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Professional Geologist Short Courses

In 2020 EGRU is again offering a series of short courses aimed at advancing the skills and competencies of professional geoscientists.

The series has been developed in collaboration with industry professionals, with the objective of delivering training in geoscience core and applied skills suitable for professionals ranging from early career to highly experienced geoscientists.

Most courses are delivered at JCU, some are field-based, and some can also be delivered in-house and tailored to meet requirements.

For further information contact the EGRU Manager:[email protected]

2020 TimetableJanuary20 - 22 Jan

Ore Textures & Breccias: Recognition TechniquesCourse Leader: Dr Gavin Clarke (EGRU)3 days, JCU Townsville

23 - 24 Jan

Core Logging TechniquesCourse Leader: Prof Paul Dirks (EGRU)2 days, JCU Townsville

February3 - 7 Feb

Geology Essentials - Advanced Core Skills TrainingCourse Leaders: Dr Jan Huizenga, Prof Paul Dirks (EGRU)5 days, Townsville

10 - 11 Feb

Leapfrog Geo FundamentalsCourse Leader: Pieter Creus (EGRU)2 days, JCU Townsville

12 - 13 Feb

Leapfrog Geo AdvancedCourse Leader: Pieter Creus (EGRU)2 days, JCU Townsville

13 Feb

QGIS for GeoscientistsCourse Leader: Grant Boxer1 day, JCU Townsville

14 Feb

More QGIS for GeoscientistsCourse Leader: Grant Boxer1 day, JCU Townsville

June7 - 15 June

Advanced Field TrainingCourse Leaders: Prof Paul Dirks, Dr Ioan Sanislav (EGRU)8 days, Mt Isa - Cloncurry area

July6 July

Geochemical Data: Acquisition, Analysis, Quality and Management Course Leader: Dr Dennis Arne (Telemark Geosciences)1 day, JCU Townsville

7 July

Exploratory Data Analysis using ioGASCourse Leader: Dr Dennis Arne (Telemark Geosciences)1 day, JCU Townsville

8 July

Integration of Geochemical, Mineralogical and Geological DataCourse Leader: Dr Dennis Arne (Telemark Geosciences)1 day, JCU Townsville

9 - 11 July

Spatial Data AnalysisCourse Leader: Dr Arianne Ford (Kenex)3 days, JCU Townsville

September - October28 Sept - 2 Oct

Management in Mineral ExplorationCourse Leader: Nick Franey 5 x 1 day modules, JCU Townsville

Economic Geology Research CentreCollege of Science & Engineering

James Cook UniversityTownsville, QLD, Australia

E: [email protected] T: +61 7 4781 4726 W: egru.com.au

Ore Textures & Breccias: Recognition Techniques

20 - 22 January 2020

Dr Gavin Clarke, EGRU JCUThis three-day course covers the fundamentals of textural observation and interpretation in mineralised hydrothermal systems. The techniques used are simple, highly effective and require no specialised equipment. The techniques are also extremely practical in that they generate numerous questions about the mineralisation being studied and commonly provide vectors toward mineralisation for drill testing. Critical evaluation factors considered during the course include: ӹ Infill: Recognition Criteria ӹ Alteration: Recognition & Evaluation ӹ Channelways: Recognition Criteria ӹ Overprinting and Paragenesis: Recognition & Sequencing Criteria

ӹ Breccia: Recognition Criteria ӹ Breccia: Rudimentary Classification System

ӹ Tectonic Breccia Systems ӹ Intrusive Breccia Systems ӹ Paragenetic Core Logging

The course comprises lectures and practical sessions.

This is a Level 4 (Honours) course suitable for early career geoscientists.Participants will be working alongside JCU Geoscience Honours students.

Core Logging Techniques

23 - 24 January 2020

Prof. Paul Dirks, EGRU JCUThis two-day course introduces the basic skills and methodology to review and log geological drill core. Emphasis is placed on the recognition, description and acquisition of oriented data (bedding planes, faults, fractures, shear zones), and how this data relates to field observations. The course aims to familiarise participants with the key requirements of core logging, and how to interpret and integrate drill logs with geological models.

The course will comprise short morning lectures introducing the principles of core logging on day one, and the integration of core logs into structural sections and geological models on day two. Substantive time each day spent on practical group exercises.

Day 1 - Logging at suitable scales to capture the required information for a successful interpretation and, importantly, present that data and interpretation to their peers.

Day 2 - Construct cross sections from existing core logs, orientation data and geological maps. This will require careful consideration of how to connect critical markers to best reflect the geology of the area. Results will be discussed within the group at the end of the practical sessions.

This is a Level 4 (Honours) course suitable for early career geoscientists.Participants will be working alongside JCU Geoscience Honours students.

Geology Essentials - Advanced Core Skills Training

3 - 7 February 2020

Dr Jan Huizenga, EGRU JCUProf. Paul Dirks, EGRU JCUThis course is designed for geologists who wish to advance their core geological skills and maximise the information they gather from fundamental geological data sets. The course will help participants develop their understanding, interpretation, and modelling of geological systems.

This 5-day practical course will develop skills in: ӹ Identifying, classifying and interpreting rocks and minerals within a geological framework.

ӹ Collecting field measurements of geological structures.

ӹ Recognising and characterising geological structures from a geological map.

ӹ Understanding spatial and timing relationships through the construction and interpretation of cross-sections and stratigraphic columns.

ӹ Visualising 3D structural relationships using stereonets.

In 2020 EGRU is again offering a series of short courses that incorporates training in both fundamental and applied skills, and includes courses suitable for both early career and experienced professional geoscientists. The series of courses has been developed in response to discussions with the EGRU board, EGRU members, and the wider professional geoscience community, and also in response to results from recent surveys that have highlighted the skills valued by both employers and professional geoscientists. This year the range of courses has been expanded to include a 5 day course dedicated to core geological skills. This course has grown out of discussions with employers of geoscience graduates, and with industry geoscientists, who have emphasised the importance of fundamental geological skills in the work environment. The course is aimed at enhancing the geological skills, competencies and employability of early career geoscientists.

Please Note: All enquiries about these courses should be directed to EGRU. Contact [email protected] for further information. Register at egru.com.au. Registration opens in October 2019.

Professional Geologist Short Courses in 2020


Participants in both the Leapfrog and QGISworkshops will need to bring a laptop. QGIS participants will be asked to download and install the latest version of QGIS, along with a number of free plug-ins and GIS data sets before the workshops. Leapfrog participants will be asked to

download a trial version of the softeware and will be sent a temporary activation code.

Course Outline*:Extracting the most out of your drillhole data ӹ Modelling from numeric data

Stereonets ӹ Using stereonets to determine trends in structural data

ӹ Applying stereonet data to modelling sufaces

Advanced modelling ӹ Vein modelling ӹ Modelling using contact points ӹ Using structural trends effectively ӹ Form interpolants ӹ Advanced surface editing ӹ Combined models

Numerical modellingUseful tricks and tips*Course outline subject to change and dependent on the level of experience of delegates.Pieter has worked as a consultant using Leapfrog Geo, and specialising in structural geology and 3D modelling. During this time, he built models in varied geological settings from undeformed rocks to poly deformed high grade metamorphic rocks in Archaean Greenstone Belts

Leapfrog GeoFundamentals

10 - 11 February 2020

Pieter Creus, EGRU JCUThis course is suited to industry professionals who want to learn Leapfrog Geo, and final year students and graduates who want an introduction to the software and 3D modelling.Course OutlinePrinciples of 3D modelling ӹ Implicit vs. explicit modelling ӹ Raw data vs. internal data storage ӹ Data types and preparation

Principles of Leapfrog Geo ӹ Rules-based implicit modelling ӹ Layout and basic functions ӹ Workflows

Importing and exporting data ӹ Importing drillhole databases, GIS, point and structural data

Validating and correcting errors/warnings ӹ Drillhole database validation and correcting errors

ӹ Reviewing warningsConstructing a geological model ӹ Fault model construction ӹ Choosing the correct surface type ӹ Constructing a model from drill data ӹ Constructing a model form GIS data ӹ Editing a model using mapping data

Presenting your data ӹ Saved scenes and movies ӹ Cross-sections

Leapfrog GeoAdvanced

12 - 13 February 2020

Pieter Creus, EGRU JCUThis course is suited to experienced users of Leapfrog Geo who want to get more out of their data and model, and to experienced 3D modellers who are considering using Leapfrog Geo.

More QGIS for Geoscientists

14 February 2020

Grant BoxerThe More QGIS for Geoscientists workshop is designed to expand on the QGIS for Geoscientists workshop. It willprovide more detail on using QGIS for earth science applications. This workshop is aimed at users of QGIS who would like to expand their skills and participants are encouraged to bring along their questions. The workshop will begin with a brief review of QGIS 3 and will be followed by a series of hands-on exercises covering; ӹ Useful plugins ӹ Registering raster images ӹ Reviewing the process of assigning pattern fills to geological polygons

ӹ Joining spatial and non-spatial data ӹ Using the new Geopackage file format and why

ӹ Searching for and use of open source WMS data

ӹ Plotting drill hole traces and visualising drill holes in 3D using QGIS2Threejs

ӹ Geological legends ӹ Review of remote sensing applications in QGIS

Time will be allocated at the end of the day for discussion topics from participants and answering specific user problems. Grant Boxer, a consultant geologist with over 40 years' experience in exploration and mining, has presented numerous QGIS workshops in western and eastern Australia.

QGIS for Geoscientists

13 February 2020

Grant BoxerQGIS is a free open-source GIS program that runs on the PC, Mac and Linux. Although QGIS is not specifically built for geological applications, the program can do the majority of data import, data display and map production required by today’s geoscientists. A wide variety of geological symbols and patterns are available for decorating geological maps.The workshop is designed for intermediate and experienced users of Geographic Information Systems who want to to find out what QGIS can do for them.The workshop will comprise: ӹ An introduction to the various features of QGIS

ӹ Extensive hands-on sessions using QGIS to create maps and to demonstrate the import and display of various types of data (vector, raster, geological, geochemical, geophysical, and satellite imagery).

ӹ Examples of using free on-line data via web servers, and using plug-ins to select, download and process satellite imagery.


Advanced Field Training

8 - 14 June 2020(Travel days: 7 & 15 June)

Prof. Paul Dirks, Dr Ioan Sanislav, EGRU JCUEastern Mt Isa Inlier, NW Minerals Province, Queensland

This intensive 7-day field course is designed to provide geoscientists with an introduction to the geology of Mt Isa Inlier, a world-class metallogenic province, and develop essential exploration-related field skills applicable in complexly deformed and altered terrains.

Detailed ‘form surface’ mapping of contacts, alteration zones and structures will be integrated with paragenesis, geophysical interpretation and the use of alternate knowledge-based and data-based exploration models, including an introduction to the simple and useful application of semi-quantitative prospectivity tools.

The course will be based in the Eastern Mt Isa Inlier, an area which contains world class IOCG and Pb-Zn-Ag deposits, as well as important U and REE mineralisation.

The Advanced Field Training course is suited to professional geologists and post-graduate students seeking to enhance their field geology and mapping capabilities.

The course will include:

ӹ Field visits to major structural and terrain boundaries. This will include discussions and assessment of the nature, significance and potential of these major structures for mineralization.

ӹ Visits to selected ore deposits, and discussions about deposit geology and potential exploration models.

ӹ Veins, breccias, shear zones: paragenesis, overprinting, mechanisms, geometry.

ӹ Advanced structural geology and structural controls.

ӹ Developing exploration strategies from field observations.

Please Note: Registration numbers for this course are limited so it is advisable to register early.

6 - 8 July 2020

Dr Dennis ArneTelemark GeosciencesThis comprehensive 3-day modular short course is designed for geology graduate students and mineral exploration professionals wanting continuing professional development in exploration and applied geochemistry.

Day 1 of the course would also be suitable for database professionals wishing to know more about the collection of geochemical data and the assessment of its quality, as well as for more seasoned geologists wishing to review recent advances in the collection, analysis, QA/QC and management of data.

The short courses involve PowerPoint lectures to introduce concepts but will be interspersed with short practical exercises to reinforce some of the strategies and methods.

Examples will be drawn from publicly available data sources from Australia and Canada, with detailed data sets from the central Victorian goldfields used for data integration exercises.

The aim of this complete 3-day short course series is to equip the participants to confidently design, implement and interpret diverse data sets from geochemical exploration programs while ensuring “fit for purpose” data quality and data management.

Geochemical Data: Acquisition, Analysis, Quality, Management, Interpretation & Integration

Photos of wildlife, geologists and hills of breccia in the Mt Isa - Cloncurry area courtesy of Robbie Coleman (above) and Hans Dirks (right).


Geochemical Data: Acquisition, Analysis, Quality & Management

Day 1 - 6 July

ӹ Geochemical sampling strategies

ӹ Sample preparation and analytical methods

ӹ Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)

ӹ Basic data management

ӹ An A to Z of designing, implementing and reporting geochemical data in compliance with current public reporting codes.

Exploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS

Day 2 - 7 July

This module will introduce a structured approach to both univariant and multivariant exploratory data analysis of geochemical data in the best interpretive software available - ioGAS.

A key focus of the approach will be the attribution of geochemical data with a variety of metadata for process discovery.

No prior use of the software is assumed as this course will provide a solid introduction.

Integration of Geochemical, Mineralogical & Geological Data

Day 3 - 8 July

This module builds upon the use of ioGAS to integrate geochemical, mineralogical and geological data.

Participants should either have completed Day 2 of the series or have some experience in use of the software.

Mineralogical data included in the practical sessions includes XRD, hyperspectral and normative mineralogy.

Geological data to be integrated includes information on alteration and lithology from field mapping or core logging.

Spatial Data Analysis

9 - 11 July 2020

Dr Arianne Ford, KenexThis 3-day workshop on spatial data analysis is designed to provide geoscientists with an introduction to geochemical data analysis and mineral potential (prospectivity) mapping with a focus on mineral exploration. The course will cover the relevant theoretical background, however frequent practical exercises will be undertaken throughout. Emphasis will be placed on using mineral system understanding to underpin the data analysis in order to maintain the relevant geological context at all stages.Topics to be covered include: ӹ Geochemical anomaly definition: introduction to traditional statistics and non-parametric statistics (univariate and multivariate).

ӹ Interpretation of geophysical data: introduction to interpreting structural and geological features from magnetic, gravity, and radiometric data

ӹ Mineral potential mapping: mineral systems analysis, knowledge driven methods, data driven methods

Workshop participants should have at least a basic working knowledge of GIS to get the most out of this course. Practical exercises will primarily be undertaken using ArcGIS, however a separate standalone application will need to be installed for the multifractal analysis on day 1.The course will be run in a JCU GIS computer lab with the required software, however participants are welcome to bring their own laptops (those wishing to do so should contact the course leader to discuss the required software/licenses in advance).Arianne Ford is a Senior GIS Analyst with Kenex in New Zealand and previously spent 10 years in academia in Australia working on research projects focused on spatial data modelling for mineral exploration. She has presented a number of training courses to students, industry, and government on mineral potential mapping and spatial data analysis.

Dennis Arne has nearly 40 years experience in geology and applied geochemistry globally. He has overseen regional geochemical exploration programs in the Yukon, Nunavut and northern Quebec in Canada, the USA, eastern Australia, Suriname, Sudan and Laos. He was Managing Director and Principal Consultant - Geochemistry of CSA Global Canada until late 2017, General Manager and Principal Consultant – Geochemistry for Revelation Geoscience (purchased by CSA Global in 2012), Principal Consulting Geochemist with ioGlobal (now Reflex Geochemistry) and formerly Senior Geochemist with Geoscience Victoria (now Geological Survey of Victoria, Australia). Dennis is currently director and principal consulting geochemist at Telemark Geosciences and an independent contractor with CSA Global. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, a Fellow and Vice President of the Association of Applied Geochemists, is a Registered Professional Geoscientist (Geochemistry) in Australia and a registered Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia.

Management inMineral Exploration


28 September - 2 October

5 x one-day coursesNick Franey, NJF ConsultingIn response to feedback from industry, Nick Franey has developed a series of one-day courses to provide a flexible option for time-poor explorers who are looking to enhance their management skills.

Most of these courses are suited to both technical and non-technical professionals involved in exploration management.

Five one day modules are offered as individual courses.

Day 1 - 28 SeptemberThe Principles and Key Success Criteria of Mineral Exploration Management ӹ The Mineral Exploration Business ӹ Principles of general management (the management cycle) & a management toolkit

ӹ Mission, Vision, Exploration Strategy ӹ Communication (& Press Releases) ӹ Exploration Management Success Criteria (including the McKinsey Study)

Day 2 - 29 SeptemberDay-to-Day Management for Mineral Exploration ӹ The Exploration Process ӹ Exploration Portfolio & Pipeline ӹ Key exploration management decisions ӹ Exploration methods: Geology, Geochemistry & Geophysics – from a management perspective

ӹ Engaging consultants ӹ Drilling: Planning, the Drill Contract, Rig Supervision, monitoring performance

Day 3 - 30 SeptemberData Management for Mineral Exploration and Feasibility Studies ӹ The Geochem/Drilling data – the importance of a relational database

ӹ Geochem QAQC ӹ Managing geophysical data ӹ Spatial Data: GIS & maps ӹ Technical reports – why they are so important, and how to ensure they get done

Day 4 - 1 OctoberThe Non-Technical Aspects of Mineral Exploration Management (e.g. HR, Administration, Logistics, HSEC) ӹ HR: Organisational structure, Job descriptions, Succession planning, Teamwork, Employment contracts, Performance management, Staff development & training

ӹ Admin: Asset management, Field logistics, Tenement administration, Budgets & expenditure controls

ӹ Health & Safety: Risk management, Promoting awareness, MERP, Incident investigations

ӹ Environment: Approvals, Baseline Studies, Minimising impacts, Rehabilitation

ӹ Community Relations: Engagement - why it matters, Standards & guidelines, Sticky issues, Security, Socio-economic development

Day 5 - 2 OctoberFinancial Aspects of Mineral Exploration and Project Evaluation (for experienced geologists) ӹ Introduction to Finance, the market, funding exploration

ӹ Economic Evaluation of Projects: DCF analysis, building an economic model

ӹ Project Valuations: Income, Cost- & Market-based methods

ӹ Accounting Basics: the balance sheet, income statement & cash flow

ӹ The use of financial ratios

Nick Franey has taught the Business and Financial Management subject of the JCU Masters of Mineral Geoscience (MGM) since 2016, working with Andy White until Andy retired.

Nick is an exploration geologist with a broad range of experience, from grassroots to advanced project (feasibility study) and near-mine operations. He has explored for most types of gold and base metal deposits in a variety of geological terranes, in more than 20 countries, on three continents.

Nick Franey also offers EGRU Exploration Management courses for Engineers and for Non-Technical Professionals (see following example). These course are aimed at professionals involved in the management of exploration companies and exploration programs.

Mineral Exploration Management for Engineers

Five-day courseDr Nick Franey, NJF ConsultingSuitable for engineers with > 5 years experience

ӹ Day 1: Overview (includes the mineral exploration business, management, success criteria)

ӹ Day 2: Business Development (includes exploration strategy, negotiation, corporate deals)

ӹ Day 3: Exploration Management (includes exploration process, resource estimation, feasibility studies, data management)

ӹ Day 4: Non-Technical areas (includes: HR issues; admin and finance; HSEC; MERP)

ӹ Day 5: Personal Skills (productivity, decision making, communication, oganisation)

The Exploration Management courses are flexible, can be presented in-house, and can be tailored to meet your requirements. Contact EGRU for further information.


Also in 2020

Mineral Deposits of the Mt Isa - Cloncurry RegionThe workshop will include technical sessions, core viewing and a field trip12 - 15 May 2020Course Leaders: Prof Paul Dirks, A/Prof Carl Spandler (EGRU), Dr Ioan Sanislav (EGRU)Cloncurry, NW Queensland, Australia

This workshop follows on from the highly successful EGRU Cloncurry-based workshops and field trips held in 2015, 2016 and 2018.

Registration & Cancellation - 2020 Short CoursesRegister for EGRU short courses on the EGRU web site: https://www.jcu.edu.au/economic-geology-research-centre-egru/professional-development/courses. The short course cancellation policy is included below and on the EGRU web site.Registration Fees include: Morning and Afternoon Tea and Lunch.. Additional information on individual courses will be available on the EGRU web site from October 2019. Courses will be held at the JCU Townsville campus unless otherwise specified.

Cancellation Policy

EGRU reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any or all of the courses if minimum numbers are not registered by : ӹ Wednesday 11 December 2019 (Jan-Feb courses: Ore Textures / Core Logging / Geology Essentials / Leapfrog Geo

Fundamentals & Advanced / QGIS & More QGIS) ӹ Wednesday 27 May 2020 (July courses: Geochemical Data / Exploratory Data Analysis / Integration of Geochemical Data

/ Spatial Data Analysis) ӹ Wednesday 19 August 2020 (September course: Management in Mineral Exploration)

or if unforeseen circumstances require the cancellation/ rescheduling of any courses. Registration fees will be fully refunded should EGRU cancel or reschedule a course. EGRU is not responsible for cancellation or re-booking fees incurred by registrants that are imposed by airlines, accommodation venues or other entities as a result of the any courses being cancelled or rescheduled.

If a delegate cancels a place on a course there will be a full refund of the registration fees for cancellations on or before the cancellation dates as follows:

ӹ Wednesday 11 December 2019 (Jan-Feb courses: Ore Textures / Core Logging / Geology Essentials / Leapfrog Geo Fundamentals & Advanced / QGIS & More QGIS)

ӹ Wednesday 27 May 2020 (July courses: Geochemical Data / Exploratory Data Analysis / Integration of Geochemical Data / Spatial Data Analysis)

ӹ Wednesday 19 August 2020 (September course: Management in Mineral Exploration)or if unforeseen circumstances require the cancellation / rescheduling of any courses. Fees will not be refunded after the above cancellation dates, but registration can be transferred to an alternative delegate.

EGRU reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the Advanced Field Training course if minimum numbers are not registered by Wednesday 1 April 2020.If a delegate cancels a place on the field course there will be a full refund of the registration fees for cancellations on or before Wednesday 1 April 2020.Fees will not be refunded after Wednesday 1 April 2020, but registration can be transferred to an alternative delegate.EGRU is not responsible for cancellation or re-booking fees incurred by registrants that are imposed by airlines, accommodation venues or other entities as a result of the any courses being cancelled or rescheduled.

Classroom based courses presented at JCU campus

Field based course: Advanced Field Training

Economic Geology Research CentreCollege of Science & Engineering

James Cook UniversityTownsville, QLD, Australia

E: [email protected] T: +61 7 4781 4726 W: egru.com.au

Professional Geologist Short CoursesRegistration Fees 2020 CoursesRegistration opens in October 2019Non-JCU students - contact EGRU about student rates

Course Title Registration Fees (AUD inc GST)

20 - 22 Jan Ore Textures & Breccias: Recognition Techniques

EGRU Members $ 990.00

AIG Members $1485.00

Non-Members $1650.00

23 - 24 Jan Core Logging Techniques


AIG Members $ 990.00


3 - 7 Feb Geology Essentials - Advanced Core Skills Training

EGRU Members $1650.00



10 -11 Feb Leapfrog Geo Fundamentals




Students $ 550.00

12 - 13 Feb Leapfrog Geo Advanced Fees as for 10-11 Feb above

13 Feb QGIS for Geoscientists



Non-Members $ 675.00

14 Feb More QGIS for Geoscientists Fees as for 13 Feb above

7 - 15 June Advanced Field Training (delegate numbers are limited)EGRU Members $3850.00


6 July Geochemical Data: Acquisition, Analysis, Quality and Management




7 July Exploration Data Analysis using ioGAS Fees as for 6 July above

8 July Integration of Geochemical, Mineralogical and Geological Data Fees as for 6 July above

9 - 11 July Spatial Data Analysis

EGRU Members $1815.00



28 Sept - 2 OctManagement in Mineral Exploration

5 x 1 day Modules

Fees per one-day module




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Professional Geologist Short Courses · ӹ Using structural trends effectively ӹ Form interpolants ӹ Advanced surface editing ӹ Combined models Numerical modelling Useful tricks