Dr Julian Vearncombe will present a one-day short course dealing with the collection and use of important structural data from oriented drill core. In the mineral exploration industry, diamond core drilling provides the opportunity to collect structural data relating to a target or deposit. This enables improved and early knowledge and understanding of geological and

There is increasing demand in the mining industry for raising the standard of JORC and NI43-101 reporting for mining projects.  Edumine offers a range of on-line and instructor led courses that help to build and refresh skills in a number of areas. Upcoming courses are relevant for anyone who has to prepare, understand, or evaluate

Some 58 attendees enjoyed the Mineral Resources: from Exploration Targets to Ore Reserves seminar presented by AIG’s Queensland Branch in Brisbane last week. Some great presentations covered a wide range of issues faced by geoscientists involved in resource estimation, and, particularly, acting as a Competent Person in compliance with the JORC Code. The seminar also provided

The Queensland branch of the AIG together with the Australian Drilling Industry Association (ADIA) teamed up to present the latest Queensland Friday Seminar titled Drilling for Geology, on 1 August in Brisbane. The seminar comprised twelve excellent talks that were split into three seminar themes i.e. planning and design considerations, drilling and related activities, and

The AusIMM Geoscience Society, in collaboration with the JORC Committee and the AIG are hosting an AusIMM Monograph 30 Roadshow – Good Practice in Resources and Reserve Estimation roadshow, throughout Australia and New Zealand during October and November. Seminars will be held in: Kalgoorlie, Tuesday 28 October 2014 Perth, Thursday 30 October 2014 Brisbane, Thursday 6

Information regarding the review of the Australian Guidelines for the Estimation and Classification of Coal Resources (coal guidelines) has been previously posted on this forum and the AIG web site. A consultation draft is available for public comment until 7 May. Are the continued use of the guidelines either necessary or beneficial? The coal guidelines,