Description With practically all of the world's near surface deposits being exposed, future discoveries will need to be made in areas with extensive transported cover. Geologists will need to use the most up to date tools, which include using geochemical exploration methods.  These two days of power point lectures will cover the topics of primary dispersion, secondary dispersion, sampling strategies, seeing thru transported cover, analytical methods, quality control, data analysis, multi-elemental methods such as partial and selective leaches as well as field based soil pH techniques.  The course will also cover case studies from geochemical surveys in diverse physiographic and climatic environments from around the world. 

Who should attend This course is suitable for exploration geologists ranging from new graduates who will benefit from a presentation of the basic principles, to more senior geologists who have an interest in developing their skills in applied geochemistry.  Past course participants have also included government geologists, prospectors and mining engineers.

Dave Heberlein has been involved in mineral exploration for the past 32 years.  He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Southampton, England, and an M.Sc., (Geology and Exploration Geochemistry) from the University of British Columbia.  He has world-wide experience in exploring for both precious and base metal deposits and has worked extensively in both North and South America, Europe, Africa and Australia. Prior to joining Barrick Gold Corp. in 1994, he worked for a number of senior Mining companies.
From 1995 to 2002, he was Barrick’s Exploration Manager for Argentina and Chile.  In this role he managed exploration of the El Indio gold belt including the El Indio and Tambo mines and the giant Pascua Lama high sulphidation deposit.  After returning to Canada in 2002 he became Barrick’s Chief Geochemist for global exploration until he left the company in early 2007. He is currently a consulting exploration geochemist based in Vancouver, BC.

Course Outline

Course Comments:

"- Good, comprehensive course materials
  -Clear, well informed lecturing style, with good analogies + industry examples
  -Course well organised -  with sufficient breaks, refreshments, etc"   - Anonymous, December 2014

"- It is a very useful course, in which we found really interesting information and in which we found answers for many questions." - Prospectiuni S.A., Andreea, December 2014

"- Experienced consultant in this topic is the most [strength] of the course" - Alacer Gold, Esin Sisman, December 2014

$950 CAD* early registration (extended till Dec 11, 2015)  |  $1100 CAD* late registration (after Dec 11, 2015)

Fee includes:
Two (2) full days of instruction
shortcourse notes
breaks and lunch daily
beer networking reception event afterward on Jan 23
participation certificate
*Plus GST = Goods and Service Tax = 5% in British Columbia, Canada
 

Space is limited for all Courses. Register early to avoid disappointment.
KLS Geological reserves the right to cancel Short Courses that do not meet minimum attendance requirements.

Minimum of 18 participants required by the early registration date
Maximum of 60 participants overall

Payments accepted by cheque, wire and bank transfers, and all major credit cards

Register here by filling in the attached registration form, and sending it back by email, fax or by mail

Please contact Karie Smith at karie@klsgeo.com for more information....