Advanced Techniques in Exploration and Mining (EA5028)
Dates: 21 - 30 Apr 2009 (Offered in subsequent odd years)
Location: James Cook University, Economic Geology Research Unit (EGRU)
The series of topics addressed in this course is designed to advance understanding of exploration and mining technologies and how to integrate hands-on geological first principles with advanced databases at a variety of scales for optimum value. Course modules explore the analysis of ore body geometry and architecture based on surface and subsurface mapping; drill core data; controlling rock structures; ore associations and alteration patterns.
Course Presenters: Prof. Nick Oliver, Dr Tom Blenkinsop , T.B.A.
Participants wishing to undertake EA5028 as an industry short course should contact Judy Botting judith.botting@jcu.edu.au. Student enquiries should be directed to the MGM Administrator mgm@jcu.edu.au.
Advanced Field Training in Deformed & Altered Rocks (EA5027)
Dates: 27 May - 3 Jun 2009 (Offered in subsequent odd years)
Location: Based at Roxmere Field station, Eastern Mt Isa Block, north-western Queensland. Module 1 in Mary Kathleen district, Module 2 in Cloncurry district.
Intensive 8-day course as two modules available separately. This course is designed to provide geoscientists with state-of-the-art exploration-related field skills in complexly deformed and altered
rocks, with an emphasis on structural geology, recognition of alteration patterns, ground truthing geophysical and geochemical datasets, and prospectivity mapping.
Details on module contents avaliable closer to course date.
Presenters: Prof. Nick Oliver, Dr Tom Blenkinsop and Dr Mike Rubenach
Participants wishing to undertake EA5027 as an industry short course should contact Judy Botting judith.botting@jcu.edu.au. Student enquiries should be directed to the MGM Administrator mgm@jcu.edu.au.
Fee: Domestic/International student fees cover course payment including full catering, meals and one night's motel accommodation in Cloncurry or Mt Isa as necessitated by the course structure. Participants should arrange their own 4WD transport and bring a sleeping bag. A place on a JCU 4WD vehicle can be negotiated at extra cost.
Those who undertake EA5027 as a short course can choose to complete either one or two modules with a discount available to EGRU members. Course fees provide the same inclusions as above.
Resource Estimation and Production Geology (EA5023)
Location: James Cook University, Economic Geology Research Unit (EGRU)
This course is currently under review and will be offereed in 2010 pending the results of this review.
Business and Financial Management in the Minerals Industry (EA5024)
Dates: 9 - 20 Feb 2008 (offered in even numbered years with an additional offering in 2009 due to high demand)
Location: James Cook University, Economic Geology Research Unit (EGRU)
This 11 day course is an introduction to general, technical and financial management for professionals in the minerals sector with special emphasis on exploration management. Focuses of this course include management of people and teams, operations management and planning, economic and financial management, and consideration of the global and local commercial and political context of the resources industry.
Course Presenters: Mr Andy White
Participants wishing to undertake EA5024 as an industry short course should contact Judy Botting judith.botting@jcu.edu.au. Student enquiries should be directed to the MGM Administrator mgm@jcu.edu.au. Please note that the course registration closes 30 Jan 09.
Fee: Short course costs are $5000 for non-EGRU members or a discounted rate of $4000 for EGRU members. Domestic and International students should contact JCU mgm@jcu.edu.au about 2009 subject pricing.
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