will also visit museums in Herberton where the participants will learn about the rich history of tin deposits in the region. \nThe field trip is jointly organised by the Geological Survey of Queensland and EGRU. \nFurther information and registration details are included on the SEG 2025 Conference website. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/sn-w-deposits-and-rare-metal-mineral-systems-of-northeast-queensland-australia/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250522T045613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T054136Z
UID:6847-1759222800-1759338000@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Interpreting Ore Textures\, Breccias and Alteration - SEG 2025 Post-Conference Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Zillmere\,  Brisbane \nThis workshop will introduce observational techniques to interpret textures in altered\, mineralized and brecciated systems and demonstrate the integration of these observational techniques with geochemical\, micro-analytical and hyperspectral data. The workshop is particularly aimed at senior tertiary students and early career geoscientists. \nThe workshop is a joint venture between the Economic Geology Research Centre (EGRU) at James Cook University and the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) and will be held at the GSQ Exploration Data Centre in Zillmere. \nFurther information and course registration is available from the SEG 2025 Conference website.
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/interpreting-ore-textures-breccias-and-alteration/
LOCATION:Exploration Data Centre\, Zillmere\, 68 Pineapple Street\, Zillmere\, Queensland\, 4034\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250522T053842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T054916Z
UID:6865-1759881600-1760054399@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Exploration Geochemistry - Data Acquisition\, Quality Assessment & Management (Module 1)
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 1\nData Acquisition\, Quality Assessment & Management\nA 1 day online course presented over 2 days \n\nGeochemical sampling strategies\, sample preparation and analytical methods\, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)\, and basic data management\nAn A to Z of designing\, implementing and reporting geochemical data in compliance with current public reporting codes\n\nDetailed course information here. \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/geochemistry-module1-oct/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250522T054328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T054843Z
UID:6867-1760486400-1760659199@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Exploration Geochemistry - Exploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS (Module 2)
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 2\nExploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS\nA 1 day course presented over 2 days \n\nA structured approach to both univariant and multivariant exploratory data analysis of geochemical data in the best interpretive software available – ioGAS.\nA key focus of the approach will be the attribution of geochemical data with a variety of metadata for process discovery.\n\nDetailed course information here. \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/geochemistry-module2-oct/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20250522T054507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T054858Z
UID:6869-1761091200-1761263999@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Exploration Geochemistry - Integration of Geochemical\, Mineralogical & Geological Data (Module 3)
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 3\nIntegration of Geochemical\, Mineralogical & Geological Data\nA 1 day course presented over 2 days \n\nBuilds 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 the software.\nMineralogical data included in the practical sessions includes XRD\, hyperspectral and normative mineralogy. Geological data to be integrated includes information on alteration and lithology from field mapping or core logging.\n\nDetailed course information here. \n 
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/geochemistry-module3-copy/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20251203T012517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T012541Z
UID:7988-1771318800-1771520400@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:Ore Textures & Breccias: Recognition Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nContent\nThis three-day course covers the fundamentals of textural observation and interpretation in mineralised hydrothermal systems. \nThe techniques used are simple\, highly effective and require no specialised equipment for their implementation. \nThe techniques are also extremely practical in that they generate numerous questions concerning the mineralisation being studied and commonly provide vectors toward mineralisation for drill testing. \nThe course uses an extensive suite of specimens from mineral systems around the world to consider critical evaluation factors\, including: \n\nInfill: Recognition Criteria\nAlteration: Recognition & Evaluation\nChannelways: Recognition Criteria\nOverprinting and Paragenesis: Recognition & Sequencing Criteria\nBreccia: Recognition Criteria\nBreccia: Rudimentary Classification system\nTectonic Breccia Systems\nIntrusive Breccia Systems\nParagenetic Core Logging\n\nDetailed course information here. \nTimes & Location \nFace-to-face over 3 consecutive days \nJCU Townsville\, Bebegu Yumba Campus \n9:00am to 5:00pm daily
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/ore-textures-breccias-feb2026/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260306T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20260212T045856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T050030Z
UID:8183-1772800200-1772816400@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:EGRU Engagement Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Friday 6 March\n12:30pm\nEngineering and Innovation Place\nBuilding 506\, Bebegu Yumba Campus\nJames Cook University\, Townsville \n  \nEGRU invites industry\, government and research colleagues to join them for this year’s EGRU Engagement Day on Friday 6 March. \nThe Engagement Day is an opportunity for the EGRU team to provide overviews and updates on research and training initiatives\, and to hear from colleagues in partner organisations. \nThe afternoon of presentations will: \n\nHighlight a new education initiative in north Queensland aimed at providing a talent pipeline into the resources sector.\nIntroduce new research staff who will be working on critical minerals projects.\nProvide an overview of new research projects focused on technologies to advance critical mineral exploration and extraction.\n\nThe afternoon starts with lunch\, followed by presentations and a social event. \nThis is a free event but registration is required.   Registration closes on Monday 2 March 2026. \nFurther information and registration are here.
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/engagement-day-2026/
LOCATION:Building 506\, James Cook University\, Townsville\, Townsville\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260310T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20231204T235313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T003814Z
UID:2410-1773140400-1773156600@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:QGIS for Mineral Exploration - Introduction to QGIS
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 1\nPrerequisite:  Basic knowledge of GIS \n\nWhat is QGIS?\nQGIS interface and menus\nMenu bars\, tool bars and panels\nSelecting features and the attribute panel\nBasic map making\, use of templates and map legends\, adding WMS\nCreating a map and designing a print layout\nAdd map features\, grid\, scale bar\, legend\, north arrow\nDuplicate layout and add geological map\nImporting and display of field data (points\, lines and polygons)\nAdding field data from csv\nCSV markers\, layer properties\nCreating forms and displaying photos\n\nDetailed course information here. \nDaily Session Times \n09:00 – 13:30 AWST (Perth)\n11:00 – 15:30 AEST (Townsville)\n12:00 – 16:30 AEDT (Sydney)
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/https-egru-jcu-edu-au-professional-development-professional-development-short-courses-qgis-for-mineral-exploration-2026/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260311T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20251203T011649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T003552Z
UID:7985-1773226800-1773243000@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:QGIS for Mineral Exploration - Importing\, Managing & Displaying Data
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 2\nPrerequisites:  Completion of Module 1 or previous knowledge of QGIS\n \n\nOn-Line Sources for GIS data\ngov.au\, Landgate\, DMIRS\, Geoscience Australia\nQuickMapServices plug-in\nBasic editing skills\, selecting data\nCreate points\, lines and polygons\nImporting GPX files\nImporting SVG and style files\, using the QGIS style manager\nSVG geological pattern fills\nLabelling\nSpatial and non-spatial joins\nGeoreferencing images\n\nDetailed course information here. \nDaily Session Times \n09:00 – 13:30 AWST (Perth)\n11:00 – 15:30 AEST (Townsville)\n12:00 – 16:30 AEDT (Sydney)
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/qgis-module2-2026/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260317T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20251203T010852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T012021Z
UID:7982-1773745200-1773761400@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:QGIS for Mineral Exploration - Drillhole\, Geochemical & Geophysical Data
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 3\nPrerequisites:  Completion of Module 1 or previous knowledge of QGIS\n \n\nDrill hole display using the Geoscience plugin\nGeochemical data import\, gridding\, contouring and display\nGeophysical data import\, basic gridding and display\n3D Visualisation using the QGIS2Threejs plugin\n\nDetailed course information here. \nDaily Session Times\n09:00 – 13:30 AWST (Perth)\n11:00 – 15:30 AEST (Townsville)\n12:00 – 16:30 AEDT (Sydney)
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/qgis-module3-2026/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T140301
CREATED:20251203T011136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T003847Z
UID:7983-1773831600-1773847800@egru.jcu.edu.au
SUMMARY:QGIS for Mineral Exploration - Satellite Data
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Short Course \nModule 4\nPrerequisites:  Completion of Module 1 or previous knowledge of QGIS\n \n\nSatellite data\, data sources\, NASA and ESA data portals\nDownload\, display and basic processing of ASTER and Sentinel 2 data\nBand combinations for enhancing geology and regolith in satellite imagery\n\nDetailed course information here. \nDaily Session Times\n09:00 – 13:30 AWST (Perth)\n11:00 – 15:30 AEST (Townsville)\n12:00 – 16:30 AEDT (Sydney)
URL:https://egru.jcu.edu.au/event/qgis-module4-2026/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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