One Day Workshop – Core Logging Fundamentals

One Day Workshop – Core Logging Fundamentals

The Geological Survey of NSW (GSNSW) and the NSW Branch of the AIG are pleased to offer a core logging workshop. The course is specifically targeted at early career geoscientists. Late career geoscientists may register to attend the seminar, but if it is oversubscribed preference will be given to early career geoscientists. The course will be held at the WB Clarke Geoscience Centre at 947-953 Londonderry Road Londonderry (AIG members may apply for financial assistance).

Date

Tuesday September 25th 2018
9am-5pm

Venue

WB Clarke Geoscience Centre
947-953 Londonderry Road
Londonderry  NSW  2753

Program

• An overview of drilling styles and logging core – The essentials a geoscientist needs to understand the current industry practices in drilling and logging. (Vlad David)
• The role of geologists and field assistants with – drill contractors, government, landholder, core management (measuring, photographing, mark up), summary logs, record keeping (Peter Lewis)
• Litho-stratigraphic logging – A discussion of the various styles used in describing: lithologies, mineral content/textures, metamorphism/alteration, sedimentary and structural features (Peter Lewis and Vlad David)
• Logging mineral resources – A short overview on the methods and styles used for metallic ores, coal, gas, geothermal energy and industrial minerals (Vlad David and Peter Lewis)
• Logging Exercise – Exercise in producing a summary log(s) of cores on display (lithological units, metamorphism, alteration, structure, mineralisation). Followed by a walk through/ question-answer session with the presenters.
• Wrap-up session

Speaker

Vlad David and Peter Lewis are experienced geoscientists. Both have worked for geological surveys and exploration companies and compiled many drill logs. They conducted a similar workshop in 2016.

Registration are open now

Hurry up! Only Few Seats Available
Participants: 16 only

Note that lunch – plus tea/coffee/juice is provided

All above pricing is inclusive of GST.

If you have any issues with registration or logging in to the website, please email bookings@aig.org.au.

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More information

Click here to download the event flyer.

Interested in also registering for the One Day “Core Logging with Hylogging” Workshop? Click here to register.