Workshops
The number of places available is limited for the following events. Preference will be given to SEG 2014 Conference registrants.
Advanced GIS Techniques — Maximizing Your Data
Pre-Conference Workshop at the Keystone Conference Center
September 27, 2014
Application of Multi-Element Geochemical Data: Exploring Datasets for Better Targeting and Domaining
Pre-Conference Workshop at the Keystone Conference Center
September 27, 2014
SOLD OUT
To be added to the waiting list, please e-mail glenda@seatoskymeetings.com
Future of Mineral Exploration Drilling and Sampling
Pre-Conference Workshop at the Keystone Conference Center
September 27, 2014
Exploration in 2025: The Tools and Techniques to Explore Under Cover
Post-Conference Workshop at the Colorado School of Mines
October 1-2, 2014
SOLD OUT
To be added to the waiting list, please e-mail glenda@seatoskymeetings.com
Getting More From Drill Core — Automated, Spectral-Based Mineral and Texture Mapping
Post-Conference Workshop at the Keystone Conference Center
October 1-2, 2014
Corescan to bring mobile, automated core logging system to the Conference at Keystone!
Workshop Details
Advanced GIS Techniques — Maximizing Your Data
Pre-Conference Workshop at the Keystone Conference Center
September 27, 2014
Organizer
Willy Lynch (SEG 1993) | ESRI
Presenters
Willy Lynch (SEG 1993) | ESRI
Mike Price | President, Natural Resources & Public Safety GIS Specialist
Description
This one-day workshop will focus on intermediate to advanced GIS workflow solutions for mining and exploration. Specific topics will include data management, data analysis (2D and 3D), mobile GIS and online GIS. The morning will concentrate on best practices for effective data management, visualization and analysis of geology, geochemistry, geophysical and drill data in 2D and 3D. Out-the-box solutions from ESRI and a brief summary of key business partner solutions will be reviewed and demonstrated. The afternoon will review mobile GIS options (ESRI ArcPad and ArcGIS for windows mobile, smart phones and tablets) and an introduction to online GIS. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own hardware (laptops, tablets, smart phones) and GIS software/licenses (ArcGIS for Desktop with 3D analyst extension, ArcPad, ArcGIS for Windows Mobile, ArcGIS and Collector for smart phones and tablets) and can actively participate or just observe.
Attendee Maximum: 30
Application of Multi-Element Geochemical Data: Exploring Datasets for Better Targeting and Domaining
Pre-Conference Workshop at the Keystone Conference Center
September 27, 2014
Organizer
Lynda Bloom (SEG 1994) | President, Analytical Solutions Ltd.
Presenters
Lynda Bloom (SEG 1994) | President, Analytical Solutions Ltd.
Pim van Geffen | Senior Geochemist, Imdex Limited
Gervais Perron | Director of Software, Mira Geoscience
Peter Winterburn | ACME Industrial Research Chair in Exploration Geochemistry, MDRU, The University of British Columbia
Chris Benn | Benn Consulting
Juan Carlos Ordóñez | Exploration Geochemist, Hudbay Minerals
Réjean Girard | Geologist and President, IOS Geoscientific Services
Description
As we seek deeper buried ore deposits, any surface techniques are subject to the "truth test" — a drill hole. Drilling is costly and deep targets are easy to miss or expensive to evaluate. Maximizing the use of all available data is essential to optimizing drill hole placement and stretching budgets.
Since the 1990s, there has been an explosion of commercially available analytical options and geochemical packages for 40 to 60 elements. This provides an opportunity to use relatively inexpensive geochemical data to improve rock classification, vector to mineralization, or identify metallurgical domains.
The caveat is that geochemical data need to be well managed and data quality needs to be "fit for purpose." The course will emphasize case histories that demonstrate visualization techniques for multi-element data and the importance of understanding the risks associated with using inappropriate data or statistical methods.
Attendee Maximum: 40
Pricing SOLD OUT To be added to the waiting list, please e-mail glenda@seatoskymeetings.com
Future of Mineral Exploration Drilling and Sampling
Pre-Conference Workshop at the Keystone Conference Center
September 27, 2014
Presenters
James Cleverley (SEG 2002) | Principal Geochemist, REFLEX Geochemistry
Richard Hillis | CEO, Deep Exploration Technologies CRC
David Giles | Program 3 Leader, Deep Exploration Technologies CRC and University of Adelaide
Aaron Baensch | Principal Geologist, Olympus
Caroline Forbes | Research Associate, University of Adelaide
Description
This one-day workshop will provide exploration geologists and researchers with a background to the current challenges of undercover exploration and the new drilling and sampling technology being developed in the Deep Exploration Technologies Cooperative Research Centre (DET CRC) that will drive change in our exploration industry in the next 10 years. The workshop will provide a state-of-the-art synopsis of drilling for non-drillers followed by an exploration of three developing technology pillars: the drill rig, real-time downhole sensing and real-time top-of-hole sensing. The workshop will provide a mix of presentations, practical demonstrations and discussions led by geologists, engineers, geochemists and application specialists. We aim to demonstrate how geologists will be applying these new technologies in the future and how technology will be providing support to exploration targeting and decision making.
The DET CRC is an 8-year, $115M, Australian research cooperative with partnerships between the mining industry, MET sector and research providers to develop new technology in minerals exploration drilling. The core purpose of the DET CRC is to develop transformational technologies for successful mineral exploration through deep, barren cover rocks to be utilized and commercialized by the mineral exploration industry.
Attendee Maximum: 40
Exploration in 2025: The Tools and Techniques to Explore Under Cover
Post-Conference Workshop at the Colorado School of Mines*
October 1-2, 2014
Organizer
Ken E. Witherly (SEG 2008) | Condor Consulting, Inc.
Presenters
Neil Williams (SEG 1982 FL) | Honoray Professorial Fellow, University of Wollongong
John R. Holliday (SEG 2004) | Holliday Geoscience
Thomas Bissig (SEG 2002 F) | MDRU, University of British Columbia
Jon A. Woodhead (SEG 2012) | Condor Consulting, Inc.
Peter L. Kowalczyk (SEG 2011) | Geoscience BC
Dianne E. Mitchinson | Mira Geoscience
James S. Cleverley (SEG 2002) | Principal Geochemist, CSIRO
Student Coordinator
Douglas T. (Ty) Conner (SEG 2013) | Colorado School of Mines
Description
Exploration continues to face challenges related to identifying and defining targets beneath cover. New strategies and tactics related to area selection, technology selection, target definition, and data collection, management, and interpretation are required to improve probability of success and help our industry meet future demands for metals.
The two-day workshop will focus on the challenges and approaches to exploring under cover on day one and then work on a practical exercise using data from the Quesnel Trough on day two. The workshop is designed to improve target selection and prioritization skills of exploration geoscientists and managers responsible for exploring through cover.
*Shuttle from Keystone, CO, to Golden, CO, included in registration fee.
Attendee Maximum: 36
Pricing SOLD OUT To be added to the waiting list, please e-mail glenda@seatoskymeetings.com
Getting More From Drill Core — Automated, Spectral-Based Mineral and Texture Mapping
Post-Conference Workshop at the Keystone Conference Center
October 1-2, 2014
Organizer
Brigette A. Martini (SEG 2014) | Vice President, Business Development, Corescan Pty Ltd, USA
Presenters
Brigette A. Martini (SEG 2014) | Vice President, Business Development, Corescan Pty Ltd, USA
Ronell Carey (SEG 1993) | Spectral Geologist, Corescan Pty Ltd, Australia
Pending - representatives from Leapfrog, aQuire, and exploration companies
Description
Corescan to bring mobile, automated core logging system to the Conference at Keystone!
In conjunction with both the SEG exhibition and the post-conference workshop on hyperspectral core imaging, Getting More From Drill Core — Automated, Spectral-Based Mineral and Texture Mapping, Corescan Pty Ltd will be bringing one of their mobile laboratories on-site for the duration of the SEG 2014 Conference. Conference attendees will be able to participate in tours and demonstrations of the advanced, core logging technology daily while workshop registrants will be given extended training and scanning access to the system. Workshop registrants are encouraged to forward samples to the Corescan North American offices prior to the workshop as portions of the workshop will be used to study and analyze student data. Conference attendees with an interest in trial scanning during or after the Conference should contact workshop presenter Brigette Martini at brigette.martini@corescan.com.au for more information. Furthermore, the Corescan lab will be headed to the Federal Center in Lakewood, Colorado for USGS core repository scanning projects directly after the Conference and will continue to accept commercial core projects in the Denver, Colorado area through October-November.
Attendee Maximum: 40