NEW ENGLAND OROGEN: Geology, Tectonics, Economics

Australian Institute of Geoscientists presents

another Friday Seminar Series

NEW ENGLAND OROGEN: ‘Geology, Tectonics, Economics’

Friday 5th June 2015

The New England Orogen , the most eastern part of the continent is a fertile section of NSW and QLD for a variety of mineral deposits, varying from base and precious metals to building stones and industrial minerals. Significant advances in the understanding of the Orogen have been made in recent times and the seminar aims to present an up to date review of the knowledge.

Speakers are drawn from a variety of industry, government, academic and consulting organisations to provide information exchange and raise awareness of geoscientists interested in the region.

The seminar will be followed by a three day Field Conference to the southern Queensland and northern NSW parts of the New England Orogen, highlighting the metallic and industrial minerals occurrence in the area (see separate flyer).

For more information and the program for the day, download the event flyer here.

SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS

The New England Orogen – geology, granites and tectonic setting
Session 1

• Cec Murray, Geological Survey of QLD (ret)
  “The geological development of the New England Orogen”
• Derek Hoy, University of Queensland
  “Tectonics of the New England Orogen: trench migration, oroclinal bending, formation of sedimentary basins, and fault reactivation”
• Phil Blevin, Geological Survey of NSW
  “Granites, volcanics and related mineral systems of the southern New England Orogen.”

Session 2

• Andrew Richmond, Marlet Consultants
  “Possibly along the lines of geostats methods available and when they are appropriate to use”
• James Pocoe, James Pocoe Consulting Pty Ltd
  “Recoverable Resources using MIK and UC”
• Justin Watson, Xstract
  “The Mineral Resource process – an auditors perspective”

Session 3

• Kirk Henderson, Peabody Energy
  “Focus on the linkage between exploration stage data and efficient/effective mining practices”
• Richard Ruddock, Resource Geology Manager
  “Estimating Resources the RTCA Way, with Worked Examples from the Hunter Valley”
• Tom Bradbury, GEOS Mining
  “Cut-offs and Domaining: Where to Stop? ”

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• Alison Farrah, MAPTEK
  “Using Simulation to Quantify Uncertainty in Ultimate Pit Limits and Inform Infrastructure Placement”
• Luke Keeny, CRC ORE
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• Simon Tear, H&S Consultants
  “Trust me, I am a Geologist: Suggestions for the use of Exploration Targets in Mineral Resource Estimation”

WHEN

Friday 5th June 2015, 9am to 5pm

WHERE

Theodore Club
Level 13, 333 Adelaide Street, Brisbane

HOW TO REGISTER

Please see form below to register your place. Please note, registrations close Wednesday 3rd June, 5pm AEST.
AIG members $200
Non-members $300
Students $ 50
Retired members $100

Morning and afternoon teas and light lunch included

MORE INFORMATION

Adrian Diaz
Ph: 0427 986 919 |  ad.geoconsultant@outlook.com

Rod Carlson
Ph: +61 7 3230 9000 | rcarlson@amcconsultants.com