NExUS-PD: Fundamentals of Exploration Geochemistry

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NExUS-PD: Fundamentals of Exploration Geochemistry

  • DATE-TIME

    Date(s) - Monday, 26/08/2024 - Tuesday, 27/08/2024
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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NExUS-PD: Fundamentals of Exploration Geochemistry

  • NExUS is proud to be able to offer this 2-day online workshop, which aims to introduce the fundamentals of modern exploration geochemistry. This workshop is designed for exploration geologists and student geoscientists who want to get the most out of their geochemical data.
  • Each day will feature 4 x 90 minute sessions and time allocated for questions and discussions. The format aims for open, transparent communication, with input from participants encouraged to share knowledge and experiences.

Session Summaries: (Each session approx. 90 minutes. Times TBC)

Day 1:

Session 1: Introduction to exploration geochemistry, dispersion mechanisms, sample media, and analytical methods

Session 2: Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC).  Are you collecting good samples?

Session 3: How do we look at data, validation, dilution and enrichment

Session 4: Soil geochemistry, geobotany and biogeochemistry with case studies

Day 2:

Session 1: Stream sediments and alluvial gold case studies, with case studies

Session 2: Alteration, mineralisation, lithogeochemistry, and drill data

Session 3: QAQC in surveys and drilling programs

Session 4: Review of the ‘geochemists tool kit’ including selective/partial extraction techniques and a deposit case studies. Discussion of techniques, final Q+


Presented by:

Mark Arundell

Mark Arundell is the principal geologist at IMEx Consulting. He has over 30 years of experience as an exploration geologist and geochemist and has worked throughout Australia and overseas. His multi-commodity experience encompasses precious, base and industrial minerals. Mark has extensive experience using multi-element geochemistry to assist targeting, and reviewing existing geochemical data sets. Mark is passionate about collecting quality samples and interpreting data rigorously.

Dr. Richard Lilly

Dr. Richard Lilly is the NExUS Program Leader at the University of Adelaide, and lectures economic geology. While working for Mount Isa Mines (2007-2015) he gained extensive field experience using geochemistry to explore for Iron Oxide Copper-Gold (IOCG) and sediment-hosted (Cu-Pb-Zn) targets in covered terrain. Richard was named South Australian STEMM educator of the year in 2022.


Registration

Full Registration: $600
AIG Members: $400
Students: $60

All prices inclusive of GST

Register here


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  • Date

    26 to 27 August 2024

  • Time

    9AM to 5PM (AEST)

  • Location

    Online

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