Field Training for Exploration & Mine Geologists
Overview
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.
Although the course is divided into 2 modules they are not standalone sessions. Attendance at both modules is required.
Delivery Online & Field (Mount Isa region)
Structure 2 x modules: online module followed by field module
Course Leader Dr Ioan Sanislav, EGRU JCU
Dates
Module 1: (Online) Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 August 2025
Module 2: (Field) Monday 25 to Friday 29 August 2025
Participants to arrive in Mount Isa by the Sunday 24 August.
Daily Session Times
Module 1: 3 to 4 hours each day, session times TBD
Module 2 : 5 x full days in the field
Professional Development 50 hours
Participation in this course may contribute to the Continued Professional Development (CPD) requirements of professional institutes.
Registration Fees
Fees for both modules
AUD inclusive of GST
EGRU Member $TBD
Non Member $TBD
AIG Member $TBD
Maximum number of participants: 12
If this course is over-subscribed you will be automatically waitlisted.
Registration Fees include:
- Transport: Monday to Friday of the field module.
- Accommodation and Meals: Sunday to Friday of the field module.
- Mapping supplies eg. stationary
Registration Fees do not include:
- Airfares
- Travel Insurance
- Transport from Mt Isa Airport to the Leichardt accommodation
Confirmation Date 30 July 2025
Registration will open in early 2025, please fill out an Expression of Interest and we will advise when registrations are open.
Module 1
Introduction, Compilation & Interpretation of Datasets
Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 August 2025
- Day 1: Introduction to geological mapping – principles and techniques
- Day 2: Aerial photographs/satellite imagery mapping and interpretation
- Day 3: Geophysical mapping and interpretation
Prerequisites: access to QGIS, basic QGIS skills
Module 2
Field Mapping
Monday 25 to Friday 29 August 2025
Participants to arrive in Mount Isa by 24 August 2025
Five days of field mapping in the Mount Isa region. This will involve mapping a complexly deformed, metamorphosed, and altered area that contains developed and undeveloped Cu-Au±REE and U-REE mineralisation.
At the end of this course you should be able to produce a geological map showing lithology, structure, and alteration which you can use to identify exploration targets and plan drilling.
Prerequisite: completion of Module 1
Participants must supply:
- Full field gear – including suitable walking shoes (Steel caps not required), long pants, long sleeve shirt, hat and water bottle
- Laptop computer
- Further information on requirements will be provided
Course Leader: Ioan Sanislav
Ioan is the Director of EGRU and an Associate Professor in Economic & Structural Geology at JCU. His main research interests are:
– economic geology;
– structure and tectonics with a focus on exploration for mineral
deposits and structural controls on mineralised systems;
– field geology and geological mapping.
Ioan maintains active engagements with the exploration and mining industry through EGRU, with collaborative research projects and with students working on a range of industry sponsored projects.
