Ore Deposit Geochemistry, Hydrology and Geochronology (KEA845, UWA Code: ENRL8533)
Dates: 8 - 16 Jun 2009, 2 weeks Location: Hobart (CODES)
This course covers a variety of geochemical and geochronological techniques used to interpret environments of ore formation and processes of ore genesis, and discusses the implications of these datasets for mineral exploration. Topics include Ar-Ar, U-Pb and Re-Os geochronology, whole rock and trace element chemistry of igneous rocks, sulphide trace element chemistry, stable and radiogenic isotopes, fluid inclusions and hydrothermal geochemistry..
Presenters: Associate Professor David Cooke. BScHons (LaT U), PhD. (MonU)
Research interests: Fluid-rock interaction and hydrothermal geochemistry plus CODES staff and selected academic and industry lecturers
Ore Deposits of South America (KEA848, UWA Code: ENRL8534)
University of Tasmania, Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES COE) Dates: 15 - 28 Mar, 2009, subsequent odd numbered years Location: Chile, South America
An exciting field-based course in the Andes covering the major ore deposit styles including porphyry Cu-Mo, high sulfidation epithermal gold, low sulfidation epithermal gold and iron-Oxide Cu-Au. Mines visited include El Teniente (the world's largest underground mine) and Chuquicamata, the world's
largest open pit. A series of presentations by researchers and exploration geologists working in South America will address the geology, tectonic-setting and important exploration criteria for each deposit style.
Presenters: Assoc. Prof. J. Bruce Gemmell and industry geologists working in South America.
Volcanology and Mineralisation in Volcanic Terrains (KEA843, UWA Code: ENRL8531)
Dates: 2010 and subsequent even numbered years, 2 weeks Location: Field based, New Zealand and Tasmania
Intensive program of fieldwork in New Zealand (8 full days) and Tasmania (3 full days) plus some lectures. This course provides an introduction to the processes and products of different eruption styles, contrasts in scale and structure of volcanoes, identification of key volcanic facies associations and interpretation of facies variations. Mineralisation and alteration processes related to hydrothermal systems in subaerial and submarine volcanic environments and implications for mineral exploration are included. This course is a field based unit with trips to the North Island of New Zealand to examine modern volcanic and geothermal systems and a trip to the West Coast of Tasmania to examine the well mineralised and altered, Cambrian Mt Read Volcanic Belt
Presenters: Prof. Jocelyn McPhie, Assoc. Prof. J. Bruce Gemmell
Fee: Enrolment fees for Master students plus $1500, $4500 for all other participants. Course fees include some meals, accommodation, field transport, entry fees (Tarawera, Waiotapu, Waimangu), course notes and field guide. Travel to and from New Zealand and accommodation in Hobart is each participant's responsibility. Note that a valid passport is required for entry into Australia on return from New Zealand. For further information contact CODES.
Ore Deposit Models and Exploration Strategies (KEA841, UWA Code: ENRL8532)
Dates: 2010 and subsequent even numbered years, 2 weeks Location: Hobart (CODES)
Ore Deposit Models and Exploration Strategies is an up-to-date synopsis of ore-deposit types and their characteristics. Important features which relate to their genesis and exploration will be discussed and exploration models will be presented for each style. Deposit styles covered include VHMS, Broken Hill Type, Proterozoic Cu-Au, Porhyry Cu-Mo-Au, Skarn Deposits, Sediment Hosted Massive Sulphides and Epithermal Au-Ag.
Presenters: Professor Ross Large and CODES staff, plus Australian and international experts on each deposit style.
Brownfields Exploration (KEA847, UWA Code: ENRL8535)
Dates: 2010 and subsequent even numbered years, 2 weeks Location: Hobart (CODES)
The compilation of large datasets that are common in areas of significant previous exploration can present a challenge for any geologist. This course is a lab- and field-based unit that looks at exploration in and around mine sites where there is often abundant data. This course will cover GIS applications, and the interpretation of geochemical and geophysical data at various scales. This information will be enhanced by practical exercises involving the integration of multiple datasets from world-class mineralised districts. A field excursion to the west coast of Tasmania will examine real life exploration issues at several mine sites.
Presenters: Assoc. Prof. Steve Walters, CODES staff and selected industry and academic lecturers.
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