Predictive Lithospheric Structural Targeting for Giant Discoveries at Corridor to Camp Scale
Overview
This course will cover targeting at multiple scales and for a wide range of commodities. The course will consider the latest models, best practices and new case studies, and will include practical exercises with the opportunity for personalized feedback.
Case studies include:
- Porphyry Cu-Au (Mo)
- Sediment-hosted Cu (Ag, Co), Zn-Pb-Ag
- IOCG
- Orogenic Au
- Magmatic Ni-Cu (Co, PGE)
The course is designed for exploration geoscientists who have experience in base- and precious metal mineral systems, including early career geoscientists.
Delivery Online
Structure One-day course presented over two consecutive days
Course Leader Dr Nick Hayward
Director & Principal Consultant – PredictOre Pty Ltd
Senior Research Fellow – CET UWA Adjunct
Dates
Day 1
Thursday 21 August 2025
Day 2
Friday 22 August 2025
Daily Session Times
To be confirmed
Professional Development 7.5 hours
Participation in this course may contribute to the Continued Professional Development (CPD) requirements of professional institutes.
Registration Fees
AUD inclusive of GST
EGRU Member $550.00
Non Member $770.00
AIG Member $650.00
Please register your interest in attending the course here and we will let you know when registration opens in early June.
Registrations are now open.
Confirmation Date Thursday 31 July 2025
If you have any questions please contact EGRU_training@jcu.edu.au.
Day 1
Thursday 21 August 2025
Lithospheric Architecture & Fault Zones
- Introduction – Industry challenges and opportunities
- Lithospheric Architecture – domain boundaries and faults
- Leading practices in mapping lithospheric fault zones
- Practical Exercise – mapping lithospheric architecture
- Lithospheric fault zone dynamics
Day 2
Friday 22 August 2025
Area Selection, Structural Controls & Targeting
- Subprovince to Corridor area selection
- Camp-scale structural controls and targeting
- Practical Exercise – Camp-scale targeting
- Key Learnings summary + Q&A
Follow-up: Feedback on targeting exercise
Course Leader: Nick Hayward
Nick Hayward is the Director and Principal Consultant for PredictOre Pty Ltd and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Exploration Targeting, UWA.
Nick has 35 years global technical leadership, project generation, and project management experience for base and precious metals (Cu, Ni, Zn, Au, Fe). Recent industry roles include Director, Global Project Generation (Exploration), Regional Chief Geoscientist, and Global Zinc Specialist for Teck Resources. Previously Nick was the Global Practice Leader–Structural Geology and Resource Targeting for BHP Billiton.
Nick’s research passion is driving discoveries for giant ore deposits under cover through predictive lithospheric structural targeting and mineral system innovation.
