APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY OF PORPHYRY

COPPER DEPOSITS

PRESENTERS: SCOTT HALLEY

Scott is a geologist and geochemist specialising in exploration geochemistry, particularly in the use of multi-element ICP geochemistry and SWIR analysis to map far-field expressions and alteration mineral zonatiion patterns around hydrothermal systems. In the last 20 years, he has consulted to more than 150 mining and exploration companies in more than 25 countries. Previously, he worked as an exploration geologist for 20 years, meaning that Scott understands how geochemistry can be practically and effectively applied to exploration and mining problems. As well as consulting, Scott is a regular presenter in the CODES MSc (Econ Geol) short course series, and a regular invited speaker at international geology conferences. Scott was the recipient of the Gibb Maitland Medal for 2012.

WHEN: SATURDAY OCT 12 (1-DAY)

This is a practical workshop interrogating a cross section of drill hole data from a porphyry copper system using ioGAS software.

The components of the course include integrating assay data with logging information. This process provides a more robust classification of the rock types by combining the 2 data types.

Create a series of major element plots that allow classification of alteration facies and construction of a robust 3D mineralogy model.

Merge major element geochemistry with SWIR data. This is a means of validating the SWIR information. Some components of the mineralogy are best defined from the SWIR data; some are best defined from the chemical analyses. A combination of both is required for a useful model.

The best way to learn about geochemistry is a practical hands-on tutorial where you examine real data. Although this exercise is based on a porphyry Cu system, the same principles are applicable to any kind of mineral system.

Participants will require their own laptop computer. If you do not have a current ioGAS license, we will arrange a free trial version.

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