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) 3 to 5 September 2024
Module 2: (Field) 9 to 13 September 2024
Participants to arrive in Mount Isa by 8 September 2024
Daily Session Times
Module 1: 3 to 4 hours each day, 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 $3300.00
Non Member $4600.00
AIG Member $3900.00
Maximum number of participants: 12
If this course is over-subscribed you will be automatically waitlisted.
Registration Fees include:
- Transport Monday 9 September to Friday 13 September
- Accommodation and Meals – Sunday 8 September to Friday 13 September
- Mapping supplies eg. stationary
Registration Fees do not include:
- Airfares
- Travel Insurance
- Transport from Mt Isa Airport to the Leichardt accommodation
Registration will open in 2024
Module 1
Introduction, Compilation & Interpretation of Datasets
Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 September 2024
- 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 9 to Friday 13 September 2024
Participants to arrive in Mount Isa by 8 September 2024
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 a Senior Lecturer 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 students working on a range of industry sponsored projects from Honours to PhD level.
