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Mpodozis and Cornejo (2012)
Introduction
This
short course helps participants to
develop the knowledge and skills required for
exploring, mining or researching in volcanic terrains.
It
combines fundamental information on how volcanoes work and what they
produce, and practical information on
how
to name, describe and log volcanic facies,
including altered volcanic facies, in the field and in drill
core. The relationships between volcanic and ore forming processes are
reviewed for important volcanic-associated ore deposit types (VMS,
epithermal Au-Ag, porphyry Cu-Au, komatiite-hosted Ni, kimberlite-hosted
diamonds).
Course Format and Delivery
The short course will
run for four days, two of which will be spent in the field.
Lectures will cover ore deposit types commonly hosted by volcanic
successions, kinds of volcanoes, eruption styles and products on land
and under water, effects of hydrothermal alteration on volcanic rocks,
and breccias in mineralised volcanic environments. The field days will focus on the Tertiary volcanic units exposed along the Maipo valley close to Santiago. The Maipo valley section includes a wide variety of both fresh and variably altered volcanic and subvolcanic units. The first field day will provide practice in naming, describing and interpreting a variety of volcanic facies using outcrop and hand sample characteristics. The second day will involve graphic logging of a section of volcanic facies and will develop skills in understanding facies architecture, depositional environments, proximity to source vents, and the distinction between hydrothermal and diagenetic alteration. The course is presented and taught in English. There will also be opportunities to discuss concepts in Spanish with the volcanology assistant, Dr. Jose Piquer Romo. Dr. Piquer is a Professor and Researcher at Universidad Austral de Chile in Valdivia, Chile. Dr. Piquer completed his PhD at CODES, University of Tasmania, where the the subject of his PhD project was that of the geology of the Andes of central Chile, including the Maipo Valley. Also before CODES, he worked for eight years doing mineral exploration in the Mio-Pliocene metallogenic belt of central Chile.
Who should attend
This course is intended for geologists engaged in regional- or
deposit-scale mapping or in drilling programs in volcanic successions for the purpose of mineral
exploration (especially VMS, epithermal Au-Ag, porphyry Cu-Au, komatiite
Ni, or diamonds) and for geological survey geologists embarking on
mapping projects in volcanic successions. No prior volcanology training
is required.
Jocelyn McPhie
is an Adjunct Professor at the University of
Tasmania and Principal Consultant in McPhie Volcanology. She is a world
leader in the application of volcanology to the exploration for mineral
deposits. She has developed practical techniques to unravel the complex
geology of volcanic terrains
and has
particular expertise in textural interpretation of altered volcanic
rocks, volcanic facies analysis, volcanic eruption and emplacement
processes, and volcanic influences on ore formation.
Her research contributes directly to the knowledge and understanding of
fundamental physical volcanology, and the links between volcanic and
hydrothermal processes. She has published more than
100 papers in peer-reviewed
international journals, and is senior author of the book,
Volcanic Textures, widely used by
academic and industry geoscientists working in volcanic successions.
$2500 USD early registration (up to Fri, Sep 06, 2019) | $2800 USD late registration (after Fri, Sep 06, 2019)
Fee includes: Four (4) full days of instruction,
4
nights
double-occupancy lodging, all meals, ground transportation to field
sites, fuel, permits,
tuition fees, deposit fees, course notes,
and
participation certificate. Space is limited for all Courses. Register
early to avoid disappointment. Minimum of 15 participants required by the early
registration date 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 As well, there are Sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Please contact Karie Smith at karie@klsgeo.com for more information.... Past Course Comments: Fantastic course. Very
informative, easy to digest, and builds a much greater understanding of
volcanic processes & results. Pretty impressive,
McPhie's presentation is so clear and easily understandable. KLS -
Thanks for doing these geological meetings (Everything was so good!!) Great course, very
informative. Essential for anyone working in volcanic environments.
Jocelyn's expertise and enthusiasm on the subject were apparent
throughout her clear and engaging delivery of the course material. Very clear, well-paced,
consistent presentations. For two days we covered a good range of topics
without too much detail and covering the full range of applicable
topics. The time taken for hands
on and interactive problem solving / rock naming was extremly valuable.
The way the course was laid out was also very logical and the instructor
was excellent at making all topics easy to digest. This course was amazing!
Jocelyn is a very talented volcanologist & a great instructor.
This course is extremely valuable for a mapping geologist or core-logger
& very applicable to mineral exploration. The hands on exercise and
detailed time spent classifying/naming real rocks is very helpful. The material for the
course, instructor and the organization was excellent. Material will be
very useful for my future work, as well as in the University for the
teaching of students and for the scientific work as for the description
and interpretation volcanic and volcano-sedimentary rocks in the altered
areas, which is always problematic. Also it was a very good mix of the
lectures and field trips. Drill core observations and interpretations
was a very good and useful lessons for the company's geologists. The strengths of the
instructor go without comment. One of the best professors I have had.
The course material was very well designed, focused, easy to follow and
will be a valued reference. The course was very well organized,
everything ran on time (even the field parts, which can prove
difficult), the stops were pertinent and enough time was spent at each
to fully understand the concepts presented. Good venue, as well, very
comfortable.
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