EGRU Professional Development Course – Field Training for Exploration and Mine Geologists

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EGRU Professional Development Course – Field Training for Exploration and Mine Geologists


EGRU Professional Development Course

Field Training for Exploration and Mine Geologists

 


The course covers the basics of geological mapping with some advanced features available for more experienced geologists. The mapping is done in the world-class metallogenic province of Mount Isa and will involve mapping the geology, structure and alteration around an undeveloped Cu-Au deposit.

The course is divided into online and field modules. Attendance at both modules is required.

Module 1: Online

Prerequisites: access to QGIS, basic skills using QGIS
Three days of online teaching prior to heading to the field and putting things into practice

  • Day 1: Introduction to geological mapping – principles and techniques
  • Day 2: Aerial photographs/satellite imagery mapping and interpretation
  • Day 3: Geophysical mapping and interpretation
Module 2: Field Mapping

Prerequisite – completion of module 1

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.


Registration

Please see the EGRU web site for details of items included in registration fees.

Registration fees (AUD inclusive of GST)

EGRU Member: $3,000
Non EGRU Member: $4600
AIG Member: $3900

Maximum number of registrations: 12

Register here

  • Date

    5-7 September (online)
    11-15 September (field)

  • Time

    Online: 3 – 4 hours per day
    Field: 5 x full days

  • Location

    Mount Isa Region

  • CPD hours