Description
Introduction
This advanced-level training is designed for senior geologists, petrologists, and exploration managers who need expertise in high-resolution petrographic analysis, ore petrology, geometallurgy, and resource modeling. The course focuses on microscopic, geochemical, and mineralogical techniques for mineral exploration and ore deposit evaluation with 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 petrographic techniques and high-resolution mineral identification.
- Geochemical, isotopic, and thermodynamic analysis of mineralized rocks.
- Application of fluid inclusion studies and metamorphic petrology in ore genesis.
- Ore mineralogical characterization and geometallurgical implications.
- Integration of petrology in resource estimation and mining operations.
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
High-Resolution Petrography and Ore Mineralogy- Advanced optical microscopy techniques for mineral identification.
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS).
- X-ray diffraction (XRD) for mineral characterization and phase analysis.
- Petrographic methods for sulfide and oxide mineral identification.
- Using Raman spectroscopy in mineralogical studies.
- High-resolution petrographic analysis of a gold deposit.
Day 2
Geochemical and Isotopic Petrology for Ore Genesis- Stable and radiogenic isotope applications in mineral exploration.
- Geochemical fractionation and isotopic signatures in ore-forming systems.
- Trace element geochemistry and mineral fingerprinting for ore deposits.
- Petrographic interpretation of fluid-rock interaction and alteration patterns.
- Application of isotopic dating techniques in ore deposit studies.
- Isotopic analysis in phosphate ore petrology.
Day 3
Fluid Inclusions and Thermodynamic Studies in Ore Petrology- Types of fluid inclusions and their significance in mineral exploration.
- Microthermometry techniques for ore-forming fluid characterization.
- Thermodynamic modeling of mineral stability and element partitioning.
- Identifying ore-forming hydrothermal systems through fluid inclusion analysis.
- Predicting mineralization depth and temperature conditions using thermobarometry.
- Fluid inclusion studies in a hydrothermal gold deposit.
Day 4
Ore Mineralogy, Geometallurgy, and Process Optimization- Mineralogical classification of ores and their metallurgical properties.
- Petrology of refractory gold ores and implications for extraction.
- Geometallurgical mapping for resource assessment and processing efficiency.
- Application of petrography in beneficiation and ore recovery optimization.
- Using automated mineralogy techniques (MLA, TIMA) in mining operations.
- Geometallurgical evaluation of bauxite for alumina processing.
Day 5
Advanced Resource Modeling and Petrological Data Integration- Integrating petrological data with 3D resource models for mine planning.
- Application of machine learning and AI in petrographic analysis.
- Big data approaches in mineralogical and geochemical exploration.
- Remote sensing and hyperspectral imaging for large-scale petrographic studies.
Cancellation policy
no refund is accepted
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