AIG WA Exploration Geochemistry seminar – 3rd December 2018

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AIG WA Exploration Geochemistry seminar – 3rd December 2018


AIG WA Branch presents…

Exploration Geochemistry Seminar – 3rd December 2018

Answers to questions you have always wanted to ask, or should ask

 

Date

Monday 3rd December 2018
8.00am – Registrations; 8.25am – Seminar Introduction commences
4.55pm – End of seminar followed by Drinks

 

Venue

Burswood on Swan
1 Camfield Drive, Burswood WA 6100


 

The AIG WA Branch is holding a one day seminar to answer some of the questions you may have always wanted to ask such as: why do we sample that size fraction; or why do people still talk about mesh sizes; or which analytical methods to use for what?

The seminar presentations from industry will be inspiring for geoscientists involved in
exploration geochemistry and will cover several aspects of geochemistry including:

  • geochemistry essentials,
  • planning a program,
  • doing the field work,
  • analytical techniques, both field and laboratory,
  • interpreting the results, and much more.

 

TIME
0800-0825 Registration
0825-0830 Introduction – Stephen Turley, Torridon Exploration
Session Chair: Stephen Turley
0830-0910 Geochemistry essentials – Fiona Best, South32
0910-0950 Applied regolith geochemical exploration – Simon Bolster, Regolex
0950-1005 Using ultrafine soil fractions to improve exploration – Ryan Noble, CSIRO
1005-1020 Practical application of hydrogeochemistry in exploration – Mark Pirlo, Geochimica
1020-1035 Discussion
1035-1055 Morning Tea
Geoanalysis – commercial labs
Session Chair: Helen Waldron
1055-1110 Overview – Helen Waldron, Xenocryst
1110-1125 Total versus incomplete digestions and selective leaches – Richard Holdsworth, Intertek
Newer methods or applications
1125-1135 The ultimate fusion digest for geochem: XRF-LA-ICP-MS – John Carter/Alex Christ, Bureau Veritas
1135-1145 ColdBlockTM digestions – Helen Waldron on behalf of ColdBlockTM Technologies.
1145-1155 PhotonAssay and fire assay and the relationship between the two – Chenoa Tremblay, MinAnalytical
1155-1205 Systematising gold ore sample preparation to support economical new analytical options – Lou Daniel, DTX Design
1205-1220 Discussion
1220-1300 Lunch
Geoanalysis – field methods
Session Chair: Dennis Arne
1300-1310 Refinements for pXRF usage – John Woods, SGS
1310-1320 Breakthrough technology for cobalt analysis using pXRF – Simon Bailey, Olympus
1320-1330 Recent advances in pXRF with applications in the field – Christabel Brand, Portable XRF Services
1330-1345 Low level gold determination using pXRF: Towards a new paradigm in gold exploration – Simon Bolster, Portable PPB
1345-1355 LIBS for exploration: Technology as used on the Mars Rover – Melissa Narbey, AXT
1355-1410 Reference materials – Craig Hamlyn, Ore Research and Exploration
1410-1420 Towards integrated sampling and analysis in the field; an example from Coompana, South Australia – Ryan Noble, CSIRO
1420-1435 Discussion
1435-1455 Afternoon tea
Data analysis and interpretation
Session Chair: Fiona Best
1455-1515 Overview – Fiona Best
1515-1535 Exploration geochemistry for geologists: Turning numbers into easily accessible minerals, rocks and models – Heidi Pass, Gold Fields Australia
1535-1555 Practical examples of interrogating geochemical data sets – Mike Whitbread/Phil Baker, Rio Tinto
1555-1615 Application of catchment analysis to regional stream sediment data sets – Dennis Arne, Telemark Geosciences
1615-1635 Interpretative mapping using soil geochemistry data to maximise confidence in exploration targeting: Dido Ni-Cu-PGE prospect – Fiona Best, South32
1635-1650 Discussion
1650-1655 Closing remarks (incl. companion seminars) – Helen Waldron/Stephen Turley
1655-1730 Drinks

 


 

Thank you to our sponsors

 

 


 

Registrations

To reserve your place, please book via the form below. If you experience any issues with booking, please email us at bookings@aig.org.au.

AIG members $275
Non-members $385
Fulltime students and unemployed AIG members $110

All prices include GST.  Lunch and morning/afternoon teas provided.

Download the event flyer

 


 

Sponsorship

SPONSORSHIP opportunities available are:

$2000 + gst
Exhibitor table
Banner display
4 free registrations

$1500 + gst
Exhibitor table
Banner display
3 free registrations

$1000 + gst
Exhibitor table
Banner display
2 free registrations

$500 + gst
Banner display
1 free registration

 

Interested in sponsors

Contact Stephen Turley stephen@torridon.com.au or JocelynThomson jaytee@iinet.net.au

 

Further information on presentations

Contact Helen Waldron helenwaldron@xenocryst.com.au or Stephen Turley stephen@torridon.com.au

 

 

 

 

 

Bookings

Registrations have now closed.