Description
Introduction
This course provides a fundamental understanding of applied petrology in mineral exploration, focusing on rock classification, mineral identification, and petrographic analysis. Participants will learn how petrology supports mineral exploration for phosphate, gold, and bauxite deposits, emphasizing basic field and laboratory techniques for rock and mineral characterization.
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
- Basic principles of petrology and its role in mineral exploration.
- Identification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
- Understanding ore-forming processes and host rock associations.
- Basic petrographic techniques for mineral identification.
- Application of petrology in mineral targeting and resource assessment.
Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of petrology and its relevance to mineral exploration.
- Learn basic rock classification techniques and mineral identification.
- Gain knowledge of petrographic microscope analysis and thin section preparation.
- Develop an understanding of ore-forming environments and host rocks.
- Recognize the role of petrology in geochemical and geophysical exploration.
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led presentations on petrology fundamentals.
- Hands-on rock and mineral identification exercises.
- Practical petrography and thin section analysis.
- Field-based petrological mapping discussions.
- Interactive Q&A sessions on petrology applications in exploration.
- Case Study: Petrographic analysis of a phosphate, gold, or bauxite deposit.
Organizational Impact
- Enhances mineral exploration efficiency through petrological data interpretation.
- Improves understanding of host rock environments for ore deposits.
- Strengthens technical capabilities in rock classification and analysis.
- Supports better integration of petrological, geochemical, and geophysical data.
- Reduces exploration risks by improving rock and mineral identification skills.
Personal Impact
- Develops fundamental skills in petrology and mineral identification.
- Improves ability to interpret rock-forming processes in mineral exploration.
- Strengthens understanding of petrographic techniques in geology.
- Expands career opportunities in mineral exploration and mining companies.
- Builds confidence in handling and analyzing geological samples.
Who Should Attend?
- Entry-level geologists and mineral exploration professionals.
- Mining engineers involved in resource assessment.
- Petrographers and laboratory technicians working in mineralogy.
- Government and geological survey personnel.
- Undergraduate geology and mining students.
- Technical staff in geological laboratories and exploration projects.
- Professionals transitioning into mineral petrology and exploration geology.
Course Outline
Day 1
Introduction to Petrology and Rock Classification- Definition and significance of petrology in mineral exploration.
- Introduction to igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
- Rock cycle and mineral formation processes.
- Common rock-forming minerals and their properties.
- Field identification techniques for different rock types.
- Basic petrographic analysis of a bauxite deposit.
Day 2
Igneous Petrology and Mineral Deposits- Classification of igneous rocks and their significance in exploration.
- Volcanic and plutonic processes in ore formation.
- Gold deposits in intrusive and volcanic environments.
- Igneous rock-hosted phosphate and bauxite deposits.
- Petrographic identification of igneous rocks and mineral textures.
- Relationship between igneous rocks and gold mineralization.
Day 3
Sedimentary Petrology and Resource Exploration- Classification of sedimentary rocks and depositional environments.
- Phosphate and bauxite formation in sedimentary settings.
- Diagenetic processes and their impact on ore formation.
- Petrographic techniques for analyzing sedimentary rocks.
- Using sedimentary petrology in geochemical exploration.
- Petrographic and geochemical characteristics of phosphate deposits.
Day 4
Metamorphic Petrology and Ore Deposits- Classification of metamorphic rocks and their tectonic significance.
- Gold deposits associated with metamorphic environments.
- Metamorphic processes and their impact on ore remobilization.
- Textural and mineralogical changes in metamorphic rocks.
- Thin section analysis of metamorphic rocks in mineral exploration.
- Petrography of shear zone-hosted gold deposits.
Day 5
Applied Petrology for Mineral Exploration and Resource Evaluation- Integrating petrographic data with geochemical and geophysical exploration.
- Understanding alteration minerals and mineral zoning in ore deposits.
- Using petrography for mineral prospectivity mapping.
- Petrological indicators of mineralization and resource evaluation.
- Best practices in petrological sample collection and data reporting.
- Future trends and advancements in applied petrology.
Cancellation policy
no refund is accepted
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