The third day of the conference (Friday 28 July) is dedicated to running professional development and training. A diverse offering of half-day and full-day workshops are on offer to conference delegates, as well as non-conference delegates. Three workshops are free to conference delegates, but the costs for the other workshops are additional to the conference registration.
A summary of the nine workshops on offer is presented below.
| F1 | Drilling for Non-Drillers NO LONGER AVAILABLE | Australian Drilling Industry Association | Full day | Cost as shown |
| F2 | From Data to Informed Decision Making NO LONGER AVAILABLE | Imdex Limited | Full day | Cost as shown |
| F3 | Structure logging of drill core NO LONGER AVAILABLE | SJS Resource Management | Full day | Cost as shown |
| F4 | Drilling Methods – Impacts on sampling, measurements and tests for deposit characterisation NO LONGER AVAILABLE | JKTech | Full day | Cost as shown |
| M1 | Laboratory visit NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ALS | Morning | Free |
| M2 | Qld Govt Exploration Data Centre visit | Dept Natural Resources and Mines | Morning | Free |
| M3 | Drilling services company visit | Mitchell Services | Morning | Free |
| A1 | Lessons learnt from auditing drilling programs | AMC Consultants | Afternoon | Cost as shown |
| 3D | 3D modelling of drilling data using Leapfrog Geo NO LONGER AVAILABLE | Dale Sims Consulting | Three days | Cost as shown |
Detailed descriptions of all workshops are presented below.
| NO LONGER AVAILABLE | Workshop - F1 | Drilling for Non-Drillers (full day) |
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| Description | This course is intended for supervisory and management personnel who are involved in drilling operations, but do not have a practical background in it. It covers the fundamentals of drilling, starting with general drilling terminology and the different types of drilling and their application. Methods covered include diamond drilling, reverse circulation, auger, water well, SPT and cable tool. Further detail is covered around the use of drilling lubricants, directional drilling, in-hole tooling configurations and safety and maintenance requirements across the drilling operation. |
| Workshop provider | Australian Drilling Industry Association |
| Key presenter(s) and contacts | Presented by Tim Westcott. For more information contact Peter Hall, peter@adia.com.au |
| Start time | 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start |
| Finish time | 4.00 pm (approximately) |
| Minimum number of participants | 15 |
| Maximum number of participants | 40 |
| Venue | Royal on the Park |
| Costs | AIG members - $325, Non-members - $405, Students - $175 |
| Workshop materials provided | Hardcopy bound workshop manual |
| Catering provided | Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea |
| Workshop prerequisites | Nil |
| NO LONGER AVAILABLE | Workshop - F2 | From Data to Informed Decision Making (full day) |
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| Description | Do you know if the quality of your drilling data can be relied upon for key decision making? Are you confident the geological data you are relying on for critical drill and mine planning decisions is accurate and reliable? When millions of dollars depend on this, isn’t it worth knowing your data can be trusted? Join us for an insight into the latest technologies from survey data, structural logging and core orientation to driller operated gamma and in field sample preparation equipment. Finish the day with an overview of how all of this data comes together in ioGAS. |
| Workshop provider | Imdex Limited |
| Key presenter(s) and contacts | Presented by: Michelle Carey PhD - Global Manager Integrated Solutions Dave Lawie PhD - Chief Geoscientist Kelvin Brown - Global Product Manager - Drilling Solutions For more information contact Leah Heinz, leah.heinz@imdexlimited.com |
| Start time | 8.45 am for a 9.00 am start |
| Finish time | 4.30 pm (approximately) |
| Minimum number of participants | 15 |
| Maximum number of participants | 50 |
| Venue | Royal on the Park |
| Costs | AIG members - $275, Non-members - $375, Students - $200 |
| Workshop materials provided | Workshop notes provided |
| Catering provided | Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea |
| Workshop prerequisites | Nil |
| NO LONGER AVAILABLE | Workshop - F3 | Structure Logging of Drill Core (full day) |
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| Description | This short course summarises the technologies available in exploration and mining and describes techniques of core orientation, marking-up, structure measurement and the visual representation of structural data. We provide a critical comparison of tools and methods available at each stage of the process. |
| Workshop provider | SJS Resource Management |
| Key presenter(s) and contacts | Presented by Julian Vearncombe, julian@vearncombe.com |
| Start time | 8.45 am for a 9.00 am start |
| Finish time | 5.00 pm (approximately) |
| Minimum number of participants | 8 |
| Maximum number of participants | 35 |
| Venue | Royal on the Park |
| Costs | AIG members - $275, Non-members - $375, Students - $200 |
| Workshop materials provided | Digital notes and manual |
| Catering provided | Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea |
| Workshop prerequisites | Attendees must wear enclosed footwear because drill core will be examined during the workshop |
| NO LONGER AVAILABLE | Workshop - F4 | Drilling Methods – Impacts on Sampling, Measurements and Tests for Deposit Characterisation (full day) |
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| Description | The workshop will address the impact of drilling methods and practices on sampling, measurements and tests associated with the characterization of material from mining, processing and environmental perspectives. This workshop is intended for geological technicians, geologists, mining and geotechnical engineers, metallurgists and environmental scientists - anyone who plans, acquires or analyses drill hole related characterisation data. A tour of JKCentre’s characterisation and testing facilities will also be included. |
| Workshop provider | JKTech |
| Key presenter(s) and contacts | Presented by John Jackson, Bevin Wong & Travis Murphy. For more information contact j.jackson@jktech.com.au |
| Start time | 8.45 am for a 9.00 am start - JKTech will provide transport departing from Royal on the Park at 8.30 am sharp |
| Finish time | 4.30 pm (approximately) |
| Minimum number of participants | 5 |
| Maximum number of participants | 25 |
| Venue | JK Centre/UQ Experimental Mine Site. 40 Isles Rd Indooroopilly (approximately 15-20 minutes from the CBD in a taxi). |
| Costs | AIG members - $575, Non-members -$625, Students - $300 |
| Workshop materials provided | Workshop notes |
| Catering provided | Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea |
| Workshop prerequisites | Attendees must wear covered footwear for the tour of the laboratory areas |
| NO LONGER AVAILABLE | Workshop - M1 | ALS Laboratory Visit (morning) |
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| Description | The visit to ALS Stafford laboratory will comprise an overview of the theory, applications, detection limits/interferences, and QA/QC protocols associated with the Mineralogy services, XRF fused bead analysis and automation, and ICPMS/ICPAES instrumentation located at Stafford. The visit will also include a tour of each section to see the instruments in operation. |
| Workshop provider | ALS |
| Key presenter(s) and contacts | Presented by Alexander Grist (Laboratory Manager - Mineralogy), Shaun Kenny (Laboratory Manager Brisbane Geochemistry), Brian McCann (ALS Global XRF Specialist). For more information contact Steve Finlayson, steve.finlayso |
| Start time | 8.45 am for a 9.00 am start – Attendees must make their own way to the venue |
| Finish time | 12.00 noon (allows adequate travel time to attend the afternoon workshop) |
| Minimum number of participants | 5 |
| Maximum number of participants | 15 |
| Venue | ALS Laboratories, 32 Shand Street Stafford QLD 4053 (approximately 30 minutes from the CBD in a taxi) |
| Cost for conference delegates | Free for conference delegates |
| Cost for non-conference delegates | $55 |
| Workshop materials provided | Technical notes on selected topics will be provided in hard copy and on USB. |
| Catering provided | Morning tea |
| Workshop prerequisites | Attendees must wear enclosed footwear. ALS will provide safety glasses for the laboratory inspections |
| Workshop - M2 | Qld Govt Exploration Data Centre Visit (morning) |
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| Description | The Exploration Data Centre (EDC) stores Queensland’s geoscientific data and information, including drill core and cuttings from government and company exploration programs, rock/geochem samples and petrographic slides from regional mapping and field work, geophysical data including raw and processed seismic data, company exploration reports, and a HyLogger™ facility. Digital catalogues of material held at EDC link to various geoscientific databases including boreholes and geophysical surveys. The visit will tour the EDC facilities that support exploration, mining and research, providing insights into the state’s geological features and resource potential. |
| Workshop provider | Department of Natural Resources and Mines |
| Key presenter(s) and contacts | Presented by Christopher Hansen, christopher.hansen@dnr |
| Start time | 8.45 am for a 9.00 am start – Attendees must make their own way to the venue |
| Finish time | 11.30 am (allows adequate travel time to attend the afternoon workshop) |
| Minimum number of participants | 5 |
| Maximum number of participants | 20 |
| Venue | Exploration Data Centre, 68 Pineapple Street Zillmere Qld 4034 (the centre is approximately 30 minutes by taxi from the CBD and 1 km from Zillmere train station on the Redcliffe line) |
| Cost for conference delegates | Free for conference delegates |
| Cost for non-conference delegates | $55 |
| Workshop materials provided | An EDC information leaflet will be provided |
| Catering provided | No catering facilities are available on-site, but there is a cafe nearby |
| Workshop prerequisites | Attendees must wear enclosed footwear, long sleeves and trousers. |
| Workshop - M3 | Mitchell Services Drilling Visit (morning) |
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| Description | The visit to the Mitchell Services drilling depot will include inspection of drilling rigs and support services, equipment used to perform different drilling methods, including bits, rods and ancillary equipment, including survey and orientation tools. Mitchell staff will provide expert explanations covering all aspects of the drilling process. |
| Workshop provider | Mitchell Services |
| Key presenter(s) and contacts | Presented by Todd Wild, t.wild@mitchellservices.com.au |
| Start time | 8.45 am for 9.00 am start - Mitchell Services may arrange a shuttle bus from the conference venue - To be confirmed prior to the workshop, if not, attendees must make their own way to the venue |
| Finish time | 11.30 am (allows adequate travel time to attend the afternoon workshop) |
| Minimum number of participants | 5 |
| Maximum number of participants | 20 |
| Venue | Mitchell Services, 112 Bluestone Circuit, Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD, 4073 (approximately 30 minutes from the CBD in a taxi) |
| Cost for conference delegates | Free for conference delegates |
| Cost for non-conference delegates | $55 |
| Workshop materials provided | General information about Mitchell Services will be provided |
| Catering provided | Morning tea |
| Workshop prerequisites | Attendees must wear enclosed footwear, long sleeves and trousers. |
| Workshop - A1 | Lessons Learnt From Auditing Drilling Programs (afternoon) |
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| Description | A practical example-based workshop which includes drilling related issues that may influence the outcome of an audit of a drilling programme undertaken to collect information for resource estimation. This workshop will include drill program design and supervision, methods, surveying, orientation, sampling, sample preparation, analytical techniques, logging, data management, and QA/QC. |
| Workshop provider | AMC Consultants Pty Ltd |
| Key presenter(s) and contacts | Presented by Peter Stoker, pstoker@amcconsultants.com |
| Start time | 12.45 pm for a 1.00 pm start – Attendees must make their own way to the venue |
| Finish time | 5.00 pm (approximately) |
| Minimum number of participants | 5 |
| Maximum number of participants | 24 |
| Venue | The Workstation /AMC Consultants. Level 21 179 Turbot Street Brisbane 4000 (Located in the CBD, approximately 15-20 minutes walk from the conference venue) |
| Costs | AIG members - $325, Non-members - $355, Students - $145 |
| Workshop materials provided | Full-colour bound workshop manual |
| Catering provided | Afternoon tea |
| Workshop prerequisites | Nil |
| NO LONGER AVAILABLE | Workshop – 3D | 3D modelling of drilling data using Leapfrog Geo (3 days) |
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| Description | This 3 day course aims to enhance data analysis and communication skills through the application of Leapfrog Geo software. The hands-on training will include a major overview of software functionality followed by practice on real-world datasets - attendees can also work on their own data if desired. The course will explore the relationships between lithology, alteration and structure to identify controls on metal distribution and investigate exploration drilling opportunities. |
| Workshop provider | Dale Sims Consulting Pty Ltd |
| Key presenter(s) and contacts | Presented by Dale Sims, dalesims@tpg.com.au |
| Start time | 8.30 am for an 8.45 am start (on all three days) |
| Finish time | 5.00 pm (on all three days) |
| Minimum number of participants | 6 |
| Maximum number of participants | 15 |
| Venue | Royal on the Park |
| Costs | AIG members - $825, Non-members - $1125, Students and unemployed geos - $230 |
| Workshop materials provided | Digital training files, a leapfrog training licence for the duration of the course courtesy of ARANZ Geo |
| Catering provided | Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea |
| Workshop prerequisites | Participants will need to provide their own laptop (or desktop) computers, which can be tested at no cost for suitability before committing to the course. Contact Dale to discuss. |