Short Course 7:
Understanding Mineralization Controls:  Applied Structural Geology to Exploration and Mining

Date: Saturday, January 16 & Sunday, January 17, 2010
Location: Stanley Park Ballroom Salon 3
Presented by: AME BC & James Siddorn (SRK Consulting)

Structural geology is an important factor in the formation and post-mineralization modification of nearly all ore deposits. Structural control has an impact at all scales, from regional distribution of ore deposits to the geometry of individual ore bodies. This two day short course is designed to equip you with the tools and confidence to apply structural geology effectively and add value to your projects.

The low-jargon course is highly practical and interactive through a combination of PowerPoint presentations and practical exercises, with case studies from exploration, mining, geotechnical, and resource projects drawn from the collective global experience of SRK structural geologists. 

Day 1 will focus on the tools and methods for interpreting structural data and key structural principles in mineral exploration. This includes a review of new 3D modelling and structural interpretation techniques now available. This will be followed by an in depth review of fault and shear zone structural analysis. This will include the impact they have on mineralization distribution and control on ore plunge within different commodities and structural settings.  A particular focus will be on vein styles within shear zones and the role of overprinting deformation on the post-mineralization structural modification of ore deposits.

Day 2 will include a review of fold structural analysis and their impact on mineralization distribution (e.g. saddle reefs, AC veins) and ore plunge; the analysis of structures in drillcore, including methods for interpreting and analysing structures in non-oriented and oriented core; and a review of regional structural and tectonic environments, linking deposit scale and regional structural interpretations.

A workbook containing copies of all presentations and exercises will be provided to participants for their future reference.

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