Description
Introduction
This advanced-level training program is designed for senior geologists, drilling engineers, and resource geologists who seek to enhance their expertise in high-resolution core logging, advanced drilling methods, geotechnical data analysis, and resource estimation. The course will focus on complex ore body drilling, 3D drill hole data integration, and drilling optimization strategies for 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 drilling technologies for deep and complex mineral deposits.
- Geotechnical and structural core logging for mine development.
- Integration of geophysical, geochemical, and geological data from drill cores.
- 3D geological and resource modeling based on drilling data.
- Economic considerations and drilling cost optimization techniques.
Objectives
- Utilize advanced core logging techniques for ore body characterization.
- Optimize drilling operations for deep and structurally complex deposits.
- Integrate drill hole data with geophysical and geological models.
- Apply advanced QA/QC methods to ensure data accuracy.
- Assess economic and environmental factors in drilling decision-making.
Training Methodology
- Hands-on core logging exercises using advanced techniques.
- Case studies on deep drilling for phosphate, gold, and bauxite exploration.
- 3D resource modeling using drill data.
- Workshop on drill core interpretation and geostatistics.
- Discussion of real-world challenges in exploration drilling.
- Case Study: Integrating drill core data into mine feasibility studies.
Organizational Impact
- Enhances ore body delineation and resource evaluation accuracy.
- Reduces exploration risk through optimized drill hole targeting.
- Strengthens decision-making in resource development and mine planning.
- Improves interdisciplinary collaboration between geologists and mining engineers.
- Ensures compliance with best practices in resource reporting.
Personal Impact
- Develops expertise in high-resolution drill core analysis.
- Enhances proficiency in geotechnical and structural core logging.
- Strengthens skills in drill hole planning and optimization.
- Expands career opportunities in mineral exploration and resource estimation.
- Builds technical leadership in exploration drilling projects.
Who Should Attend?
- Senior geologists and mineral exploration professionals.
- Exploration and drilling managers overseeing drilling campaigns.
- Resource geologists involved in ore body modeling.
- Drilling engineers and geotechnical specialists.
- Government regulators monitoring exploration programs.
- Academic researchers specializing in drilling techniques.
Course Outline
Day 1
Advanced Drilling Technologies and Their Applications- Directional and deep drilling techniques for complex mineral deposits.
- Borehole imaging and televiewer logging for detailed structural analysis.
- Wireline core retrieval systems and advanced drilling equipment.
- Automation in drilling – improving accuracy and efficiency.
- Challenges in deep drilling and ways to overcome technical difficulties.
- Directional drilling applications in structurally controlled gold deposits.
Day 2
High-Resolution Core Logging and Structural Analysis- Geotechnical logging for mine design – rock strength, RQD, and UCS.
- Advanced lithological, alteration, and mineralogical core logging.
- Fracture and fault analysis in drill cores – structural geology insights.
- Hydrothermal alteration identification using core samples.
- Understanding vein systems and their importance in mineralization.
Day 3
Data Integration for Resource Modeling and Estimation- Drill hole database management and data validation techniques.
- Using 3D software for drill hole visualization and geological modeling.
- Core logging data integration with geophysical surveys.
- Geostatistical techniques for interpolating drill hole assay results.
- Optimizing drill hole spacing and grid design for resource estimation.
- Resource modeling for a bauxite deposit using drilling data.
Day 4
Advanced Sampling Techniques and QA/QC Procedures- Sampling protocols for high-precision geochemical analysis.
- Statistical evaluation of QA/QC results in drilling programs.
- Handling variability in assay data and reducing errors.
- Best practices for sample preparation, dispatch, and laboratory selection.
- Drill core processing automation and sample tracking technologies.
- Implementing QA/QC programs in large-scale phosphate exploration.
Day 5
Economic, Environmental, and Safety Considerations in Drilling- Cost analysis and budgeting for drilling programs.
- Economic decision-making in drill hole targeting and planning.
- Environmental risks associated with exploration drilling.
- Mine-site rehabilitation and sustainable drilling practices.
- Safety management and best practices in drilling operations.
Cancellation policy
no refund is accepted
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