Applied Exploration Geochemistry Workshop
2-day workshop
The Value in the Shallow
- Getting the most from your geochemical data starts with collecting the right sample and using the most appropriate analytical technique. This workshop is designed for exploration geoscientists who want to extract more from their data and get the best value from their exploration spend.
- Multi-element analysis of geochemical samples is now common practice in mineral exploration. Voluminous data is being generated but potentially is not fully utilised by geoscientists.
- Traditional anomaly definition of geochemical data has tended to focus on the highest numbers in selected target elements. However, in many circumstances the highest numbers may not be the most significant given the geological context.
- This workshop focusses on more informative techniques of viewing and visualising geochemical data. This style of targeting focuses on placing all of the geochemical data into a richer geological context. This is a “hands-on” workshop illustrating & applying these techniques.
- How many standards should be submitted? What about Blanks? How do you take a representative Duplicate? Is a replicate a duplicate? Should you try to maximise or minimise variability in a duplicate? Is this CRM matrix matched? Are soil duplicates a waste of money? QA/QC is an integral part of exploration which is potentially done poorly. The three components of the QA/QC process will be explored: how samples are collected in the field, what happens when samples get to the lab and how to interpret QC data. Case histories, exercises and videos will be used to illustrate concepts.
- Participants are invited to bring their own data and will need to provide their own laptop computer with ioGAS pre-installed. Some basic knowledge of ioGAS is assumed.
Presenter: Mark Arundell
Mark Arundell has over 30 years experience in exploration geology and geochemistry. Currently, most of his work involves applying geochemistry in the search for copper & gold mineralisation. Mark spends quite a bit of time looking at other people’s geochemical data and is thus passionate about collecting quality samples in the field and interpreting the data rigorously.
Registration/Cost
AIG Member – $880
Non-member – $1,100
Special dietary requirements cannot be catered for on bookings made after the 5th October.
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