Short Course 8:
Exploration Geophysics in the Mineral Exploration Industry

Date: Saturday, January 16 & Sunday, January 17, 2010
Location: Cypress Room 1 & Cypress Room 2
Presented by: AME BC, Nigel Phillips (Mira Geoscience), & Sergio Espinosa (Terrane Metals)

This course provides mineral exploration professionals with the knowledge and understanding of all the major geophysical techniques applied in mineral exploration today. It is suitable for a wide range of professionals who need to make decisions about using geophysics or based on geophysical results, including: Exploration Geologists, Project Geologists, Prospectors, Exploration Managers, Chief Geologists, Exploration VP’s, and Geophysicists who require a refresher on certain topics.

Attendees will gain a basic understanding of geophysical data, processing, and modelling products including knowledge of what they are, how they work, in what situations they should be used, and how to use them as effective exploration tools.

Theoretical background will be provided for all geophysical techniques followed by applied examples and case studies ranging from reconnaissance and greenfield to advanced exploration and deposit delineation programs.  The topics covered will include gravity, magnetics, radiometrics, induced polarization (IP), and electromagnetics (EM); their relation to physical properties (density, magnetic susceptibility, conductivity, and chargeability) and geological sources (lithology, alteration, mineralization, structure); data acquisition platforms (airborne, ground, and borehole); data processing; and integrated modelling.

The course is organized by the British Columbia Geophysical Society and speakers include experienced geophysicists from academia, government, exploration companies, consultants, and contractors.

 
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