• 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, […]

  • Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer- Research Showcase 2026

    James Cook University 1 James Cook Drive, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

    Trailblazer Research Showcase On 12 August 2026 JCU will host a Research Showcase to share  progress and results from JCU Trailblazer Research Projects. The Showcase will include research presentations, a poster display and networking opportunities.   It will be a free and open event, and we invite colleagues from industry, government and the wider community to join […]

  • A Global View on Structural Reactivation and Plate Interactions on the Control of Mineral Deposit Distributions – A talk by Dr Nick Oliver

    Building 145, James Cook Univeristy Building 145, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia

    We invite you to join EGRU staff and students for a talk by former EGRU Director, Nick Oliver. Nick’s talk will be held at JCU in Townsville on Friday 9 October. Nick was Professor of Economic Geology at JCU from 1997 to 2010 and then joined HCOV Global as a principal consultant. He has worked […]

  • Exploration Geochemistry – Data Acquisition, Quality Assessment & Management (Module 1)

    Professional Development Short Course Module 1 Data Acquisition, Quality Assessment & Management A 1 day online 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 with current public […]