CODES MASTER OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY SHORT COURSE: Fundamentals of Economic Geology
MASTER OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY SHORT COURSE
via online delivery
Fundamentals of Economic Geology
Date & Time
Week 1: 4-9 April, 2022
Week 2: 2-6 May, 2022
Online content will be delivered via Zoom between 9am and 6pm AEST (UTC+10)
CODES’ Master of Economic Geology short course on the Fundamentals of Economic Geology, will be presented by CODES staff together with several globally renowned invited experts. This short course teaches the fundamental skills needed by all economic geologists in order to characterize, interpret, explore and mine ore deposits. Key fundamental geological concepts used to describe and interpret ore deposits will be covered, including ore and alteration mineralogy, paragenesis, ore and gangue textures, breccia textures, geochemistry and geophysical characteristics of ore-forming environments and supergene features. The short course focusses on identifying and using key tools to recognise the sequence of events that have impacted ore-forming environments, and how these tools can be best used in an exploration context to solve exploration, mineral processing and environmental problems. Practical exercises will be a major component of the course, and will be used to reinforce and enhance content delivered in a series of on-line lectures.
The first week provides an introduction to ore deposits, the minerals that occur within them, and key textures that help us to interpret ore genesis and that can aid exploration. You will learn how to construct mineral paragenesis for a variety of deposit types and become familiar with the tools used to identify and map alteration mineralogy and zonation patterns. Geochemical sampling and data analysis will also be reviewed. Week 2 covers metal zoning in hydrothermal ore deposits, describing and interpreting ore-related breccias, supergene processes and geochemical exploration in the regolith, geophysical properties of ore deposits and the economics of Economic Geology
SHORT COURSE PRESENTERS
INVITED SPEAKERS
Tim Callaghan is a consultant specialising in resource estimation, feasibility studies, near mine exploration and project reviews. He has over 30 years experience in the mining industry in both production and exploration roles, involving a diverse range of target commodities. Tim has overseen the management of mineral production and exploration teams on surface and underground mine sites and remote exploration camps within Australia and Latin America.
Scott Halley is an independent consultant specializing in exploration geochemistry, and the application of multi-element ICP geochemistry and SWIR analysis to mapping alteration mineral zonation patterns around hydrothermal systems. Over the past 10 years, he has consulted to more than 130 mining and exploration companies in more than 25 countries
Cassady L. Harraden is a Senior Spectral Geologist, Geometallurgy Specialist currently working with Corescan focused on developing new geometallurgical and geotechnical applications using data collected from hyperspectral imaging technology. This was also the focus of her PhD research at CODES at the University of Tasmania. Before completing her PhD she worked as an exploration geologist in Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Larry Meinert is a Research Affiliate at the Colorado School of Mines and Editor of Economic Geology. Previously he was Deputy Associate Director for Energy & Mineral Resources at the U.S. Geological Survey and professor of Economic Geology at Smith College and Washington State University where he managed research laboratories and advised dozens of postdoctoral scientists and Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.S. students. He has worked as a consultant for major mining companies and wineries in more than 50 countries. He earned a Ph.D. degree in geology from Stanford University and B.A. from Carleton College. In his spare time, he runs marathons and operates a small home winery specializing in a barrel-fermented Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Malbec.
Noel White holds adjunct appointments at various institutions including CODES, the University of Queensland, James Cook University, China University of Geosciences Beijing, and Fuzhou University. He is also Distinguished Professor of Economic Geology, and Director of the Ore Deposits and Exploration Centre at Hefei University of Technology, China. Noel’s career included 35 years with BHP Minerals Exploration. He has also consulted internationally on mineral exploration, working on diverse commodities, and been recognised with the China Friendship Award, and the R.A.F. Penrose Gold Medal of the Society of Economic Geologists.
CODES PRESENTERS
Mike Baker, Senior Research Fellow
David Cooke, Director of CODES
Angela Escolme, Lecturer
Michael Roach, Senior Lecturer
Robert Scott, Senior Lecturer and Masters Co-ordinator
Francisco Testa, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Lejun Zhang, Senior Research Fellow
CSL (Central Science Laboratory) PRESENTER
Karsten Goemann, Senior Research Fellow
PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
WEEK 1: April 4-9
Monday
April 4 |
Introduction to ore deposits; using minerals in exploration
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PRESENTERS: David Cooke, Noel White |
Tuesday
April 5 |
Introduction to ore deposits; common textures in ore deposits |
PRESENTERS: David Cooke, Robert Scott, Noel White |
Wednesday
April 6 |
Paragenesis |
PRESENTERS: David Cooke, Robert Scot |
Thursday
April 7 |
Alteration |
PRESENTERS: Cassady Harraden, Karsten Goemann, Francisco Testa, Lejun Zhang |
Friday
April 8 |
Geochemical data acquisition, processing and interpretation; Introduction to the Grassy W skarn assignment |
PRESENTERS: Tim Callaghan, David Cooke, Robert Scott, Noel White, Lejun Zhang |
Saturday
April 9 |
Skarn deposits; Grassy W skarn |
PRESENTERS: David Cooke, Larry Meinert, Noel White, Lejun Zhang |
WEEK 2: May 2-6
Monday
May 2 |
Metal zoning
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PRESENTERS: : Mike Baker, Scott Halley, Francisco Testa, Lejun Zhang
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Tuesday
May 3 |
Breccias |
PRESENTERS: David Cooke, Francisco Testa |
Wednesday
May 4 |
Geophysical properties of ore deposits |
PRESENTER: Michael Roach |
Thursday
May 5 |
Weathering environments, element mobility and supergene ores |
PRESENTERS: Angela Escolme, Scott Halley, Noel White |
Friday
May 6 |
The economics of economic geology / controversies in economic geology / Assessment wrap up |
PRESENTERS: Noel White, Masters students |
REGISTRATION FEES
MGM Masters Students:
(Excludes UTAS tuition fee)
Full course (free) – University of Tasmania enrolled
Full course (free) – University of Western Australia enrolled
Industry Participants
(Excludes airfares, meals and accommodation in Hobart)
Full course ($3,300)
$550/day (maximum charge 6 days)
CODES Staff/Students:
Short course classes (free)
Other Full-time Students:
A limited number of discount places may be available for full-time students from other institutions.
Please contact
CODES.Info@utas.edu.au to inquire about availability, together with proof of current full-time enrolment.
Registration
REGISTRATION FORM
Registrations are due by 27th of March, 2022. Full payment must be received by 30th of March, 2022.
