Description
Introduction
This advanced training course is designed for senior geologists, structural geologists, and exploration managers who seek a comprehensive understanding of structural geology and tectonics in mineral exploration. The course focuses on advanced deformation analysis, ore body geometry, structural field techniques, and predictive modeling, with a special emphasis on phosphate, gold, and bauxite deposits.
Date
Day | Time | Price | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
Mon – Wed | 8:00 – 10:00 | $5/hrs | Turkey |
Tue – Thu | 18:00 – 19:00 | $5/hrs | Turkey |
Wed – Fri | 20:00 – 21:00 | $5/hrs | Turkey |
Sat – Sun | 18:00 – 19:00 20:00 – 21:00 | $8/hrs | Turkey |
This Training Course Will Highlight
- Advanced structural controls on mineralization and deformation processes.
- Ore body geometry and structural modeling for resource estimation.
- Fault kinematics, shear zone analysis, and hydrothermal ore deposition.
- Tectonic settings and their influence on mineralized belts.
- Integration of field structural data with geophysical and geochemical datasets.
Objectives
- Develop an advanced understanding of tectonic influences on mineral deposit formation.
- Apply kinematic and structural analysis to predict ore body distribution.
- Conduct detailed structural mapping and deformation analysis.
- Use predictive structural models to enhance exploration targeting.
- Integrate structural, geophysical, and geochemical datasets for better mineral resource assessment.
Training Methodology
- Technical case studies from major mineralized regions worldwide.
- Hands-on exercises in advanced structural mapping and fault analysis.
- Field-based problem-solving discussions on complex structural settings.
- Ore body geometry modeling based on structural interpretation.
- Geological cross-section construction and 3D structural visualization.
- Case Study: Structural assessment and modeling of a world-class mineral deposit.
Organizational Impact
- Enhances mineral targeting efficiency through advanced structural geology applications.
- Reduces exploration risk by integrating structural controls in deposit modeling.
- Strengthens exploration teams’ technical capabilities in mapping and analysis.
- Improves resource estimation accuracy through structural data integration.
- Supports better decision-making in high-value exploration projects.
Personal Impact
- Develops expert-level skills in structural geology and tectonic analysis.
- Strengthens problem-solving abilities in complex geological settings.
- Enhances interpretation of fault systems and ore body geometry.
- Expands career opportunities in global mining and exploration companies.
- Builds expertise in structural modeling for mineral resource estimation.
Who Should Attend?
- Senior geologists and structural geologists in mining and exploration.
- Exploration managers and technical directors in mineral prospecting.
- Mining engineers and resource geologists focusing on ore body modeling.
- Government regulators and policy advisors overseeing exploration projects.
- Academic researchers in economic geology and tectonics.
- Geophysical and geochemical consultants working in exploration.
- Field geologists specializing in structural mapping and mineral deposit analysis.
Course Outline
Day 1
Structural Geology of Ore Deposits – Advanced Principles- Tectonic processes and their impact on mineralized belts global metallogenic provinces.
- Structural controls on hydrothermal gold, sedimentary phosphate, and lateritic bauxite deposits.
- Rock rheology and deformation mechanisms brittle vs. ductile regimes in ore formation.
- Ore body geometry and mineralized fault systems recognizing structural traps.
- Structural preparation of rocks for fluid flow and ore deposition.
- Structural interpretation of a gold deposit in a shear zone.
Day 2
Advanced Fault and Shear Zone Analysis in Mineralization- Fault kinematics and reactivation impact on mineralization.
- Structural evolution of shear zones and their significance in ore deposition.
- Vein arrays, dilation zones, and fluid migration pathways in mineralized systems.
- Paleostress reconstruction for mineral exploration targeting.
- Field methods for fault and shear zone mapping – recognizing key deformation indicators.
- Shear zone-hosted gold deposits and their structural evolution.
Day 3
Folding, Rock Fabrics, and Ore Body Geometry- Geometry of folds and their control on mineral deposits phosphate and bauxite deposits.
- Foliation, cleavage, and lineation understanding their role in ore formation.
- Metamorphism, deformation, and structural remobilization of ore bodies.
- Interpreting and reconstructing folded and refolded structures in mining districts.
- Fold-thrust belt settings and their influence on phosphate deposits.
- Geological cross-section construction for folded terrains.
Day 4
Structural Mapping, Data Integration, and Interpretation- Field mapping techniques for structural geology in exploration.
- Collecting and interpreting orientation data from field measurements.
- Use of stereonets and kinematic analysis for structural predictions.
- Combining structural, geophysical, and geochemical datasets for target definition.
- 3D structural visualization and geological modeling techniques.
- Interpreting geological structures in a mining district using integrated datasets.
Day 5
Exploration Targeting and Predictive Structural Modeling- Structural frameworks of major mining districts worldwide.
- Predicting mineralization using structural mapping and modeling.
- Risk assessment and uncertainty reduction in structural targeting.
- Field validation of structurally controlled mineralized zones.
- Challenges and best practices in applying structural geology to mineral exploration.
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no refund is accepted
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